Vance Burberry ASC, ACS - Cinematographer
Underwater Cinematography Master Class
Next classroom session September 20th at Hydroflex, Information and sign up below
Classroom Only
September 20th st • 9am - 4pm
301 E El Segundo Blvd
El Segundo, CA 90245
In-depth course in a classroom setting covering a wide range of underwater cinematography topics. Also get hands on with Hydroflex’s cinema gear.
Class limit 12
No scuba certification required
$350
Classroom & Confined Water Training
Classroom
+ 4-Hour Confined Water (Pool) Session
Date TBD with group during classroom
(Note: Underwater camera package not included.)
In addition to the classroom session, get hands-on skill development operating underwater cameras. Learn operating techniques and fine tune your dive skills for shooting.
Class limit 6
Prerequisite: Open water scuba certification
$700
Complete Course
Includes NAUI Digital C-Card
Classroom
+ Confined Water Training (Pool)
+ 3 Ocean Dives at Casino Point, Catalina (1 Day)
Date TBD with group during classroom.
(Note: Boat to Catalina, air fills, and underwater camera package not included.)
This is where it all comes together! We will practice shooting wildlife and your classmates. You will be asked to put together a 1-minute reel of your footage for a final 1-on-1 Zoom session review with your instructor.
Upon completion you will receive a digital NAUI Underwater Cinematography C-Card. The only course to offer this certification.
Class limit 6
Prerequisite: Open water scuba certification
$1,100
Course Topics Include
Optics in the underwater environment
Dome ports vs. flat ports and the virtual image
Lenses: pros and cons
Types of housings: consumer and professional
Camera Assembly including trim and balance
Camera operating techniques
Shooting wildlife vs. motion picture work
Working on a professional shoot
Underwater lighting: artificial vs. natural
Underwater communications
Working in ocean vs. tank
Safety and the importance of your team
Discuss color grading footage in DaVinci Resolve
+ Much More
Equipment
Pool and Ocean days will require an underwater camera package. If you don’t have your own, you can rent from Hollywood Divers and receive a 50% discount on rentals for use during this class.
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Payment
After submitting your information and selecting which option you’re signing up for, please make the applicable payment. You will receive an email confirming your payment is received, at which point your reservation is confirmed.
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Venmo: @vance-burberry
Zelle: vance310@mac.com
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