UWOL 19

Ryan Farnes · February 21st, 2011, 11:23 AM

A very brief montage of underwater shots set to music. I didn't get as much shot as I should have, but this submission is my attempt to avoid the shark tank.

Click through for HD. Enjoy.

EDIT: Whoops, have removed the video. I saw the others up and thought once the deadline was past, we could post. Waiting for the official page....

Ryan Farnes · February 22nd, 2011, 12:17 PM

Trond Saetre · February 22nd, 2011, 01:16 PM

Hi Ryan,
I've been looking forward to watch your underwater entry since you posted those stills earlier.
Nice video you made!

Mick Jenner · February 23rd, 2011, 05:53 AM

Hi Ryan,

Its interesting to see the underwater movements. I can't help but think that you needed a focal point to the film i.e fish or insect. Nevertheless I think your idea of puting the camera in an aquarium has great potential and at the right time of the year in the right enviroment should produce fantastic footage.

Mick

Mike Sims · February 23rd, 2011, 12:50 PM

Howdy, Ryan. I look at this as a “proof of concept” video and I think that is how you intended it. I see a lot of promise here. You mentioned elsewhere trying movement within the aquarium. I think it would require at least a 55L (that’s 55 gallon long not 55 liters!) to accommodate a small slider. They’re not particularly portable- certainly not a one-man-job. You might, however, put a motorized pan tilt (something like a Meade DS head) inside a 20H or 29H. Are you using a circular polarizer? Also, covering as much as possible of the above water and inside behind the camera with black velvet might cut down on internal reflections. Please keep us posted on your results as you continue to use this very interesting technique.

Catherine Russell · February 23rd, 2011, 02:48 PM

Hey Ryan:

I am fascinated by your technique here and don't have any experience with what you are doing. What amazing results! I hope to see more of this in the future and after you have finessed the technique and can give us tips, I'd like to give it a try.

Well done avoiding the sharks this round. Looking forward to a full entry from you in the near future.

Cat

Dale Guthormsen · February 23rd, 2011, 08:37 PM

Ryan,,

One of the reasons I love and live UWOL challenge is that I learn great techniques and skills I can use in the future. This uwol I have already seen two methods of doing interesting shooting that can enhance my videos!! This one shows what a little creativity can do to come up with some usable footage you may never get otherwise. I even have a spare aquarium out in the shop!!!

As for the video itself, I think having a voice over perhaps talking about sediment, floating organic material, dispersal and such would give some depth to your footage.

I love the music but feel it was to strong for what you had shot.

I need to get after shooting under water once it changes states!!!!

Thank you for taking the time and sharing.

Lorinda Norton · August 6th, 2011, 10:23 PM

Hi Ryan,

Without email access to you this thread and Vimeo are my only ways to contact you and let you know about the deadline extension. Wanting to make sure you know you now have until August 31 to complete your film! :)

Ryan Farnes · August 8th, 2011, 03:02 PM

Roger! Perhaps I'll go submerge in a creek again...

February 21st, 2011, 11:23 AM	#1
Ryan Farnes Major Player Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 220	UWOL 19 - Underwater Motion A very brief montage of underwater shots set to music. I didn't get as much shot as I should have, but this submission is my attempt to avoid the shark tank. Click through for HD. Enjoy. EDIT: Whoops, have removed the video. I saw the others up and thought once the deadline was past, we could post. Waiting for the official page.... __________________ Vimeo Profile Maryland Wilderness Channel Last edited by Ryan Farnes; February 21st, 2011 at 02:35 PM.

February 22nd, 2011, 12:17 PM	#2
Ryan Farnes Major Player Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 220	Re: UWOL 19 - Underwater Motion Underwater Motion on Vimeo __________________ Vimeo Profile Maryland Wilderness Channel

February 23rd, 2011, 05:53 AM	#4
Mick Jenner Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: West Sussex England Posts: 843	Re: UWOL 19 - Underwater Motion Hi Ryan, Its interesting to see the underwater movements. I can't help but think that you needed a focal point to the film i.e fish or insect. Nevertheless I think your idea of puting the camera in an aquarium has great potential and at the right time of the year in the right enviroment should produce fantastic footage. Mick

February 23rd, 2011, 12:50 PM	#5
Mike Sims Major Player Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 880	Re: UWOL 19 - Underwater Motion Howdy, Ryan. I look at this as a “proof of concept” video and I think that is how you intended it. I see a lot of promise here. You mentioned elsewhere trying movement within the aquarium. I think it would require at least a 55L (that’s 55 gallon long not 55 liters!) to accommodate a small slider. They’re not particularly portable- certainly not a one-man-job. You might, however, put a motorized pan tilt (something like a Meade DS head) inside a 20H or 29H. Are you using a circular polarizer? Also, covering as much as possible of the above water and inside behind the camera with black velvet might cut down on internal reflections. Please keep us posted on your results as you continue to use this very interesting technique.

February 23rd, 2011, 02:48 PM	#6
Catherine Russell Trustee Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lyons, Colorado Posts: 1,224	Re: UWOL 19 - Underwater Motion Hey Ryan: I am fascinated by your technique here and don't have any experience with what you are doing. What amazing results! I hope to see more of this in the future and after you have finessed the technique and can give us tips, I'd like to give it a try. Well done avoiding the sharks this round. Looking forward to a full entry from you in the near future. Cat

February 22nd, 2011, 01:16 PM	#3
Trond Saetre Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bergen, Norway Posts: 3,375	Hi Ryan, I've been looking forward to watch your underwater entry since you posted those stills earlier. Nice video you made!

February 23rd, 2011, 08:37 PM	#7
Dale Guthormsen Inner Circle Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 3,048	Re: UWOL 19 - Underwater Motion Ryan,, One of the reasons I love and live UWOL challenge is that I learn great techniques and skills I can use in the future. This uwol I have already seen two methods of doing interesting shooting that can enhance my videos!! This one shows what a little creativity can do to come up with some usable footage you may never get otherwise. I even have a spare aquarium out in the shop!!! As for the video itself, I think having a voice over perhaps talking about sediment, floating organic material, dispersal and such would give some depth to your footage. I love the music but feel it was to strong for what you had shot. I need to get after shooting under water once it changes states!!!! Thank you for taking the time and sharing. __________________ DATS ALL FOLKS Dale W. Guthormsen

August 6th, 2011, 10:23 PM	#8
Lorinda Norton Wrangler Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Southwest Idaho, USA Posts: 3,066	Re: UWOL 19 - Underwater Motion Hi Ryan, Without email access to you this thread and Vimeo are my only ways to contact you and let you know about the deadline extension. Wanting to make sure you know you now have until August 31 to complete your film! :) __________________ Lorinda

August 8th, 2011, 03:02 PM	#9
Ryan Farnes Major Player Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Maryland, USA Posts: 220	Re: UWOL 19 - Underwater Motion Roger! Perhaps I'll go submerge in a creek again... __________________ Vimeo Profile Maryland Wilderness Channel