Winners – Underwater Videography Contests

April 2022 Video Contest Winner and Review

Published 4 years agoon May 2, 2022

WINNER CHOSEN AND REVIEW BY SCUBAVERSE.COM’S EDITOR-AT-LARGE AND RESIDENT UNDERWATER VIDEOGRAPHY EXPERT JEFF GOODMAN

Winner: Muck Diving in Roatán Honduras by Fish Nerd Films

Winning Video:

Another month flies by. All passing too quickly. Lovely films again this month and special thanks to Maria for her many entries. Just shows what you can do with a GoPro and a snorkel.

However this months winner is Muck Diving in Roatán Honduras by Fish Nerd Films who has put together a wonderful array of close-up and macro shots which in themselves are not easy to do. They require not only good camera and lighting techniques but also unlimited patience and determination.

Muck Diving in Roatán Honduras by Fish Nerd Films

Great written intro, thanks. Muck diving is a really good thing to do as it concentrates the mind as well as honing camera and lighting skills. You have some lovely shots in the film and the easy going gentle music is perfect for the mood. Like the end quote from E.O.Wilson.

The biggest turtle in the Red Sea by Maria Bereozka

Thanks for the written intro. Makes a big difference to the enjoyment of the film. Such a lovely shot of the turtle. So relaxing to watch. Was the total lack of sound intentional. If not then there seemed to be a technical issue. If the ‘no sound’ was designed then I have to say that it was unusual and simply perfect. It gave the whole shot a wonderful surreal feel.

In pursuit of the sea devil by Maria Bereozka

I love your written introductions. Once again a great video from you and a most excellent music choice. Again I will say that I do enjoy your long continous shots which develop as the video goes on. It’s a real treat watching such a magnificant animal without interuption.

Spotted eagle ray underwater by Maria Bereozka

I think Ive’ said it all in your previous videos. Wonderful. I liked the addition of the slow motion in this one for which a the music fitted perfectly.

The May competition is now open for entries. You can enter up to three videos by clicking here.

Jeff Goodman

Jeff is a multiple award winning, freelance TV cameraman/film maker and author. Having made both terrestrial and marine films, it is the world's oceans and their conservation that hold his passion with over 10.000 dives in his career. Having filmed for international television companies around the world and author of two books on underwater filming, Jeff is Author/Programme Specialist for the 'Underwater Action Camera' course for the RAID training agency. Jeff has experienced the rapid advances in technology for diving as well as camera equipment and has also experienced much of our planet’s marine life, witnessing, first hand, many of the changes that have occurred to the wildlife and environment during that time. Jeff runs bespoke underwater video and editing workshops for the complete beginner up to the budding professional.