PADI Underwater Videography Course

How would you like to show family and friends your exploits underwater by showing them your videos? Learn the basics of shooting video underwater (you do not need your own camera).

Many divers own video cameras. They shoot videos topside to record and document special and memorable moments. Why not learn to use the same video camera underwater and record the excitement and splendor of your diving adventures?

Underwater videography is the perfect way to bring back memories of your underwater experiences. Best of all, you can share those experiences with your diving and non-diving friends and family. Underwater videographers naturally develop a better knowledge of underwater life than most divers and tend to become more observant with practice. Underwater videography is an ideal companion to the vacationing diver, the shipwreck diver or any diver who wishes to preserve or describe what is seen underwater. If you love showing people what diving is all about, then this is for you!

Course Format

One night lecture and two open water dives.

Course Highlights

The PADI Underwater Videography Course will cover the basics of shooting good videos in the underwater world. You will be taught the basics of videography, picture composition, camera use, scene selection, and basic editing. The course will also cover camera familiarization, camera care and maintenance, basic videography, lighting and modeling.

Prerequisites: PADI Open Water, Jr. Open Water or equivalent. Minimum age is 12. Parental consent required for participants fewer under the age of 18.

Instructional Equipment: Students will use the PADI Underwater Videographer student manual and have access to underwater video training videos.

Required Equipment and Materials: Students are responsible for providing a complete SCUBA equipment package including mask, fins, snorkel, boots, appropriate exposure protection, (students wishing to use dry suits must show proof of dry suit certification or they may elect to use Northeast Scuba's dry suit option for the course), hood, mitts or gloves, BCD with LPI, regulator with octopus or alternate air source (not a "Spare air"), SPG, depth gauge, timer or watch, compass, weight system, two tanks, knife, whistle, RDP and log book. Note: some of the very basic equipment items may be available for rental, however items such as masks, fins, snorkels, timers, knives, and whistles must be purchased.