The document provides information about the role and training requirements for an underwater director of photography (DoP). To work as an underwater DoP, the minimum requirement is a Commercial Diving Certificate Part 4 from the Health and Safety Executive. Underwater DoPs typically have experience working their way up through camera crews and undertake all required professional diving training. They work on commercials, television, and films with the same camera and safety diving crews, which can involve long periods away from home. Only a small number of underwater DoPs in the UK work on feature films, and most have invested in their own underwater camera equipment.

1. Info-graphic Research: Training
The minimum requirement for Underwater DoPs, and for all other members of Marine Diving Crews, is the HSE
Commercial Diving Certificate Part 4.
progressed through the ranks of camera crews, as well as undertaking all the required training for professional diving.
They are employed on commercials, television drama and feature films, and usually work with the same Camera Crew
and Safety Divers. Although the work is physically demanding and potentially dangerous, and some foreign travel may be
required, involving long periods spent away from base
Only a small number of Underwater DoPs work on feature films in the UK, and most have invested in their own
underwater cameras; some have invented their own advanced communication systems and specialist equipment.
COST OF THE CAMERA
£9,900.00 - Nauticam Weapon LT Housing
£52,890.00 - RED Weapon 8K camera

2. Info-graphic Research:
To do this role, you will need to:
- have excellent knowledge of underwater safety procedures
- have a full working knowledge of all specialist camera equipment, lenses, and underwater lighting and diving
equipment
- Knowladge of underwater stunts and special effects
- work creatively without compromising safety
- have good colour and composition skills
- have team leadership skills
- be a good communicator
- have physical stamina and strength
- know about relevant Health and Safety legislation and procedures

3. Info-graphic Research, Lower-Level Roles:
- Planning and managing all underwater sequences in a film production
- Ensuring all safety procedures are followed to keep cast and crew safe in the water
- Storyboarding and directing underwater stunts
PAY:
Most underwater photographers earned between $35,000 and $60,000 as of December 2011, according to Marine
Insight.
In 2013, average annual salaries for these professionals were $40,000

4. Info-graphic Bibliography:
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Last accessed 12th Sep 2017.
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accessed 12th Sep 2017.
ANON. (2017). NAUTICAM RED WEAPON UNDERWATER HOUSING REVIEW. Available:
http://www.backscatter.com/reviews/post/Nauticam-Red-Weapon-Underwater-Housing-Review. Last accessed 13th Sep 2017.
Michael Maes. (2016). Underwater Documentary Cinematography With Wildlife Filmmaker Michael Maes. Available:
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Last accessed 13th Sep 2017.

5. Info-graphic:
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6. Client research:
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Things to consider:
Who is your client, what do they make, how do they advertise their products?
Remember the key things we looked at earlier in the project such as narrative, lines of appeal and persuasion.
Use screen shots, images and links to help show your research.

7. Client research:
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Things to consider:
Who is your client, what do they make, how do they advertise their products?
Remember the key things we looked at earlier in the project such as narrative, lines of appeal and persuasion.
Use screen shots, images and links to help show your research.

8. Client research:
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Things to consider:
Who is your client, what do they make, how do they advertise their products?
Remember the key things we looked at earlier in the project such as narrative, lines of appeal and persuasion.
Use screen shots, images and links to help show your research.

9. Market research:
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Things to consider:
What market is your client part of, who is their competition?

10. Market research:
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Things to consider:
What market is your client part of, who is their competition?

11. Audience research:
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Things to consider:
The results of any primary research you conducted about this brand.
Information you found on this audience from secondary sources.

12. Audience research:
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The results of any primary research you conducted about this brand.
Information you found on this audience from secondary sources.

13. Audience research:
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Things to consider:
The results of any primary research you conducted about this brand.
Information you found on this audience from secondary sources.

14. Idea Generation:
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making three different but linked products.

15. Idea Generation:
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making three different but linked products.

16. Idea Generation:
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making three different but linked products.

17. Idea Generation:
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making three different but linked products.

18. Individual Idea:
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You can also add some visual elements to help explain your idea.

19. Group Idea:
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20. Planning Docs (TV Advert):
Use the Irn Bru Project UAL 2017 presentation to see the planning requirements. Include all the required planning.
You may need to copy this slide several times, so you can fit all the work on here.

21. Planning Docs (Advergame):
Use the Irn Bru Project UAL 2017 presentation to see the planning requirements. Include all the required planning.
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22. Planning Docs (Print Advert):
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23. Finished Stuff:
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