its fake, a friend of mine was on the show. the hunters know where the prey is at all times. they spend the evenings together at camp. a real disappointment, I thought it was real.
Aaaaaah! The next thing you're going to tell me is that Santa Claus isn't real.
now that the cat's out of the bag, i still stand by my comment of it being a ballance of recreated and real. To what extent I don't know.
The shows own site says scenes are "recreated" for dramatic effect. I'd rather see something real than something cinematically pleasing yet fake. I still have the notion that the chase is real (I'll keep an eye on things) but here is one other thing that pisses me off: During the early part of the chase, if the prey is unaware of Mantracker's presence and he is nearby, he'll say something stupid ("Morning, ladies!") to them, giving them a chance to run and hide, when he could have caught them or come close enough so the prey don't realize he's around until they hear the horses. If a chase ends early, show two chases, but don't pull this kind of crap. The prey's cameramen wear camo and, according to Terry, have only given away the prey's location about once per season, but what I've mentioned - Terry warning the prey away - makes the show lose a huge chunk of credibility right there. Does anyone know what the rules are for sleeping? I'm guessing there's a pre-arranged bedtime after which no one cam wander from where they are more than X yards... I dunno... if the show were honest, said when something was a recreation, and allowed Terry to catch the prey whenever he could (that's the whole idea!) instead of having to play dumb, I might have a little hope for this show.
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http://bulletproofcourier.blogspot.com/2010/03/why-mantracker-is-fake-part-one.html
i believe the key points missed are (1) they shoot the scences the cameramen could not get are shot after the chase is over - (never during or before, and is stated - shot for effect.) this includes everything brush to thick - even to see one another. (2) as for overnite - some locations are on their maps - often teams they sleep in the bush, a few created a plastic lean-to tent. (3) number of times any viewer has seen them having a real hot meal (steak & eggs, perked coffee & had a cup) - none. No one advises "you are bring to much gear" as some have had over 40 pounds of it - or did you think of bring a rain slicker, lighter, flash light (extra batteries), change of clothes (in case you get wet), rope, knife, (one group brought bear repelent - most do not), (4) althought many are former/current hunters, law enforcement, military, outdoory camper & similar - many seem to have a problem with a compass - this isn't staged - its stupidity on the part of the contestant. In theday & age of GPS - only the cameramen & crew have gps - otherwise - any would be able to walk a straight line through the woods (5) in an interview with mantraker - he speaks about - if the show were ever to have himself hunted - what would he do- answer - walk in a stream, walk only on rocks & other hard surfaces - say almost nothing to the other person - write on a pad or signal (if you didn't know the prey are wired for sound - but that does mean they have to talk. )
......... i believe the key points missed are (1) they shoot the scences the cameramen could not get are shot after the chase is over - (never during or before, and is stated - shot for effect.) this includes everything brush to thick - even to see one another. (2) as for overnite - some locations are on their maps - often teams they sleep in the bush, a few created a plastic lean-to tent. (3) number of times any viewer has seen them having a real hot meal (steak & eggs, perked coffee & had a cup) - none. No one advises "you are bring to much gear" as some have had over 40 pounds of it - or did you think of bring a rain slicker, lighter, flash light (extra batteries), change of clothes (in case you get wet), rope, knife, (one group brought bear repelent - most do not), (4) althought many are former/current hunters, law enforcement, military, outdoory camper & similar - many seem to have a problem with a compass - this isn't staged - its stupidity on the part of the contestant. In theday & age of GPS - only the cameramen & crew have gps - otherwise - any would be able to walk a straight line through the woods (5) in an interview with mantraker - he speaks about - if the show were ever to have himself hunted - what would he do- answer - walk in a stream, walk only on rocks & other hard surfaces - say almost nothing to the other person - write on a pad or signal (if you didn't know the prey are wired for sound - but that does mean they have to talk. )
........I was prey for the upcoming season and all I have to say that this is the most 'real' reality show out there. Of course you still have to make entertaing television which is why you have some shots done over. You go back to the same loactions and recreate it for different angles. If you didn't, all you would see is peoples behinds. Both "teams" have the same critera to deal with during the chase, like battery changes, leaving tracks and possible sightings of a camera guy (all though they are super stealthy and it is rare to happen). Nothing is scripted and the prey have the say of where the chase goes. Its real and its awesome!