VIDEO: How to Film Coral Fluorescence

28 Sep, 2016

Vanessa Cara-Kerr of Reef Patrol, stepping out from behind the lens to provide an introduction to filming coral fluorescence.

Vanessa Cara-Kerr of Reef Patrol, stepping out from behind the lens to provide an introduction to filming coral fluorescence.

Vanessa Cara-Kerr of Reef Patrol is at it again, this time in a rare appearance in front of the camera lens, explaining the basics of underwater filming during night dives to capture coral fluorescence. The insights shared could certainly have implications for reef aquarium photography as well. Learn about the proper underwater camera setup, but also the illumination and filters that make a big difference in how much fluorescence you see and capture.

Filters can make a big difference in what the camera is able to capture.

Filters can make a big difference in what the camera is able to capture.

Even if you’re not that interested doing this yourself, the animation and footage is well worth the watch!

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Matt Pedersen

Matt Pedersen is a Sr. Editor and Associate Publisher with Reef To Rainforest Media, LLC & CORAL Magazines, and is a Sr. Editor and Publishing Partner with Aquatic Media Press, LLC & AMAZONAS Magazine. Matt has kept aquariums for 38 years, has worked in most facets of the aquarium trade, is an active aquarist and fish breeder (both marine and freshwater), and was recognized with the 2009 MASNA Award as the MASNA Aquarist of the Year.

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