Underwater Video News

New Sensational Seas Two DVD Trailer!

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600

New World Publications is pleased to announce the premiere of the Sensational Seas Two trailer as a free DiveFilm HD Podcast at iTunes. The two-minute preview showcases some of the fun-filled underwater images from the Sensational Seas Two DVD production. The trailer is also available for viewing by visiting www.SensationalSeas.com
�Sensational Seas Two is a grand tour of watery realms as far-flung as Antarctica, Australia, the Andaman Sea and Georgia Aquarium. Expect the unexpected, come face-to-face with the gentlest of giants, rolling octopus, spawning frogfish, a snorkeling elephant, and tiny plankton that epitomize the grandeur of nature�s artistic flair. It makes you want to go diving!� exclaims Ned DeLoach, contributor and editor.
Sensational Seas Two will premiere highlights at Beneath the Sea International Film Festival on Saturday night March 27th. A seminar on Sunday March 28th will feature additional clips from the production.  The DVD will be available for purchase on April 1, 2010 in eco-friendly packaging, recycled paper stock and soy-ink printing.

Funding for Sensational Seas Two is provided by the Carrow Foundation, and all proceeds will directly benefit REEF (Reef Environmental Education Foundation), Beneath the Sea's Ocean Pals Program and the ASIAN Geographic Society�s Anti Shark Finning campaign.

About the Production:  Co-Producers Nancy McGee and Anna DeLoach; Art Director and screen writer William Warmus; DVD author Kris Wilk; Narrators Stan Waterman and Annie Crawley.  Supporting partners are the Carrow Foundation, Gates Underwater Products, Wetpixel, Beneath the Sea, Scuba Diver AustralAsia Magazine and New World Publications.

About New World Publications:  First published in 1989 the Caribbean Reef ID books set a new standard in marine life recognition, and firmly established co-authors Paul Humann and Ned DeLoach as quality photographers and keen behaviorists.  New World Publications has since grown to be a premiere source of educational materials about the ocean realm.  For further information visit www.FishID.com.

Founded in 2000 by video journalist Mary Lynn Price, DiveFilm.com was one of the first websites dedicated to streaming underwater video on the Internet.  In 2005 the first podcast of underwater video to be featured at iTunes, DiveFilm Podcast Video was launched, followed in 2007 by the first High Definition podcast of underwater video to be featured at iTunes.  For further information contact mlprice@san.rr.com.

Canon Announces MPEG-2 Full HD Codec for upcoming camera

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0600

The new Canon MPEG-2 codec will be capable of 50Mbps data recording with 4:2:2 color sampling. Read more of the press release to see the exciting news.

Antics of Ladybug Amphipods. Tiny. Incredible. New DiveFilm HD Podcast

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600

The latest episode of DiveFilm HD Video Podcast offers a fascinating glimpse of the amazingly tiny world of Ladybug amphipods (Cyproidea sp.) by macro master Mike Elliott. "I use a custom tripod on nearly all shots. Some with a mono-pod, some with a bi-pod. Shooting against a wall is the most challenging and allows for only two legs, sometimes only one to steady the shot. Even then it's really tough," notes Elliott. "The one difficulty is that the ladybugs always seem to be looking away from the camera. A minimum +2 diopter is needed to get even close. Huge patience, the best buoyancy you can muster, a steady rig, lots of light, and and HD camcorder with diopter."

Mike and underwater photographer Jody Elliott design and manufacture a number of accessories for underwater imagers through their company Xit404. They developed the custom tripod used for some of this video. For more information on Mike Elliott, check out his profile here at UnderwaterVideography.com, his website MuckDiver.com, and Mike and Jody's company website Xit404.

Online Guide to Underwater Photography Launched

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600

UWPhotographyGuide.com launches the world�s first free comprehensive online guide to underwater photography

"Forests and Rivers" New DiveFilm HD Video Podcast Episode

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600

A graceful bat ray, a diving bird and ethereal light are all part of diving in a California kelp forest with filmmaker Mike Boom. "Much of the big kelp forest footage was shot at Ship Rock on the central east side of Catalina Island and the schooling fish footage at Indian Rock just off Emerald Bay," says Boom, who talks about the story behind this video on his website, Laughing Eel.com. "The cormorant diving was down at a depth of about 60 feet (18 meters), and notice that the bat ray has no barbed tail, which most bat rays do. I suspect it may have broken off using it for defense at some point."

Check out this audience favorite at DiveFilm HD Video podcast free at iTunes!

Underwater Journal Issue #14 Available for Download

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600

The latest edition of the Underwater Journal, Issue #14, is now available for download. This issue includes a reviews and articles on equipment and travel.

Shrimp. Tiny. Wild! New DiveFilm HD Video podcast by Mike Elliott

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600

The latest episode of DiveFilm HD Video podcast on iTunes is "Blue Shrimp. Green Shrimp, Red Shrimp" by Monterey, California-based underwater filmmaker Mike Elliott, produced on location from Bali to Komodo, Indonesia while on board the MSV Damai.

When Mike started participating in the annual Digital Shootout (and winning awards with his video creations), he began making video "dailies" with his footage and honed his location editing skills.  This short is a good example of what Mike can do with his daily footage editing on a laptop while in the middle of a great dive trip.

We've featured some of Mike's fantastical work in past episodes of DiveFilm HD Video podcasts, including his captivating short on feather duster worms ("WormWorks") and his depiction of the weird world of skeleton shrimp ("Rasta Pasta").  We look forward to more of Mike's great video creations.

For more information on Mike Elliott, check out his website. Contact Mike via his page here on UnderwaterVideography.com!

Gates EX1/EX1R with SWP44C meets BBC HD Standards

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600

The Gates EX1/EX1R housing, SWP44C port and nanoFlash recorder meet the BBC HD requirements for full HD level acquisition. Definitely good news for anyone shooting or considering this setup.

Airlines Raising Prices on Checked Bags.....Again!

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0600

Effective Jan 5th, 2010, Delta Airlines has raised their fees for "checked baggage" once again. If history is any indication, the other airlines will do the same.

2010 OWU and DEEP photo / video contest - entry deadline Jan 15

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 04:20:46 -0600

The deadline for submissions to the 2010 Our-World Underwater and DEEP Indonesia photo and video competition is January 15, 2010.