PADI Underwater Videographer
Other than taking someone diving, there’s only one way to show someone the sounds, motion and dynamics of the underwater world. It’s underwater videography – motion imaging that allows you to share and document your underwater adventures. The PADI Underwater Videographer Specialty course shows you how to create videos that are interesting, entertaining and worth watching again and again.
The PADI Underwater Videographer Specialty course introduces you to underwater video equipment and videography fundamentals, such as exposure, focus, shot types, moves, story line and shot sequencing. It takes you through the post-dive editing process where you take your raw footage and create an underwater masterpiece. By the time you complete the course, you’ll have gone through the entire basic video production process.
What do I need to start?
You need to be at least 10 years old and certified as a PADI Junior Open Water Diver, PADI Open Water Diver or hold a qualifying certification from another organisation. You will also need to complete the following forms:
• PADI Statement of Risks and Liability
• PADI/RSTC Medical Statement
• PADI Standard Safe Diving Practices
What will I do?
This course covers the knowledge, skills and techniques for underwater videography including the following:
• The selection, maintenance, care and handling of underwater video equipment.
• Safe diving practices.
• Exposure, focus and maintaining colour.
• Shot types, lengths and camera moves.
• Story planning, shot sequencing and organization.
• Three open water training dives.
How long will it take?
PADI programs are performance based. However, you can expect to complete the three dives in two days.
How do I book a PADI Underwater Videographer Course?
It's easy, with convenient dates and times at our friendly Dive Centre. Just contact us to make the arrangements.
What will I need?
• PADI Adventures in Diving Manual
• Log Book
What do I bring?
• Mask, snorkel & fins.
• Thermal protection.
Where can I go from here?
As a PADI Underwater Videographer you can enrol on the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course or continue your education through the wide variety of PADI specialty courses. This certification also counts toward the PADI Master Scuba Diver rating.
