| Phase | Highlights |
|-------|------------|
| Pre‑Production | • Script drafted with Dr. Elena Petrova (rodent ecologist).
• Storyboard sketches visualized each key moment: foraging, burrow entry, predator encounter. |
| Location Scouting | • Chosen site: Taymyr‑Khandyga Reserve, 250 km north of Yakutsk—one of the few places where wild Siberian mice are still abundant. |
| Filming (5 days) | • Night‑time shots captured using infrared lenses to avoid disturbing nocturnal activity.
• A custom “mouse‑cam” rig (a 0.5 kg gimbal with a tiny GoPro) was affixed to a hollowed‑out pine twig for low‑angle perspectives. |
| Post‑Production | • Color grading with DaVinci Resolve to accentuate the cold blues while preserving fur texture.
• Audio cleaned in Pro Tools, adding subtle “crackle‑of‑ice” layers for dramatic effect. |
| Export & Delivery | • Final master rendered at 3840 × 2160 @ 30 fps, H.264/MP4, 12 Mbps bitrate (HD) and 35 Mbps (4K Ultra‑HD).
• Embedded subtitles in SRT for both languages. |
| Metric | Result | |--------|--------| | YouTube Views | 2.3 M (first 24 h) | | Likes / Dislikes | 98 % positive | | Comments | Over 12 k, many praising the “realistic fur” and “heartfelt story.” | | Social Shares | Trending #MSH45 on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok. | | Press Coverage | Features in Animation Magazine, The Moscow Times, and TechCrunch (tech angle). | 1st studio siberian mouse msh 45 masha hdmp4
Fan Highlight: “I watched it on my old phone and the colors still popped. Masha is now my spirit animal!” – @siberianwanderer (TikTok) | Metric | Result | |--------|--------| | YouTube
| Question | Answer | |----------|--------| | What is the file size? | The HD‑MP4 version (1080p) is ≈ 1.2 GB; the Ultra‑HD (4K) version is ≈ 3.6 GB. | | Can I download the raw footage? | Yes – 1st Studio offers a B‑roll package (RAW .R3D files) for a licensing fee of $2,500 (educational use) or $7,500 (commercial). | | Is the video captioned? | Both English and Russian subtitles are embedded; a separate SRT file is also provided for accessibility. | | What camera gear was used? | Sony FX6, Sony FE 16‑35 mm f/2.8 G Master (macro mode), and a GoPro HERO11 for the “mouse‑cam”. | | Where can I watch it now? | Official premiere on YouTube (1st Studio Channel), Vimeo (HD), and a private embed on the studio’s website. | | Is the content safe for all ages? | Yes – the video is rated G (General Audiences). No graphic violence; only natural predator‑prey interactions. | Fan Highlight: “I watched it on my old
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