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Compose a good picture
Avoid shooting down on the subject from above. Shooting down
usually results in a poor contrast because the subject blends into
the background. Try and shoot upwards from below the subject
so you get a blue water background and better contrast. Get the
entire subject into your picture frame. Don’t cutoff the hands, fins
or head of your subject. You can always crop you image later on
your computer if you want.
Video tips
Hold the camera as steady as possible and move (pan) very
slowly. A jumpy, fast-moving video is hard for anyone to watch
and can actually cause motion sickness
Avoid shooting video clips more than 1 minute. It is difficult to
edit a lengthy video clips because the large file size. You can
always patch together short video scene into a longer movie
using video editing software, like Microsoft Movie Maker.
Always observe dive safety rules and Never Touch Marine Life
Do not let photography distract you from diving safely. Observe
marine life - Never touch marine life. Be aware of your
surroundings to avoid contacting anything. Keep your dive gear
close to your body.
