Professional Skills

Underwater Filmmaker: Sequence Shooter + Storyteller

Specializing in filming work from shallow environments to depths of 50m, as well as in the open ocean and benthic environments. I typically film bait balls, baleen whales, orcas, dolphins, giant manta rays, sharks, sea lions, large schools of fish, mobula rays, and other marine animals, using scuba or rebreather equipment, scooters, pole cameras, pony tanks, or freediving. With the help of various grips (tripods, quadpods, motion control sliders), I film topside and the benthic macrofauna. My expertise focuses on the ecology and natural behavior of elasmobranchs and cetaceans.

My Service Offerings

Underwater Director of Photography
8K Underwater Cinematographer
With local knowledge and access to the right places at the right time, I can shoot epic sequences for a fraction of the cost.

Camera Systems Operator & Equipment
Own and operate a wide range of equipment, from digital DSLR cameras to the RED Digital Cinema DSMC2 and DSMC3 camera lineup. From macro to long lenses as well pole cam system.

Production Logistics
Fixer / Permits
Hold commercial film and scientific permits granting access to areas off-limits to most shooters, paired with expertise in unique wildlife behavior.

Drone Pilot
Licensed drone pilot for Mavic 3 Cine, 3 Cine Pro and Inspire 2 X7 systems with a full lens kit. Equipment list available upon request.

Photographer
Underwater photography; Canon DSLR 1DXMKII for still photography and pole cam system services available.

Self Propelled Submersible Cage Pilot + Owner
Can provide this cage and pilot it.

Video Editing + Color Grading
Expert use of editing software: DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Creative Suit

Scuba Instruction
PADI certified instructor. From Open Water to Divemaster, Emergency First Response Primary/Secondary care and Care for Children w/AED, Enriched Air, Wreck, Aware Coral Reef Conservation, Atlantis/Dolphin Rebreather, Boat, Deep, Drift, Underwater Photography, Underwater Videography.

MY EXPERTISE

Production, Planning & Shooting
Species Behavior

Where do I specialize in underwater filming?

Areas

  • Guadalupe Island
  • Gulf of California
  • Baja California Peninsula
  • Mexican Pacific
  • Cabo Pulmo National Park
  • Revillagigedo National Park
  • Gulf of Mexico (Caribbean, Alacranes Reef)

What do I use for my storytelling?

Equipment

  • Red DSMC3 V-Raptor 8K VV, DSMC2 Helium 8K S35, DSMC2 Gemini 5K S35
  • Inspire 2 X7
  • DJI Phantom Professional 4 Pro 2.0 Plus
  • Mavic 2 Pro, 3 Cine, 3 Cine Pro
  • Canon 5D MARK II, III & IV, 1DX MARK II & 1DX MARK III