Underwater Video Footage
UnderwaterPhotography.com

Underwater Photography

Underwater Video Footage  

Home
Store
Learn>
Photo Contest>
Forums>
Zones>
Contact Us>
Skip Navigation Links.
Collapse HomeHome
Buy Equipment
Collapse Video ContestVideo Contest
Enter the contest
Latest Entries
Last Month's Hotshots
Collapse Annual ContestAnnual Contest
Medal Winners
World Champion
Rules
Collapse Video courseVideo course
Collapse Module 1: CamcordersModule 1: Camcorders
Underwater Video Cameras
Collapse Choosing a CamcorderChoosing a Camcorder
Why Digital Video?
What Media?
Which Format?
Editing Considerations
Video Quality
Other Considerations
Conclusion
Collapse TechnicalTechnical
HDV
Scanning and Interlacing
Video CCD's
Broadcast Quality
TV Standards
Glossary
Collapse Module 2: Video HousingsModule 2: Video Housings
Video Housings
Choosing a Housing
Underwater Lenses
Underwater Audio
Video Housing Maintenance
Flooded Video Housings
Underwater Video Repairs
Collapse Module 3: Underwater Video basicsModule 3: Underwater Video basics
Keep it Steady
Keep it Smooth
Buoyancy Control
Underwater Video Techniques
Panning
Shot Angles
Shot Movement
Collapse Camera ShotsCamera Shots
The Long Shot
The Medium Shot
The Close-up
Shot Sequences
Underwater Filming Techniques
Underwater Video for Beginners
Collapse Module 4: Lighting UnderwaterModule 4: Lighting Underwater
Video Lighting Underwater
Color Underwater
Filters Underwater
Colour Temperature Underwater
Light Underwater
White Balance Underwater
Backscatter
Underwater Lights
Collapse Module 5: On LocationModule 5: On Location
Dive Travel
Dive Planning
Dive Buddies
Dive Vacations
Air Travel
Scuba Destinations
Diving
Dive Travel Tips
Diving Medicine
Dive Trip Problems
Cold Water Diving
Freshwater Diving
Collapse Module 6: StrategyModule 6: Strategy
Pre-Production
Collapse ContinuityContinuity
Visual Continuity
Collapse Keep it interestingKeep it interesting
The Overlap
The Cut-away
The Cut-In
Timing
Collapse Editing Underwater VideoEditing Underwater Video
Live Video Editing
Underwater Video Editing
Shooting Underwater Video
Filming Underwater Video
Careers in Underwater Video
Collapse Module 7: CompositionModule 7: Composition
What is Composition?
Rule of Thirds
The Golden Mean
The Horizon
Shapes
Lines
Placement
Frames
Negative Space
Lighting
Viewpoint
Cropping
Conclusions
Collapse Module 7: EditingModule 7: Editing
Collapse Capture VideoCapture Video
Adobe Premiere Pro
Windows Movie Maker
Ulead VideoStudio
ENROL NOW!
Collapse MembersMembers
Newbies
Join
My Details
Login
Logout
Collapse LinksLinks
View Links
Create new link
Edit existing link
Link Login
Collapse ContactContact
Advertise
Email
Privacy
Skip Navigation LinksHome : Video course : Module 3: Underwater Video basics : Keep it Steady

The most fundamental technique that contributes to watchable underwater video footage is image steadiness. Apart from music videos and a few American TV cop shows (where camera movement is used stylistically for effect to create a documentary feel) no professional production has unnecessary camera movement. In fact, professional directors get paid lots of money to ensure that camera technique does not distract you from the action.

The rest of this page is hidden, you must be subscribed to view it

For immediate access please click here to subscribe

Already Subscribed? please click here to Login


Next >> Keep it Smooth
top of page
all content ©1996/2012 UnderwaterPhotography.com
all images © their respective owners