Great vid and these shots + color adjustments all turned out incredible. Also really enjoyed the pacing and how well you curated the shots. Doing some research into a trip here and this was perfect. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, I really appreciate it! I have two new pieces coming soon - Philippines macro wildlife just off the beach, and I’ve just returned from an expedition with Rocio Del Mar onboard the Quino El Guardin research vessel, taking pictures and video of the incredible life of the Sea of Cortez - or as Jacques Cousteau called it - “The worlds aquarium”. Subscribe and keep your eye out for the new material uploading soon! :)
+puncho22 hmm such a big question. I use Premier Pro. I start by cutting down all my footage into the best moments. I then look trough them all and try to think of a nice order to tell the story. At the same time as this in trying to find music that fits. Once I have the music and an idea of order I start cutting clips to fit the music, this is very important to me. I love making the video sound sharp. In terms of editing I correct the white balance if needed and apply any color/contract corrections, and also use stabilization tools. Once I've done this the hardest part is going back and reviewing the sequence and making things go together right which each other and the music. Sometimes you think it's logical for it to go one way but you change it randomly and it just sits better. Does that make sense? I know it's very generic. Just remember the initial footage and especially lighting for underwater videography is the most important. There is only so much you can enhance or edit! 😀
Hope this doesn't come across as rude since you didn't exactly ask for it, but if you're looking for some constructive feedback I really didn't like the music choice here. Great song, but I didn't find such a fast paced song fitted with any of the footage. Some great shots though, incredible vibrancy in some of the macro work! Can I ask how many dives it took you to catch that whale shark sighting?
Hey Luke, that's an interesting point. It's always tricky trying to chose the tone or feel of a sequence. This video was created as an action montage (kind of like the gopro ads) but with some more serene moments throughout to break it up - ie at 55 seconds. I find you either have to have longer footage and keep it calm, or break up the clips more and have it faster pace, otherwise I find myself getting bored. I take your point though, can you comment with another video that you prefer in terms of music choice? Thanks for the feedback though, positive and constructive :) The whale sharks were snorkeling expeditions in between dives to be honest, you will rarely dive with a whale shark in Utila.
What a fantastic video! I miss Utila! Great shots and track choice!
Thanks mate, really appreciate it! So do I!
I got my first Certification in Utila, loved it. The coral is so beautiful there!
Yeah I love diving in Utila, so much fun! I'm going soon, hope to make another video with more landscapes and different wildlife :)
Great Video!
Thanks Jonathon! 👌🏼 I'm going back soon and I'm hoping to capture more caverns and other exciting terrain!
Amazing! I love your videos, they are so awesome and educational :D
Great vid and these shots + color adjustments all turned out incredible. Also really enjoyed the pacing and how well you curated the shots. Doing some research into a trip here and this was perfect. Thanks for sharing.
Chris & Michelle Go Places thank you so much, you’re very welcome! :)
Let me know if you want any more info about Utila, I'm still in touch with a few people there.
James Harris sounds great. Once we get an bit deeper in finalizing everything will definitely hit you up. Thanks again, vid was awesome.
Amazing!
Thanks!! 😀
Cheers 🍻 I love you work!
Thank you, I really appreciate it! I have two new pieces coming soon - Philippines macro wildlife just off the beach, and I’ve just returned from an expedition with Rocio Del Mar onboard the Quino El Guardin research vessel, taking pictures and video of the incredible life of the Sea of Cortez - or as Jacques Cousteau called it - “The worlds aquarium”. Subscribe and keep your eye out for the new material uploading soon! :)
A British Scuba Diver 👍🏼
Beautiful! What song is that?
Thanks! :) It's
Run Boy Run by Wooodkid
Nice vid! Love your post processing. How did you do it/do you have any links showing how to do it? Thanks!
Thanks amigo! By post processing you mean the editing process right?
+A British Scuba Diver (James Harris) yes sir. thanks!
+puncho22 hmm such a big question. I use Premier Pro. I start by cutting down all my footage into the best moments. I then look trough them all and try to think of a nice order to tell the story. At the same time as this in trying to find music that fits. Once I have the music and an idea of order I start cutting clips to fit the music, this is very important to me. I love making the video sound sharp. In terms of editing I correct the white balance if needed and apply any color/contract corrections, and also use stabilization tools. Once I've done this the hardest part is going back and reviewing the sequence and making things go together right which each other and the music. Sometimes you think it's logical for it to go one way but you change it randomly and it just sits better. Does that make sense? I know it's very generic. Just remember the initial footage and especially lighting for underwater videography is the most important. There is only so much you can enhance or edit! 😀
Hope this doesn't come across as rude since you didn't exactly ask for it, but if you're looking for some constructive feedback I really didn't like the music choice here. Great song, but I didn't find such a fast paced song fitted with any of the footage. Some great shots though, incredible vibrancy in some of the macro work! Can I ask how many dives it took you to catch that whale shark sighting?
Hey Luke, that's an interesting point. It's always tricky trying to chose the tone or feel of a sequence. This video was created as an action montage (kind of like the gopro ads) but with some more serene moments throughout to break it up - ie at 55 seconds. I find you either have to have longer footage and keep it calm, or break up the clips more and have it faster pace, otherwise I find myself getting bored. I take your point though, can you comment with another video that you prefer in terms of music choice? Thanks for the feedback though, positive and constructive :) The whale sharks were snorkeling expeditions in between dives to be honest, you will rarely dive with a whale shark in Utila.
I got back from Utila in May! Go check my video man and tell me what you think!
If you don't mind me asking where did/do you stay?
Of course not, I was staying on the island of Utila in one of Maggie's place apartments :) Are you visiting Utila yourself?
A British Scuba Diver yea we are looking to go in April. Thanks for the reco I'll look into it. Awesome video editing by the way, solid work.
Could I share this video with the Diving Community of Steemit.com?
Go ahead!
Great Video!