Free Course Image Underwater Photo Tutorials

Free online courseUnderwater Photo Tutorials

Duration of the online course: 3 hours and 38 minutes

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Master underwater photography with tips, techniques, and composition secrets for stunning results.

In this free course, learn about

  • Core Lighting and Exposure Foundations
  • Underwater Video and Continuous Light
  • Autofocus and Strobe Handling Essentials
  • Developing Pro-Level Techniques
  • Composition, Exposure, and Creative Effects
  • Gear Care and At-Home Practice
  • Focusing Techniques and Fast Subjects
  • Choosing Setups and Understanding Strobes
  • Universal Underwater Photography Tips

Course Description

Explore the depths of the ocean and capture its beauty with confidence by diving into this comprehensive underwater photography course. Sharpen your skills across various topics and learn the intricate techniques that separate amateur shots from professional quality images.

In this course, delve into the essentials of underwater strobe positioning to light your subjects perfectly, and master creating striking black backgrounds in macro photography. Discover common pitfalls in underwater photography and how to avoid them, ensuring you never miss capturing stunning underwater scenes.

Move beyond the basics with lessons on underwater video, harnessing constant light effectively, and perfecting autofocus for vibrant images. The course offers invaluable tips on positioning strobes, capturing mesmerizing sunbursts, and elevating your composition skills with advice used by pro photographers.

Unlock creative techniques with unusual wide-angle and macro photo tips, and embrace the art of exposure alongside understanding your histogram. Experiment with the slow shutter speed effect for dramatic results and learn to maintain your underwater housing to ensure longevity and reliability.

Practice makes perfect—discover ways to hone your skills from home, whether through everyday objects or setup refinement. Gain insights into back button focus, fast subject tracking, and the advantages of in-camera highlight alerts to enhance your image quality.

Choose the right approach at new dive sites, and comprehend the meanings behind numbers on your strobes. This course covers everything from macro to wide-angle techniques, offering invaluable advice and inside knowledge from seasoned professionals.

Course content

  • Video class: Underwater Strobe Positioning Tutorial 21m
  • Exercise: What is the primary goal of proper strobe positioning in underwater photography?
  • Video class: Black Backgrounds for Underwater Macro 07m
  • Exercise: What is a key technique for achieving black backgrounds in underwater photography?
  • Video class: 7 Mistakes EVERY Underwater Photographer Makes 08m
  • Exercise: What is a common mistake underwater photographers make regarding camera setup?
  • Video class: Underwater Video Basics 10m
  • Exercise: What are the three different approaches to shooting underwater video mentioned in the tutorial?
  • Video class: All About Constant Light Underwater 10m
  • Exercise: What is a key advantage of using constant lighting in underwater photography?
  • Video class: Autofocus for Underwater Photographers 14m
  • Exercise: What are two main autofocus drive modes discussed for underwater photography?
  • Video class: Use These Underwater Autofocus Tips 10m
  • Exercise: What is a key tip for achieving sharp focus in underwater photography?
  • Video class: 3 Basic Tips for Positioning Strobes 05m
  • Exercise: What is a basic tip for transporting underwater strobes?
  • Video class: How to Shoot Sunbursts Underwater 10m
  • Exercise: What is the essential tip for creating vibrant underwater Sunbursts?
  • Video class: 3 Secrets of Pro Underwater Photographers 07m
  • Exercise: What is a key strategy to enhance underwater photography skills?
  • Video class: 3 Unusual Wide-Angle Photo Tips 07m
  • Exercise: What is the focus of the first tip for underwater wide-angle photography mentioned in the discussion?
  • Video class: 3 Unusual Macro Photo Tips 07m
  • Exercise: What is a key tip for improving underwater macro photography?
  • Video class: 5 Underwater Composition Tips 07m
  • Exercise: What is one of the tips for improving underwater photography composition mentioned in the tutorial?
  • Video class: Exposure and Your Histogram 11m
  • Exercise: Which of the following is a fundamental component of the exposure triangle in underwater photography?
  • Video class: The Slow Shutter Speed Effect 07m
  • Exercise: What effect does a slow shutter speed create in underwater photography?
  • Video class: Underwater Housing Maintenance Tutorial 03m
  • Exercise: What is the main purpose of O-ring maintenance in underwater camera housings?
  • Video class: How to Practice UW Photo at Home 08m
  • Exercise: What can you practice to improve underwater photography while at home?
  • Video class: How to Practice UW Photo at Home - Part 2 06m
  • Exercise: How can you practice underwater photography at home?
  • Video class: Back Button Focus Underwater 04m
  • Exercise: What is the main advantage of using back button focus in underwater photography?
  • Video class: 5 tips for Fast Subjects Underwater 06m
  • Exercise: What is the recommended shutter speed for shooting fast subjects underwater with strobes, according to the tips shared?
  • Video class: You Should be Using In-Camera Highlight Alerts 05m
  • Exercise: What is the purpose of the highlight alert feature in cameras?
  • Video class: Macro or Wide Angle at a New Dive Site 09m
  • Exercise: What is one recommended strategy for setting up an underwater camera when unsure of dive conditions?
  • Video class: Photo 07m
  • Exercise: What is a versatile underwater photography setup?
  • Video class: What do the Numbers on Back of your Strobes Mean? 07m
  • Exercise: What does TTL stand for in underwater photography strobes?
  • Video class: 10 Underwater Photography Tips for EVERYONE 09m
  • Exercise: What is a key tip for improving underwater photography composition?

This free course includes:

3 hours and 38 minutes of online video course

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