SDI Underwater Videography Course
The SDI (Scuba Diving International) Underwater Videography Diver Course at Dive Subculture Technical is your gateway to capturing the magic of the underwater world on film. This essential course equips you with the skills and knowledge needed to produce stunning underwater videos, handling the unique challenges of filming in aquatic environments. Whether you’re documenting marine life, exploring vibrant reefs, or showcasing wrecks, the SDI Underwater Videography certification empowers you to capture footage with confidence and creativity.
At Dive Subculture Technical, we focus on real-world applications throughout our training. Our SDI Underwater Videography course emphasizes essential skills such as camera handling, lighting, and smooth, controlled movement to ensure clear, high-quality footage. You’ll learn to plan each shot, adapt to various conditions, and create cinematic sequences while maintaining environmental awareness.
What sets Dive Subculture Technical apart is our instructors’ expertise in both diving and videography. This dual skill set allows us to provide insights beyond the basics, giving you practical knowledge for handling challenging underwater filming scenarios. Whether you’re new to videography or looking to refine your skills, our instructors will guide you in developing techniques for capturing dynamic underwater scenes.
The course combines classroom sessions, confined water practice, and open water filming dives, where you’ll apply your skills in real-world conditions. You’ll practice framing shots, managing lighting, and stabilizing the camera to achieve smooth footage. Our step-by-step approach ensures you are fully prepared to dive with your camera confidently and skillfully.
Upon completing the SDI Underwater Videography Diver Course, you’ll have the skills to create professional-quality videos of your underwater adventures. This certification unlocks creative possibilities, allowing you to share your diving experiences in vivid detail. With Dive Subculture Technical, you’ll be equipped to dive and film like a pro, making each dive an unforgettable cinematic journey.
Why Choose Us?
Experienced Instructors
Learn from seasoned technical divers who are passionate about teaching.
Stunning Dive Locations
Train in the spectacular waters of Khao Lak, Malapascua and Yangon.
Personalized Learning
Enjoy small class sizes for tailored instruction and maximum attention.
Top-Quality Gear
Dive with state-of-the-art equipment that is meticulously maintained
SDI Underwater Videography Diver Course
The SDI Underwater Videography Diver Course at Dive Subculture Technical is designed to help you capture captivating underwater footage, giving you the skills and confidence to film marine life, reefs, and wrecks with ease. Underwater videography opens a gateway to documenting the underwater world in a way that tells a story, showcasing its beauty and vibrancy. This course equips you to manage the specific challenges of filming underwater, ensuring you can capture high-quality footage safely and responsibly.
At Dive Subculture Technical, our SDI Underwater Videography course emphasizes practical skills such as camera stability, lighting techniques, and smooth motion control. You’ll learn how to compose shots that enhance storytelling, adjust settings for various underwater conditions, and create steady, visually compelling footage.
The SDI Underwater Videography Diver Course is designed for divers who want to capture and share the beauty of the underwater world through video. It’s ideal for beginners interested in underwater videography or experienced videographers looking to adapt their skills to diving environments. Whether you’re filming for personal enjoyment, creating content, or pursuing a career in underwater media, this course provides the essential techniques to produce high-quality underwater footage.
- Minimum age of 18 years old (15 with parental consent)
SDI Open Water Scuba Diver or equivalent certification
Access to an underwater video camera or digital camera with video capabilities and underwater housing
In this course, you’ll gain foundational skills and knowledge to capture effective and visually engaging underwater video, including:
- Camera Setup and Maintenance: Understanding camera settings, underwater housing, and how to maintain your equipment for reliable use underwater.
- Lighting Techniques: Learning to use natural and artificial light to create well-lit, vibrant videos that showcase underwater colors.
- Composition and Framing: Techniques to frame shots effectively, capture dynamic sequences, and tell a story through your footage.
- Buoyancy Control for Videography: Improving buoyancy and movement control to keep your shots steady without disturbing the marine environment.
- Editing Basics: Introduction to basic editing techniques to enhance and compile your footage post-dive, creating a cohesive video sequence.
Upon completing the SDI Underwater Videography Diver Course, you’ll gain:
- Enhanced Videography Skills: Knowledge of lighting, framing, and camera techniques specific to underwater environments.
- Confidence with Equipment: Practical experience in setting up, maintaining, and using underwater videography gear effectively.
