{"id":11361,"date":"2023-07-06T07:23:39","date_gmt":"2023-07-06T07:23:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/blog\/?p=11361"},"modified":"2024-01-10T08:59:41","modified_gmt":"2024-01-10T08:59:41","slug":"filming-underwater","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/blog\/filming-underwater\/","title":{"rendered":"Underwater filming for beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ever felt yourself seriously inspired after watching the latest, epic David Attenborough nature documentary? Some of the underwater scenes in series such as <em>Blue Planet II<\/em> or Netflix\u2019s brand new <em>Our Planet II <\/em>leave you speechless. They also leave you wondering\u2026how on earth did they shoot that?<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re feeling motivated to start shooting underwater videography, you\u2019ve come to the right place. Make no mistake, underwater filming is <em>not<\/em> an easy undertaking and it\u2019s so different to shooting a normal sequence on land that many first-timers and beginners are left feeling very overwhelmed with footage that\u2019s not very good or, even worse, a camera that no longer works!<\/p>\n<p>To help you figure out the world of underwater filming, we\u2019re giving you everything you need to get started \u2013 from how to film underwater scenes to the best underwater cameras. By following these tips and adopting these rules, you\u2019ll be well on your way to capturing beautiful underwater footage.<\/p>\n<h2>The main caveats of underwater filming<\/h2>\n<h3>It\u2019s wet!<\/h3>\n<p>Pretty obvious, but essential to everything. Filming underwater is not easy because you\u2019re in a foreign environment that isn\u2019t made for humans to thrive in, let alone capture beautiful, cinematic footage. When you\u2019re looking at how to film underwater scenes, you need to start by understanding what\u2019s required of you as a filmmaker in this environment and what\u2019s required of your camera equipment.<\/p>\n<p>Humans can\u2019t breathe underwater and (most) cameras aren\u2019t designed to operate underwater either. There are many dangers in different aquatic life and ocean currents, as well as the fact that sea water is incredibly salty and corrosive. We&#8217;ll address these things in our top tips below.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 1920px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('video');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-11361-1\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/380657_Underwater-Fish-Shoal-Coral_By_Alfredo_Barroso_Artlist_HD.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href="\&quot;https:\/\/artlist.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/380657_Underwater-Fish-Shoal-Coral_By_Alfredo_Barroso_Artlist_HD.mp4\&quot;">https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/380657_Underwater-Fish-Shoal-Coral_By_Alfredo_Barroso_Artlist_HD.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p>Download <a href="\&quot;https:\/\/artlist.io\/stock-footage\/clip\/underwater-fish-shoal-coral\/380657\&quot;">Underwater Fish and Coral<\/a>, part of the <a href="\&quot;https:\/\/artlist.io\/stock-footage\/story\/sealions-and-sardines-underwater\/24256\&quot;">Sealions and Sardines Underwater<\/a> story by Alfredo Barroso<\/p>\n<h3>Colors and light behave very differently<\/h3>\n<p>On top of these obvious obstacles, it\u2019s important to understand that when you\u2019re filming underwater, both light and colors are going to behave differently in comparison to shooting on land. On the surface and down to around 5 meters or so, you should be able to find lighting and color behaving similar to how it might do on land but once you dive further down, all of this changes.<\/p>\n<p>Essentially, sunlight is made up of many different wavelengths of light, which are all different colors. You can see this demonstrated when light passes through a prism.<\/p>\n<p>Water absorbs these different wavelengths at different depths. As you dive deeper, you\u2019ll find that colors such as reds and yellows tend to disappear fastest, while blues and greens stick around. This is why all your GoPro footage looks very blue underwater and it makes underwater videography particularly difficult when it comes to accurate <a href="\&quot;https:\/\/artlist.io\/blog\/color-theory\/\&quot;">color grading<\/a>. Additionally, if the visibility isn\u2019t great, you\u2019ll be left working with <a href="\&quot;https:\/\/artlist.io\/blog\/practical-lighting\/\&quot;">challenging lighting conditions<\/a> under the waves.<\/p>\n<h3>It\u2019s resource-intensive<\/h3>\n<p>As you may have already guessed from your own research looking at how to film underwater, it\u2019s quite\u00a0 a demanding challenge that tends to use more resources than shooting on land. For example, you\u2019ll need at least one dive buddy, you\u2019ll have to hire a boat and a captain who knows the area, you\u2019ll need to find a dive shop to <a href="\&quot;https:\/\/artlist.io\/blog\/buying-vs-renting-video-gear\/\&quot;">rent your gear<\/a> and tanks (or buy this yourself), as well as purchase all the necessary gear and lighting for your underwater camera.