Professional Video Immersion Course
Why this course?
Learn to Create Professional Underwater Videos
Dive into a world of creative possibilities. This course will give you the essential tools and techniques to capture stunning underwater footage, from planning and the right equipment to editing and post-production. Master natural and artificial lighting, camera stabilization, and the secrets to telling captivating visual stories in the aquatic environment.
Immerse yourself in a world of creative possibilities. This course will give you the essential tools and techniques to capture stunning underwater footage, from planning and the right equipment to editing and post-production.
Key Benefits
- Expert Knowledge: Instructors with extensive experience in underwater filming.
- Equipment and Techniques: Comprehensive guidance on cameras, housings, lights, and accessories.
- Complete Workflow: Learn to edit, color correct, and add special effects.
- Safety First: Safety protocols and best practices for diving and filming.
- Professional Portfolio: Create impactful videos that showcase your skills.
- Modality: Online
- Level: Cursos
- Hours: 150 H
- Start date: 25-10-2026
Availability: 1 in stock
Who is it aimed at?
- Professional divers, diving instructors, and underwater videographers looking to perfect their filming, lighting, and editing techniques in underwater environments.
- Audiovisual filmmakers and producers interested in expanding their skills into the underwater realm and creating high-quality content for documentaries, advertising, or entertainment.
- Marine scientists, biologists, and oceanographers who need to document their research with professional images and videos for scientific outreach and conservation.
- Tourism companies and dive centers that want to promote their services with impactful videos and generate engaging content for social media and digital marketing.
- Advanced diving enthusiasts who want to take their recordings to the next level, learning to tell visual stories and capture The beauty of the underwater world.
Training flexibility
Adapted to your needs: live online classes, 24/7 access to support materials, and personalized tutoring to answer your questions.
Objectives and competencies
Mastering lighting and framing techniques to create impactful visual narratives:
“Understanding light as a narrative element, using creative lighting schemes and dynamic compositions to direct the viewer’s attention and evoke emotions.”
Edit and post-produce videos with professional software to achieve visually appealing and high-quality results:
“Master the entire workflow, from raw material optimization to color correction and final export for various media.”
Understand and apply sound and audio recording principles to ensure clear, professional audio quality in videos:
“Capture clean audio, equalize, remove noise, and optimize levels to achieve flawless post-production.”
Develop skills to lead and manage video projects from conception to final delivery:
“Plan, execute and supervise each stage, optimizing resources and guaranteeing quality.”
Gain comprehensive mastery of the camera and its settings, enabling you to capture images with precision and creative control:
“Operate fluently with aperture, shutter speed and ISO, mastering exposure and focus to achieve the desired effect.”
Create and adapt videos for diverse platforms and audiences, optimizing content to maximize reach and engagement:
“Design audiovisual content strategies, analyzing metrics and adapting formats (shorts, reels, stories, etc.) to connect with each platform and its target audience.”
Curriculum - Modules
- Comprehensive Maritime Incident Management: protocols, roles, and chain of command for coordinated response
- Operational Planning and Execution: briefing, routes, weather windows, and go/no-go criteria
- Rapid Risk Assessment: criticality matrix, scene control, and decision-making under pressure
- Operational Communication: VHF/GMDSS, standardized reports, and inter-agency liaison
- Tactical Mobility and Safe Boarding: RHIB maneuvers, approach, mooring, and recovery
- Equipment and Technologies: PPE, signaling, satellite tracking, and field data logging
- Immediate Care of the Affected: primary assessment, hypothermia, trauma, and stabilization for evacuation
- Adverse Environmental Conditions: swell, Visibility, flows, and operational mitigation
Simulation and training: critical scenarios, use of VR/AR, and exercises with performance metrics
Documentation and continuous improvement: lessons learned, indicators (MTTA/MTTR), and SOP updates
- Fundamentals of Visual Storytelling: Basic Elements and Their Application.
- Visual Storytelling: Building Engaging and Coherent Narratives.
