White Balancing Tips

[danvolker]

I use the canon 16 to 35 mm lens.
The aquatica has a dome they sell for this rectilinear lens.


I am new to underwater video... I shot a little topside a few years back with a mini dv camera, but this u/w stuff for only about a month and a half.



Dan

[lars2923]

I use the canon 16 to 35 mm lens.
The aquatica has a dome they sell for this rectilinear lens.


I am new to underwater video... I shot a little topside a few years back with a mini dv camera, but this u/w stuff for only about a month and a half.



Dan

I have the exact same lens and a lens that will fit into the super dome. Awesome combination, especially if this is your first rig. Great choices so far.
When looking at lights, look at the light/strobe combination from Ikelite.

At first, you are all about learning this and doing that and oh I wish I knew that when you watch your film. Beyond some of the tips Publisher provided, try and hold the unit steady. One way is not to hold the unit tight, but almost with your fingers (depending on conditions) and as a general rule, Dainty like. When turning, try moving the back of the camera on an arc vs turning the camera front to follow an object. When you think you shot enough, shoot some more. 10 seconds is a good rule to give enough time and room for editing, yada yada ... Just keep doing what your doing and you'll get it.

Great job on the rig!

[danvolker]

I have the exact same lens and a lens that will fit into the super dome. Awesome combination, especially if this is your first rig. Great choices so far.
When looking at lights, look at the light/strobe combination from Ikelite.

At first, you are all about learning this and doing that and oh I wish I knew that when you watch your film. Beyond some of the tips Publisher provided, try and hold the unit steady. One way is not to hold the unit tight, but almost with your fingers (depending on conditions) and as a general rule, Dainty like. When turning, try moving the back of the camera on an arc vs turning the camera front to follow an object. When you think you shot enough, shoot some more. 10 seconds is a good rule to give enough time and room for editing, yada yada ... Just keep doing what your doing and you'll get it.

Great job on the rig!

Thanks. I will try your tips.

Dan

[Okeanos]

I always set my white balance by pointing the camera at the surface, it is the light source after all. If I want it a bit warmer I change the angle slightly until I am happy with it.

I do the same for stills or video, and, no post processing.

[lars2923]

Question on focusing.
Using the housing and dome you mentioned, how does one focus on the subject?
I have not purchased the housing/dome yet and was just wondering.

Thanx,
L