Presented in an amusing style, this 7-minute Shutterstock tutorial offers practical and easy-to-implement tips on such topics as lighting, frame rate, weights, overcoming panic, and taking regular breaks. It’s especially valuable if you’re shooting in a swimming pool without SCUBA gear.

The presenter discusses the things that he did right, and also mistakes that he made—and how to correct them. After watching the tutorial, you may be highly motivated to shoot your own underwater footage.

This post is one of a series of tutorial reviews that we’re sharing on our Instagram feed. Recent topics have included b-roll, gimbal techniques, and tripod tricks. Upcoming reviews will deal with lighting, sliders, travelogues, and sound effects.