PADI UW VIDEO COURSE

...$385/person includes FREE use of video system

Join us for our three day/four dive Video Course.  We recognize that each student has different experiences with video and dive skills, so our course is flexible to meet your needs and to provide you with the skills you need to produce a fabulous finished movie!  The course is divided into three sections: Theory, Practical Application & Review/Critique

THEORY: These sessions will cover the basics such as:

Composition, exposure, focus In-water camera handling Choosing a system Preparation, care & maintenance Camera angles, techniques and shots Housing & camera controls Post processing, software & editing Developing a story Pre-shoot preparation

PRACTICAL APPLICATION:  These sessions will cover the essentials to begin capturing usable images

Diving skills Body positioning Using natural light & filters Close-ups, Medium and Long shots Panning & zooming Macro work Shooting sequences & key scenes Working with models

REVIEW & CRITIQUE:  These sessions include reviewing your footage on a large screen and discussing techniques and tips for improving shots and capturing missing scenes.  We also use these sessions to set objectives for our next dives.

We provide:

PADI Underwater Videographer Certification upon successful completion Use of any dive equipment you need Tanks/weights Air fills 4 boat dives on the Ningaloo Reef Free use of video and housing system Copy of your footage set to music on either VHS or DVD

You need to provide:

• Open Water or higher certification
• Log Book
• 2 passport sized photos