Videography MasterClass

Advances in photographic equipment over the last few years mean that much of the technology used by professional underwater cameramen and cinematographers is within the budget of the enthusiastic amateur. Computer and software advances mean that you can produce high quality DVD's at home. No longer do cameras and housings cost the same as a small country mansion but rather a small secondhand car.

So why doesn't my video look like James Cameron's or the Blue Planet?

Now is your opportunity to find out why and receive training from a professional underwater cinematographer with some 20 years experience ~ see biography below

Intended Audience

Designed for the "Enthusiastic Amateur" diver who already has video equipment, the course will instruct and build on skills they already possess. The first courses will be aimed at those who want to increase the quality of the finished product.

"I talk to many enthusiastic underwater videographers who are frustrated at the results they are getting from their new and expensive housing package. They often believe there are some very complicated and secret tricks they seem to be missing, actually it's about keeping it simple." Andy Mcleod-AquaUnit Blackstone Pictures

Course Outline

We start each day with review and critic of the previous day's shooting. A short theory workshop, and practical exercises for the day's shooting. Along with Q and A.

Workshop Topics

Camera and Equipment setup and Maintenance ~ Safe Diving Practices and Shooting Disciplines

Framing ~ Composition and Steadiness ~ In-water Camera Movement

Using Natural Light ~ Shooting in Low Light ~ Shooting for the Edit ~ Shots and Sequences ~ Cutaways

Use of Underwater Communications ~ Post Production

As this is a MasterClass the content may vary

Course Duration and what's included

10 days, 8 days filming

Airport Transfers (Tenerife), accommodation, welcome packs, all meals, dive kit hire (if required), underwater comm's, all diving, course materials, tution costs.

What's not included flights, bar bills!

Course Costs ~ €3050

Max people on course ~6

Next Course Dates

The next course will be this August precise date to be confirmed. Please contact us to pre book

Biography

Andy McLeod is a cinematographer with some 20 years experience. He was Keynote speaker at NELOS (International Underwater Film festival) 2006. As well as managing and shooting underwater productions in Tenerife for TV Commercials and series, such as BBC's "Walking with Monsters", Andy also works worldwide for clients such as National Geographic, BBC TV, Channel 4, The Discovery Channel and SKY.

Recent shoots have taken him to top locations such as the Galapagos Islands & Antarctica. Andy is a HSE commercial diver as well as a PADI and BSAC Instructor. Andy heads up the "AquaUnit" of Blackstone Productions here in Tenerife

For more information about Andy Mcleod along with video clips see www.andymcleod.com