Craig66
Contributor
I have had some reasonable success at video but I am heading to Bonaire next month with RadHal and love the fact that we will be unhurried and with relatively low current and wmostly shallow dives but would love to get some tips from videographers (and photographers - RadHal does photos)to help improve my style.
Things I have figured out although not sure they are correct
1. Making use of slow motion can make videos seem more graceful and less chaotic
2. Being at same depth and level as my target also makes for better video
3. Video from above though easier is less optimal. Try different angles and try and approach slowly at same level and depth
4. Even when taking in a reef scene try and identify one feature to focus in on especially if moving in a current towards it
5. Take long videos of at least twenty seconds and if videoing a subject take a far off, I remediate and close up as you won't know what works until editing.
6. WATCH YOUR AIR and your buddy - something I really need to make sure my buddy and I are strict about especially as we will not be doing groups
Would love to hear from some of the experts/artists. Any specific tips related to Bonaire or any of it's sites. I am hoping to get lots of footage In the 30-50 ft range - good lighting and long dives.
Thanks
Craig.
Things I have figured out although not sure they are correct
1. Making use of slow motion can make videos seem more graceful and less chaotic
2. Being at same depth and level as my target also makes for better video
3. Video from above though easier is less optimal. Try different angles and try and approach slowly at same level and depth
4. Even when taking in a reef scene try and identify one feature to focus in on especially if moving in a current towards it
5. Take long videos of at least twenty seconds and if videoing a subject take a far off, I remediate and close up as you won't know what works until editing.
6. WATCH YOUR AIR and your buddy - something I really need to make sure my buddy and I are strict about especially as we will not be doing groups
Would love to hear from some of the experts/artists. Any specific tips related to Bonaire or any of it's sites. I am hoping to get lots of footage In the 30-50 ft range - good lighting and long dives.
Thanks
Craig.