- Immersion Techniques: Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and 360°.
- Designing Immersive Experiences: Usability, Accessibility, and Ethics.
- Scriptwriting for Immersive Environments: Adapting Traditional Narrative.
- Spatial Sound Design: Creating Immersive Soundscapes.
- Interaction and Gamification: Interactive Elements to Enhance Immersion.
- Motion Capture and 3D Animation: Creating Realistic Characters and Environments.
- Tools and Software for Immersive Visual Storytelling: Workflow and Best Practices practices.
- Production and post-production of immersive content: Distribution and viewing.
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- Introduction to Audiovisual Narrative: Basic concepts, evolution, and trends.
- Scriptwriting for VR and 360°: Specificities of immersive storytelling, characters, and adapted plots.
- Interactive Experience Design: Narrative branching, user agency, and interactivity in VR.
- Pre-Production Workflow: Conceptualization, storyboarding, sound design, and technical planning.
- 360° Image and Sound Capture: Equipment, recording techniques, lighting, and spatial audio.
- 360° Editing and Post-Production: Stitching, color correction, visual effects, and immersive audio.
- Integration of Interactive Elements: Adding interactivity, Navigation and multimedia elements in the VR experience.
Optimization for VR Platforms: Technical considerations, file formats, resolution, and performance.
Distribution and Publishing of VR Content: Distribution platforms, VR headsets, and marketing strategies.
Ethics and VR Design Considerations: Social impact, accessibility, and best practices in creating immersive experiences.
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- Fundamentals of Visual Narrative: Basic elements of visual communication, audiovisual language, and the construction of meaning.
- Composition and Framing: Rules of composition, types of framing, camera angles, and camera movement.
- Color Theory: Color psychology, color palettes, color correction, and basic color grading.
- Cinematic Lighting: Types of light, lighting schemes, color temperature, and the use of light modifiers.
- Audiovisual Sound: Microphones, location sound recording, sound design, and audio post-production.
- Screenwriting for Film: Narrative structure, characters, dialogue, and adapting stories to the audiovisual format.
- Art Direction: Production design, Costume design, makeup, and set design.
- Digital Workflow: File management, video formats, codecs, and nonlinear editing (NLE) software.
- Ethics and Aesthetics in Audiovisual Media: Social responsibility, intellectual property, and contemporary aesthetic trends.
- Analysis of Audiovisual Images: Deconstruction of audiovisual works, identification of narrative resources, and critical evaluation.
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- Introduction to Immersive Audiovisual Storytelling: History, Formats, and Trends
- Virtual Reality (VR): Equipment, Workflows, Spatial Storytelling, and Interactivity
- Augmented Reality (AR): Mobile Development, Contextual Experiences, Layered Storytelling
- 360° Video: Capture, Stitching, Editing, and Distribution Platforms
- Designing Immersive Experiences: User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), and Storytelling
- VR/AR Production: Pre-production, Filming/Capture, Post-production, and Testing
- VR/AR Authoring Tools: Unity, Unreal Engine, and No-Code Tools
- Immersive Sound: Binaural Recording, Spatial Audio, and Sound Design for VR/AR
- Interactive narrative: branching narratives, gamification, AI agencies
- Legal and ethical aspects of immersive production: privacy, consent, accessibility
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- System Architecture and Components: Structural design, materials, and subsystems (mechanical, electrical, electronic, and fluid) with selection and assembly criteria for marine environments
- Fundamentals and Principles of Operation: Physical and engineering foundations (thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, electricity, control, and materials) that explain performance and operating limits
- Safety and Environmental (SHE): Risk analysis, PPE, LOTO, hazardous atmospheres, spill and waste management, and emergency response plans
- Applicable Regulations and Standards: IMO/ISO/IEC requirements and local regulations;
- Conformance criteria, certification, and best practices for operation and maintenance
- Inspection, testing, and diagnostics: Visual/dimensional inspection, functional testing, data analysis, and predictive techniques (vibration, thermography, fluid analysis) to identify root causes
- Preventive and predictive maintenance: Hourly/cycle/seasonal plans, lubrication, adjustments, calibrations, consumable replacement, post-service verification, and operational reliability
- Instrumentation, tools, and metrology: Measuring and testing equipment, diagnostic software, calibration and traceability; selection criteria, safe use, and storage
- Onboard integration and interfaces: Mechanical, electrical, fluid, and data compatibility; Sealing and watertightness, EMC/EMI, corrosion protection, and interoperability testing.
