Need more info about how to select an underwater light? I wrote this for DIVER Magazine w while back, but the information is completely relevant today: https://divermag.com/how-to-choose-a-video-light/
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As a Contributing Editor for DIVER Magazine in Canada, I write a regular column called “Final Cut.” In the column I share advice on making underwater videos. If you haven’t had a chance to check out DIVER, they have compiled many of my articles here. And if you enjoy them, please subscribe to DIVER or buy my book: The Scuba Divers Guide to Underwater Video. You can also buy the book in Kindle format. If you are a Kindle Unlimited member, it is free!
Jill Heinerth has just released a new book. The Kindle book is available on Amazon and is free for members of Kindle Unlimited. Amazon Prime members can borrow the book through the Lending Library. All other interested readers can purchase the eBook for a very reasonable $9.99. Underwater Video for Scuba Divers is a comprehensive guide to shooting underwater video for anyone form GoPro users to budding professionals. Topics cover such diverse areas as composition to underwater lighting and file formats to memory cards.
Originally published in my DIVER Magazine column Final Cut – March 2015 Choosing the Right Memory Card for Your Camera Digital cameras use a removable storage device in the form of a memory card in order to store your video and photo files. When you tear open the box of a new camera, you sometimes need to temper your excitement. That new camera may not include a memory card, which means delayed gratification and yes, spending a few more dollars before you can use your new device. Flash memory cards use solid-state technology, meaning that there are no moving parts…
I have been testing the Panasonic Lumix GH4 camera which was loaned to me by Aquatica in Canada. I decided it would be a great idea to try to shoot broadcast quality underwater video using only items I could fit in a single carryon case. I packed the Aquatica AGH4 housing, camera, arms and a complete Light & Motion video light set in a Nanuk 935 wheeled carryon case and went to task. The resulting video had to be downsized for the internet, but it was shot in glorious 4k Ultra HD quality. The camera shot some unbelievable stills too (well…