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I shot some underwater video for a student project which will be released shortly.

Here are some pointers for filming underwater video more successfully for the unexperienced.

1. Weight your camera so it is neutrally buoyant when filming underwater.  If the case makes the camera float, holding a steady shot underwater is much more difficult.

2. Wear swim fins for mobility.  I didn’t do this the first time around.  I’ll definitely do it next time.

3. Larger goggles are better than smaller goggles for visibility.

4. A weight belt would also be helpful, to keep your own body neutrally buoyant.  Just make sure that you can swim well enough.

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