Video using my new setup

[e14724]

I have managed to make my video widescreen, without youtube cutting the sides off and loosing some of the clarity.

[DIVE BUDDHA]

really nice bit of video that mate ! well done

good for a first attempt

keep up the good work

[Johnny Boy]

Rather than follow fish by swimming after them, settle yourself down on the gravel, get negative by dumping everything, let the fish adapt to your presence, then start filming. heavier housings [like your own] are steadier in the water, so it's really a matter of getting used to it. sometimes diving on your own [putting the blinkered attitude of solo diving to one side for the moment] is a better option to chasing after other divers. you get to think about the shot first and better able to concentrate on the job. there comes a point when you have to ask yourself, are you diving to record the dive casually or are you diving with the sole purpose to film. you can't do both.

[e14724]

Originally Posted by Johnny Boy

Rather than follow fish by swimming after them, settle yourself down on the gravel, get negative by dumping everything, let the fish adapt to your presence, then start filming. heavier housings [like your own] are steadier in the water, so it's really a matter of getting used to it. sometimes diving on your own [putting the blinkered attitude of solo diving to one side for the moment] is a better option to chasing after other divers. you get to think about the shot first and better able to concentrate on the job. there comes a point when you have to ask yourself, are you diving to record the dive casually or are you diving with the sole purpose to film. you can't do both.

That is a good point, ive been doing a bit of research and that seems to be the theme. That particular dive i had no buddy and just followed the two guys i met on the day, and it shows. It would be nice to arrange a dive with the specific purpose of filming, but as you said it would be better alone or with a buddy who is involved in the filming process.
Thanks for the advise

[Johnny Boy]

try Wetpixel.com :: Underwater Photography and Videography

they have a section within the forums dealing with all things video. next purchase for you will be lighting rig. filters in the uk have limited use unless in snorkeling depths.

[e14724]

Originally Posted by Johnny Boy

try Wetpixel.com :: Underwater Photography and Videography

they have a section within the forums dealing with all things video. next purchase for you will be lighting rig. filters in the uk have limited use unless in snorkeling depths.

Thanks very much, i had a look at your web page, wow! they are some superb pictures!