<\/p>\n<h2>Top tips for how to film underwater<\/h2>\n<h3>Learn to dive<\/h3>\n<p>First things first before anything else, you need to learn how to dive safely. There are many things that can go wrong underwater so undertaking your PADI Open Water Diving Course is essential.<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re filming underwater, a lot of your focus will be dedicated to your underwater videography \u2013 getting the shots, operating the camera. In order to get to this point where you can do that, you need to be diving as if it\u2019s second nature, like driving a car or riding a bike.<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll discuss this further below, but working on things such as buoyancy and breathing technique is particularly important.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 1920px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-11361-2\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/319730_Snorkeling-Man-Woman-Sea_By_Daniel_Schua_Artlist_HD.mp4?_=2\" \/><a href="\&quot;https:\/\/artlist.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/319730_Snorkeling-Man-Woman-Sea_By_Daniel_Schua_Artlist_HD.mp4\&quot;">https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/319730_Snorkeling-Man-Woman-Sea_By_Daniel_Schua_Artlist_HD.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p>Download <a href="\&quot;https:\/\/artlist.io\/stock-footage\/clip\/snorkeling-man-woman-sea\/319730\&quot;">Snorkeling Man and Woman at Sea<\/a>, part of the <a href="\&quot;https:\/\/artlist.io\/stock-footage\/story\/ubatuba-brazil-coastline\/22281\&quot;">Ubatuba Brazil Coastline<\/a> story by Daniel Schua<\/p>\n<h3>Don\u2019t cut corners with your equipment<\/h3>\n<p>Underwater videography is expensive and sometimes, it may be tempting to cut corners and opt for the slightly cheaper option. In my own personal experience, this has never really been worth it. You tend to get what you pay for and when it comes to underwater film cameras and the housing, it\u2019s better to be safe than sorry, right? If you\u2019re taking a very expensive piece of gear down into an environment it\u2019s not supposed to be in, invest in the equipment that\u2019s going to protect it reliably.<\/p>\n<h3>White balance manually<\/h3>\n<p>Remember what you read about color and light behaving differently? In order to capture underwater footage that\u2019s color accurate, you need to <a href="\&quot;https:\/\/artlist.io\/blog\/white-balance\/\&quot;">learn to white balance<\/a> your camera regularly and manually. While it can be tempting to leave it on auto-white balance, this is a big no-no. The colors and lighting behave so differently here underwater that your camera most likely won\u2019t be anywhere near what you want.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, you should be familiar with your white balance settings on the camera and use something like a white slate or white fins to white balance before you shoot each piece of footage. Using the sand or even the palm of your hand can work well enough too! I use a piece of white tape on the inside of my camera lens cover.<\/p>\n<p>Note \u2013 for something like a GoPro or a simple underwater camera for snorkeling, the option to white balance won\u2019t be available.<\/p>\n<h3>Stay shallow<\/h3>\n<p>Linking into light and color, I can recommend that staying shallower is better when it comes to filming underwater. Remember, the deeper you go, the less light and color. Up toward the surface, you\u2019ll find better lighting, more accurate colors and in my experience at least, the most interesting animals and coral reefs.<\/p>\n<h3>Get low<\/h3>\n<p>A common trait among beginners in underwater videography is to shoot from above. Whether you\u2019re snorkeling or just starting out diving, there\u2019s a tendency to shoot what you see beneath you, but this footage isn\u2019t great. It\u2019s a bit two dimensional and reminds viewers that it\u2019s being shot by a human on or near the surface.<\/p>\n<p>What you want to do is get low and eye-level with the aquatic marine life and landscapes that you\u2019re shooting. By moving with the animals and through these environments, you\u2019ll capture much more immersive, interesting footage.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 1920px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-11361-3\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/380650_Underwater-Ocean-Sardines-Swimmimg_By_Alfredo_Barroso_Artlist_HD.mp4?_=3\" \/><a href="\&quot;https:\/\/artlist.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/380650_Underwater-Ocean-Sardines-Swimmimg_By_Alfredo_Barroso_Artlist_HD.mp4\&quot;">https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/380650_Underwater-Ocean-Sardines-Swimmimg_By_Alfredo_Barroso_Artlist_HD.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p>Download <a href="\&quot;https:\/\/artlist.io\/stock-footage\/clip\/underwater-ocean-sardines-swimmimg\/380650\&quot;">Sealion Swimming<\/a> by Alfredo Barroso<\/p>\n<h3>Stay steady<\/h3>\n<p>Just like on land, you\u2019ll want to keep your camera as steady as possible when filming underwater. You may think that underwater, all your movements are slow and fluid, so holding a camera won\u2019t be that hard but the reality is, it\u2019s really difficult to remain totally steady!