DVD

Brain games [videorecording] / Produced by National Geographic Television for National Geographic Channels ; Executive producers, Neil Laird, Kim Woodard ; director, Jeremiah Crowell.

Crowell, Jeremiah. (Added Author). Harris, Neil Patrick, 1973- (Added Author). Laird, Neil, 1966- (Added Author). Woodard, Kim. (Added Author). Jingle Punks (Firm) (Added Author). National Geographic Television & Film. (Added Author). Vivendi Entertainment (Firm) (Added Author).

Summary:

"[This] three-part series provides a fascinating window into the inner workings of the brain as never before. Through interactive experiments and tricks, [the programs] reveal how our brains create the illusion of a seamless reality. As these revealing experiments provide a unique view into our brains, the world's leading experts explain how and why these tests work." -- Container.

Bonus program: How to build a beating heart: "Scientists are using tissue engineering to harness the body's natural powers to grow skin, muscle, body parts and vital organs, even hearts." -- video.nationalgeographic.com

Record details

ISBN: 1426342241
ISBN: 9781426342240
Physical Description: 2 videodiscs (150 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Publisher: Universal City, Calif. : Vivendi Entertainment, [2011]
Copyright: ©2011.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Brain Games originally produced for television in 2011. How to build a beating heart originally produced for television in 2010.
Formatted Contents Note:	Disc 1: Pay attention! (50 min. ; producer/writer, Isaac Holub) -- Watch this! (50 min. ; producer/writer, Isaac Holub) ; Disc 2: Remember this! (50 min. ; producers/writers, George Kralowvansky, Holly Taylor) -- Bonus program: How to build a beating heart (2010 ; ca. 46 min. ; Produced by Mannucci, Inc. in association with National Geographic Television for National Geographic Channels ; producer/director/writer/narrator, Mark Mannucci ; director of photography, Ari Haberberg ; editor, Lars Woodruffe).
Creation/Production Credits Note:	Editors, Jim Isler, Brian Cotnoir, George Kralovansky ; directors of photography, Nic Sadler, Shane Daley, Jerry Risius, Richard Rutkowski, Frank Barrera ; music, Jingle Punks.
Participant or Performer Note:	Narrator, Neil Patrick Harris.
Target Audience Note:	Rating: TVG.
System Details Note:	DVD; Dolby Digital 5.1 surround ; widescreen.
Language Note:	Optional English SDH on main feature only.