• Wed, 1st Feb

    Last day of the MSDT prep. Digital Underwater Photography at Chumphon Pinnacle. Yesterday we had another great dive inside the HTMS Sattakut wreck.

  • Sat, 28th Jan

    After successfully passing the IE, our January candidates are now ready for the next step: MSDT prep. Kick off this afternoon in the pool with the Tec Boys. Yeeha!

  • Thu, 26th Jan

    Congratulations to all the new PADI Instructors on Koh Tao!

  • Tue, 24th Jan

    IE time! Orientation and written exams today at 1pm. Wishing all the best to every candidate on Koh Tao!

  • Mon, 23rd Jan

    The mock IE is over and evryone passed with flying colors. Now for the real thing tomorrow... Best of success to all.

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PADI Underwater Videographer
Why PADI Underwater Videographer?
Do you want to show the underwater world to your land-based friends? Take the PADI Underwater Videographer Specialty course and you'll learn the skills necessary to shoot your own underwater footage.

What do I need to start?

  • PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
  • Minimum age: 12 years old

What will I do?
You'll learn about selecting, maintaining and caring for your underwater
video equipment as well as safe diving practices while on a videography
dives. Further, you'll learn videography fundamentals, such as exposure,
focus, shot types, moves, story line and shot sequencing. Then you'll get to
put your knowledge to actual use during your three open water dives.

How long will it take?
Recommended Course Hours: 24
Minimum Open Water Training: three dives over one day