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Television Credits
Cranston rappelled into
 an underground lake in
Black Chasm California,
 to
shoot underwater HD video there. You will see this and other Cranston HD
footage on Discovery Channel's new show
Faces of the Earth.
Produced by Evergreen Films, Director Pierre deLespinois and Producer
John Copeland sent Cranston to the fabulous deep caverns, shooting stalagtites
and other unique cave structures.
 Cranston brought in his Sony F900 HDCAM,
custom underwater
housing, cable lights and climbing gear. Special support provided by Captain
Francek.
All photos credit Dave Bunnell,
editor of NSS News.
Live From the Abyss
 Producer/director Simon Nash was pleased with the
quality of images of host Mike DeGruy, who speaks underwater using a special
helmet. DeGruy walked along the ocean bottom and described passersby such
as hammerhead sharks, stingrays, and huge schools of fish. Cranston recorded DeGruy's narration directly into Cranston's High Definition Audio
Track inside the camera, thanks to Cranston's custom underwater housing.
Part of the shoot went to record depths of 250 feet, witnessing DeGruy's
stroll through a Garden of Rare Black Coral, with hammerhead sharks circling
above.
 In
a post-production email Simon Nash the BBC series producer had this to say about
Bob, "Given the timescales we've been working to and the complexity of what we
have tried to achieve, this was always going to be a challenging project. All I
can say is that I am absolutely delighted you were with us. Without your
knowledge, shill, dedication and superb camerawork our program may not have
achieved such success. On a more personal note, it's been a joy to work with you
and I hope we get to do it again sometime soon. In the meantime, I won't
hesitate to recommend you to anyone who needs a world-class cameraman."
Alien Encounters
National Geographic's Explorer show about cephalapods (squid, octopus, nautilus,
cuttlefish) shot at exotic locations around the world.
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On a project for Evergreen Films, Cranston used a remote pan-and-tilt system
to simulate POV of giant tsunami that wipes away San Diego.  This footage has
already aired on the DISCOVERY channel Killer Wave. Camera moves
quickly from 20 feet below surface to 30 feet above sea level. |
 MBARI
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute has the world’s most
sophisticated ROV. Cranston shot demonstration video of their ROV
capabilities, using his true HDCAM in custom housing. |
 On
the Universal Studios feature film set for HACK. Bob shot HD video of
actress’ death scene, falling into water after shotgun blast to belly.
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 HD
video team at Bikini Atoll. Actor/presenter Dennis Haysbert wore the
Movie Mask underwater to lead the viewer on a tour of Lost Fleet
of the Pacific. Team includes Howard Hall, Peter Kragh, Bob
Cranston, and Pierre deLespinois. |
 Award
winning presenter and holder of 9 world records for breath-hold diving,
Tanya Streeter is featured in a BBC series Freediver.
.JPG) These
programs are seen in the USA on the DISCOVERY channel. Bob Cranston is
prime underwater cameraman for this series, sometimes you see Bob
on-camera with Tanya discussing the wildlife. |
 Presenter
Mike deGruy speaks directly to viewer, his voice is captured in sync
with Bob Cranston’s HDCAM. DeGruy takes audience on a live
underwater adventure at Cocos Island, in the BBC special Live
From The Abyss. |
 Using
closed circuit rebreathers, underwater communications, and drysuits in
harsh environments like British Columbia calls for an experienced team
like Howard Hall and Bob Cranston. These pros have worked together for
more than 20 years. |
 Sea
World San Diego calls in Bob Cranston with his High Definition camera
for custom footage of Shamu. |
 Indonesian
volcano in background, Cranston prepares to shoot an interview with
cephalopod scientist for National Geographic Television. |
Shark Stories
Bob shoots High Definition video
for a new BBC Shark Show.
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Shape of Life
Produced for National Geographic
Television by Sea Studios, Mark Shelley. Underwater sequences shot on High
Definition HDW700 by Bob Cranston. Now showing.
Blue Planet
A series of 8 one-hour shows for
the BBC, produced on Digital Betacam.
 Bob was a videographer
in 1998, 1999, and 2000 for this project, now
being broadcast everywhere. Nominated for 5 academy awards including best
cinematography
Bob takes off for Blue Planet
to shoot aerials. |
 Lost Liners
Now showing on National Geographic
TV. Produced by Odyssea Corp, Bob and Barbara Ballard. Cranston shot DigiBeta
of the Empress of Ireland shipwreck, in the cold deep waters of St. Lawrence
seaway. Shark Cental
On Discovery Channel's popular Shark
Week 1999, Hardy Jones and Julia Whitty producers. Underwater 16mm, large
shark schools filmed at 250 feet on rebreather by Bob Cranston.
At the Edge of the Sea
For BBC television, Natural World
series. Rodger Jackman producer. Underwater filmwork in 16mm by Bob Cranston.
March 1998 first aired USA.
Secrets of the Ocean Realm
Five one-hour television shows produced
by Howard Hall. Filmed in 16mm by Howard Hall and Bob Cranston. December
1997 release, repeated showings PBS.
Jewels of the Caribbean
A National Geographic
Special, one hour. Filmed in 16mm by Howard Hall and Bob Cranston. Won Emmy
Award 1995 for cinematography.
Seasons of the Sea and Shadows
in a Desert Sea
Each one-hour shows for WNET Nature,
and both winners of prestigious Golden Panda Award at WILDSCREEN. Filmed
in 16mm by Howard Hall and Bob Cranston. 1990, 1992.
Bob Cranston has worked on more than
30 other television productions, dating from 1980. Cranston's filmwork
began working with Howard Hall on the very successful Wild Kingdom series
for Mutual of Omaha.
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