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backscatter. Backscatter has some incredible online resources for camera settings on their website. If you know your students' camera model, you can look up optimal settings for them in advance and be ready to blow them away with your knowledge on their system! Refining the Image in Post-Production
designed for underwater photographers! Her workflows focus on efficient editing techniques that help photographers improve images without over-processing them. For removing stubborn backscatter, tools like the Backscatter Xterminator can be extremely effective. It allows photographers
to reduce particulate while preserving natural texture in the surrounding water. Total gamechanger in un- derwater photography. Check out the link below. Backscatter Xterminator Link: bit.ly/bsxt-ep. The key lesson for stu- dents is that post-produc- tion should refine an im- age rather than rescue it. Strong composition, good buoyancy control, and thoughtful
Even with careful buoy- ancy control, thoughtful composition, and well- managed lighting, under- water images often benefit from subtle refinement in post!
Teaching students a sim- ple and consistent editing workflow can drastically improve their results while also reinforcing the pho- tographic principles they practiced underwater.
lighting still matter far more than any editing tool. Questions? Let’s chat! Please don’t hesitate to reach out at explorersphotography.com.
One useful resource we often recommend to students is Erin Quigley’s GoAskErin training platform. It provides an excellent library of post-production tutorials specifically
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