Heyo!

I'm a marine science grad from Sydney who's been working in a mix of marine related things since finishing my degree almost couple of years ago. I've been shooting for quite a few years on a trusty a6000, but have decided to upgrade to an FX30 in a Nauticam suit, in an attempt to combine two unstable careers into a semblance of a secure income. Wanting to focus on video and doco work - any advice, recommendations and contacts absolutely welcome and appreciated.

Cheers!

Welcome to the forum!

That's a serious upgrade, Focusing on video and documentary work aligns well with that gear.

Nowadays, documentaries that tell direct experiences of citizen science are very popular. Both from the researcher's side and the participating citizen's side. Perhaps your previous university experiences are an excellent starting point for finding subjects.

I've tried to document several citizen science projects myself. The problem is finding funding, and if you want to do professional work, you need money. Sometimes it's the university projects themselves that have dedicated funds for communication.

Feel free to share specific questions or details about the type of projects you're pursuing. We look forward to seeing your work.

Welcome!!

Aloha Kieran! Sounds like an honorable and poverty-inducing endeavor! Several of us will have our fingers crossed with hopes that we can say we knew you when, however.