The owner of Hamilton Construction in Frankfort, Illinois, Marc Morale is a visual inspection procedures instructor since the early 2000s and previously served as the project manager at Epic Construction in Chicago, IL. Outside of his work in the construction industry, Marc Morale takes great interest in underwater videography. Underwater videography refers to the capturing of moving images underwater. Whether it is done for recreational or documentary purposes, there are several tips you could use to get better underwater footage: 1. Check the gear Besides technique, the quality of your final footage will depend mainly on your gear. Consider checking for any stains on the camera lens and make sure that you have enough storage before you go underwater. 2. Use a tripod To avoid shaky footages, consider using a tripod while shooting. While holding the camera close to you is a great way to prevent unstable movement, shooting with a tripod stand will increase your footage quality. 3. Take plenty of shots Taking lots of shots gives you more options for creating better underwater footage. Consider shooting from various angles while underwater. You could edit these shots later to get the final footage. 4. Use lights and filters Using the right lights and filters could go a long way in improving your underwater footage quality. Be familiar with your camera's preset light settings and filter options before you start. It would also help you try out different light locations.

1. Tips for Better Underwater Footage
Marc Morale

2. Introduction
The owner of Hamilton Construction in Frankfort, Illinois, Marc Morale is a visual inspection
procedures instructor since the early 2000s and previously served as the project manager at Epic
Construction in Chicago, IL. Outside of his work in the construction industry, Marc Morale takes great
interest in underwater videography.
Underwater videography refers to the capturing of moving images underwater. Whether it is done
for recreational or documentary purposes, there are several tips you could use to get better
underwater footage:
1. Check the gear
Besides technique, the quality of your final footage will depend mainly on your gear. Consider
checking for any stains on the camera lens and make sure that you have enough storage before you
go underwater.

3. 2. Use a tripod
To avoid shaky footages, consider using a tripod while shooting. While holding the camera close
to you is a great way to prevent unstable movement, shooting with a tripod stand will increase
your footage quality.
3. Take plenty of shots
Taking lots of shots gives you more options for creating better underwater footage. Consider
shooting from various angles while underwater. You could edit these shots later to get the final
footage.
4. Use lights and filters
Using the right lights and filters could go a long way in improving your underwater footage
quality. Be familiar with your camera's preset light settings and filter options before you start. It
would also help you try out different light locations.