Quality, acceptance testing, and commissioning: process and materials control, FAT/SAT, bench and sea trials, go/no-go criteria, and evidence documentation.
Technical documentation and integrated practice: logs, checklists, reports, and a complete case study (safety → diagnosis → intervention → verification → report) applicable to any system.
Plan de estudio - Módulos
- Comprehensive Maritime Incident Management: protocols, roles, and chain of command for coordinated response
- Operational Planning and Execution: briefing, routes, weather windows, and go/no-go criteria
- Rapid Risk Assessment: criticality matrix, scene control, and decision-making under pressure
- Operational Communication: VHF/GMDSS, standardized reports, and inter-agency liaison
- Tactical Mobility and Safe Boarding: RHIB maneuvers, approach, mooring, and recovery
- Equipment and Technologies: PPE, signaling, satellite tracking, and field data logging
- Immediate Care of the Affected: primary assessment, hypothermia, trauma, and stabilization for evacuation
- Adverse Environmental Conditions: swell, Visibility, flows, and operational mitigation
Simulation and training: critical scenarios, use of VR/AR, and exercises with performance metrics
Documentation and continuous improvement: lessons learned, indicators (MTTA/MTTR), and SOP updates
- Fundamentals of Visual Storytelling: Basic Elements and Their Application.
- Visual Storytelling: Building Engaging and Coherent Narratives.
- Immersion Techniques: Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and 360°.
- Designing Immersive Experiences: Usability, Accessibility, and Ethics.
- Scriptwriting for Immersive Environments: Adapting Traditional Narrative.
- Spatial Sound Design: Creating Immersive Soundscapes.
- Interaction and Gamification: Interactive Elements to Enhance Immersion.
- Motion Capture and 3D Animation: Creating Realistic Characters and Environments.
- Tools and Software for Immersive Visual Storytelling: Workflow and Best Practices practices.
- Production and post-production of immersive content: Distribution and viewing.
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- Introduction to Audiovisual Narrative: Basic concepts, evolution, and trends.
- Scriptwriting for VR and 360°: Specificities of immersive storytelling, characters, and adapted plots.
- Interactive Experience Design: Narrative branching, user agency, and interactivity in VR.
- Pre-Production Workflow: Conceptualization, storyboarding, sound design, and technical planning.
- 360° Image and Sound Capture: Equipment, recording techniques, lighting, and spatial audio.
- 360° Editing and Post-Production: Stitching, color correction, visual effects, and immersive audio.
- Integration of Interactive Elements: Adding interactivity, Navigation and multimedia elements in the VR experience.
Optimization for VR Platforms: Technical considerations, file formats, resolution, and performance.
Distribution and Publishing of VR Content: Distribution platforms, VR headsets, and marketing strategies.
Ethics and VR Design Considerations: Social impact, accessibility, and best practices in creating immersive experiences.
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- Fundamentals of Visual Narrative: Basic elements of visual communication, audiovisual language, and the construction of meaning.
- Composition and Framing: Rules of composition, types of framing, camera angles, and camera movement.
- Color Theory: Color psychology, color palettes, color correction, and basic color grading.
- Cinematic Lighting: Types of light, lighting schemes, color temperature, and the use of light modifiers.
- Audiovisual Sound: Microphones, location sound recording, sound design, and audio post-production.
