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Improve your underwater macro photos with these 3 unusual photo tips. This tutorial goes beyond the basic composition tips we read about in scuba diving magazines, focusing on the bigger-picture fundamentals that will make or break your images.
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@BrentDurand 4 года назад

What is the macro photo tip that helped you improve the most?

@ctoLarssonTECH 4 года назад

Superb tips for my macro game! Once again shows how number of views is not an indicator of quality. Thanks mate!

@BrentDurand 4 года назад

Thanks so much Larsson. Wish I was able to more widely distribute this tutorial videos. One view at a time!

@pablomarone8455 2 года назад

Every time, simplicity, clearly explained and full of consistent info.... thanks a lot master 🙏🏾

@BrentDurand 2 года назад

Thanks very much Pablo. Glad that you're finding the videos useful!

@lematthews949 4 года назад

Really good tips! I think the thing that gets me is the pressure of having other macro nerds behind waiting to take a shot - I will either rush my composition or just snap off 2-3 shots to allow others a chance to get the same subject -- especially in current. Depending on the group dynamic and the subject, I may or may not get a chance to reshoot the subject. In those times, I have to remember that there will be another opportunity, and good karma will come from sharing. And guilty of nudi butt photos...🙋🏽‍♀️ Thanks again for another helpful video.

@BrentDurand 4 года назад

LE Matthews Hi LE - I hear you. I think many of us find ourselves in the same position. I’ve found it’s unavoidable in many situations (during workshops if I see or am shown something first I don’t even bother, and instead wave over the first guest). One trick is to try and go last but keep an eye on what’s being pointed out by the guide. Or, like you said, shoot a few frames and then review and make changes while awaiting the next opportunity. 👌

@Flomoist 4 года назад

Great Video and very good basic tips, useful for all kinds of underwater shooting. The thing that helps me the most is your first tip, but using it during the dive too. If I see an animal, even in the right position, I put the camera aside and imagine how the picture should look in the end. Normally saves me a lot of work and the animal a lot of flashes... The second thing is to know your own equipment, including dive equipment.

@BrentDurand 4 года назад

Thanks Florian. You're totally correct. Thinking about the shot you want to create beforehand saves a lot of time... and those flashes on the poor animal! Knowing your own camera equipment is a MUST - I covered that in my two Practice UW Photography from Home videos earlier this month and in a recent webinar for Atlantis Philippines.

@robpaule2808 4 года назад

Always enjoy your videos and tips mate. Once I have a shot or 2 for the record, I start thinking of a story for the subject (ie: on a mission, on guard, comical). This gives me ideas for different framing and taking shots that will let me crop for a different angles/effects later. At times makes the difference between a good static shot and something more eye catching. Have also found the quick review a great help to assist lighting.

@BrentDurand 4 года назад

Rob Paule Spot on! It’s great practice to nail a shot or two and then start getting creative. Paul Nicklen actually calls that his 60-20-20 rule. Check out his eBook if you haven’t yet! And thank you for the kind words 🤙

@robpaule2808 4 года назад

@@BrentDurand Thanks I'll check that book.

@diversweetlover6036 3 года назад

very good tips full support your channel keep safe

@BrentDurand 3 года назад

Thank you for the support! 👊

@AdventuresofLuca 4 года назад

Nice Marco is awesome. Thanks for uploading this. I now it can be hard during these times.

@BrentDurand 4 года назад

Adventures of Luca Glad it’s entertaining.. and hopefully useful!

@codysheridan100 4 года назад

Might I add that while pushing off from a small piece of rock etc works, the better option is to learn how to back fin and helicopter turn properly. Find the right fins for you, get your weighting/trim correct. You and your buddies will benefit from it equally.

@BrentDurand 4 года назад

Cody Sheridan I agree 100% Cody! In my mind I was thinking of very new divers who still need buoyancy before getting into different fin kicks. It’s all about fairly stiff blade fins 👌

@codysheridan100 4 года назад

@@BrentDurand I'd argue that they should get their trim in check before picking up a camera. I get that doesn't always happen though, so your tip should help to temporarily assist those in that position. #Eddyfins :'D

@BrentDurand 4 года назад

@@codysheridan100 Well I agree 100% with you. It's a matter of safety, protecting the reef and marine life, and simply making photography more fun when you're not task loading through photography. I was in a uw photo retail shop and heard one partner tell another, "Remember honey, you will have to hold on to this and swim at the same time." Can't make this stuff up!!

@evenhandedcommentor6102 3 года назад

Finning creates more current than pushing off with a pointer. Learning to back kick and helicopter turn helps with all of your diving. No reason you can't do both to minimize the disturbance...but let me add that back kicking takes practice. How much practice does the typical diver get?

@MrGingerJez 3 года назад

G'day Brent, have just discovered your videos and they are really brilliant - the subject matter, your delivery of the info, and the visuals are great! Also, what are your pro tips for focussing when shooting macro?

@BrentDurand 3 года назад

Thanks for the kind words Jez! I don't have any general macro af tips off the top of my head, but I do have several pages of info on autofocus in Lesson 3 of my new photo course: tutorials.brentdurand.com/courses/ If you have a specific question I can try to answer here.

@CritterHunter 4 года назад

I do mostly macro video! Got tips for that?

@BrentDurand 4 года назад

Justin! Well, Tip #1 and 3 work for macro video. Aside from that I do have my Underwater Video Basics video (tutorials.brentdurand.com/underwater-video-basics/ OR ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-z-QEq3zG4FA.html) 🤙

@azadpeymaparham 2 года назад

Hi Brent, do you have any tip for how to find small critters? What to look for and any techniques that helps to find small things underwater?

@BrentDurand 2 года назад

Hi, the biggest tip is to closely follow your dive guide if you're diving the Indo-Pacific, and to ensure you book at a resort that caters to photographers (e.g. the dive guides are used to helping photographers find specific macro subjects). For the avid diver interested in searching for critters there are many techniques. - Start by knowing what lives in the area and what it looks like. Then start to learn habitats. For nudibranchs, this might be a food source. Many critters live in symbiosis with another animal, so you can check there (e.g. check a fire urchin for colmani shrimp). Beyond that, move slow over the reef and look for movement, "off" angles, and investigate anything else that captures your attention. Hope this helps!

@azadpeymaparham 2 года назад

@@BrentDurand Thank you so much. Great tips!

@DiversLens 3 года назад

Hey Brent, I like your channel. Thank you for doing all these videos and sharing your knowledge. Being a videographer, I would prefer more advanced videography tips. I do appreciate that many photography tips are applicable to videography, but still...

@BrentDurand 3 года назад

Thanks for the kind words. And yes, I should do some more video tutorials (on underwater video). Do any topics jump out for you?

@GlennNirwan75 4 года назад

Hi brent, im a big fans of your channel, i have a little problem of deciding between strobes and continuous lighting especially for beginner. Can you help or maybe discuss about this more in your channel?

@BrentDurand 4 года назад

Hi Glenn, Thanks for the kind words. I've actually written a full tutorial and a video on this subject. You can find both here: tutorials.brentdurand.com/underwater-camera-lights/ Hope this helps! - Brent

@GlennNirwan75 4 года назад

Hi mate thanks for your reply. Ill have a look at it. Have a good one