Become a proffessional Underwater Videographer on Koh Tao

Text Box: During your internship you will be working with dive schools filming groups of students. With this program you are able to earn 500 BHT per video sold! (About €12 per video)

COURSE DURATION: 12 WEEKS

LOCATION: KOH TAO

WHY: This is the coolest job when living on a tropical island. Earn money as you travel filming and interacting with diving students.

- Stand alone course or bolt on to the DIVEMASTER course.

If you love the sea and are fascinated by the beautiful sights it offers, learn how to capture it correctly and consider a career in Marine Videography. This is a program that is not to be taken lightly. You will need to be a pretty advanced diver (50 dives minimum) before you can learn to work in this field. Fortunately Xtreme Gap has negotiated a deal with one of Asia’s top dive operators to train you to a sufficient level, before handing you over to a top Videography academy.

They will train you over a period of 6 weeks, where you will learn all there is to know about the basics of Videography, diving and working in the field. They will even train your commercial skills. You will also have the opportunity to film open water certifications, whale sharks, grey reef sharks and a plethora of marine life. You can then sell your movies for extra travel money! Imagine staying on a tropical island diving everyday, meeting new people doing the worlds coolest job.

We asked a videographer to list what he liked about his job and living on Koh Tao.. this was his response:

1. I get to ride a big dirt bike to work everyday
2. I spend the majority of my day barefoot
3. My office is on the beach, or underwater
4. I life in a house on the beach
5. Thai food for £1 a meal.. Hour massages for £5
7. Bars sell alcohol by the buckets
8. My job REQUIRES me to be surrounded by beautiful women in bikinis
9. Its sunny almost all year round
10. I get to play with sharks any time I want

Space is limited on the program so hurry! What are you waiting for?

Frequently Asked Questions about Underwater Video Training & Internship

Do I need to have any video, film or photography skills before starting the course?
No, we will teach you anything you need to know to be able to shoot and produce a professional Underwater Video.

Are the courses conducted all year round?
You can basically start your course whenever convenient for you. In November they close for 1 month; it’s the rainy season then and the visibility is not that nice.

Do I need my own diving equipment?
When you do the 2 week Underwater Videographer Training we will provide all your gear. If you decide to stay and do the Internship you should invest in your own equipment since you will be working for different dive shops on the Island. We can help you chose your equipment though and get you special discounts.

Do I have to buy my own camera and housing if I do the Internship?
No you don’t have to invest in a camera and housing if you don’t want to. For the time of your Training, Internship and even if you decide to work with us for a little bit afterwards, you can always use our high-quality cameras and housings. If you are interested in buying your own kit, we can give you advice in what to invest.

I am not a Divemaster but I would like to do the Internship and maybe work afterwards. Is that possible?

Minimum level for the Internship with the academy is Rescue with 50 dives since you will be working with an Instructor on entry level courses and for much of your dives you will be diving independently. Don’t worry if you have never dived before though, with this program we will get you up to standard before you start with the camera work.