Focusing while fully zoomed in assures best clarity when you zoom back out to see a larger field of view. (Courtesy of Peter Girguis, chief scientist, Harvard; Funding agencies: NSF, ONR, NOAA; ©Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution)
By lining up video cameras on either side of the sub during a transit, scientists can record a rolling view of the seafloor five times wider than Alvin’s basket (Courtesy of Peter Girguis, chief scientist, Harvard; Funding agencies: NSF, ONR, NOAA; ©Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution)
Use the Iris setting on the camera controller to adjust exposure. In general, it is easier to "rescue" under-lit images than images that are too brightly lit. (Courtesy of Peter Girguis, chief scientist, Harvard; Funding agencies: NSF, ONR, NOAA; ©Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution)
The key to capturing good images and video underwater is lighting. Alvin’s new lights and ability to move sideways make it easier than ever to set up a great shot. (Courtesy of Peter Girguis, chief scientist, Harvard; Funding agencies: NSF, ONR, NOAA; ©Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution)
Chris German, outgoing chief of the National Deep Submergence Facility at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, has prepared guidelines for making the best use of Alvin’s improved lighting, imaging, and video data collection systems. The guidelines are based on the experience of scientists who participated in the Science Verification Cruise (SVC). Read More →
