How to Fix the Green Color in Your GoPro Underwater Pictures
When you shoot underwater pictures and videos a green tint in your underwater shots is very common. In this blog, I’ve put some helpful tips and solutions to help you fix it and get the perfect shot every time.
Underwater photography can be a bit tricky, especially when it comes to color. But with a little bit of knowledge and some simple techniques, you can achieve stunning and vibrant shots every time. So, let’s dive in and learn how to fix the green color in your GoPro underwater pictures!
Understanding the Cause of the Green Tint
First things first, let’s understand why the green tint appears in the first place. When you take pictures underwater, the water absorbs certain wavelengths of light, leading to a green color cast in your shots. This can happen at different depths and in different water conditions, so it’s important to keep this in mind when you’re planning your shots.
Additionally, different cameras may have different sensitivities to green light, so it’s worth experimenting with your GoPro to see what works best for you.
Techniques for Fixing the Green Color
Now that we understand the cause of the green tint, let’s talk about how to fix it. There are a few different techniques that you can try to reduce the green color in your underwater shots.
One of the simplest and most effective techniques is to use a red filter. Red filters work by blocking out the green light, allowing more red and other colors to come through in your shots. There are many different red filters available for GoPro and other action cameras, so be sure to choose one that’s compatible with your camera.
One of the best ways to get rid of the ugly green tint is with editing, editing your pictures and videos is an easy way of solving the problem. There are tons of editing software you can use to edit pictures ad videos, some of the most popular are Lightroom for pictures and Davinci Resolve for videos.
Another technique that can help a bit to reduce the green color is to adjust the white balance on your GoPro camera. This can be done in the settings menu and allows you to change how the camera perceives and produces color. Experimenting with different white balance settings can help you find the best setting for your particular shooting conditions.
Presets and LUTs are also one of the most effective methods for removing the green tint, Lightroom presets and LUTs are tools used in photo and video editing to save and apply editing adjustments to multiple files and can fix issues like the green tint instantly, more about presets below.
Best Practices for Reducing the Green Color
In addition to the techniques above, there are also a few best practices that can help you achieve clearer and more vibrant underwater shots.
It’s also important to consider the lighting conditions when you’re shooting underwater. The best lighting conditions for reducing the green color are in clear, shallow water with plenty of natural light. Shooting in murky or low-light conditions can result in the green color being more pronounced, so be sure to plan your shots accordingly.
Finally, I recommend experimenting with different techniques and accessories until you find what works best for you. Every camera and shooting situation is different, so don’t be afraid to try out different things and see what you like.
Tips for Shooting in Bad Conditions
If you’re shooting in murky or low-light conditions, there are a few things that you can do to get the best results.
Firstly, try to get as close to your subject as possible. The closer you are, the less water there will be between your camera and the subject, reducing the green color.
Secondly, consider using artificial lighting, such as a dive light, to add more light to your shots, this can help reduce the effect.
Using Presets to Solve the Problem
Applying a preset or LUT specifically designed for underwater photography can instantly correct the green tint and improve the overall color of your image or video.
Underwater presets and LUTs typically adjust the white balance, saturation, colors, and tone to correct the green color and restore the natural colors. Additionally, some presets may also include adjustments to the shadows, highlights, and exposure to further enhance the clarity and detail of your underwater photos and videos.
With the help of presets, getting rid of the green tint in underwater photography is simple and fast. Below you can find a specialized underwater preset and LUT pack, you can achieve a more professional-looking image with improved color balance and clarity with.
The Underwater Pack will improve your pictures taken underwater, one of the main improvements of this black is the removal of the greenish color you get while shooting pictures underwater (these Presets will work with any underwater camera) the presets are also perfectly adjustable if you need to make small changes. (Check out Presets here)