<\/p>\n<p>My advice is to use a camera tray with two handles set away, either side of the underwater housing itself. With arms slightly bent and a neck strap for additional stability, hold the camera out in front of you in a comfortable position. This is where mastering your buoyancy and breathing technique will really help you out, allowing you to maintain a controlled, calm and neutral position while you get the shot.<\/p>\n<p>At a minimum, shoot each clip for 10 seconds, holding the frame steady on your subject.<\/p>\n<h3>Slow motion<\/h3>\n<p>As a way to further eliminate any annoying shakes, I\u2019ve always shot my underwater footage in <a href="\&quot;https:\/\/artlist.io\/blog\/shooting-slow-motion-videos\/\&quot;">slow motion<\/a>. Not only does this smooth out my clips, but it means I have longer clips to play with in the edit and adds an ethereal, almost \u201cmagic\u201d feel to the footage which I really like. You\u2019ll notice that they sometimes use this for the big-budget blue-chip nature documentaries and it\u2019s a useful tip when it comes to how to edit an underwater video. Add some beautiful <a href="\&quot;https:\/\/artlist.io\/sfx\/categories\/beach-ocean\&quot;"><strong>ocean sound effects<\/strong><\/a> and you have yourself a memorable sequence.<\/p>\n<h3>Get a variety of shots<\/h3>\n<p>When looking at how to film underwater, you\u2019ll be pleased to know that there are at least some rules of thumb that remain the same as on land. When filming underwater, you\u2019ll want to make sure you get a good variety of shots.<\/p>\n<p>Capture wide shots that establish the location and environment but don\u2019t forget to mix it up with medium and close-up shots that focus in on specific details, whether that be a certain type of coral or marine animal.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, play with both static and moving footage. Moving through an environment or tracking a creature such as a turtle can lead to some incredible underwater footage, so don\u2019t be afraid to use your legs to move you around, perhaps even as a way to naturally \u201czoom in\u201d on certain parts of the reef or subjects you find interesting.<\/p>\n<h2>Underwater filming equipment<\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to how to film underwater scenes, your equipment is the most important factor. We\u2019ve broken down the main pieces that you\u2019ll need to get started.<\/p>\n<h3>Underwater cameras<\/h3>\n<p>There are lots of different underwater film cameras you can use for underwater videography but they\u2019re certainly not all equal. It depends on your needs and there\u2019s no one-size-fits-all answer when it comes to the best underwater cameras on the market today.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 1920px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-11361-4\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/276867_Diver-Wetsuit-Camera-Sea_By_Ross_Hillier_Artlist_HD.mp4?_=4\" \/><a href="\&quot;https:\/\/artlist.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/276867_Diver-Wetsuit-Camera-Sea_By_Ross_Hillier_Artlist_HD.mp4\&quot;">https:\/\/new-blog.artlist.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/276867_Diver-Wetsuit-Camera-Sea_By_Ross_Hillier_Artlist_HD.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p>Download <a href="\&quot;https:\/\/artlist.io\/stock-footage\/clip\/diver-wetsuit-camera-sea\/276867\&quot;">Diver in Wetsuit Holding a Camera at Sea<\/a>, part of the <a href="\&quot;https:\/\/artlist.io\/stock-footage\/story\/underwater-photographer\/21062\&quot;">Underwater Photographer<\/a> story by Ross Hillier<\/p>\n<h4>Go Pro<\/h4>\n<p>A GoPro is most likely everyone\u2019s very first underwater camera, right? It\u2019s a great underwater camera for snorkeling and makes for an okay camera while diving, but there are many limitations that will soon become apparent. If you\u2019re serious about capturing beautiful underwater footage, then you\u2019ll want to move on and upgrade from the GoPro which has a relatively small sensor (not great when lighting is already poor) and doesn\u2019t allow for manual white balancing.<\/p>\n<h4>DSLRs and mirrorless cameras<\/h4>\n<p>At the opposite end of the spectrum to GoPro\u2019s are your big <a href="\&quot;https:\/\/artlist.io\/blog\/mirrorless-vs-dslr\/\&quot;">DSLRs and mirrorless cameras<\/a> with interchangeable lenses. While they have large sensors and produce fantastic, cinematic imagery, they tend to be more complex to operate \u2013 even on land! When you take one of these big, expensive cameras underwater, it\u2019s going to cost you a lot to purchase the underwater housing. In fact, the underwater housing can often be the same price as the camera itself. Additionally, the learning curve will be steeper.<\/p>\n<p>If you can afford the bigger budget and take the time to learn, this is the way to get truly beautiful, cinematic underwater footage.<\/p>\n<h4>Point-and-shoots<\/h4>\n<p>I\u2019ve found that <a href="\&quot;https:\/\/artlist.io\/blog\/best-point-and-shoot-cameras\/\&quot;">point-and-shoots<\/a> are a nice in-between. You can white balance manually and the image quality is superior to something like the GoPro, but they\u2019re often a little cheaper than larger mirrorless options and they remain smaller and lightweight, meaning the underwater housing is also more affordable. 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