Underwater Videography

This program generally takes just one day and two dives. With sufficient notice, we can usually offer this course when it’s most convenient for you.

• Be at least 10 years old. Students ages 10-14 may qualify for special Junior certification. Learn more.
• Be certified to at least the Open Water Diver level.
• Be able to answer No to all the questions on the medical questionnaire or obtain a physician’s approval for diving.

$349.95/person includes:

• All instruction
• Certification processing when earned

Boat dives are optional.

You supply:

• Underwater camera system
• Mask and snorkel
• Adjustable scuba fins and wetsuit boots
• Adequate exposure protection
• Cylinder (one per dive)
• Regulator system with alternate air source
• BC with integrated weight system or weight belt
• Weights
• Dive computer
• Underwater compass
• Dive knife/cutting tool
• Dive light
• SMB

Items you don’t already own are generally available for rent. Students are also responsible for gas fills and boat fees or dive site admission.

Your underwater camera is as capable of shooting video as it is at shooting stills. So why aren’t you using this feature?

It may be because you don’t where to start. Video requires a very different approach to underwater imaging than photography does — but it can have a far greater impact. Especially on social media.

Of course, knowing how and what to shoot and getting actual footage is only the start of the process. You must be able to turn your raw footage into a story people will enjoy watching.

Fortunately, all you need is a basic desktop or laptop computer and some inexpensive video editing software. There are several types of underwater videos you can produce that doesn’trequire a lot of expertise.

These topics and more are covered in our Underwater Videographer course.

In this course, we cover:

Underwater Light

• Variation of light under water
• Color correction filtering for depth

Strobes vs Video light

• Available light and strobe considerations
• Possible backscatter issues

Camera Use In Association with Scuba

• Types of cameras
• Handling and retention of equipment
• Camera settings if available

Dive 1

• Dive planning
• Select the video objective
• Familiarize with equipment and proper handling
• Achieving proper neutral buoyancy with equipment
• Demonstrate awareness of depth and time
• Video subjects as planned with storyboard consideration
• Conduct safe ascent and safety stop with equipment

Dive 2

• Dive planning
• select composition to add to storyboard
• Plan sequence of shots and angles
• Video both close up and distant subjects
• Demonstrate awareness of depth and time
• Conduct safe ascent and safety stop with equipment
• Debrief with video editing of subject matter from Dives

Most importantly, we don’t practice these skills until you finally get them right. We have you repeat them until you can’t do them wrong.