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The eyes have it on Vimeo
Wetpixel member Richard Brooks of Lightning Strike Productions has added a showreel to Vimeo. Entitled “The eyes have it”, Richard describes the footage in terms of the creatures it features:
“Palau is famous for being a Shark Sanctuary, but there is a whole lot more to this vibrant archipelago. Using footage collected over approximately 3 years, this showreel highlights some of the major wildlife events that can be found in Palau and the Philippines. The film uses a variety of editing styles to emphasize the huge diversity of environments and wildlife found there, from the serene caverns of Blue Holes to the frantic life and death struggles of the hunters and hunted.”
Call for entries: Blue Carbon photo contest
Grid-Arendal has announced that it is calling for entries for its Blue Carbon photo contest. The competition is looking for images in two categories: People & the Environment and Coastal & Marine Ecosystems. The competition is open to professional and non-professional entrants with an affiliation to a grassroots environmental organization.
Full details and competition rules are on the Blue Carbon photo contest page, and the deadline for entries is 16 September.
Bite-Back launches competition
UK-based environmental charity, Bite-Back has launched a competition to win a holiday to Fiji. The raffle has 1000 tickets priced at £10 each, with the proceeds being split between Bite-Back and Marie Curie Cancer Care. Bite-Back raises funds for shark and marine conservation.
The prize includes 7 nights full-board accommodation for two in Fiji, international, internal flights, transfers, and 10 guided dives for each person..
Last spaces for Wetpixel Ultimate Indonesia 2011
The Wetpixel Ultimate Indonesia 2011 expedition is calling for people to occupy the last remaining spaces. The trip comprises two voyages, and there are one or two spaces left for the first leg which departs and returns to Maumere, taking in Beangabang, Flores, Alor, Adonara and Wetar. The second leg has only one space left, and departs Labuanbajo, returning to Maumere, taking in Komodo. Both of these trips will take in some of the finest diving Indonesia has to offer. Participants can chose either leg or both.
Both itineraries are on-board the liveaboard MSY Damai II. The first leg is from Oct 26 to Nov 6, with the second running from Nov 6 to Nov 20, 2011.To grab the last spaces, please contact Don Baldocchi via email, or by calling him on +1-773-564-9579.
Apple releases Aperture update 3.1.3
Apple has released an update for its Aperture photo editing software. Designated version 3.1.3, the update aims to correct overall stability and performance. It is also likely to be necessary as it is believed that Apple will release its next operating system, OSX Lion, tomorrow.
Specific fixes include: Improved reliability in library rebuild, additional multi-touch gestures, new web section for pictures published to MobileMe, Facebook and Flickr and various keyboard and GUI improvements. The update is available via Software Update or from the Apple support site.
Review: Keldan Luna 8 LA-V High CRI LED underwater video light
Steve Douglas reviews the Keldan Luna 8 LA-V High CRI LED underwater video light. The light is a top-end product, with an output of 3,000 lumens and a Color Rendering Index (CRI) of 95 out of 100. This last specification ensures that the representation of color will be more accurate and vivid.
Steve tested the torches during a trip to Kona, Hawaii and found:
Two of these lights mounted on my housing created a magnificent field from which I could film.”
Ginclearfilm showreel on Vimeo
The new 2011 showreel from Wetpixel member Jon Shaw’s Sydney-based underwater production company ginclearfilm has been posted onto Vimeo. Shots included in the reel have been from projects shot over the past two years including footage from a recent National Geographic / ABC co-production, which is due to come in September called, “Shark Harbor’”. This documentary will focus on the sharks that live in Sydney Harbor.
British Underwater Photography Championship results announced
The annual British Underwater Photography Championship 2011 was held on Saturday 9 July at Mount Batten, Plymouth, UK. A total of 53 underwater photographers were registered on Friday evening to participate in the event. Each had from midnight until 6.30 p.m. on Saturday to take underwater photographs in the Plymouth area in four categories: Marine life, mankind in the sea, abstract and humorous.
Despite the venue suffering from poor visibility, the judges (one of whom was Wetpixel Associate Editor Alex Mustard) had over 100 entries from which to select the winners. Overall winner was Dan Bolt, who also took first place in the marine life category. Other category winners included, Humorous: Anette Millar, mankind in the sea: Derek Haslam and abstract: Rob Cuss. Congratulations to all the competitors, and it is great to see so many familiar Wetpixel names amongst them. Full results are on the BSoUP site, where there is also a slideshow of the winning entries. (Image by Dan Bolt)