Video Services
Are you interested in Underwater Video?
Technical Diving and Supply is an authorized Light and Motion Dealer. We are available to introduce you to shooting professional looking underwater video. We are offering a two day class covering all the things you need to know to begin developing your skills as an underwater videographer. This class is open for up to two students at a time.
The first day is spent doing classroom and practical instruction above the water. Topics covered are
Video Equipment in general
Introduction to the Light and Motion line of video housings, lighting and accessories.
Assembley and operation of the Underwater Video System
Lens Selection for wide, standard and macro shooting
Filters and their use
Underwater filming techniques using the close, intermediate and long shots
Framing the shot
Lighting in the green water
Common Mistakes
System Maintenence and Cleaning
Tape Management and Time Code
How to dive with a Camera System
A brief introduction to video editing.
Practical shooting the system on land.
Day two is scheduled in the water. On this day we will go diving and actually carry and shoot several pre-defined kinds of shots on two different boat dives. All of the day one classroom lessons will be demonstraited and practiced. The student will have the opportunity to review their footage which will then be theirs to keep.
The cost of the class is $200.00 plus the cost of the boat charter fee. This fee usually runs about $70.00 per diver.
Obviously, it is best for the student to have and learn the use of their own system. However, a system will be provoded to the student for a rental fee of $50.00.
There is a $50.00 discount for students who have purchased their system from Technical Diving and Supply
Do you require the services of an Underwater Videographer/editor?
Do you have a need for a diver who can shoot broadcast quality underwater video? We can provide you with an experienced technical rated mixed gas diver with a professional video system to do your filming for you. Call us to tell us what you need. These services are available to filmakers, television producers, expedition leaders/organizers, production companies and others with projects that require an advanced diver certified, experienced and equipped to go where ever it is required to film your project. A sample of the divers work is available on request. The diver is also experienced in production and editing.
Stock Underwater Video Footage For Sale
Technical Diving and Supply has a wide variety of stock underwater video shot around the world using a professional video system. From Belize to Papua New Guinea and a large amount of footage shot in the cold waters of the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia, Canada. Stock footage of most of Floridas fantastic cave systems is also available. Call us at (253) 312-2092 to inquire.