- Creative Diving Opportunities: The ability to capture and share your underwater experiences in engaging, memorable videos.
- SDI Certification: A recognized certification that highlights your underwater videography skills, adding value to your diving credentials.
- Successfully complete all academic and practical skill evaluations
Demonstrate proficiency in buoyancy control, composition, and camera handling underwater
Actively participate in both classroom and open water sessions, applying techniques learned
SDI Underwater Videography Course Structure
📚 Course Structure
The SDI Underwater Videography Diver Course prepares divers to capture high-quality underwater footage, with a focus on technique, composition, and environmental awareness. Below is a breakdown of the course structure, which includes knowledge development, optional confined water practice, and open water videography sessions.
In the academic portion, you’ll learn the foundational skills necessary for successful underwater videography. This includes:
- Camera Setup and Maintenance: Understanding how to properly prepare and care for your video equipment, including underwater housing and seals, to prevent leaks or damage.
- Lighting Techniques: Learning to work with natural light and external lighting sources to ensure your footage is vibrant and well-illuminated.
- Framing and Composition: Developing skills for framing shots that capture marine life and underwater scenery effectively, focusing on storytelling through video.
- Buoyancy Control for Videography: Gaining insights on how to control buoyancy to achieve smooth, stable shots while minimizing environmental impact.
The open water sessions allow you to apply these skills in a real dive setting, giving you experience with filming in varied underwater conditions. This portion includes:
- Videography Dives: Conducting dives focused on filming, capturing natural underwater scenes, marine life, and seascapes in real time.
- Advanced Lighting and Framing Techniques: Practicing advanced techniques to enhance footage quality, adapting to factors like water clarity, depth, and subject movement.
- Environmental Awareness: Maintaining situational awareness to minimize impact on marine life and ensure ethical videography practices.
Course Duration - 2 Days
Academics 1 Day
Pool Session Not Applicable
Open Water 2 Dives
Highest Safety and Standards
Dive Subculture Technical is fully committed to your safety. We conduct our courses following the highest SDI Certifications
Certification, Unlimited Adventures
You’ll unlock access to dive sites worldwide, preparing you for exciting underwater journeys and lifelong exploration.
Personal Learning Experience
We tailor our instruction to match your learning pace and comfort level, ensuring every student builds confidence and skills.
Protect Your Dive Adventure with DAN Insurance
At Dive Subculture Technical, safety is our priority, especially as you explore new creative challenges with our SDI Underwater Videography Diver Course. While underwater videography allows you to capture stunning footage, it also requires careful preparation and safety. That’s why we recommend DAN (Divers Alert Network) Insurance—an affordable way to stay protected in any scenario, whether underwater or on the surface.
For just $65 per year, DAN Insurance provides comprehensive coverage, including medical emergencies, dive accidents, and evacuation services. With DAN by your side, you can focus on mastering videography techniques, knowing you are fully protected.
Why Choose DAN Insurance?
- 24/7 Medical Assistance: Immediate support for dive-related emergencies.
- Comprehensive Coverage: Protection for both diving and non-diving activities.
- Affordable Plans: Peace of mind without breaking your budget.
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What's Included :-
At Dive Subculture Technical, we provide everything you need for a seamless and enjoyable learning experience. Our SDI Underwater Videography Diver Course ensures that you are fully equipped and prepared for your underwater adventure. Here’s what’s included:
Comprehensive Learning Materials
– Access to eLearning modules or printed manuals or through our DST App, covering the theory and fundamentals of diving.
– Classroom sessions (if applicable) for further discussion and Q&A with instructors.
Full Equipment Rental Use of premium scuba gear, including:
– Mask, fins, and snorkel
– Buoyancy Control Device (BCD)
– Regulator with alternate air source and gauges
– Dive computer for real-time monitoring
– Wetsuit appropriate for the dive environment
Open Water Sessions
– Two open water dives at scenic dive sites, applying what you’ve learned under the supervision of our expert instructors.
Certification Fees and SDI Certification Card
– SDI Underwater Videography Diver certification card upon successful completion of the course, valid worldwide.
Logbook
– A dive logbook to document your training dives and track future dives, building your diving portfolio.
Refreshments and Surface Intervals
– Snacks and refreshments during surface intervals to keep you hydrated and energized throughout the day.
Additional Equipments
– Slates (Provided)
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