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!
COURSE METHODOLOGY AND RULES
o Classes will be taught through the free Google Meet platform
o Class schedule will be from 18:00 to 19:30 on October 21, 22, 23 and 24
o The instructor will provide all students with that day’s connection link in the morning.
o Students may connect starting at 17:50 and until 18:00, with no additional participants admitted after this time (18:00)
o 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
o If a student does not notify half an hour in advance, they will lose the class with no option to recover it.
o Is highly recommended to have a professional camera and housing but you can use the equipment you have available.
o For this training, it is ideal to have experience in open water diving and good buoyancy
Event Agenda
October 20th
- Course introduction, presentations and screen setup
- Camera types
- Housing types
- The manual, that unknown friend
- How to hold the camera
October 21st
- Composition rules:
- Rule of thirds
- Eye-line rule
- Rule of children
- Horizon rule
- Vanishing point
October 22nd
- Underwater composition rules
- Photography is light
- Focusing underwater
- Focus on one thing
- Effects of light underwater and depth
October 23rd
- Red filters
- White balance
- Bubbles
- The flash
- Depth of field
October 24th
- ISO underwater
- Exposure
- Background contrasts
- Respect for marine life
- Lens types
- Camera buoyancy
October 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
🌊 Discover a Hidden World Beneath the Waves
The 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.
About Our
Collaboration
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:
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Mundos de Agua (TVE, 2009)
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Wild Latam (2011)
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La Pecera (CableTica, 2014)
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Wild Connection (2015)
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Discovery Channel’s Shark Week (2016)
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National Geographic: Jungle Planet (2006) and Wild Hunters (2014)
With 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.
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