Great underwater footage. I tried something similar at the English Channel but the waves made it really difficult on that day. Still water surface is a must.
Hey and thank you for taking the time to comment.. and like you say still conditions an absolute must using this method. You are braver than I to even think about trying it in the Channel..! all the best to you.. g
Interesting watch and nice film at the end. Ive got more experience than most filming and photographing pond life in aquariums, so I know what you mean about stuff sticking to the glass and reflections. Some days it just wont go right, but can look great when it does all come together. As for stirring up the sediment at the bottom of ponds, there's a reason I've pretty much stuck to using aquariums with pond life!
Many thanks for your comment.! I have no doubt that the right way to do this (as most "big" productions would do and as you say yourself too) would be to have filmed it in a controlled environment in a tank.. unfortunately we were trying to do this in the field next to the pond itself with zero control over light or anything else and it just wasn't coming together. We also only had budget for 3 days of shooting which sounds like a lot but trust me is tight. But I think we did ok in the end given the circumstances. Thx again, all the best.. g
What a lovely story you've told through your film and it provided me food for thoughts, like how to overcome some of the issues presented in this showreel. Again, thank you so much for sharing. All the best.
Lovely short film. I really enjoyed it and I can totally understand your underwater limitations and problems. Underwater photography and cinematography is quite difficult and soooo expensive to invest in. I speak from experience and with your current set up it would be impossible to shoot what you wanted. You would have to rethink everything in order to achieve those shots. So the workaround with the tank although difficult it actually worked very nicely. 😃
Hey Gabriel..! Many thx and I’m glad you liked it..! So.. the camera was the Sony FS7 and the glass was Canon 24-70 f2.8 , Canon 70-200 f2.8 and Canon 100 f2.8 macro
Thank you George. Gives me food for thought on filming in the small streams of the New Forest.
Go for it Dave..! At the very least you'll have a fun time trying.. and let me know your results..!😊
Just Amazing How You Worked To Capture Fantastic Footage, And Overcoming The Difficult Job Of Filming The Nesrs. Many Thanks For Sharing.
Thank you so much for your kind words Paul.. I really appreciate it! all the best.. g
I've just discovered your work. I can tell you that it's very inspiring and motivating for a beginner like me. I wish you all the best.
Hi Quentin and thank you for taking the time to comment and that is a lovely compliment you pay me. My very best wishes to you too.! 🙏
Excellent George!!!
Thanks so much Doug..!!
Very interesting and great showreel..glad he made it to the pond..
Thx John.. we were looking out for him as he went.. would have taken a brave bird to come grab him from under our noses..! 😊
Great underwater footage. I tried something similar at the English Channel but the waves made it really difficult on that day. Still water surface is a must.
Hey and thank you for taking the time to comment.. and like you say still conditions an absolute must using this method. You are braver than I to even think about trying it in the Channel..! all the best to you.. g
Absolutely Amazing !!
Thanks so much AT.. much appreciated.. g
Interesting watch and nice film at the end.
Ive got more experience than most filming and photographing pond life in aquariums, so I know what you mean about stuff sticking to the glass and reflections. Some days it just wont go right, but can look great when it does all come together. As for stirring up the sediment at the bottom of ponds, there's a reason I've pretty much stuck to using aquariums with pond life!
Many thanks for your comment.! I have no doubt that the right way to do this (as most "big" productions would do and as you say yourself too) would be to have filmed it in a controlled environment in a tank.. unfortunately we were trying to do this in the field next to the pond itself with zero control over light or anything else and it just wasn't coming together. We also only had budget for 3 days of shooting which sounds like a lot but trust me is tight. But I think we did ok in the end given the circumstances. Thx again, all the best.. g
Amazing work! I also shoot newts in a tank.
Thanks so much Tim.!!
What a lovely story you've told through your film and it provided me food for thoughts, like how to overcome some of the issues presented in this showreel. Again, thank you so much for sharing. All the best.
Hi Joy and thank you for your lovely comment.. I really appreciate it and I’m glad it was of interest to you.. best wishes.. g
Stunning
Thank you so much.. much appreciate you taking the time to drop me a comment..! 🙏
Wonderful film 📷
Thank you Peter..! Really appreciate you saying so 🙏
Nice short and sweet keep it up
Thank you again Joseph..! Much appreciated..🙏
Lovely short film. I really enjoyed it and I can totally understand your underwater limitations and problems. Underwater photography and cinematography is quite difficult and soooo expensive to invest in. I speak from experience and with your current set up it would be impossible to shoot what you wanted. You would have to rethink everything in order to achieve those shots. So the workaround with the tank although difficult it actually worked very nicely. 😃
Thank you Marieta ! Glad you liked it and thank you as always for your support.
Thank you so much for sharing!
Youare most welcome Alex..! Thank you for watching !
Great shots mate! Love the close ups! excellent! What did you shoot this with ? (camera/glass?). Thanks! ;)
Hey Gabriel..! Many thx and I’m glad you liked it..! So.. the camera was the Sony FS7 and the glass was Canon 24-70 f2.8 , Canon 70-200 f2.8 and Canon 100 f2.8 macro
@@GeorgeSBlonsky 👏 thanks! ;)
You are most welcome ! 😊