Course Highlights: This 3-day course prepares you to teach the PADI underwater photographer specialty course using the Nikonos V camera system. Lectures will include information on the proper sequencing of training dives, supervision of photo students, critiquing students photos, and trouble shooting student problems. During the program you'll actually practice teaching course segments on all aspects of the Nikonos camera system.

The course includes six open water dives during which you'll practice making macro, normal lens, close up, and wide angle photos. Slides will be processed after each dive and you'll practice critiquing each other's photos. Upon satisfactory completion of the course and ten logged photo dives, the you'll qualify to teach the PADI Underwater Photographer Specialty Course.

Topics:

• Review of the Nikonos System
• Advanced Exposure & Lighting Techniques
• Macro Photography Techniques
• Sequencing Dives and Supervising Students
• Advanced Camera Care
• Standard Lens Photography
• Photography with Close Up Kit
• Advanced Composition
• Camera Prep Instruction (Workshop)
• Wide Angle Techniques
• Wide Angle Close Ups
• Troubleshooting Student Problems
• Critiquing Student Photos (Workshop)

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