- Screenwriting for Film: Narrative structure, characters, dialogue, and adapting stories to the audiovisual format.
- Art Direction: Production design, Costume design, makeup, and set design.
- Digital Workflow: File management, video formats, codecs, and nonlinear editing (NLE) software.
- Ethics and Aesthetics in Audiovisual Media: Social responsibility, intellectual property, and contemporary aesthetic trends.
- Analysis of Audiovisual Images: Deconstruction of audiovisual works, identification of narrative resources, and critical evaluation.
‘
- Introduction to Immersive Audiovisual Storytelling: History, Formats, and Trends
- Virtual Reality (VR): Equipment, Workflows, Spatial Storytelling, and Interactivity
- Augmented Reality (AR): Mobile Development, Contextual Experiences, Layered Storytelling
- 360° Video: Capture, Stitching, Editing, and Distribution Platforms
- Designing Immersive Experiences: User Experience (UX), User Interface (UI), and Storytelling
- VR/AR Production: Pre-production, Filming/Capture, Post-production, and Testing
- VR/AR Authoring Tools: Unity, Unreal Engine, and No-Code Tools
- Immersive Sound: Binaural Recording, Spatial Audio, and Sound Design for VR/AR
- Interactive narrative: branching narratives, gamification, AI agencies
- Legal and ethical aspects of immersive production: privacy, consent, accessibility
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- System Architecture and Components: Structural design, materials, and subsystems (mechanical, electrical, electronic, and fluid) with selection and assembly criteria for marine environments
- Fundamentals and Principles of Operation: Physical and engineering foundations (thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, electricity, control, and materials) that explain performance and operating limits
- Safety and Environmental (SHE): Risk analysis, PPE, LOTO, hazardous atmospheres, spill and waste management, and emergency response plans
- Applicable Regulations and Standards: IMO/ISO/IEC requirements and local regulations;
- Conformance criteria, certification, and best practices for operation and maintenance
- Inspection, testing, and diagnostics: Visual/dimensional inspection, functional testing, data analysis, and predictive techniques (vibration, thermography, fluid analysis) to identify root causes
- Preventive and predictive maintenance: Hourly/cycle/seasonal plans, lubrication, adjustments, calibrations, consumable replacement, post-service verification, and operational reliability
- Instrumentation, tools, and metrology: Measuring and testing equipment, diagnostic software, calibration and traceability; selection criteria, safe use, and storage
- Onboard integration and interfaces: Mechanical, electrical, fluid, and data compatibility; Sealing and watertightness, EMC/EMI, corrosion protection, and interoperability testing.
Quality, acceptance testing, and commissioning: process and materials control, FAT/SAT, bench and sea trials, go/no-go criteria, and evidence documentation.
Technical documentation and integrated practice: logs, checklists, reports, and a complete case study (safety → diagnosis → intervention → verification → report) applicable to any system.
