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.

Hollywood Divers

3575 Cahuenga Blvd West

Los Angeles, CA 90068

323-969-9666

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