An Online Mentorship Program

The Ocean Footage
Mastery Program
Frame | Explore | Craft | Leverage

Is This Program For You?

Are you a skilled diver with access to prime diving locations worldwide?

Are you passionate about ocean conservation?

Do you have deep affinity with the underwater world and the creatures that live there?

Do you intensely desire to improve your craft and be recognised as a world-class cinematographer?

Are you a highly motivated with a track record of achieving your goals and never taking NO for an answer.?

Are you trying hard to solve the money problem and invest in your passion?

If the answer to many of the above is YES, its likely you are an excellent fit for the program.

FastTrack Your Apprenticeship

Are you currently wrestling with the "Apprenticeship Gap?

Though equipped with diving skills and a love for oceanic life, you need exposure to high -end cinematography techniques and practices that differentiate amateurs from professionals.

The only way to do this is through a formal apprenticeship with an established underwater cinematographer.

For many, this is impossible, and for those who can, the opportunities are very limited and hard to get.

Not having the above manifests as frustration at being passed up for shoots and a sense of missing out and not achieving your hunger for being world-class.

Realise Your PRO Potential

Through this program, you will gain access to all the knowledge, protocols and systems you need to unlock your full potential.

Ongoing coaching, community feedback and accountability will reinforce and accelerate your learning curve.

A key milestone will arrive when you are able to craft footage would be considered for inclusion in wildlife documentaries for Netflix and AppleTV.

Reaching this level of actualisation will empower you to pursue a full-time career as an underwater cinematographer.

Alternatively, you could work part time in the industry and contribute footage to high-end productions through stock sales.

Right Place, Right Time - Now Master the Craft

Every time you dive, you’re immersed in a world full of untold stories and breathtaking visuals. I will help you capture those moments with cinematic precision, turning your passion for diving into a valuable asset – and teach you how to produce footage that not only preserves your experiences but also meets the exacting standards of the world’s leading natural history filmmakers.

Learn how to capture cinematic footage

If you're a seasoned Dive Master or an experienced diver with countless hours spent exploring the depths, this course is designed specifically for you.

This course will teach you how to capture cinematic-quality footage that not only records your underwater experiences but also meets the industry standards - and, to top it all; I'll teach you how to package and sell it to the industry giants like Netflix, BBC, and NatGeo.

Harness & monetise your expertise

Imagine returning from your dives with more than just memories—return with high-quality, natural history stock footage you can licence and profit from over time.

Whether you're diving in the world's most scenic underwater sites or exploring hidden gems in your local waters, this course equips you with the knowledge and techniques to film visuals that can be licensed for documentaries, features, and more.

Turn your passion into profession

Under my personal guidance you'll gain the skills needed to turn your passion for diving into a professional cinematic pursuit.

This course is your gateway to not just documenting the underwater world, but sharing it with a global audience, creating content that will captivate viewers and how you can contribute to the growing demand for high-end, cinematic footage of the ocean's wonders.

9 Powerful Levers to Becoming an Ocean Footage Master

Business Acumen

Understanding the industry you operate in is key. Drawing on my corporate background, I will share my insights into the wildlife filmaking industry that will enable you to create and carve out more value over time.

The LeanDiving Method

Streamline and optimise your dive gear for high perfomance. I'll show you how to configure your dive equipment to maximise your movement and bouyancy control underwater, a crucial skill for capturing smooth cinematic footage.

StoryCraft Excellence

Your job as a cinematographer is to craft the visuals that tell the story. You will learn how to become intimate with the story so you can use the cinematic tools and techniques at your disposal with rigorous focus and direction.

Stock Footage OS

Turn your passion into profit. I'll reveal how the stock footage marketplace works per second and per minute and how you can tap into this lucrative market. You'll learn how to build, manage, distribute and monetise your own stock footage library.

FieldCraft - The Dance!

Filming underwater is a dance between you, your subject, and the environment. I'll share with you my approach to becoming so dialled into the enviromnet and behaviour you can position yourself for those key frame shots,. It's about being in the right place at the right time, and not missing an opportunity.

Camera Gear Optimisation

The best camera is the one you have with you. I'll show you to setup and configure your underwater camera system to get world-class results regardless of whether its Netflix approved or not. You do not need a RED or an Arri to craft world class footage.

RelationshipCraft

You get work in this industry through refererrals, not showreels. Being able to work effectively in small teams is a huge driver of long term success in this industry. I'll share my insights into how to work in small teams and what it takes to create the conditions of a high perfoming team in the filed.

The Ocean Fitness Method

The fitter you are, the more effective you will be. I'll share with you the cross training program I use to keep fit for shoots and enusre that when it counts, my body does not let me down in the field.

CoverageCraft

Without strong coverage, your footage is unusable. Being able to quickly and precicely acquire a range of shot types (framerates, focal length, shot type, objective and subjective) of an unfolding scene that you have no control over is foundational skill this course will teach.

Join My ranks

The world’s leading broadcasters and filmmakers rely on cinematic footage to tell their stories. Join my ranks of those who contribute to projects on platforms like Netflix, NatGeo, BBC, and Disney Nature by mastering the art of underwater cinematography with this course.

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