- Introduction to Immersive Visual Storytelling: Concepts and Applications
- Fundamentals of Optics: Lenses, Aperture, Depth of Field, and Exposure
- Types of Cameras and Their Characteristics: Sensors, Resolution, Formats, and Codecs
- Fixed Lenses vs. Zoom lenses: uses, advantages, and disadvantages in immersive production
Composition and framing: basic rules, points of interest, and guide lines in 360°
Camera movements: panning, tilting, tracking, and dolly in immersive environments
Lighting: basic principles, lighting schemes, and their impact on narrative
Audio recording: microphones, capture techniques, and synchronization in 360° productions
Workflow: from capture to post-production and distribution of immersive content
Ethics and legal considerations in immersive content production
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- Introduction to Immersive Visual Storytelling: Concepts and Applications
- Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR): Fundamentals and Differences
- 360° Image Capture: Equipment, Techniques, and Best Practices
- Immersive Post-Production Workflow: From Editing to Rendering
- 360° Video Editing Software: Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Specialized Plugins
- Visual Effects (VFX) for Immersive Environments: Creating Elements and Animations
- Spatial Sound Design: Tools and Techniques for Auditory Immersion
- Optimizing Immersive Content: Codecs, Resolutions, and Distribution Platforms
- UX/UI Considerations in Immersive Environments: Interaction and User-Centered Narrative the user
- Interactive narrative and immersive storytelling: creating meaningful experiences
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- Introduction to Immersive Audiovisual Storytelling: History, Formats, and Trends
- Virtual Reality (VR): Principles, Hardware (Viewers, Controllers), Software
- Augmented Reality (AR): Principles, Hardware (Mobile Phones, Glasses), Software
- 360° Video: Capture, Post-Production, Distribution, and Viewing
- Designing Immersive Experiences: Storytelling, Interactivity, Ergonomics
- Scriptwriting for Immersive Environments: Adapting Traditional Narrative
- 360° Video Recording and Production: Cameras, Lighting, Sound
- 360° Video Post-Production: Editing, Stitching, Visual Effects, Spatial Audio
- Development VR/AR applications: graphics engines (Unity, Unreal Engine), programming
Distribution and monetization of immersive content: platforms, business models
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- Introduction to Visual Storytelling: Foundations and Evolution
- Audiovisual Language: Composition, Lighting, Color, and Movement
- Scriptwriting for Immersive Video: Adapting Traditional Narrative to 360°
- Designing Immersive Experiences: Interaction, Usability, and Narrative Flow
- Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR): Concepts, Technologies, and Applications
- 360° Video Production: Cameras, Equipment, and Workflow
- Editing and Post-Production of Immersive Video: Stitching, Color Correction, Spatial Audio
- Distribution and Viewing Platforms: YouTube 360, Vimeo, VR/AR Devices
- Immersive Video Marketing and Communication Strategies: Engagement, Storytelling, ROI
- Trends and Future of Immersive Visual Storytelling: Innovation, Ethics, and New Opportunities
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Career opportunities
- Immersive Videographer: Creation of content for virtual and augmented reality in various sectors (tourism, education, entertainment, etc.).
- 360°/VR Video Editor: Post-production and editing of immersive videos for digital platforms and VR devices.
- Immersive Experience Designer: Conceptualization and design of narratives and interactive experiences for virtual reality environments.
- Audiovisual Producer specializing in Immersive Video: Direction and production of audiovisual projects using 360° video and VR techniques.
- Immersive Video Capture Technician: Operation and maintenance of 360° and VR recording equipment, ensuring the technical quality of the footage.
- Immersive Video Consultant: Advising companies and organizations on the implementation of immersive video solutions for marketing, training, and communication.
VR/AR Application Developer with a focus on video: Integrating immersive video into virtual and augmented reality applications and platforms.
Immersive Storytelling Specialist: Creating engaging and captivating narratives for audiences in virtual reality environments.
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Admission requirements
Academic/professional profile:
Degree/Bachelor's degree in Nautical Science/Maritime Transport, Naval/Marine Engineering, or a related field; or proven professional experience in bridge/operations.
Language proficiency:
Recommended functional maritime English (SMCP) for simulations and technical materials.
5. Induction
Updated resume, copy of degree or seaman's book, ID card/passport, letter of motivation.
Technical requirements (for online):
Equipment with camera/microphone, stable connection, ≥ 24” monitor recommended for ECDIS/Radar-ARPA.
Admission process and dates
1. Online
application
(form + documents).
2. Academic review and interview
(profile/objectives/schedule compatibility).
3. Admission decision
(+ scholarship proposal if applicable).
4. Reservation of place
(deposit) and registration.
5. Induction
(access to campus, calendars, simulator guides).
Scholarships and grants
- Master the art of professional video: Learn to create impactful, high-quality visual content from conception to final edit.
- Hands-on immersion: Experience intensive learning with practical exercises and real-world projects that will allow you to apply your knowledge immediately.
