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[LowVizWiz]

Good video, my only suggestion would be to show close ups of the critical attributes of each skill. If I'm trying to learn a new skill I need to see how it's done; as well as, seeing how it looks when it's done properly.

It would also depend on the target audience/purpose for your video. For example, I have never used doubles so after watching the video I have vague idea about what the steps are to perform a valve drill but could not say exactly everything you did even when I saw you do it. Close ups would probably eliminate this. Maybe even type the steps while showing the skill being performed in a close up.

Hope this helps.

 

[imasinker]

Thanks Again!

I am thinking of going doubles this winter, practice in the pool over the winter. The Apex DS4 seems to be what I have seen being used and widely recommended. I like the Apex TXT200, bit costly but I see the XTX50 are still good and a reasonable price. I have seen the new Holis line at my LDS but I think I will stick with OMS, SS BP/W and tanks I am thinking about S 119 HP. I pretty much have everything else. Gonna cost a bit so please don't tell the wife...lol....

Good luck and show us some more video!

 

[daehag]

Good video, my only suggestion would be to show close ups of the critical attributes of each skill. If I'm trying to learn a new skill I need to see how it's done; as well as, seeing how it looks when it's done properly.

It would also depend on the target audience/purpose for your video. For example, I have never used doubles so after watching the video I have vague idea about what the steps are to perform a valve drill but could not say exactly everything you did even when I saw you do it. Close ups would probably eliminate this. Maybe even type the steps while showing the skill being performed in a close up.

Hope this helps.

What a good advice!, Thanks. I need to learn more, I mean a lot.

Daehag.

 

[LowVizWiz]

That's what I do for a living so feel free to ask. I also teach Video and TV Production and Directing in College.

Wys

 

[imasinker]

That's what I do for a living so feel free to ask. I also teach Video and TV Production and Directing in College.

Wys

Wow two great sources of information in one thread, amazing.

Hi Viz

Ok here's a question, I made a video camera housing out of Pvc pipe, It works well, have to keep the camera running for each dive but I don't mind. Partly the reason for the doubles is I am leaning into getting some great video myself and want more time below. Can you give me a direction on what type of lighting I need to use. I have a cannister light, but seems to bright at times for different locations and really can't be dimmed. I havent tried back lighting on the camera settings or anything like that. Can you use a macro flash style lens? Any advice you give me would be greatly appreciated.

Check out this video you'll understand what Imean about lighting...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=br1NkcmAN7Y

Thanks a bunch!

 

[Bound]

Thanks for sharing the video.

 

[LowVizWiz]

Ok here's a question, I made a video camera housing out of Pvc pipe, Can you give me a direction on what type of lighting I need to use. I have a cannister light, but seems to bright at times for different locations and really can't be dimmed. I havent tried back lighting on the camera settings or anything like that. Can you use a macro flash style lens? Any advice you give me would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks a bunch!

Well, lighting above water is tough enough that people dedicate their entire life to doing so and I really appreciate them... underwater is that much more difficult.
From what I have experimented with I have come up with 3 suggestions to improve underwater video:

1. Is the ability of the camera to work in low light conditions. The new HDV cameras do a great job at this.

2. A reliable source for manual white balancing.

3. Learning to use filters.

This is probably not what you were hoping to hear, I know Most dive lights would give you hot spots and that's terrible. You can try 2 video lights of about 90-100w and aim one at your subject and one at your background.
I'm not sure I understand the rest of your question.

Wys.

 

[imasinker]

Thats great, I was thinking on a lens used on an underwater camera macro flash, to soften the light make it not so direct to one spot but more open. I will play a bit just means more divesand thats not so bad. I understand what you are saying. Thanks for the tips and info.