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Two Worlds: Above and Below the Sea by David Doubilet
David Doubilet’s new hardback book:”Two Worlds: Above and Below the Sea” is shipping today. It presents a stunning collection of 80 beautiful prints of the photographer’s over-under or half-and-half images, shot in a diverse range of habitats and environments. It is Doubilet’s first publication in two decades, and is (in the opinion of the editor) absolutely worth the wait!
ON1 Announces Photo Raw 2022
ON1 has announced a new version of its Photo RAW editing program. It includes Sky Swap AI, integration of ON1 NoNoise AI, Photoshop Plugins hosting, time-lapse videos creation, line mask tool, and remastered Export and Browse enhancements.
RED Ships Raptor-V Camera
RED Digital Cinema has announced their V-Raptor camera. It introduces a new DSMC3 body, and ships with a native RF mount. It has phase-detect AF, and records to CFexpress cards. It offers an output of 8K at 120fps.
Fundamentals of TTL Strobe Control by Pavel Kolpakov
Underwater flash and lighting expert, Pavel Kolpakov of Underwater Technics presents an essential and comprehensive explanation of the history, development, and function of TTL flash control systems. This includes an overview of the types of underwater flashes currently available and how High-Speed Sync can be enabled by using appropriate housing circuitry and flashguns.
UwP Magazine Issue 122 Available
Underwater Photography magazine issue 122 is now available to download It contains reviews of the INON Z-300 Type 2, Ultralight GoPro mount, Sony FE 14mm GM lens, Olympus EPL-10 & AOI, and moving to Micro 4/3rds. My Shots features images from Anita Verde and Peter Marshall, Pete Atkinson, and Bert de Wit
Sea&Sea Announces 210mm Dome Ports
Sea&Sea has announced two new 210mm dome ports. They are both constructed of PMMA acrylic and are supplied with bayonet fittings for both Sea&Sea and Nauticam housings. One version of the port has a seven-layer anti-reflective coating.
Entries Open: DPG/Wetpixel Masters of Underwater Imaging Contest 2021
DPG and Wetpixel are excited to announce the launch of the DPG/Wetpixel Masters Underwater Imaging Competition 2021. The contest celebrates the splendor of the oceans, the skill of the entrants, and the intricate and challenging art of underwater imaging.
Video: Atomos Academy and Steve Bayes on ProRes Raw
The expansion of monitor/recorders and housings capable of HDMI 2.0 out has made the prospect of RAW video formats more attractive to underwater filmmakers. One of the more recent codecs is Apple’s ProRes RAW, and Steve Bayes of Hedge presents the first of a four-part series for the Atomos Academy discussing the history, benefits, and workflow tips of using ProRes RAW.
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