Red One Bootcamp

Does anyone know anything about a Red One u/w bootcamp featuring award winning cinematographers that is supposedly happening somewhere in Florida in the next 6-8 weeks? If it is for real, I would give up my eye teeth and pay an arm and a leg to get one of the slots!

It seems everyone I know knows a guy who knows a guy who heard about it from another guy... Is this just a rumor or the real thing?

P

Kappa Studios has one out of Burbank,CA soon I think. Don't think it'll cost arms and legs.

Does anyone know anything about a Red One u/w bootcamp featuring award winning cinematographers that is supposedly happening somewhere in Florida in the next 6-8 weeks? If it is for real, I would give up my eye teeth and pay an arm and a leg to get one of the slots!

 

It seems everyone I know knows a guy who knows a guy who heard about it from another guy... Is this just a rumor or the real thing?

 

P

I have been told that the clinic will be held at Prodive in Ft. Lauderdale. Contact them at 1-800-776-3483 for more details. I believe it will be held in May 2009.

I'm sure they have improved the camp somewhat. I was very disappointed in the camp I attended last spring at the Red factory. No real training what so ever.

Not even a T shirt. Mark bought me one a few months later.

Steve

I'm sure they have improved the camp somewhat. I was very disappointed in the camp I attended last spring at the Red factory. No real training what so ever.

Not even a T shirt. Mark bought me one a few months later.

Steve

I have actually got a shoot coming up for two weeks down in South Australia using RED... should be fun. Hopefully I'll learn lots...

I think he is talking about an Underwater Red Boot Camp, not just the normal Red One Camp...am I correct?

I think he is talking about an Underwater Red Boot Camp, not just the normal Red One Camp...am I correct?

Is the the get together thing that Mike Hastings is running from Aquavideo???

Matthew wins the Sherlock Holmes award for the week... he nailed it.

The UNDERWATER Red One Boot Camp is May 4-10, 2009 and it is being hosted by Pro Dive (Fort Lauderdale)... They are bringing in Red Ones, housings and instructors from both the US and Latin America. If anyone has their own Red One, but does not own a housing, with enough lead time they believe they can arrange for one at a modest price.

Additionally, Red One users who are not divers can come out the week or two prior and get certified. They can even arrange for the course to be a bit more rigorous than the usual recreational certification (they call it the Diamond Open Water Certification). I personally would recommend getting certified and doing at least another 1/2 dozen dives before taking the Bootcamp (It is important to have your bouyancy control nailed!). I checked their charter schedule and it is possible to get 4-6 dives per day 7 days a week.

To get the first announcement and updates go to ProDiveUSA.com and register for the newsletter. I will see you there!

P

This just appeared in the Pro Dive Newsletter (You can subscribe at ProDiveUSA.com)

BE ONE with RED ONE™

Pro Dive will play host to the World's First RED ONE™ Underwater Video Boot Camp! [/color]

This is your chance to get your hands on the latest technology in the video and film industry.

Mark your calendar for May 4 - 10, 2009 and join us for the ultimate Spring season event.

Stay tuned for more details.

The cost is $1895 with a $600 deposit required to hold a spot.

P

This just appeared in the Pro Dive Newsletter (You can subscribe at ProDiveUSA.com)

 

The cost is $1895 with a $600 deposit required to hold a spot.

 

P

Do you get a free RED One with this or is it £1500 just to play with one and go home...

Dive safe

DeanB

Dean:

It is a touch, learn, shoot and go event... Maybe we can convince them to hold a raffle for a Red One with housing and lighting system included... 20 tickets for $2500 each should just about do it!

Look at it this way, the entire cost of the one week bootcamp is less than the rate for a two-day Red One rental without an underwater housing (Approximately $950 per day on Reduser.net). Not too bad for a program that is bringing in instructors from as far away as the west coast and Latin America!

Are you going to meet me there?

P

Dean:

 

It is a touch, learn, shoot and go event...

So just like any Friday night on the pull with Deano then? Maybe a tad cheaper in Evesham though eh?

Cheers,

Mark.

So just like any Friday night on the pull with Deano then? Maybe a tad cheaper in Evesham though eh?

 

Cheers,

Mark.

CORRRRRRECTTAAAAA!!!!

Pre BC... Just seems like a lot of money to drool over a camera... But then i suppose you can use your newly required skills if someone needs them...Maybe !!??

Dive safe

DeanB

Complete info is now available for the Underwater Red One Bootcamp May 4th through 10th.

The link is http://www.prodiveusa.com/red_one_boot_camp.html

Second only to the Red Ones and Gates Housings, the best part is the instructors being brought in. In addition to award winning documentary directors like Grant Graves (Sink Faze & the Aquanauts) there will be:

Ric Frazier: Award-winning Director Ric Frazier is one of the world’s most skilled, experienced and versatile photographers specializing in the aquatic realm. He has redefined the art of underwater photography, shooting everything from people, to sets, to ocean life. His client list is extensive, ranging from Nike and O’Neil, to magazines including Men’s Fitness, Esquire, GQ, and National Geographic. He has directed commercials for The Pier at Caesars, the Sci-Fi Channel and Diesel Jeans, and among numerous other awards, was named Best Music Video Director at the 2007 Elevate Film Festival.

Luke Inman: Originally from England, Luke is an experienced cameraman and fixer. He has worked with the BBC, Lucas Films, Castle Rock Entertainment, The Monterey Bay Aquarium, National Geographic, Discovery and Animal Planet. Luke has functioned as both a camera assistant and safety diver on productions such as Star Wars Phantom Menace, My Giant, and numerous commercials and short films. Luke is a PADI Course Director and maintains Instructor-Trainer certifications with several technical agencies, including a Commercial Diving Qualification from the UK’s Health & Safety Executive.

These guys really know both cinematography and scuba!

Supposedly your non diving friends can come a week early and get a special intensive OW certification...