Alex_Tattersall 90 Posted May 18, 2012 Hi all, I've been asked several times now for recommendations for a good book about UW Video. Any suggestions gratefully received. Best Alex Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeanB 19 Posted May 18, 2012 (edited) Two titles... 'I would stick to stills as video isn't that easy" by 'Ivor canon' ... And "being an underwater photographer isn't all glam so try videography" by 'Satinda sunbeing paaid' you can find the latter on www.pleasedontstealmyeasyjob.beg Dean Edited May 18, 2012 by DeanB Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Timmoranuk 10 Posted May 18, 2012 Hi Alex, The only book on the subject I have in my library is 'A step by step guide to Underwater Video' by John Boyle. Published in 2003 it is not that relevant any more and certainly doesn't cover DSLRs... A couple of chapters are still worth a browse though. There's a golden opportunity for a well written tome on DSLR video in the vien of Martin's Edge's much respected work on stills shooting. Cheers, Tim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davide DB 371 Posted May 18, 2012 There's a golden opportunity for a well written tome on DSLR video in the vien of Martin's Edge's much respected work on stills shooting. Third or fourth edition? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex_Tattersall 90 Posted May 18, 2012 I've never been into these weird video pages on Wetpixel, have to admit, I feel a little scared ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeanB 19 Posted May 18, 2012 I've never been into these weird video pages on Wetpixel, have to admit, I feel a little scared ! Wait until a certain mod starts name dropping and talking totally un necessary techno babble... That will totally scare you back to the dark arts of Stills Dean Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjspeck 3 Posted May 18, 2012 (edited) Hi all, I've been asked several times now for recommendations for a good book about UW Video. Any suggestions gratefully received. Best Alex I'm waiting for the price to drop on this one:http://www.amazon.com/High-Definition-Unde...5368&sr=1-3 And I have this one - it's pre-DSLR (c2005) but covers the basics. http://www.hammerheadpress.com/Book_Pages/...gitalvideo.html Edited May 18, 2012 by sjspeck Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonny shaw 16 Posted May 19, 2012 Wait until a certain mod starts name dropping and talking totally un necessary techno babble... That will totally scare you back to the dark arts of Stills Dean LOL, I think Bob Cranston co authored a underwater video book. Can't remember the name off hand. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HDVdiver 16 Posted May 19, 2012 'I would stick to stills as video isn't that easy" by 'Ivor canon' ... Dean Yes...that's the very one I've been looking for... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drew 0 Posted May 19, 2012 Hi all, I've been asked several times now for recommendations for a good book about UW Video. Any suggestions gratefully received. Best Alex Alex, Try this "old" book, if it's still in print: http://wetpixel.com/i.php/full/new-underwa...tal-video-book/ The equipment content is dated but the techniques are standard and good. With DSLR, I don't think anyone has written a book about them. Technique wise, it isn't too far from shooting with film cameras, except now one can do stuff like white balance, pic profiles and in the case of the D800, self assembling timelapse within the housing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peterbkk 110 Posted May 21, 2012 High Definition Underwater Video by Steven Fish http://www.fishtalesfilms.com/Instruction.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
divengolf 17 Posted May 27, 2012 High Definition Underwater Video bySteven Fish http://www.fishtalesfilms.com/Instruction.html It appears that this e-book is no longer available. If anyone knows where it can be purchased/downloaded, it would be appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sjspeck 3 Posted May 27, 2012 It appears that this e-book is no longer available. If anyone knows where it can be purchased/downloaded, it would be appreciated. http://onlinebookplace.com/high-definition...video?region=us Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Douglas 16 Posted May 27, 2012 Gee Dean B....now who could that be? Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bintang2009 0 Posted June 4, 2012 I got this one http://www.amazon.com/High-Definition-Unde...5368&sr=1-3 easy to understand and pratice. Not boring Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davide DB 371 Posted June 4, 2012 (edited) I hope the videographer is better than the cover graphic designer Edited June 4, 2012 by M43user Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonny shaw 16 Posted June 4, 2012 I hope the videographer is better than the cover graphic designer LOL, could have spent a couple more bucks on that one Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Drew 0 Posted June 5, 2012 Umm guys.... Said author is also a member on WP... so please try to be nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonny shaw 16 Posted June 5, 2012 Umm guys.... Said author is also a member on WP... so please try to be nice. Point taken, maybe a little harsh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peterbkk 110 Posted June 5, 2012 I hope the videographer is better than the cover graphic designer Dont judge a book by its cover. It is a great book, especially for someone new to underwater videography. The only thing I disagree on inside the book is the use of red filters. Steve proposes using them extensively. I've never found them to be very helpful, either too red in the shallows or too much loss of light deeper. Maybe it depends on the individual camera and how it handles white balancing. Regards Peter Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nick Hope 151 Posted June 5, 2012 Steve Fish is resident video and photo pro for Critters@Lembeh at Lembeh Resort. He releases a lot of videos. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davide DB 371 Posted June 5, 2012 Dont judge a book by its cover. It is a great book, especially for someone new to underwater videography. Guys relax, I know who is the author and I know that clothes don't make the man. It's just a joke for a cover that is objectively one of the ugliest I've seen Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
