Underwater HDR Editing / Grading / Exporting with Adobe Premiere - Lumetri
Juan Monterey is arguably the worlds leading expert on underwater color grading. As the Productions Director of the A/V Multimedia Laboratory / University of Granada, JM is deeply versed in camera technology (sensors, in-camera color correction), lighting, color correction filters, and post production. A master, tutor, and mentor to countless underwater shooters.
Here JM has graciously shared two videos on the basics of editing HDR footage in Adobe Premiere - Lumetri. Straightforward, step by step, it will jump start your editing HDR footage.
Contact us with any comments, and we'll put you in touch with JM directly.
Lenses / Optics
Gates Lens Compatibility Reference
A guide for choosing the proper Port Extender, Port Rings and Flex Gears. If you don't see your specific lens listed, Contact Gates for guidance.
Gates Recommended Lenses for Flat and Dome Ports
Based on customer field experience and and our own testing, this is a consolidated list of lenses that perform well underwater with dome and / or flat ports. And the list evolves with new and groundbreaking lenses becoming available each year. Contact Gates if you have questions, we can guide you through the plethora of lens choices available.
Port Extender / Port Ring Calculator
With lens spcs handy, you can identify the Port Extender or Port Rings required.
NOTE: This reference will be deprecated in 2026. Revised, general guidance is this: Select a set of Stackable Port Rings (SPR's) that extends just past the front of the lens. This is a starting point for image quality testing. Adjust Dome Port or Flat Port forward / aft until optimum image quality is determined.
General Documentation
General reference documents
Gates Housing Care and Maintenance Guide
A general guide to giving your Gates Housing some Tender Loving Care.
Gates GWA-2000 Water Alarm Guide
If you have the Gates Water Alarm installed, here's what the indicators mean.