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Ocean Footage Mastery
Unlock the practical knowledge, protocols, and systems you need to improve your craft.
OFM isn’t about promising overnight stardom—it’s about bridging the gap between solid diving skills and high-end cinematography through clear, proven techniques and continuous feedback.
If you answered “YES” to many of these, then OFM is designed for you.
Are you currently wrestling with the "Apprenticeship Gap? Though equipped with diving skills and a love for oceanic life, you need exposure to high-end cinematography techniques and practices that differentiate amateurs from professionals. The only way to do this is through a formal apprenticeship with an established underwater cinematographer. For many, this is impossible, and for those who can, the opportunities are very limited and hard to get. Not having the above manifests as frustration at being passed up for shoots and a sense of missing out and not achieving your hunger for being world-class.
Through this program, you will gain access to all the knowledge, protocols and systems you need to unlock your full potential. Ongoing coaching, community feedback and accountability will reinforce and accelerate your learning curve. A key milestone will arrive when you are able to craft footage that could be considered for inclusion in wildlife documentaries for Netflix and AppleTV. Reaching this level of actualisation will empower you to pursue a full-time career as an underwater cinematographer. Alternatively, you could work part time in the industry and contribute footage to high-end productions through stock sales.
We don’t promise that you’ll become “world-class” overnight. Instead, our system gives you a clear pathway to build your professional skills step by step:
Even if you have excellent diving skills and a love for the ocean, the high-level techniques of professional underwater cinematography aren’t available on free tutorials. OFM fills that gap by teaching you the systems and protocols that experienced cinematographers have refined over years of work.
Learn the fundamentals of visual storytelling:
A structured, adaptable workflow that guides you through every phase of production:
Our current cohorts are already seeing shifts in their approach:
Ocean Footage Mastery (OFM) isn’t just another online course—it’s a structured, hands-on training ground designed for serious divers who want to refine their cinematography skills with the guidance of an industry expert. This isn’t about passive learning or surface-level tutorials. It’s about building real, professional-level underwater cinematography techniques through deliberate practice, expert feedback, and a system that works in the field.
Many underwater cinematography courses focus on concepts without giving you a clear execution plan. OFM follows a practical, structured learning approach that ensures you understand not just what to do, but how to do it effectively in real-world conditions.
✅ A Clear Pathway from Learning to Execution
Instead of leaving you to piece together disjointed techniques, we provide a step-by-step system that ensures steady, measurable progress. Whether you’re refining your camera movement, adjusting to natural lighting, or framing a compelling shot, every lesson is designed to be immediately applicable.
✅ Built for Different Ocean Environments
Underwater cinematography isn’t one-size-fits-all. Whether you're working in open blue water, dynamic reef-based environments (fluid benthic), or controlled seabed sequences (static benthic), OFM teaches you the specific techniques needed for each setting.
✅ Learn at Your Own Pace, with Guided Milestones
While OFM gives you structured learning modules, we also recognise that every cinematographer progresses at their own speed. You’ll have access to a flexible curriculum that allows you to move forward as you refine your skills, ensuring that your execution matches your ambition.
Many courses sell you information and disappear. OFM is different.The real transformation happens through ongoing feedback, shot reviews, and direct mentorship.
✅ Expert Shot Reviews
Every serious filmmaker needs constructive, expert feedback to improve. You’ll submit your footage and receive direct critiques that help you refine your technique, composition, movement, and exposure.
✅ Live Q&A and Mentorship with Roger
Roger doesn’t just provide generic feedback—he dives into the nuances of your footage, your shooting conditions, and your challenges, offering practical solutions and high-level insights.
✅ Community Feedback & Peer Learning
You’ll be part of a private network of serious underwater cinematographers who are learning and growing alongside you. Through peer reviews, shared experiences, and group discussions, you’ll gain fresh perspectives, troubleshoot common issues, and accelerate your progress.
Most divers struggle to make the jump from filming ocean life to creating footage that professionals actually use. OFM bridges that gap with industry-tested workflows used in major productions, including My Octopus Teacher and Blue Planet II.
✅ Decisive Cine Framework (DCF) – Master the Core Pillars of Cinematic Filmmaking
✅ SequenceCraft OS – A Systematic Workflow for Every Filming Scenario
This framework ensures consistency in your approach, whether you're shooting in:
✅ Professional Shooting & Editing Practices
One of the most underrated benefits of OFM isn’t just what you learn today—it’s the lifelong access to a growing network of serious underwater cinematographers. Unlike many programs that give you temporary access, OFM is a career-long asset, ensuring that you are always part of a thriving, evolving ecosystem of ocean filmmakers.
✅ Your Network Expands Over Time
The students in OFM today will become tomorrow’s leading underwater cinematographers, directors, and industry professionals. As this community grows, so do the opportunities for collaboration, referrals, and professional connections.
✅ A Space for Shared Knowledge & Ongoing Learning
Technology, shooting techniques, and best practices will continue to evolve. By staying connected, you’ll always have access to new insights, workflows, and emerging industry trends from fellow OFM members.
✅ Collaboration & Career Opportunities
Many of the best career opportunities don’t come from job postings—they come from people you know. This network is where students:
✅ An Exclusive, High-Quality Community
Not everyone gets into OFM. This is a network of dedicated, skilled divers who are serious about their craft. That means every interaction, piece of feedback, and shared resource comes from a high level of expertise and commitment.
If you’re a dedicated diver determined to solve the “apprenticeship gap” and enhance your cinematography skills through proven systems and continuous improvement, OFM is your path forward.