Individual approach
One instructor at our school always teaches a sensible number of students. We never push things to the limit and give every student 100% of our attention.
Capture the world.
Beneath the surface.
Whether you plan to use an action camera such as a GoPro, a high-end phone in a special housing, or perhaps a DSLR to capture your diving adventures, we can help you with it!
3 990 CZK
SSI Photo & Video
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4 studentsmaximum group size
2practical lessons
10 yearsminimum age
OWDentry certification
01 / WHO IS THE COURSE FORWho should take
Who should take
Photo & Video?
From 10 years old · OWD entry level
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For divers who want to record their dives with an action camera.
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For those who want to take photos with a phone in an underwater housing.
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For anyone interested in underwater photography with a compact camera or DSLR.
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For everyone who wants to improve both their shots and the subsequent editing.
A dive becomes a memory.
Light. Composition. Moment.
Learn to work with the equipment you have. From the first shot to the finished edit — with respect for the underwater world.
IN CLOSE-UP / SSI Photo & VideoCapture the world.
Capture the world.
Beneath the surface.
4 students · maximum group size
Photos from the SSI Photo & Video course — 101 / 03
Photos from the SSI Photo & Video course — 202 / 03
Photos from the SSI Photo & Video course — 303 / 03- 01 / 03
Your view of the world.
Whether you are planning to use an action camera such as GoPro, a high-end phone in a special housing, or even a DSLR, we can help you with it!
Photos from the SSI Photo & Video course — 101 / 03 - 02 / 03
Light, colour, composition.
We will guide you through setting up and preparing the equipment, try out different compositions and the use of lights or colour filters, and also work on editing your photos and videos afterwards.
Photos from the SSI Photo & Video course — 202 / 03 - 03 / 03
Stories that stay.
You will develop your skills and learn techniques for safely and easily capturing underwater photos and videos, and in addition improve your diving abilities while using an underwater camera system. You will learn to take high-quality images that you can share with others, and obtain certification for the SSI Photo & Video specialty. In two theory lessons you will learn how water affects light, what types of cameras and accessories we have (what is suitable for what, how to maintain them), how the devices actually work and which settings can be used to achieve amazing photos or videos. What additional light(s) bring us, techniques of underwater composition and exposure. How to best capture different types of fish and, last but not least, various types and tricks not only for photographing and filming, but also for post-production. Start the course today!
Photos from the SSI Photo & Video course — 303 / 03
Practical information.
Course duration
5–8 hours duration by agreement with the instructor
Where we will meet
In the diving pit at Aquapalace Čestlice or on our trips. The two practical lessons can take place in a pool, open water or a combination of both, to a depth of 8 metres.
Included in the course price
- Electronic study materials (currently in English)
- Two theory lessons and two practical lessons with an instructor
- Entry to the diving pit
- Air cylinders and weights for lessons in the pit
- International SSI Photo & Video certification
Paid separately
- Transport to the training site
- Equipment hire (10% discount)
Course progress
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Your equipment
We will arrange the equipment you want to use underwater.
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Two theory lessons
Settings, composition, light and preparing the equipment.
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Two practical lessons
Photography and filming in a pool or open water.
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The final shot
You will discuss editing the footage and complete the certification.
03 / IN DETAILExperience it
Experience it
underwater.
Photos from our course and a video for the SSI programme.
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YOUR INSTRUCTORSThis course
This course
will be taught to you personally.
Meet our professionals who can teach this course. We will agree the specific instructor and date together.
Adam ŠvancarInstructor Trainer
Adam Švancar
SSI Instructor Trainer #82884
School management, divemaster and instructor training. Nitrox and Science of Diving.
Adam leads the Divers Direct diving school and, as an SSI Instructor Trainer, focuses on divemaster and instructor training. He looks after the quality of teaching and the development of Divers Direct. Adam began his professional career in 2009 in Czech waters as a PADI Divemaster and later an Instructor (Master Scuba Diver Trainer). From 2010 to 2011, he also worked at the Lighthouse dive centre in Dahab, Egypt.
In the Czech Republic, he focuses primarily on professional diving candidates and leads the Instructor Training Course including preparation for the Instructor Evaluation. He works with current instructors on their further education, speciality courses and professional updates. In addition, he enthusiastically teaches Enriched Air Nitrox and Science of Diving courses.
In addition to teaching, he enjoys wreck diving in his free time, and is interested in caves and ice diving.
You can read the full overview of the courses Adam teaches here: https://my.divessi.com/pro/82884
David BaťaDivemaster Instructor
David Baťa
SSI Divemaster Instructor #110857
Czech quarries, trips abroad and underwater photography. He is happy to share his experience and the joy of diving.
David had his first taste of diving in Egypt in 2017. In spring 2020 he tried the basic course, tried it and never let go. As soon as he completed one specialisation, he immediately carried on with the next. Diving captivated him so much, and got under his skin so deeply, that he continued his training and gathering experience. As he enjoys mentoring and leading people, professional courses are the obvious choice for him so that he can pass on his knowledge and share with others the joy of diving and the experiences connected with it.
You can meet David not only at the Czech quarries all year round at weekends, but also on adventures abroad. Recently he has become fascinated by underwater photography, so on almost every dive you will find him with a camera and two antennae – photo lights. At quarries he enjoys attractions and hunting them down. Abroad, wrecks and rich flora (he is constantly looking for Nemo :-D)
In his own words: “Thanks to diving alone have I found balance in my working life. There is nothing more beautiful than going underwater to clear your head of work duties and the rush. I always surface as a new person, and as an added bonus I am with a bunch of great people, which is definitely the diving community around Divers. Diving is no longer just a hobby, but life”. “Up we go down”
The course does not
end with us.
Divers Direct regularly organises one-day and weekend Events and diving expeditions for members of its club. And you can continue with follow-on courses right at these events.
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10%
Discount on everything from day one
You also get a 10% discount from the very start of the course in our diving shop in Dejvice on all diving equipment and other courses.
Why dive
s Divers?
Professional instructors
Every one of our instructors and divemasters lives and breathes diving, loves teaching, and passes that enthusiasm on. We are a team of enthusiasts who will draw you into the world of diving.
Quality training
We maintain high standards and take no shortcuts. Safety, fun, efficiency and ecology too – that is the foundation of every course we run.
SSI Certification
We run certification courses according to SSI standards. SSI certifications are internationally recognised in the diving world.
Flexible dates
We will agree on training dates that suit you. Flexibility is a given for us and we always do our utmost to accommodate you.
Our own 8m diving pit
We train in the deepest pit in the Czech Republic – at Aquapalace Praha in Čestlice. There we have ideal conditions for pool training, and it shows in our divers.
We don’t end with the course
With us you can continue – lectures, training sessions, trips, expeditions, follow-on courses. And on top of that, a 10% discount on equipment and other courses.
A great community
Divers Direct is more than a school – it is a community. Lectures, evenings in the clubhouse, experiences that bring people together.
Experience from all over the world
Our instructors teach here and abroad – we have know-how from all over the world. We are happy to share it with every one of our students.
Your next dive
begins here.
SSI Photo & Video
A date that suits you.
Dates are arranged with the instructor. Please let us know in advance which equipment you will be using. Your own equipment is welcome; we can also provide our GoPro 12 or Sealife housings.
potapeni@divers.cz+420 725 316 772How do I get started?
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Choose your course
Order your selected course online.
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Set up your MySSI
Register at my.divessi.com. Dive centre: Divers Direct 722162.
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We will arrange a date
We will fine-tune everything together. You will arrange individual lessons directly with the instructor according to your availability.