The Power of R3D RED RAW in Underwater Cinematography

If you’re an underwater filmmaker or photographer, you will know just how hard getting perfect colours is underwater. Particularly from a videography perspective, where pulling accurate and life like colours from an underwater scene is post production is often very difficult, even impossible at times.

If you’re not an underwater videographer what we are talking about is that green wash you see with beginner underwater footage, a common example is the green underwater GoPro footage that you’ve no doubt come across at one point or another.

Explaining this in the simplest of terms, without diving into the physics behind wavelengths, and comparing the wavelengths of the visible colour spectrum to things like gamma & X rays, light has a very hard time passing through water, with red, orange and yellow tones not being able to penetrate even the shallowest water. Once we get to approximately 10 meters deep, the only light that is able to penetrate the water column is green and blue, making all your footage look like you’re shooting through green cellophane wrap. This light or wavelength principle applies both vertically and horizontally to make things even harder.

Essentially, this means that underwater we have to very meticulously dial in our colours every minute or two while shooting depending on both the depth we’re filming at, and the distance of our subject, all while accounting for things like how far the beam of our artificial lights travel, and the kelvin of our artificial lights. Even for the most experienced underwater shooters, this is often something that is quite tricky to perfect.

But imagine a world where we can capture perfect colours every single time, with absolutely no effort at all. A world where the water is always blue and our subject is always colour accurate. This is the power of R3D RAW files.

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Tom Park is an accomplished underwater cinematographer and director, with over a decade of experience working in the underwater film industry. Tom has worked on a variety of projects, from short form docu-series to commercials and brand campaigns, for clients such as The National Gallery of Victoria, Tourism & Events Queensland, Destination NSW, The Smithsonian, and his work has been recognised with awards from film festivals around the world.

Tom is known for his technical expertise in working with underwater cameras and equipment, as well as his creative vision in capturing the beauty and uniqueness of the underwater world. He is passionate about ocean conservation and using his art to raise awareness about the importance of protecting marine ecosystems.

If you are looking for a dedicated underwater cinematographer in your documentary film crew, or are a brand looking to create an unforgettable marketing campaign, Tom has the skills and experience to help you bring your vision to life.

For more visit my website: www.tomparkfilms.com
or find my work on socials at www.instagram.com/tomsunderwaterphotography

For business enquires only, please shoot me a message at tomparkfilms@gmail.com

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