PADI Underwater Videographer

Want to become the next Hans Haas (the pioneer of underwater motion pictures)? Then sign up for PADI’s Underwater Videographer program! You’ll need to be at least a PADI Open Water Diver (Junior Open Water Diver or equivalent) and at least 12 years old.

Diver video the ocean underwaterDuring your PADI Underwater Videographer program you'll go on three open water dives and put in to practice the information you learnt from your instructor. Information covered in your program includes:

  • The selection, maintenance, care and handling of underwater video equipment.
  • Safe diving practices while using underwater video equipment.
  • Exposure, focus, and maintaining colour with video equipment.
  • Shot types, lengths and camera moves.
  • Developing a story line and shot sequencing.
  • The planning, organisation, procedures, techniques and problems of underwater videography.

The elective Underwater Videographer dive from your Adventures In Diving or Advanced Open Water Course may count toward this certification.

To take your shot at becoming the next world famous underwater videographer, stop by your local Dive-In today.