JIM DECKER
CEO

Fluorescence occurs when a subject absorbs light at a specific wavelength then emits light back as a different color. The result is an extremely vivid and neon look, which makes the subject appear completely different than under white light. For example, some green plants or algae typically appear bright red when fluorescing. This is the same way a black light poster works when lit with the right kind of light. It’s easiest to see fluorescence in dark conditions with no ambient light, which is why fluoro photography and video are typically done at night.

Backscatter recently released fluorescence filters for the Backscatter Hybrid Flash and Macro Wide 4300 video lights. It was a blast to shoot on the house reef. Hard corals, anemones, and some fish would glow neon looking colors, standing out from the environment with a totally different look from the daytime. The Hybrid Flash makes fluoro photography so much easier since the video light of the Hybrid eliminates the need for a separate dedicated fluoro light.