6 Tips for Shooting Amazing Diving Videos
Video captures energy, movement and excitement in a way that still photos – no matter how well taken they are – cannot. The underwater world is a prime example of a unique environment that practically begs to be captured on video. Hopefully these 6 tips will help you get started, but remember that the best way to get better at shooting underwater video is to practice, practice, practice.
- Keep steady: The best thing you can do to capture clear video of life beneath the surface is to do so with a steady hand on the camera. This is accomplished by mastering your buoyancy. The best underwater videographers also happen to be very good divers as well. You can also use technical aids to insure a steadier camera such as a tripod.
- Master your gear: Become familiar with the operation of your gear before you begin your dive. Otherwise you may miss fantastic scenes while you are trying to figure things out on the fly. Next, buy the best gear you can afford.
- Move slowly and deliberately: This will help you get great detail as most divers move too quickly when filming and miss quite a bit of action. Additionally, footage that zips by too quickly can tend to disorient your viewers.
- Get a variety of shots: Try shooting your subjects from different angles and include a variety of medium and close-up shots as well. Don’t forget that you are trying to piece together a narrative for the viewer and it will be a more exciting story when you give them some variety.
- Check your footage: Check the little screen on the video camera to help you figure out where to aim and whether or not you are out of focus.
- Take courses: You may also wish to invest in some underwater photography courses if you are really serious about presenting undersea life to the rest of the world.
Remember above all that the sea is a natural environment. You won’t be able to control all elements but if you plan things out carefully and consult with one of our diving experts, you should be able to capture the experience to your satisfaction. Good luck and see you when you arrive for our Maui scuba diving and private scuba diving lessons Maui.
