PADI Underwater Videographer
Video is the best way to share the sights, sounds, motion and dynamics of the underwater world.
Video is the best way to share the sights, sounds, motion and dynamics of the underwater world.
Course Costs
$1649 — Class & Dives
Forms
As with all things, of course there is paperwork to be completed before your course can start. Please note any "Yes" on the medical form requires a doctor sign off prior to you entering the course. Both forms, the Medical and the form appropriate to your course, must be completed prior to the start of any course.
PADI Underwater Videographer
Video is the best way to share the sights, sounds, motion and dynamics of the underwater world. If you want to get the best clips and also learn to edit your scuba diving stories to share with friends through ScubaEarth® and other social media, then the PADI Underwater Videographer Specialty course is for you. Learn to create underwater videos that are interesting, entertaining and worth watching again and again.
What do I need to start?
If you’re a PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver who is at least 10 years old, you can enroll in the PADI Underwater Videographer Specialty course.
What will I do?
Your PADI Instructor will explain how to select, maintain and care for your underwater video equipment, whether it’s a housed unit with external lights, or your underwater camera that also shoots video. You'll cover fundamentals such as exposure, focus, story line and sequencing. Post dive, you'll learn about the editing process and how to produce a video that truly captures your scuba adventures.
What scuba gear will I need?
Of course you'll use an underwater video camera and need your basic scuba equipment. To edit your video, you'll need access to video editing equipment, which usually includes a computer with editing software.