Training
Underwater Cinematography Courses
Learn to capture the world beneath the surface professionally and in motion.
Learn to capture the world beneath the surface professionally and in motion.
In our Basic course you learn the fundamentals of professional underwater camera work – intensively and hands-on. Over 8 course days, in small groups of no more than 6 people, you cover every basic of the craft. Local dive masters guide you to the best dive sites so you can put the theory straight into practice.
Arrival, check-in, meet & greet, course overview
Camera, housing & exposure, exercises in the pool
Travelling with camera gear & liveaboards, data workflow & management, underwater physics & light
Check dive, choosing subjects & storytelling · composition & framing · camera handling
Dives 1 & 2, fish ID & animal behaviour, night dive if conditions allow
Dives 3 & 4, post-production & film workflow
Dives 5 & 6, final edit & closing presentation
Feedback session & departure
You have the basics down and want more? The Advanced course takes your underwater camera work to the next level – with guest talks by professional underwater camera operators. After the Advanced course you will be ready to create high-quality underwater content of your own.
The Advanced course is in planning. Get in touch and I will let you know as soon as it is bookable.
Basic and Advanced combined – two weeks in the Maldives, for example, and you learn everything there is to know about underwater cameras. After those 14 days you will be able to create expressive, visually striking underwater videos. Also possible for slightly larger groups with additional staff.
The Combi course is in planning. Get in touch and I will let you know as soon as it is bookable.
You need a camera in a waterproof housing – everything from an action cam to a full-frame camera is welcome. What matters is that the system has been tested and works. If you're not sure, simply take the Pre-Course Check.
For the Basic Course we recommend at least 30 logged dives and at least an AOWD certification. You need to be safe and self-sufficient in the water – the course focuses on the camera, not on dive training.
The Basic Course is the perfect entry point: intensive days covering everything you need for professional underwater footage. The Advanced Course builds on it – with a focus on storytelling, composition and guest talks by working professionals.
Yes, accommodation at the course location is included in the Basic Course. The exact details (room type, meals) vary by location and are communicated with the booking confirmation.
A maximum of 6 people per group – deliberately small. You get direct feedback on your footage instead of a generic group programme.
Yes, you can join with an action cam. The course covers all camera systems. You'll learn to get the most out of your setup – whether GoPro, Olympus or Nikon Z8.
Courses are taught in German or English, depending on the group. Both languages are possible – simply state your preference when signing up.
If you cancel more than 60 days before the course starts, you receive a full refund. Later cancellations are subject to staggered cancellation terms. You'll find the details in the terms and conditions provided at booking.
Yes, your own dive gear (BCD, regulator, computer, mask/fins/snorkel) is mandatory. Renting locally is possible, but we recommend your own setup – you know it and you trust it.
Courses have a maximum of 6 spots and tend to fill up early. We recommend booking 3–6 months in advance. Sign up now to secure your spot.