Professional Underwater Cameraman / DOP

Josh Jensen

• 9 years experience as a full-time underwater camera operator
• over 6000 dives worldwide
• marine biologist
• qualified and insured PADI and TDI dive instructor
• qualified boat captain, radio operator and sailor
• certified in closed circuit rebreathers (Evolution and Inspiration) and Nitrox
• competent free-diver
• personable, professional, reliable
• consistently high quality work
• watch my marine demo reels to see the high standard of my underwater footage, or contact me for a list of my recent clients and credits

Full Equipment

My filming rate includes all camera and scuba equipment. I shoot with the broadcast-quality Panasonic HVX200: high definition DVCPRO-HD 1080p and 720p, variable frame rates, and DV-PAL. I use this camera with a commercial grade Gates underwater housing and an underwater video monitor.

I have a combination of ports and diopters that allow me to shoot from super-wide (120°) to super-macro. For excellent colours, I use high powered LED underwater video lights or UR-PRO filters. For steady lock-shots I use an underwater tripod that I customized.

For on-deck shooting in wet conditions or rough seas I use an Ewa-Marine housing.

I'm also equipped for topside shooting: tripod, filters, shotgun mic, and two sets of wireless lavalier mics.

 

I'm a freelance underwater cameraman based on the Sunshine Coast, 150km north of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. My location gives me easy access to the rest of Australia, the South Pacific islands, New Zealand and South-East Asia.

I have many years of experience in underwater videographer work — especially filming people, scenery and marine wildlife. I take care not to damage the underwater marine environment while shooting.

If you need a professional underwater camera operator / DOP for your documentary or television program, please feel free to contact me with your requirements. I can film for your specific needs, or I can supply footage from my marine stock library of more than 22,000 underwater clips.