Exploring the Salish Sea

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  • Опубліковано 4 бер 2021
  • Video compilation of diving the cold waters of the Salish Sea. Beautiful footage of giant pacific octopus, spiny pacific lumpsuckers, puget sound king crabs, wolf eels, nudibranchs and other marine life.
    Equipment:
    Panasonic GH5
    M.Zuiko Digital ED 60mm f/2.8 Macro Lens
    M.Zuiko ED 8mm F1.8 Fisheye PRO and Nauticam port
    M.Zuiko Olympus MZ ED 7-14 f/2.8 PRO and Nauticam port
    M.Zuiko ED 12-50mm f3.5-6.3 EZ and Nauticam port
    Nauticam Housing
    Nauticam CMC-1 and flip mount
    SmallHD 501 Monitor
    Nauticam 502 monitor housing
    xit404 tripod legs
    2 BigBlue 9000
    1 Sola 3800s
    1 Sola 500
    DivePro Snoot light
    DJI Mavic 2 Pro
    DJI Osmo pocket
    Editor: Final Cut Pro X
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 49

  • @hacerclic1020
    @hacerclic1020 3 роки тому +2

    Amazing video! Thanks for sharing it.

  • @jeffmayart
    @jeffmayart 2 роки тому +1

    Absolutely stunning .... thank you for sharing

  • @lordvisionz
    @lordvisionz 2 роки тому +1

    back for my weekly rewatch

  • @troporobo
    @troporobo Рік тому +1

    Stephen, I’m 2 years late so I hope you see this comment. This is really excellent work! The big stuff like the GPO and wolf eel are terrific. However as a macro (still) UW photographer I really appreciate the superb macro sequences, especially the nudibranchs, which must be technically challenging on video. I like the tight editing synchronized with a well chosen soundtrack. The context shots were well planned too, and a thanks for including the Deception Pass bridge! I learned to dive just south of here, and have recently relocated back to one of the islands with a view of this water, but after decades of tropical diving wasn’t sure about diving in the PNW again. Your video is almost enough to get me back into cold water! Thanks for the inspiration.

    • @StephenMartin001
      @StephenMartin001  Рік тому

      Wow, thanks so much for watching and your thoughtful comments. I really appreciate it! While I love warm water diving, cold water does have a lot to offer. Plus, we live here! You've inspired me to put out another cold water video. Thanks again!

  • @geoffreyboucher7068
    @geoffreyboucher7068 3 роки тому +1

    Your videos are absolutely stunning,,,peace and happiness

  • @zorba581
    @zorba581 3 роки тому +2

    Your videos are impressive , diferent and short , good job Stephen

  • @bristontrapp3006
    @bristontrapp3006 3 роки тому +2

    Awesome video!

  • @gillescharvet
    @gillescharvet 5 місяців тому +1

    Still impressed with your macro work 👍🏻

  • @IcicleTV
    @IcicleTV 7 місяців тому +1

    Wow, this is high end work. I hope you are proud of this effort. Thx for sharing.

  • @DameUntamed
    @DameUntamed 2 роки тому +1

    Gorgeous footage! Wow!

  • @riptideimages
    @riptideimages 2 роки тому +1

    Amazing video!!! really enjoyed watching it! Liked and subscribed! looking forward to see more of your work!

  • @__-oq8gz
    @__-oq8gz 3 роки тому +3

    When I open my dive center in Greece, one of my plans are to have a large TV playing dive videos all the time. I'll definitely include yours in the play list, and sure, I'll comp you if you come by.

  • @theorangescubadiver
    @theorangescubadiver 3 роки тому +1

    Very inspiring video! thank you for sharing this!

  • @secretsofthelake1966
    @secretsofthelake1966 3 роки тому +2

    Fantastic!!

  • @khaledal-habib777
    @khaledal-habib777 Рік тому +1

    amazing job.

  • @TheBronzorN
    @TheBronzorN 3 роки тому +1

    Love it ❤️

  • @tarkawdrodze
    @tarkawdrodze 3 роки тому +2

    Thank u so much for another, fantastic video. All details, , colours jus amazing:)

  • @randylawsondivingintolife5411
    @randylawsondivingintolife5411 3 роки тому +2

    Very good!! Longer clips please.

