When I was looking at doing a professional-level underwater videography course here on Koh Tao in December 2009, I had many contacts with different schools. After asking numerous friends who have been on the island for a number of months, it seemed my choice was clear- Oceans Below.

So I went for a chat with Adrian and Elisabeth in their office in Sairee Plaza and learned about the BSAC Professional HD Underwater Video Course that they have designed. The course seemed perfect and due to a late cancellation, I was able to start the next day. The course covers many aspects of Underwater Videography including equipment maintenance, shot-making, sequencing and editing in my preferred software package- Adobe Premiere CS4. 

Terence and Batfish...

Also, compared what I have seen on the island, Oceans Below have some of the best new equipment around for training their students- Sony HD Video cameras and Aquatica Housings. This is unlike many of the videography schools on the island which are teaching on SD cameras and consumer housings. I considered it a great benefit for me to be using current technology and commercial-grade camera housings during my training.

After two weeks I feel I have learned so much and am sad to leave. I will most certainly be back in the near future to do their two week internship which will help me to refine my new skills.

Once again thank you Adrian and Elisabeth.

See you guys soon.

Terence Evitt