Typically, GoPro assigns standard filenames like GH013607.MP4 to files. This might be fine if you own just one camera, but when using multiple GoPros simultaneously, it becomes very difficult to distinguish which camera the clips came from. Recently, at the end of a dive, I even had the misfortune of finding the exact...
Many believe that post-production is a magic wand capable of transforming any underwater clip into a cinematic masterpiece. The reality is quite different: computer can make a difference, but only if the base file was shot with the right parameters and, above all, is rich in information. If a clip...
At the end of a recent dive at Elphinstone Reef, in southern Egypt, we encountered a strong surge hitting the reef flat at a depth of about 4-5 meters. Surge is the horizontal, cyclic movement caused by waves that, after hitting the reef, pull back, creating a constant shift first toward the reef and then out toward the blue...
One of the most challenging filming conditions for those dedicated to underwater shooting is undoubtedly capturing pelagic life. Encountering grey reef sharks or eagle rays at the mouth of Maldivian "passes" is an incredible emotion, but technically, it represents a true test for our GoPros. Here we face...
Recently, in the silence of the reef, I locked eyes with a squirrelfish. In those big eyes, I didn’t see a prey, but a silent plea for help. It was a lesson in our responsibility: we humans should be the guardians of a fragile balance that we are instead destroying at an insane speed...
Unlock the hidden potential of your GoPro and forget about "all blue" videos, finally discovering how to capture the true colors of the sea. The video below speaks for itself: Red Sea, GoPro HERO13, and no artificial light. Everything you see is the result only of technique and the right settings. By accessing GoPro Hacks...
The GoPro HERO13 Macro lens significantly expands creative possibilities for B-roll, the supplementary footage essential for enriching a diving vacation edit. The camera automatically detects the lens upon installation, activating the specific mode and reverting to standard settings when removed. Its distinctive feature...
This summer, during a liveaboard in the Red Sea, I witnessed a scene that every videographer fears, but which luckily had a happy ending. Arsim, one of my dive buddies, performed the classic back roll from the zodiac. Everything was textbook, except that…
Daedalus Reef has always been the hub of diving cruises in Egypt. For years, diving at its “Punta Nord” was a guarantee, not a gamble: the encounter with the large school of hammerhead sharks (Sphyrna lewini). Before 2020, sighting density was impressive. It wasn't just about spotting silhouettes in the blue...
The oceanic whitetip shark (Carcharhinus longimanus), also known as the longimanus shark, is a pelagic species primarily observed in areas where the coral reef drops sharply into great depths. Indeed, its most frequent appearances occur in renowned locations of the Egyptian Red Sea, such as the Brothers Islands, Daedalus Reef, and Elphinstone Reef.