The Laamu Atoll – Maldives

The Maldives has amazing white sand beaches, decadent resorts, and spectacular diving!
Experience remote previously undived destinations and view aerials of the amazing surroundings of Six Senses Laamu.

4K Stock Footage is available.

Camera and Edit by Joel Penner – Newmediasoup, LLC.

 

DEMA 2019 Free Seminar

Joel will be speaking at DEMA 2019 in Orlando, Florida.
Join him for a free seminar on Friday, November 15th from 12:30-1:15 at the Image Resource Center.
Learn his best techniques and tips… How to Shoot Amazing Underwater and Topside Footage with Your Action Camera.

New Branding and Website for Lembeh Resort

Lembeh Resort, luxury dive resort in Indonesia

Longtime client Lembeh Resort wanted a new look for their print marketing and web presence to reflect the recent renovations completed at the dive resort. Newmediasoup designed the new logo which elegantly communicates their strong commitment to the ocean and land. We also designed and developed their new, modern website. For more information regarding our logo design and/or web design and development services, contact design@newmediasoup.com

Diving and Illegal Fishing Don’t Mix

  • Commercial fishing boat, Madeira, illegally fishing the protected waters of Revillagigedo Islands. Roca Partida is shown nearby.
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Joel and Jen recently returned from their first visit to the Revillagigedo Islands, also known as Socorro, aboard the Solmar V. This is a protected area in the Pacific Ocean, 200+ miles southwest of Cabo San Lucas. Currently, the Revillagigedo Islands are being considered for UNESCO World Heritage Site status. This is a bucket-list dive destination for most avid scuba divers and underwater photographers for the big animal encounters that are possible here. While diving Roca Partida, one of the four of the islands that comprise this archipelago, they DID NOT expect to see a commercial fishing boat setting its nets very near Roca Partida, and well within the protected area that surrounds Revillagigedo. 

Immediately pulling anchor after a dive, the captain of the Solmar V and his crew motored toward the commercial fishing boat, alerting them of their illegal actions. All guests were rightly upset that this brazen, illegal fishing is occurring in a well-known protected area. While there are many socio-economic reasons why this illegal activity continues, if there is hope to preserve our oceans and planet for future generations, this illegal activity must end with those responsible held accountable for their actions.

Editing Tips for Underwater GoPro Videographers on Dive Photo Guide

This installment is Part 8 in the series of articles written for Dive Photo Guide. Check out our overview of video editing software for GoPro videographers shooting underwater, as well as our tips for creating a video your family and friends will LOVE!

The Ultimate Underwater Shooting Guide For GoPro Hero4: Macro Shooting Techniques For Your GoPro Underwater

Pointing your GoPro at underwater subjects can make for great video, as long as the subjects are large and at least 12″ from the camera. But what about all the tiny inhabitants in the undersea world, how can you portray them in your videos? Our latest article for Dive Photo Guide shares our tips for incorporating macro subjects into your HD moving pictures with sharp focus and pro color.

The Ultimate Underwater Shooting Guide For GoPro Hero4: Wide-Angle Shooting Techniques For Your GoPro Underwater

It’s all about color-correction filters, lights, a rock-steady camera and framing! The 4th article in the series, Joel & Jen have provided valuable tips for the underwater GoPro shooter, whether just getting started or a seasoned pro. Read the full article on Dive Photo Guide.

The Ultimate Underwater Shooting Guide for GoPro Hero4: How to Get Amazing Underwater Color with Your GoPro

Just about everyone owns a GoPro, especially scuba divers. More than any other camera model, these small, high definition action cams are underwater and above water, recording the adventures of people world-wide. However, unless you have been shooting underwater for awhile, or know a competent underwater shooter who’ll guide you on what you need to do to get good underwater color, these cameras, without color-correction filters, will provide video and stills that are monochromatic… all blue or all green. While it’s cool to alot of people just to see what goes on underwater, it’s way cooler to see the actual colors of the reefs and the marine and plant life that inhabit them.

In the third article of this series on Dive Photo Guide, we show you the differences between footage without color-correction and with color-correction, and the accessories you’ll need to  get amazing underwater color with YOUR GoPro camera.

Event Coverage for 2015 Digital Shootout Now Live!

The 14th annual Digital Shootout was held at the CoCo View Resort on Roatan, Honduras. See what its like to be one of 80 enthusiastic and motivated underwater photographers at this week-long workshop for underwater image-makers wanting to elevate their skills to the next level!

The Ultimate Underwater Shooting Guide for GoPro Hero4: GoPro Out of the Box – Settings and Stability Options

Part 2 of our series of articles for Dive Photo Guide is called GoPro Out of the Box – Settings and Stability Options. For underwater use, the default camera settings are not your best choice. This article covers the recommended settings for underwater shooting and stability mounting options to keep your video footage wobble-free. All images in this article were shot on location in Bonaire.