Little Cayman GoPro Video Workshop 2023

little cayman gopro VIDEO workshop

Join us at the Little Cayman Beach Resort in April 2023 for a 7-night underwater GoPro video workshop led by Todd Kortte.

April 15-22, 2023

Trip Leader: Todd Kortte

7 Nights:

Poolview room, double occupancy: Only $2,495

Oceanfront room, double occupancy: Only $2,845

Poolview room, single occupancy: Only $3,225

Oceanfront room, single occupancy: Only $3,925

Optional Extensions:

Spend an extra week diving at Grand Cayman or at Cayman Brac for a 2-week dive vacation.

Why Join this trip?

One of the top dive sites in the Caribbean
Excellent visibility in the 80° F (26.6°C) water, perfect for underwater photographs/videos
Luxurious accommodations and all-inclusive package from the Little Cayman Beach Resort
FREE daily GoPro video workshops

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TRIP OVERVIEW

Little Cayman Beach Resort is a secluded oceanfront oasis with a relaxed island ambiance, a boutique spa, Caribbean-inspired cuisine, and gracious personal service that treats guests to the true island experience.

The Cayman Islands are located 150 miles south of Cuba in the Caribbean Sea, 170 miles northeast of Jamaica and 480 miles south of Miami. The resort offers airport transfers. Contact us for more info.

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Trip leader Todd Kortte explains exactly what you can expect from our 2023 Little Cayman GoPro Video Workshop, including sample footage.

Turtle French Angelfish (L). Sea Fan (R)

INCLUSIONS

Free daily GoPro video workshops and seminars
7 nights' accommodation
Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily (dinner arrival day through breakfast departure day)
6 X 2-tank AM boat dives plus 5 x 1-tank PM boat dives (17 boat dives total for 7-night package)
Complimentary use of dive computer
Complimentary WiFi
Welcome rum punch
Manager's cocktail reception (typically Monday evening)
Airport ground transfers
Resort fees, taxes and gratuities (dive staff gratuity are not included)

Exclusions

Nitrox for the week $170
Drink package (21 drinks - equivalent to 3 drinks/night) $200
Staff and crew gratuities
Dive and trip insurance

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Check out this video from our 2022 Belize GoPro Workshop

Lionfish Macro (L). Sea Whip (R)

TRIP TYPE

This trip is a GOPRO VIDEO WORKSHOP. It will be led by one of our GoPro video instructors and will include daily underwater GoPro video tutorials, in-water support, and one-to-one advice and guidance as required.

What to expect from our GoPro Video Workshops

Daily GoPro video workshops - Your instructor will schedule seminars each day on topics including, but not limited to, equipment type and selection, the concept of underwater videography, lighting and composition techniques, and post-processing. They will also include additional topics relevant to the location and your experience. See below for full list of topics.
In-water support - Where possible, each dive group will spend time underwater with the instructor, receiving in-water support and guidance on their shooting techniques. Participants can also request in-water assistance during the workshop and the instructor will do his or her best to accommodate all requests.
Consecutive days of practice & review - Each day you will have the opportunity to practice the techniques and skills learned in the previous day’s tutorials. If you are new to underwater GoPro videography you will likely see a vast improvement in just a few days.
Daily video reviews - You are strongly encouraged to bring your laptop, a thumb drive, edit your videos, and submit your shots for review from both the instructor and your peers. These are fun and interactive sessions encouraging you to improve throughout the trip.
Quality time with fellow GoPro videographers - Both new and experienced videographers from past workshops have expressed the advantages of joining a trip with like-minded divers with a passion for underwater videography.
Suitable for everyone - New and experienced videographers are welcome on all our trips. Gain the necessary skills to start shooting great GoPro videos, increase your confidence in finding the best underwater shots, or hone specific skills. We also encourage non-videographers to join, as many of them really enjoy the daily video reviews, and learning about underwater videography.

Enjoy free, unlimited access to a wealth of knowledge and advice from your GoPro instructor.

Sea Anemone reef Wide (L). Turtle (R)

GoPro Video Workshop Topics

Frame rates and Resolutions.
Ambient Light vs Video Lights.
Understanding color loss and white balance.
How to use the GoPro QR codes.
The best camera settings for underwater video.
Understanding hypersmooth, hindsight, and lens options.
Red Filters
Shooting MACRO with a GoPro.
How to approach marine life.
Shooting shy life and behavior.
Types of shots that are easy to edit.
Video editing tricks and tips.
Video export settings.
File management.
Sharing on social media.
Licensing out to Viral Videos companies $$.

Quickly & conveniently adjust GoPro settings underwater with GoPro QR Code Cards for Underwater Video
Buy now at Bluewater Photo Store

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About the little cayman beach resort

The resort has air-conditioned, spacious rooms situated in two-story ‘palm-tree height’ buildings and surrounded by lush tropical foliage.

POOLVIEW ROOM

Deluxe pool view hotel rooms encircle the pool. They are spacious, air-conditioned and have a tasteful tropical decor. Each room features:

Two doubles or one king size bed
Individually controlled air conditioning and ceiling fan
Flat screen television, DVD players and alarm clock
Refrigerator
Coffee-maker complete with Wolfgang Puck brand coffee
Beverage center
Private bathroom with shower
Hairdryer and deluxe bath amenity package
Room safe
Free Wifi

OCEANFRONT ROOM

Oceanfront rooms are located directly on the beach with spectacular views of the turquoise water and reef. They also enjoy the following additional amenities:

Private balcony or patio with sun loungers
Microwave
Wet bar
Seating area with couch and coffee table
iPod docking station

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ABOUT THE video instructor

Todd Kortte is an Actor and Producer in Los Angeles with a passion for the underwater world. He also has a creative background in roller coaster design/theme park ride design and has worked with Walt Disney Imagineering and Universal Studios Creative. Todd combined his storytelling theme park background with his Hollywood acting experience and brought experience to the underwater world. He placed 4th in the world in the Underwater World Shootout in Germany in 2018. He is the only American to make the top 5 finalists in the underwater video category. Todd has several licensed viral videos, is a 5-time video winner of the So-Cal Shootout, has achieved over 10 million minutes of online stream time with his work, and is currently achieving more Film Festival awards with his underwater content.

Todd is also a Pro Team Member for Kraken Sports and participates regularly with Oceans Defenders Alliance in Southern California to remove lost fishing nets off the coast of California.

In the hope of giving other divers the tools to capture our underwater world and share it online for the world to see, Todd teaches underwater videography and GoPro underwater classes with Bluewater University. Learn more about Todd here.

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TRAVEL INFORMATION

Plan to fly into Little Cayman Airport (LYB), arriving in the afternoon of April 15 and departing from mid-morning onwards on April 22. You will be met and transferred to the resort on arrival.