Underwater images without getting wet
PSD tuts+ has presented a very detailed tutorial on creating a “realistic” underwater scene using only stock imagery.
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RED CEO resigns
Jim Jannard, CEO and founder of RED has resigned and handed the company on to Jarred Land, the current president. Jannard announced his resignation in a post on the Reduser forum.
Samy’s Camera ventures underwater
Photographic retailer Samy’s Camera is now offering a range of underwater housings and products. In addition to retail, Samy’s plans to offer underwater imaging related workshops, classes and trips.
Backscatter expands Flip filter family
Backscatter has announced the release of new filter mounts and filters for the GoPro HERO3 camera. These include a top hinged mounting bracket and three new filer colors.
Nauticam releases the NA-Ninja 2
Nauticam is now shipping their housing for the Atomos Ninja 2 recorder/monitor. The housing uses touch screen controls to activate key controls including focus peaking, adjustable zebra, false color twin mode and blue-only exposure check. It is compatible with a wide range of cameras.
How to love a whale shark
Scientific American has published an article about the impact of ecotourism with whale sharks. It evaluates whether the burgeoning trade in whale shark watching is of benefit to the animals themselves.
Image: Sardine Run 2013
South African Graham Fenwick captured this amazing image during the 2013 sardine run. Despite there not having been much of a “run” this year, Graham’s image eloquently shows that when baitballs occurred, there was plenty of action!
Shawn Heinrichs to speak at TEDxBoulder
Wetpixel senior moderator, filmmaker and marine conservationist Shawn Heinrichs will be speaking at TEDxBoulder on 21 September. Tickets are available to purchase now.
Divers carry out sea urchin cull
The LA Times reports that divers will be carrying out a cull of purple sea urchins (Strongylocentrotus purpuratus) off the Palos Verdes Peninsula, California. (Image by Kirt L. Onthank, many thanks to Christopher Robinson, Editor, Outdoor Photographer magazine for the heads up).
Wetpixel Whale Sharks 2014
We are building a list of people who may be interested in an expedition to Isla Mujeres for the whale shark aggregation in 2014. Dates and prices for the trip are still to be confirmed, however by adding you name to the list we will ensure that as these details become firmer you will be kept in the loop. If you would like to be added to the list, please contact us via the Wetpixel contact page.