PADI Underwater Videographer

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.

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 the Course Entails

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.

Course Duration: 1 Days

Course Pre-requisites

If you’re a PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver who is at least 10 years old, you can enrol in the PADI Underwater Videographer Specialty course.

Course Flow

Master challenging, yet fun underwater navigation skills. Be the diver everyone wants to follow and make your sense of direction legendary with the PADI Underwater Navigator Specialty Course!

How Can I Get 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.

What is the next adventure?

Search and Recovery Diver specialty.

Holidays featuring this Course

Busuanga Bay Lodge

Philippines, Palawan & Tubbataha

This boutique hotel is located on the island of Palawan, a nature sanctuary known worldwide for its ecological diversity and stunning physical features.

Where luxury meets adventure
PADI Dive Centre on-site
Nestled on the beach
Tours & excursions available
Gym & spa available
Close to WWII wrecks

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Busuanga Bay Lodge

Philippines, Palawan & Tubbataha

This boutique hotel is located on the island of Palawan, a nature sanctuary known worldwide for its ecological diversity and stunning physical features.

Where luxury meets adventure
PADI Dive Centre on-site
Nestled on the beach
Tours & excursions available
Gym & spa available
Close to WWII wrecks

View resort