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Learn u/w video production from a Pro

Diversion Dive Travel — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:10:50 +0000

By Rob Barrel, Nai’a, Fiji

What a great combination: a New Years cruise in Fiji and the chance to work alongside a world class filmmaker!

Many of us are aspiring underwater filmmakers. I have a huge library that I’m sure includes some magnificent footage, except that it is buried among 200 uncataloged tapes growing moldy in an old Pelican case. There are a few who have done much better, and one of the best is hosting a natural history filmmaking seminar during next year’s New Year expedition (2010/2011).

Meet Mark Shelley, a founder and the executive director of Sea Studios Foundation, a non-profit team of filmmakers, scientists and social entrepreneurs, united by common passion to inspire a healthy and sustainable future. The producer of many award-winning films, Sea Studios Foundation is best known for the National Geographic prime-time series, Shape of Life, and Strange Days on Planet Earth.

During ten days aboard NAI’A, Mark will team up with his mentor, retired Monterey Bay Aquarium Senior Scientist (and co-founder), Steve Webster, to conceive, write, shoot, edit and present a short natural history documentary. Mark, with more than 30 years experience making ocean films for global broadcast, will focus on the story, shooting and editing while Steve, who is allegedly the reincarnation Doc Ricketts, will help with the story and critter biology/natural history. Everyone aboard is invited to jump right in and learn the ropes from the masters. We’ll build the videos the first seven days and share them the last three.

I say “we” because I’m so excited about this opportunity that I have sent the Cruise Directors away on holiday so that Cat and I can run the trip. We’ll have three aspiring actresses aboard too, our 5 and 6 year-olds and Mark’s 10 year-old. It’s gonna be fun!

Biplane wreck found recently off Papua New Guinea

Diversion Dive Travel — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 01:39:51 +0000

World war 2 Japanese float biplane “Pete” is documented by Cairns cinematographer Stuart Ireland. Found at 40m below the surface off Kavieng, New Ireland, Papua New Guinea. For more information on visiting this unique wreck, contact Dietmar from Lissenung Diving Resort, www.lissenung.com or DIVERSION DIVE TRAVEL http://diversionOZ.com/en/lissenung.htm

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Undersea Experience – a new multimedia book

Diversion Dive Travel — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 03:25:46 +0000

New multimedia book

In conjunction with Australian Geographic Society, WWF and the Grollo Ruzzene Foundation; Andy Dunstan and Jurgen Freund are proud to announce the launch of their multimedia book

‘The Great Barrier Reef Australia Undersea Experience’.

Where and when:
Sydney: Tuesday 24th February, 7pm Australian Museum Theatrette. In conjunction a lecture from Ron and Val Taylor ‘Somewhere beyond the sea’ AG Society Members: $20 Non-members: $25

Townsville: Wednesday 4th March, 7pm Museum of Tropical Queensland. Free admission

The book and documentary film DVD showcase the remarkable projects of Undersea Explorer over the first 10 years of its operation. Shark capture, tagging and tracking; inspirational dwarf minke whale encounters and research, deep sea nautilus science, coral reef health and much more are a feature of the publication. Andy Dunstan tells the story of the unique experiences and conservation rewards for passengers, scientists, conservationists, photographers, film-makers and the staff of Undersea through their eyes and tales. The beautiful images of internationally acclaimed wildlife photographer Jurgen Freund highlight the book and are testament to his five years of close work with the Undersea projects. Footage from international award winning documentaries filmed in collaboration with Undersea by Richard Fitzpatrick and Digital Dimensions are the feature of the accompanying DVD.

As the researchers narrate their stories the viewer is immersed within the full ‘Undersea Experience’. ‘The Great Barrier Reef Australia Undersea Experience’ is at once a coffee table book and a motivational read. The story of Undersea is a testament to a new way for tourism to provide heightened wildlife experiences, allowing everyday people the opportunity to participate in some remarkable underwater adventures. It is also a text providing a unique formula for a change to the way science, tourism and conservation can combine to make a powerful contribution to saving our marine life.

This publication and the overall Undersea Explorer organisation were made possible by the philanthropy of the Grollo Ruzzene Foundation. This vision continues. The profits from this book will directly fund research and conservation projects for the Great Barrier Reef and Coral Sea.

The booked can be purchased for AU$ 80.00 a copy plus postage of AU$ 10.00 (in Australia) at http://www.undersea-experience.com/

Papua New Guinea Dive Resort videos

Diversion Dive Travel — Tue, 08 May 2007 02:35:33 +0000

Lissenung Island Dive Resort in Papua New Guinea
08:00 minutes

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Lissenung Island Resort- A perfect hideaway for divers and people who like to get away from it all.

Nature, culture and first class diving – Tufi has it all

10:25 minutes

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Tufi Dive Resort in PNG offers all highlights of Papua New Guinea in one comfortable location.