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PADI Underwater Videographer course
Capture the sights, sounds, and the dynamic motion of the underwater world as a videographer. Cover the fundamentals and create interesting, entertaining video worth watching again and again.
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Underwater Videographer

Description

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.

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.

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Academic

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.

Get credit! The first dive of this PADI Specialty Diver course may credit as an Adventure Dive toward your Advanced Open Water Diver certification - ask your instructor about earning credit.

Available Languages

For information on other available languages please contact your PADI Dive Center.

Equipment

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. Ask your PADI Instructor or local">https://locator.padi.com/">local dive center staff about what additional equipment you may need for getting high-quality underwater video while diving locally.

Getting Started

Digital Underwater Photographer Online - PADI's eLearning option - cover the basics of underwater imaging, with the third section dedicated to video. Although the first two sections focus on still photography, this web-based educational program guides you through the principles of great underwater imaging, which includes video. By studying independently online, you're ready to complete both specialty courses - Underwater Videographer and Digital Underwater Photographer.

Visit your local PADI">https://locator.padi.com">PADI Dive Center or Resort to discuss your training options.

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