Question goes out for any wetlook folks who have a camera in the water, what do you use for mounting? I have a gopro that i will be using to film some pool scenes but id like for it to be left alone in the water (on the surface) while i hand hold and move the other cameras for some scenes. I was thinking about a float that the gopro can sit on and it would move a bit with the waves but i am worried it might easily turn away from the action. Any suggestions?
I have never actually done this, but it seems pretty straight-forward. The case on my GoPro has two tabs on the bottom with holes through them to allow the camera to be attached to any number of extensions, suction cups or whatever. Using thread or very small string, run it through both the holes and then use a sufficient length of thread/string to allow yourself to tie each end to a heavy object (stone/brick/???) that rests on the bottom. The string would ultimately take on the shape of an inverted V. That should prevent any significant movement up, down, or side-to-side.
I just use a standard tripod and standard video camera, at our viaduct location with the water at normal flow, I can have the video lens about 6" above the water surface, gives a perfect view as the girls walk down the slope towards it, we get to see their clothes going into the water snd end up with a medium close up head and chest shot when they're right at the camera.
furai said: I have never actually done this, but it seems pretty straight-forward. The case on my GoPro has two tabs on the bottom with holes through them to allow the camera to be attached to any number of extensions, suction cups or whatever. Using thread or very small string, run it through both the holes and then use a sufficient length of thread/string to allow yourself to tie each end to a heavy object (stone/brick/???) that rests on the bottom. The string would ultimately take on the shape of an inverted V. That should prevent any significant movement up, down, or side-to-side.
What would you use to keep the camera above the water and facing in the direction of the model?
If it were me, I probably wouldn't have the camera floating around unattended. Waves will make that camera move around too much and make your footage worthless.
The best possible option is an assistant operating that camera. But in the absence of an assistant, my best suggestion is either use a tripod or pole. You won't be able to place the tripod in the water, unless you have a tall tripod, but a regular tripod next to the edge of the pool might work for you. A pole might also work. Install the GoPro at the end, and lay it on the ground over the edge. Use some sort of weight at the other end, to keep the pole from turning over or tipping in.
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