I would like peoples advice on the next step for me.
I visited the red sea last year with my video camera and got some good footage and some not so good (green and blues everywhere). I would like to know what is the next best investment that I can make to improve my filming.
I have a Sony dcr trv 33 cancorder and an ikelite housing, I did use a magic filter as well. I was thinking of getting a light, but wanted to know if any doubled as a torch as well??
Should I get a proper Ikelite filter that fits on to the lense?
Any other tips on white balance etc would be much appreciated
Many thanks
For video lights, please read the light primer then ask your questions.
Any filter used on video still requires a manual white balance. Sony AWB tends to shift a lot and get confused underwater. With your camera housing, since MWB isn't possible. I suggest you use the magic filter or URpro filter and shoot in daylight WB mode. Then color correct in post.
What he said ..
Dive safe
Dean(i understood that bit)B
Learn how to use a white slate (A4 or 8.5" x 11") and manual white balance function on your camera. (do that every time before you start filming)
Make a shooting plan based on what story you want to tell. (visualize)
Remember to get multiple shots: macro, in-between, and wide angle
(to give the viewer much more of the environment big picture)
For video lights, please read the light primer then ask your questions.
Any filter used on video still requires a manual white balance. Sony AWB tends to shift a lot and get confused underwater. With your camera housing, since MWB isn't possible. I suggest you use the magic filter or URpro filter and shoot in daylight WB mode. Then color correct in post.
Thanks for theinof, what do you mean by 'read the light primer'
