John Banks has been capturing butterflies on film - still and movie - for nearly 50 years. Here he offers some tips to those who love butterflies but also appreciate a challenge. Why not have a go at filming them? Planning & preparing: I often remember a sombre Russian proverb "Life is not crossing a field" because it applies so well to filming butterflies. You certainly need what Prime Minister Harold Macmillan referred to as 'cool, calm, deliberation' before setting out. Try to think about what kind of end product you would like, and who it is for, if anyone other than yourself.
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