Is underwater photography difficult? Actually, no—at least, not to any significant degree when compared with any other discipline of photography. Each single stage of creating an underwater photograph, if seen in isolation from the rest, is not so tricky. It is the sum of all its parts, as well as mastering the whole, which can appear confusing at times.
For safe transport and storage of fragile dome ports, CineBags created a specific case that will accommodate a dome port up to 9 inches in diameter, along with a cover and a shade.
"We are all aware of the stresses rippling through the dive industry as a result of COVID-19," said Durand. "To help look at the bright side, I have started a weekly video tutorial series on how to improve your underwater photography and video while at home.
The first video in the series focuses on depth of field, exposure challenges, composition and creative lighting techniques.
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Brush up on underwater photography camera settings and how to use camera gear with free video tutorials about lights, strobe positioning, black backgrounds, wet lenses and composition tips.To watch the free video tutorials, go to the photographer’s YouTube channel at: youtube.com/brentdurand.
Anyone is welcome to join in—you don't need to have a GUE qualification—and you don't need any previous experience. And because this is a 'dry' course, you don't need to be a scuba diver!
This class has has been broken up into four sections, to enable you to go and try what is taught between sessions. You do need to do all four sessions, and it will be live, not pre-recorded. Each session will last about an hour.
Monday 30 March - 16.00 BST
Thursday 2 April - 16.00 BST
Monday 6 April - 16.00 BST
Thursday 9 April - 16.00 BST
The new Ikelite DS strobe is likely to be released within this year.
To avoid the reflection and thus visibility of camera lens inscriptions and ring details in underwater images created with a wide-angle lens in a dome port, Ikelite offers a series of self-adhesive vinyl labels that can be easily mounted onto the lens.
The new underwater video light from Kraken Sports has a light output of 12,000 lumens.
Still in development but likely to be released within the year, Canon’s new mirrorless full-frame camera will include lots of useful features for underwater
photographers and videographers alike.
The INON underwater tripod is a modular, highly customizable system that allows one to mount underwater housings of any dimension, weight and size to a tripod during underwater photo or video dives.
Colour is often the key factor in underwater photographs. A keen photographic eye and a few fine adjustments in postproduction can improve colours and give your image the final touch.
Already well known in classical photography, the colouring of strobe lights can add some spice and artistic creativity to underwater images.
