Diving into the World of Underwater Wildlife Filmmaking with Stella Ditt

Stella Ditt is a wildlife filmmaker who specializes in underwater filmmaking. She started her career at a young age and was influenced by mentors and friends who showed her that it was possible to work in this field. Stella has a passion for marine animals, particularly dolphins and whales. She has had incredible experiences filming underwater, including encounters with dolphins, pilot whales, and macro marine life. Stella emphasizes the importance of being a competent diver and having good buoyancy when filming underwater. She also discusses the challenges of lighting and sound in underwater cinematography. Stella Ditt shares her experiences as an underwater wildlife filmmaker, including the challenges and preparations involved in filming underwater. She emphasizes the importance of practice and preparation to avoid complications while diving. Stella also discusses some of her favourite filming locations, such as Fernando de Noronha in Brazil and Bahia Magdalena in Mexico. She recounts memorable moments, including filming moray eels hunting crabs and witnessing a Mara giving birth. Stella encourages aspiring wildlife filmmakers, especially women, to believe in themselves and not listen to negative opinions.

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