  • @EdsEverydayAdventures
    @EdsEverydayAdventures 3 роки тому +1

    Another amazing video. I just started doing underwater video with the gh5. I haven’t used my 60 macro yet. But seeing some of your shots, going to have to. Beautiful

    • @StephenMartin001
      @StephenMartin001  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks very much! Have fun with the 60mm. It's an awesome lens.

  • @seariously3434
    @seariously3434 3 роки тому +2

    Absolutely insane footage!

  • @scubabc6701
    @scubabc6701 Рік тому +1

    Just discovered you on Instagram and glad I stopped by. I am new to underwater videography, diving on Vancouver Island, Nanaimo area. Your work is fantastic! My videos are decent but seeing yours I have lots to learn, lol.

    • @StephenMartin001
      @StephenMartin001  Рік тому

      Thanks Scubabc! You live in a great place for diving. Perhaps we'll run into one another as I'm just down in Seattle and get up to BC every now and then.

  • @richardzade9252
    @richardzade9252 3 роки тому +1

    Absolutely gorgeous! Almost as good as being back in the water again. God I miss it!

  • @THATGREEKGUY_
    @THATGREEKGUY_ 3 роки тому +5

    The quality of your videos, from filming to editing, is insane. Really stands out in youtube. May I ask regarding reds? Are you adding in post or lights are enough?

    • @StephenMartin001
      @StephenMartin001  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks! I use mostly lights for bringing colors to the depths.I do some post color work, mainly through adjusting exposure. However, in some cases I push some saturation to match what I saw underwater as best as I recall.

    • @THATGREEKGUY_
      @THATGREEKGUY_ 3 роки тому +1

      @@StephenMartin001 wonderful job. This channel deserves more subs.

  • @michaelmuir4548
    @michaelmuir4548 2 роки тому +1

    Stunning work. There's something about the editing and charity of your work that is just so beautiful.

  • @richardkelch4890
    @richardkelch4890 3 роки тому +2

    Lovely editing, I know how challenging cold water diving is, you do an amazing job with your lighting. Well done

    • @StephenMartin001
      @StephenMartin001  3 роки тому

      Thanks Richard! Appreciate your comments.

    • @richardkelch4890
      @richardkelch4890 2 роки тому +1

      @@StephenMartin001 are you using a tripod plate with the x404 legs or just mounting balls on the housing?

    • @StephenMartin001
      @StephenMartin001  2 роки тому

      @@richardkelch4890 I use ball mounts on the housing.

    • @richardkelch4890
      @richardkelch4890 2 роки тому

      @@StephenMartin001 Thank you, I've been using a Joby 5K tripod with that same housing and had intermittent success.

    • @StephenMartin001
      @StephenMartin001  2 роки тому

      @@richardkelch4890 you'll probably get better results with the x404 legs after some practice. You'll also be able to set the camera lower which gives you more creativity with even and upward angles on the subject. Not to mention the legs extend for greater range and for more possibilities on challenging structure.

  • @joehua2580
    @joehua2580 2 роки тому +1

    this is so well done ! I can't believe how colorful those reefs are around 2:20 mark ! was this shot near God's pocket ?

    • @StephenMartin001
      @StephenMartin001  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks! At the 2:20 mark the footage is from Campbell River, BC. If I remember correctly the dive site was Whiskey Point.

  • @lordvisionz
    @lordvisionz 2 роки тому +1

    Hi Stephen, how did you do the shot at 1:00 with the red octo in the bottle? How did you rotate the scene and did you mute the colors outside the bottle with a circular mask of sorts?

    • @StephenMartin001
      @StephenMartin001  2 роки тому +1

      I didn't use a mask, just lighted the octo with a single light, perhaps a sola 500 spot IIRC so as not to light up the whole scene. I think I tried using a snoot light pointed directly into the bottle opening, but the angle didn't work. I set the camera up on a tripod facing directly down the bottle opening allowing to rotate evenly in post.

  • @lordvisionz
    @lordvisionz 2 роки тому +1

    Are you using a scooter for those smooth fly-bys at 3:35?

    • @StephenMartin001
      @StephenMartin001  2 роки тому +1

      No, I don’t own a scooter. In those shots it was a steady hand and use of the currents to get the flyby effect.