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Diver Dan's is looking forward to helping you get
trained as an Underwater
Videographer. If you have any questions, or
would like to sign up contact
us today.
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Why take the PADI
Underwater
Videography class?
The PADI Underwater
Videographer Specialty course can help you learn how to take your fist
Underwater
Video or fine tune your existing skills to produce
Video that will stun your friends.
You'll learn
about
selecting,
maintaining
and caring
for your
Underwater
Video
Equipment as
well as safe
diving
practices.
Further,
you'll learn
Videography
fundamentals,
such as
exposure,
focus, shot
types,
moves, story
line and
shot
sequencing.
Then you'll
get to put
your
knowledge to
actual use
during your
three open
water dives.What do I need to start?
You will need to have obtained a PADI Open Water Diver
or Junior
Open Water
Diver
certification or a qualifying certification from another
organization and be at least 10 years old to enroll in the
PADI
Underwater
Videographer
course.
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How much is it going to cost me?
This class includes the works --
classroom, pool, ocean dives
and certification
card! Sign
up now and
get a spot
for the next
class.
The total training fee is $175.00. The fees are broken down in order to provide
many training options to our clients. The breakdown is as follows:
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Classroom
/ Pool |
| $150.00
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Instructor / Certification Fee |
In
addition,
we like
to do
one day
of the
course
ocean
dives of
the
Underwater
Videographer
from a
Boat.
The Boat
fee is
$85.00.
We use
the
Escapade
in
Monterey.
For more
information
on the
Escapade
click
here.
When you sign up for the class, the classroom / pool fee will be collected by the dive shop and the instructor / certification fee will be collected on the first night of class by the instructor.
Take a look at the schedules below and
CLICK HERE to sign up online to reserve your spot for the next
exciting class.
Hurry! Class size is limited so early registration is recommended.
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What is the class schedule?
The
Underwater
Videographer course is a one week class
consisting of one class session, one pool session and
three ocean
dives
done over
two
days.
What will I be doing?
You'll learn the basics of
Underwater
Videography such as composition, film type and camera handling, with special emphasis on practical techniques.
You'll learn
Underwater
Videography dive planning, organization, procedures, techniques and potential problems.
You'll also learn how to care for and maintain your
video camera equipment.
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What will I need to buy?
You will need to purchase the following items if needed:
-
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Manual (Adventures In Diving)
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Slate
with
pencil
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Signaling device (whistle)
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Underwater
Video
Camera
(purchased
or
rented)
Before your ocean dives, you will need your own personal snorkeling gear which
includes a mask, snorkel, fins, boots, gloves.
You will also need to have a PADI dive table or wheel and a timing device or
dive computer and a log book.
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Why don't you order your
PADI Adventures in Diving Student Manual
now?
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What can I rent?
You may rent the rest of your SCUBA diving equipment if
needed. This includes your wetsuit, hood, regulator with compass, weight belt,
buoyancy control device (BCD) and tanks.What
about the
Instructor?
All of the
scheduled
classes will be taught by
Mike Davis, PADI Instructor
and Manager
of
Diver Dan's.
Mike has over
eight years
of experience in Underwater Photography
and
Videography and with his enthusiasm he brings to
us his experience in all types of camera systems, from simple point and shoot
cameras to complex 35mm systems to housed digital systems! This is the
course if underwater pictures are important to you!
For more information. visit
Mike's web
site at:
http://www.kamtime.comMedical Concerns or Questions?
If you are currently under the care of a Medical Doctor, or
have a pre-existing medical condition that requires permission from a
Physician, you will need to have a signed Medical Release form from your doctor
before you can participate in any in-water activities.
To obtain a medical release form and view some conditions that would require a
doctors release, download the
PADI Medical Release Form here.
Having
trouble
finding a
Medical
Doctor (MD)
who is
familiar
with Scuba
Diving and
Dive
Medicine?
We have a recommendation!OK - I'm ready! - What are the class dates?
Being a PADI 5-Star CDC, Diver
Dan's has the largest staff of instructors in the Bay
Area. This allows us to offer class schedules that are sure to meet your
needs. However, if you find that you are unable to find a class that fits
into you schedule, just let us know as there are many options available to you.Class Schedules
| April 1 |
Tue/Thu |
April 3 |
April 5 (Saturday - Shore Dives)
April 6 (Sunday - Boat Dives) |
| July 14 |
Mon/Wed |
July 16 |
July 19 (Saturday - Shore Dives)
July 20 (Sunday - Boat Dives) |
| October 21 |
Tue/Thu |
October 23 |
October 25 (Saturday - Boat Dives)
October 26 (Sunday - Shore Dives) |
If you'd like to organize your own private group lesson for a business, school,
church or other group of individuals,
contact us for more information.Where can I go from here?
Dive one of
your Underwater
Videographer
Specialty
Dives counts
towards the
Advanced
Diver
Certification at
the Instructor's discretion. This Specialty also counts
as one of the five Specialties required
toward your
Master Scuba Diver certification. |
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