Kodak Playsport w/Ikelite Housing (Largo Vid.)

[salub2007]

Well,
My first feature u/w movie is complete.

Here is a rough cut. I am a total novice,
however I love the compact-ability and
versatility of the Kodak Playsport and the
Ikelite housing w/ duel strobe.

Checkout how well some of this film comes out!

YouTube - Key Largo Project Deep, 11/2010

~MB

 

[wineo]

Cool! I have the exact same setup minus the strobe and will be editing with Premiere Elements. I am diving in Hawaii next week so hope to post something soon. Any tips you learned along the way as i am a complete novice.

-Wineo

 

[salub2007]

Sure,

Try to film across the bottom, not down on it.
You get a "seasick" feeling if you are directly over
a subject. With no strobe, film with the sun at your rear
or back, not directly into the sun. Plan dive navigation accordingly.

Film anything, you can store a huge amount on the memory of a
Playsport, you can always edit things out, so when in doubt keep the
camera on, so you don't miss anything.

All techniques apply concerning u/w photo for video as well I think,
such as the closer the better, keep still, and don't mess too much
with the zoom.

Keep your O-Rings cleaned and lubed every day, or 2 - 3 dives, and
have a full battery every morning. Also have fun. Made my trip to Largo
much more exciting.

Let Me know how you do...

~Mark B