Master Your Dive Footage: The RAID Action Camera Course with Jeff Goodman
I can’t ever imagine diving without a camera. The excitement and satisfaction of capturing quality underwater footage adds a whole new dimension to the diving experience. In my early days of filming, cameras and housings were often the size of small dustbins—but today, they can be tiny and still produce astonishingly high-quality images. The price has followed suit. Compact, high-spec cameras are now well within reach for virtually any diver.
Bringing a camera underwater to document your adventures or the incredible wildlife you encounter can be hugely rewarding—but also incredibly frustrating when your footage turns out blurry, shaky, poorly framed, or too dark to see. Fortunately, these common problems can be resolved with some basic techniques and settings, all of which are fully covered in my RAID Action Camera Course.
“Jeff has managed to condense the experience of more than 10,000 dives and countless hours of underwater filmmaking and photography into a really tight package for us,” says RAID’s Head of Training, PJ Prinsloo. He adds that the course shows how action cameras have “travelled light years from the earlier versions in terms of capabilities, function, and quality.”
This course is designed for everyone—from complete novices to aspiring professionals—who want to get the most from their action cameras and lighting. It covers everything from choosing your equipment to planning your shots and performing basic edits. We’ll even show you how to extract high-quality still images from your video footage.
Have fun with your camera, and I look forward to seeing you on the course!
About Jeff Goodman
Jeff Goodman is a multiple award-winning freelance TV cameraman, filmmaker, author, and Editor-at-Large at Scubaverse. With over 10,000 dives, his passion lies in the world’s oceans and their conservation. He has filmed for international television networks and authored two books on underwater filmmaking. Jeff is also the author and programme specialist for RAID’s Underwater Action Camera course.
Having experienced the rapid evolution of both diving and camera technology, Jeff has also witnessed first-hand the changes to marine wildlife and ecosystems over time. He runs custom underwater video and editing workshops for everyone—from total beginners to budding professionals.
About RAID
RAID is a global scuba diving training agency originally founded to focus on rebreather diving with the Poseidon Mk VI Discovery Rebreather. It has since expanded to offer a full range of recreational, technical, and freediving courses.
RAID diver training places a strong emphasis on buoyancy control right from the start. Instructors typically use gear tailored for technical diving, and even beginner students are often trained using side-mount or wing systems. Once certified, RAID divers can explore the underwater world within the limits of their qualifications. Learn more at www.diveraid.com.
