Underwater Photography Techniques and Facts

The video tutorial covers techniques for underwater photography, focusing on lighting and exposure. It discusses the use of strobes for fill flash and the importance of metering for ambient light. The tutorial also addresses handling equipment malfunctions and overcoming challenges. It includes a segment on terrestrial photography with sea turtles, highlighting long exposure techniques. Finally, it explores macro photography and observing marine life, emphasizing creativity and rule-breaking in photography.

What is a recommended technique for creating a richly saturated backdrop in underwater photography?

• Overexposing the background

• Metering for the background and slightly underexposing

• Using only natural light

• Using a high ISO setting

What is the primary role of strobes in underwater photography according to the video?

• To completely illuminate the subject

• To create a silhouette effect

• To fill in shadows and add color

• To add shadows

What is a common challenge faced in underwater photography?

• Too many colors

• Equipment malfunctions

• Lack of subjects

• Excessive natural light

What is the significance of the long exposure technique used with leatherback sea turtles?

• It reduces the need for strobes

• It shows the ocean's green luminescence

• It highlights the turtle's speed

• It captures fast-moving subjects

How old is the lineage of leatherback sea turtles?

• 100 million years

• 200 million years

• 50 million years

• 300 million years

What does the nudibranch resemble according to the video?

• A lion

• A zebra

• A tiger

• A leopard

What lens is mentioned for capturing macro shots of small marine life?

• 50 mm lens

• 100 mm lens

• 15 mm lens

• 200 mm lens

What is highlighted about the pufferfish in the video?

• Its speed

• Its size

• Its personality

• Its diet

What unique feature of the pufferfish is mentioned?

• Its tail

• Its fins

• Its eyes

• Its lips

What is the main purpose of using macro lenses in underwater photography?

• To capture detailed images of small subjects

• To photograph large marine animals

• To capture wide-angle shots

• To reduce the need for lighting