BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Fundación The Clean Wave - ECPv6.17.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Fundación The Clean Wave X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.thecleanwave.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Fundación The Clean Wave REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Costa_Rica BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20240101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Costa_Rica:20251020T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Costa_Rica:20251024T193000 DTSTAMP:20251001T220423Z CREATED:20250930T215703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T220423Z UID:37295-1760983200-1761334200@www.thecleanwave.org SUMMARY:Basic Underwater Video & Photography Course | October 20th-25th | by Carlos de la Cruz DESCRIPTION:Discover the secrets of underwater photography! Join our Basic Course in Underwater Video & Photography and learn directly from an international cameraman featured on National Geographic and Discovery Channel. Spots are limited—reserve yours today! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Book Here \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n COURSE METHODOLOGY AND RULES \no Classes will be taught through the free Google Meet platform \no Class schedule will be from 18:00 to 19:30 on October 21\, 22\, 23 and 24 \no The instructor will provide all students with that day’s connection link in the morning. \no Students may connect starting at 17:50 and until 18:00\, with no additional participants admitted after this time (18:00) \no Any student who cannot attend a specific class must notify the instructor at least half an hour in advance and that class will be rescheduled privately at no cost for another day as a “wildcard”. This “wildcard” may only be used once per student \no If a student does not notify half an hour in advance\, they will lose the class with no option to recover it. \no Is highly recommended to have a professional camera and housing but you can use the equipment you have available. \no For this training\, it is ideal to have experience in open water diving and good buoyancy \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Agenda \n \n \n \n October 20th Course introduction\, presentations and screen setupCamera typesHousing typesThe manual\, that unknown friendHow to hold the cameraOctober 21st Composition rules:Rule of thirdsEye-line ruleRule of childrenHorizon ruleVanishing pointOctober 22nd Underwater composition rulesPhotography is lightFocusing underwaterFocus on one thingEffects of light underwater and depthOctober 23rd Red filtersWhite balanceBubblesThe flashDepth of fieldOctober 24th ISO underwaterExposureBackground contrastsRespect for marine lifeLens typesCamera buoyancyOctober 25th Technical Practice\, departing in boat from Playa Hermosa we will perform 2 inmersions to practice the theory learned October 27th Monday after our teechnical practice we will have a final session to share pictures\, make final questions and wrap the course  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n 🌊 Discover a Hidden World Beneath the WavesThe ocean holds extraordinary secrets: vibrant reefs\, fascinating creatures\, and landscapes that few have captured. Learn to document underwater magic with professional photo and video techniques that will do justice to the beauty of the aquatic world.      \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n About Our Collaboration \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Carlos de la Cruz is an accomplished cameraman\, videographer\, photographer\, and diving instructor with international recognition. He has produced and filmed for major TV series\, including: \n\n\nMundos de Agua (TVE\, 2009) \n\n\nWild Latam (2011) \n\n\nLa Pecera (CableTica\, 2014) \n\n\nWild Connection (2015) \n\n\nDiscovery Channel’s Shark Week (2016) \n\n\nNational Geographic: Jungle Planet (2006) and Wild Hunters (2014) \n\n\nWith a background in economics\, film studies (ECIB Barcelona)\, and years of experience in underwater productions\, Carlos combines technical mastery with a deep respect for marine ecosystems. His teaching style blends professional cinematography with hands-on diving practice\, ensuring participants not only learn but also experience the art of storytelling beneath the waves. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank You to Our Generous Sponsors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsor a Clean Up!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Our Impacts Are Powered by Your Donations \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n There are many ways to give & any amount is generous \n \n \n \n You can use the form to the right to make a donation in any amount you like with a credit card\, or even to register an offline donation we can process later. \n \n \n \n We Also Accept \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Bank Transfers (Costa Rican Banks)\n \n \n \n \n International Wire Transfers\n \n \n \n \n Facturas Electronicas for Commercial Donations\n \n \n \n \n Crypto Etherium: "thecleanwave.eth"\n \n \n \n \n Airlines Points\n \n \n \n \n \n \n For bank transfer: Bank BAC San Jose  Nombre: Fundación The Clean Wave  Account number Dolars: 962229555 IBAN Account number Dolars: CR06010200009622295557 Account number colones:962229563 Account number IBAN Colones: CR45010200009622295631 \n \n \n \n Fundraise for this Cause \n \n \n \n You can also create your own fundraiser for this cause using our website tools. 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