PROFESSIONAL UNDERWATER VIDEOGRAPHER COURSE
Crystal Images Koh Tao‘s mission statement is to provide the best training in Underwater Videography on Koh Tao.
Formed using a collaboration of creatives from various diving and videography. Crystal Images have made it their mission to provide the best training in underwater cinematography and stills on Koh Tao.
Using a host of skills gained from over 30 years of experience in the broadcasting industry, the team branched into underwater filming over 20 years ago and have created unique courses designed for a variety of applications.
Using Mac & PC workstations, with a whole host of software applications to bring the underwater world on Koh Tao to life, we can guide you through your training, culminating in the highest quality portfolio that you would be proud to show any potential employer.
Choose any of Our Professional Underwater Videographer courses and capture the sights, the sound and the dynamic motion of the underwater world as a Videographer.
Professional Underwater Videographer Courses
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This is real-world, hands on camera training, taught by industry professionals. You will have the opportunity to film using Gates Underwater Housings with high quality video cameras ( Sony, Canon ) throughout your professional underwater videographer course.
By the end of the underwater video course, you will be confident in setting up any cameras for underwater shooting environments.
BECOME A PROFESSIONAL UNDERWATER VIDEOGRAPHER TODAY!
How it works …
TO GIVE YOU AN IDEA OF WHAT YOUR COURSE WILL LOOK LIKE,
HERE’S AN EXAMPLE SCHEDULE:
Basic Videographer Course
2 Days & 4 Dives.
Basic Underwater Videographer Course
Diving will commence in the mornings whilst the afternoons will be spent editing the morning's footage.
All diving, filming and editing equipment is included.
Advanced Videographer Course
8 Days & 14 Dives.
Advanced Underwater Videographer Course
Diving will generally take place in the morning, returning to the studio to edit in the afternoon.
A full day off is scheduled mid-course.
All equipment is included.
Professional Videographer Course
14 Days & 26 Dives.
Professional Underwater Videographer Course
Diving will generally commence in the morning, returning to the studio to edit in the afternoon.
2 days off will be scheduled throughout the course.
Documentary Filmmaking Course
4-6 weeks, Unlimited Dives.
Documentary Filmmaking Course
The first 10-14 days are land-based and consist of producing an approved treatment, script, shot list and budget.
Editing is scheduled around dive times. All professional camera equipment is included.
But you know … it’s not all set in stone and you can just book your private course or contact us to request a different schedule that fits you!
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
Professional Underwater Videographer Course information
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Basic Underwater Videography Course
- Basic filming techniques shot lengths and sequencing
- Improved Buoyancy skills
- Considering diver safety whilst using underwater camera equipment
- Basic movie editing using Adobe Premiere
Advanced Underwater Videography Course
- Professional filming skills and techniques
- Subject approach and exit methods
- All the aspects to bring together the perfect composition
- Perfected Buoyancy Skills
- Eco awareness
- Professional movie editing skills using Adobe Premiere
- Learn to produce a 4- 6 minute showreel worthy of a public viewing
Professional Underwater Videography Course
- Everything Included from the Basic and Advanced Underwater Videography Courses
- Skills and Techniques for filming land-based subjects
- How to film, edit and produce a 10-12 minute movie in 1 day
- Salesmanship. How to present and sell your work to potential customers
Broadcast Documentary Course
- Train in the art of conception, storyboarding, treatment, commissioning, preproduction, shot lists, narration, special effects and much much more.
- Specifically aimed at the more experienced individual to show them how to create a Broadcast Documentary
- Produce a 20 – 25 minute Documentary on your chosen subject(s)
- Be guided through every step by our professionals who have experience with the BBC and National Geographic
Professional Underwater Videographer Courses
– What’s included?
Our Underwater Videographer packages includes:
- Professional Underwater Videographer Course (max. 2 students per Instructor)
- Personal set of scuba equipment throughout your stay
- FREE use of Filming Equipment
- PADI Certification
- Logbook & T-Shirt
- Multilingual Personal Instructor
- Boat trips & refreshments for your dives
- Dive Insurance for your dives with us (30 days)
- 10 % Discount on additional diver-level courses & dive equipment purchases with us
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
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How many students will be together with me in my Professional Videographer Course?
Will I see different dive sites during my Underwater Videographer Course?
What other courses can I take if I have some more time after my Professional Videographer Course?
We have put together some recommendations for you under this link for dive activities that you may find interesting after or together with your Underwater Videographer Course. If you are interested in other activities, have a look at our shop and check out our multi-course packages as well.
Other Questions?
Please check out our general FAQ-Page which will answer most of your questions about Koh Tao, diving, weather conditions and everything else. Anything that cannot be answered there, please just contact us and we will get right back to you!
