People love watching videos underwater! When done correctly, videos show people doing awesome things and being able to capture animals in their natural habitat. It doesn’t matter if you’re a photographer or a scuba diver, it’s important to know what you can do to create the best video possible. 

Capturing water videos is a great way to gain viewers and expand your channel. Although there are many ways you can shoot underwater videos, it’s important to know the right tips to maximize effectiveness. 

Use a waterproof camera or GoPro. This will help you avoid any water damage to your equipment, plus you can use it in other environments as well. If you’re using a GoPro, be sure to get a waterproof case for it. If you don’t have one, try using an underwater camera instead (they’re cheaper).

Here are some tips to help you make your footage come to life!

Maintain a safe diving environment.

Now that you’ve gotten your camera and equipment ready for shooting underwater videos, it’s time to make sure your safety is in check.

Here are some tips for maintaining a safe diving environment:

• Incorporating a CPR first aid course into your diving education enhances your personal safety and contributes to a safer diving environment for everyone involved.
• Make sure you have a buddy when diving with a camera. It’s important to have someone watching out for your safety while you’re filming.
• Don’t dive alone. If possible, always be accompanied by another person, especially if you’re new to scuba diving or filming underwater.
• Keep an eye on the weather conditions before diving. Not only will this help ensure that you’re comfortable in your surroundings, but also it will help protect against any sudden changes in weather that could cause issues for those who are swimming above the surface of the water.

Shoot a video when the water is calm.

When you’re making a video underwater, the water is your biggest enemy.

It’s hard to see what’s going on and it gets in the way of your camera lens, so it’s important to shoot video when the water is calm. If you can’t find a calm spot to film from, then try shooting from above or below the surface. 

If you’re shooting from above, try to get as close to the surface as possible. This will minimize the amount of water between your lens and what you’re filming. If you’re shooting below the surface, try to find a shallow area so that you can film without having to use expensive scuba gear. 

It’s also important to make sure that the water is clear enough that you can see what’s going on. If you’re shooting underwater and there are a lot of bubbles or particles in the water, then it can be hard to see anything at all. If you’re shooting from above, try to get the water as smooth as possible. If you can’t find a calm spot to begin with, try moving around until you find one. 

Learn how to use macro lenses.

Macro lenses are a great way to bring your underwater footage to life, and they’re also incredibly fun!

If you’re not familiar with macro lenses, they allow photographers to get really close up on their subject matter and capture details that would otherwise be impossible.

When shooting underwater footage, this means that you can zoom in on the little creatures of the sea and see them up close. Macro lenses are also great for capturing details in the reef itself. You can zoom in close enough to see all of the little fish hiding out in their homes, or even get a glimpse of a beautiful coral reef!

You’ll be able to see their eyes, their fins, their teeth—all of those things that make creatures so fascinating!

Use a strobe light or artificial light source.

The best way to make videos underwater come to life is to use a strobe light or artificial light source.

If you’re going to use a strobe light, you will need one that’s waterproof and rated for diving. A good option is AOI Q1. It also helps if there are several of these lights so that you can get more even lighting throughout the scene.

If you don’t want to use a strobe light, then consider using an artificial light source that has a built-in LED lamp that can be used underwater without causing any damage.

Use a float or platform to hold your camera steady while filming underwater.

When filming underwater, your camera will move a lot. The best way to avoid this is by using a float or platform that holds your camera steady while you film.

There are many different types of floats, but they all have the same function: they keep your camera in place while it records. Some floats are designed for smaller cameras, while others can hold large cameras with big lenses.

The most important thing to look out for when choosing a float is making sure it will fit your camera. If you’re using an older camera with no zoom lens, then you might want to go with a smaller float so you can get closer to the subject without having to worry about moving too much.

Always consider the backgrounds of your images.

Backgrounds can make or break your video. They can be distracting and take away from the focus of your video, or they can complement and enhance it. When you’re filming underwater, it’s important to consider what will be in the background of your shot, because it can make or break your video. 

It’s easy to forget about the background when you’re filming underwater, but it’s just as important as your subject. If the background is distracting or doesn’t fit with what you’re trying to accomplish, then it can take away from the focus of your video. 

Here are a few tips for choosing the right background:

– Choose an area with a lot of color. The more vibrant and bright it is, the better your video will look.

– Avoid busy backgrounds. Something like sand or seaweed might be pretty to look at, but it can make your video very distracting if there’s too much going on in the shot. 

– Choose a background that complements the subject. If you’re filming a fish, don’t put it in front of a big rock or coral reef; instead, try using something like an open ocean horizon or some kind of plant life.

Video editing software can help bring your underwater footage to life.

If you’re interested in making videos underwater, you may have considered using a video editor. There are many tools that can help bring your footage to life, including:

• Transitions: Transitions are a great way to spice up your videos and make them more interesting to watch. They can also be used to mask transitions between shots or scenes.
• Color correction: Color correction is a powerful tool that allows you to adjust the colors in your footage. This can help enhance the mood of the piece and create a more consistent look throughout the video.
• Audio mixing: Audio mixing allows you to combine different sounds together so they play at the same time and at different volumes. You can also choose whether or not the audio should loop when it ends or stop playing altogether. 
• Audio effects: Audio effects are similar to color correction, but they’re used on audio instead of video. They allow you to do things like remove background noise from a recording so that only the dialogue remains. 
• Adjusting lighting: Adjusting lighting in your videos can help make them look better by softening shadows or adding more light where it’s needed.
• Video Compressor: Shrinks video sizes without losing quality—the best way to save hardware costs. Also, a GIF compressor is used to shrink the size of image files without losing quality. This is useful when sharing animated GIFs to social media, as Facebook and Twitter often have a 5MB maximum file size for uploads.

Video editing software can make your underwater videos look professional and help you to share them with your friends and family. 

Cut back on using your camera’s flash for underwater photography and videography.

The reason has to do with how light travels underwater. When light hits the surface of water, it’s immediately reflected back up into the air—which means that if there are any objects above that surface, they’ll receive a double dose of light: once as direct sunlight and once as reflected sunlight (from below). This makes them appear brighter than they actually are, which can wash out details like texture and shadow.

This effect is called “backscatter,” and it can ruin otherwise beautiful footage when used excessively.

Conclusion

Tapping into your creative side will help you convey the message you want to convey. You can use your creativity to take underwater images that are interesting and even artistic. By considering different factors when planning an underwater shoot, including the weather conditions, lighting, and background, you can create some truly unique video and photographic vignettes. With a little practice and preparation, you can also turn your underwater footage into professional-looking videos that can be used for personal enjoyment or for marketing purposes.

Above all, safety should always be the first priority when filming underwater. However, even if you’re a dive professional, working on coordinating your timing with your strobes and f-stops can enhance your images in ways that might surprise you. As always, remember three rules for photographing underwater: 1) Stay safe; 2) Work from the foreground; and 3) Add value. We hope you will follow his sage advice as you continue to capture amazing underwater images.

Writer’s Bio

Cris is currently working in VEED.io as a Search Engine Optimisation Specialist. He is a tech enthusiast who loves capturing photos and videos. He loves technology and can do video editing, programming, QA system testing, and writing.