Making of Video: Kayak Photo Shooting

Written on Wednesday 12.05.2010 16:38 PM By: Red Bull Illume

Kayak photography is nearly as challenging as kayaking itself. Keeping equipment dry but getting into the action is no easy task.

Red Bull Illume followed photographer Vitek Ludvik from the Czech Republic on his shoot with Olympic kayaker Vavra Hradilek to find out how he got a great shot in the rapids - without getting his camera wet.

The brief was to get a close up picture where you can see Vavra’s face and kayak in action. Check the video to see how it was done.

Equipment used in the tutorial:

Camera:
Olympus E3

Settings:
f / 2.8
Shutter: 1/250
ISO 80

Lens:
12x60 zoom lens

Memory Card:
SanDisk 16Gb ExtremePro

Water housing:
Aquapac

Credits:
Photographer: Vitek Ludvik (www.sharp-pictures.net)
Athlete: Vavra Hradilek
Camera: Tomas Galas, Radek Karko, Zuzana Kschwendova