In our day to day work when filming students; who are experiencing diving for the first time; we will often only ever use one of these shots to illustrate the skill, which means that there is time available to practice … Continue reading
With this type of shot, where I am focusing on a subject above me and close to the surface, on a clear flat day where the world ablove the surface is in view as well. When doing these kinds of … Continue reading
Back in January, thanks to Ban’s Diving Resort and the Tourist Authority of Thailand, we worked with Perfect Ten, a travel show for NDTV Good Times in India. The show focuses on the ten “must do” things in each country … Continue reading
I have recently dug into my archives to pull together a series of shots, I have enjoyed the experience of gathering, some are good some are not so good but they will help to illustrate some points on how to … Continue reading
Without a camera, scuba diving on its own is an experience in itself, surrounded by an abundance of life from another world, in less than minutes you’ve been captivated by the elements around you. The fish, coral, sand formations, pinnacles … Continue reading
The Film Company says good bye to Nick Zioncheck PADI Pro Underwater Cinematographer, who joined us in February 2012. Nick completed his training back, in April and since then and has proved himself to be a daemon behind the controls of … Continue reading
This year for the first time ever the beautiful dive site of Sail Rock has received visits from bull sharks. Visitors to Koh Tao have previously been lucky enough to see bull sharks at Chumphon Pinnacle but sightings have been … Continue reading
One of the skills required of an Underwater Videographer is the mastery of task loading and skills management. Whilst the range of considerations and specific tasks you will have to perform are vary dependent on the type diving and camera equipment you … Continue reading
Proper preparation is the key to success. When you are making a video, the more planning ahead you do the better. As a videographer, one of the most important tools for preparation and planning ahead is storyboarding. A storyboard is … Continue reading
Down at 20 metres on the bottom of the ocean floor Michelle Gilham has captured this swimmer relaxing and taking in a beautiful Koh Tao day. Perfect visibility, beautiful sunlight, and being in the right place at the right time … Continue reading