(Scroll down for shot list and species names) Source Footage: 600Mbps, 4096 x 2160 (17:9), filmed at 60p and mostly played back at 30p Camera: Sony PXW-Z100. Housing: Gates Z100 with Fathoms Imaging SWP44C port. Underwater Lights: Gates VL24 LED. Underwater Tripod: custom built "pentapod". Photography: Josh Jensen, Undersea Productions. Music: Frederic Legault-Capozio, Capo Productions. Underwater nature & ocean wildlife 4K footage available exclusively at http://www.underseaproductions.com/ SHOT LIST: 0:00 Manta ray (Manta alfredi) approaching and passing overhead 0:08 Exposed reef dominated by Fire coral (Millepora sp.) 0:15 Flounder (Bothus sp.) follows Kuhls stingray (Neotrygon kuhlii) as the ray feeds and disturbs the sand 0:26 Clark's anemonefish (Amphiprion clarkii) in Heteractis crispa anemone 0:37 Spotted shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris guttata) keeps lookout and displays to intruders as shrimp (Alpheus ochrostriatus) do the heavy lifting of burrow maintenance; shrimp maintain antennae contact with the shrimpgoby at all times 0:59 Glossodoris electra nudibranch charging across the sand 1:03 Target shrimpgobies (Cryptocentrus strigilliceps) prefer the silty sand habitat found in protected caverns and overhangs 1:06 Lionfish (Pterois volitans) stalks then eats something on the sand 1:10 Clownfish (Amphiprion percula) tending their eggs 1:18 Pink anemonefish (Amphiprion perideraion) in an Heteractis magnifica anemone form large family groups 1:22 "Plucked Chicken" pygmy seahorse (Hippocampus denise) looking around for grub 1:29 Red-margin shrimpgoby (Amblyeleotris rubrimarginata) displaying to intruders on sea grass slope; shrimp (Alpheus bellulus) housekeeping, and Dugong grass (Halophila ovalis) showing heavy epiphyte growth 1:40 Pair of Decorated dartfish (Nemateleotris decora) 1:45 Segmented blenny (Salarias segmentatus) chased away by angry damsel 1:51 Porcupinefish (Diodon hystrix) love train 1:55 Manta rays (Manta alfredi) feeding at the upwelling in a ripping current 2:02 Bigeye trevally (Caranx sexfasciatus) and Scad 2:06 Bigeye trevally (Caranx sexfasciatus) 2:10 Chevron barracuda (Sphyraena qenie) circling, Vlaming's unicornfish (Naso vlamingii) waiting below 2:14 Titan triggerfish (Balistoides viridescens) breaking off and moving rubble, Checkerboard wrasse (Halichoeres hortulanus) hoping for scraps 2:30 Flatworm obliviously swimming toward a Java moray (Gymnothorax javanicus), passes without trouble 2:46 The convoluted growth form of the Barrel sponge (Xestospongia testudinaria) offers a range of nooks and crannies for invertebrates and their hunters—such as this juvenile Canary wrasse (Halichoeres chrysus) 2:41 Isolated Staghorn coral colonies like this one often host dense cardinalfish and damselfish populations; during the day, damsels feed up in the water column above while cardinals rest in safety, at night the positions reverse 2:46 Japan armina cruising the black sand looking for sea pens to eat 2:54 Twinspot gobies (Signigobius biocellatus) filter mouthfuls of sand in a small territory, usually under a ledge or shear face, and maintain their own underground escape tunnels 3:16 Trimma gobies have tiny territories that they defend aggressively; this is a good spot for ambushing passing plankton. This particular species is not yet described, but referred to as "RW sp.70" 3:20 These Lizardfish (Synodus sp.) were vibrating and slowly changing colours at dusk 3:08 Tiny juvenile Star puffer hiding from a strong current behind a small rock 3:23 Broadclub cuttlefish (Sepia latimanus) are a common reef species 3:26 This male Mimic cardinalfish (Cheilodipterus parazonatus) broods a mouthful of eggs that he needs to aerate 3:20 Eyespot blenny—my blenny of the week—typically predictable, easy to shoot, and entertaining to watch 3:30 Crinoid clingfish (Discotrema monogrammum) make a home in the arms of crinoids 3:38 Caverns and cracks in walls are always occupied by various species of Soldierfish (Holocentridae), joined here by Gold-lined sea bream (Gnathodentex aureolineatus) 3:41 Fusiliers are found at the leading edge of every coral reef 3:46 This brand-spanking new tuna boat sank perfectly vertically after being dragged off the reef in a disastrous salvage attempt; it makes for an unusual and disorientating dive site Story about the shoot: http://www.underseaproductions.com/blog/4K-UltraHD-underwater-stock-footage-Demo-Reel-60p

• published: 08 Dec 2014
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