- Cutting-edge tools and techniques: Discover the secrets of lighting, sound, visual storytelling, and the latest trends in video editing.
- Expert instructors: Learn from professionals with extensive experience in the audiovisual industry who will guide you every step of the way.
- Professional portfolio: Develop a solid portfolio of your best work to boost your career in the world of video.
Testimonials
I mastered visual storytelling and high-quality video production thanks to total immersion in this program. I learned to operate professional equipment, advanced editing software, and develop a creative vision, which allowed me to produce an award-winning short film at a local festival.
Mastering underwater photography and video techniques in this course allowed me to capture the hidden beauty of the ocean with stunning clarity and storytelling. I applied what I learned to document a little-explored coral reef, work that was published in a prestigious nature magazine and opened the door to an exciting career as an underwater videographer.
I mastered visual storytelling and filmmaking techniques, producing a short film that was praised for its composition, lighting, and editing, demonstrating my ability to create visually appealing and narratively compelling content.
I mastered visual storytelling and advanced editing, allowing me to produce a short documentary film that won the “Best Story” award at the local film festival.
Frequently asked questions
Immersion.
Yes. The itinerary includes ECDIS/Radar-ARPA/BRM with harbor, ocean, fog, storm, and SAR scenarios.
Online with live sessions; hybrid option for simulator/practical placements through agreements.
“Immersion,” in professional video production, refers to techniques that seek to fully immerse the viewer in the audiovisual experience, whether through the use of virtual reality, surround sound, absorbing narrative, 360° filming, or a combination of these.
Recommended functional SMCP. We offer support materials for standard phraseology.
Yes, with a relevant degree or experience in maritime/port operations. The admissions interview will confirm suitability.
Optional (3–6 months) through Companies & Collaborations and the Alumni Network.
Simulator practice (rubrics), defeat plans, SOPs, checklists, micro-tests and applied TFM.
A degree from Navalis Magna University + operational portfolio (tracks, SOPs, reports and KPIs) useful for audits and employment.
- Introduction to Visual Storytelling: Foundations and Evolution
- Audiovisual Language: Composition, Lighting, Color, and Movement
- Scriptwriting for Immersive Video: Adapting Traditional Narrative to 360°
- Designing Immersive Experiences: Interaction, Usability, and Narrative Flow
- Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR): Concepts, Technologies, and Applications
- 360° Video Production: Cameras, Equipment, and Workflow
- Editing and Post-Production of Immersive Video: Stitching, Color Correction, Spatial Audio
- Distribution and Viewing Platforms: YouTube 360, Vimeo, VR/AR Devices
- Immersive Video Marketing and Communication Strategies: Engagement, Storytelling, ROI
- Trends and Future of Immersive Visual Storytelling: Innovation, Ethics, and New Opportunities
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Request information
- Complete the Application Form
- Attach your CV/Qualifications (if you have them to hand).
- Indicate your preferred cohort (January/May/September) and whether you want the hybrid option with simulator sessions.
Teachers
Eng. Tomás Riera
Full Professor
Eng. Tomás Riera
Full Professor
Naval engineer specializing in the selection, integration, and optimization of propulsion systems for yachts, high-speed craft, and service vessels.
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Full Professor
Eng. Sofía Marquina
Full Professor
Materials engineer specializing in marine composites and corrosion protection systems for ships, yachts, and port structures.
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Full Professor
Eng. Javier Bañuls
Full Professor
Naval electrical engineer with over fifteen years of experience in the design, integration, and operation of power and automation systems.
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Full Professor
Dr. Nuria Llobregat
Full Professor
Specialist in meteorological and operational decision-making for coastal and offshore navigation, integrating wind, wave, and current models.
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Full Professor
Dr. Pau Ferrer
Full Professor
Naval engineer with a PhD in applied hydrodynamics and over a decade of experience designing high-performance hulls and marine structures.
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Full Professor
Cap. Javier Abaroa (MCA)
Full Professor
MCA-certified captain with command of ocean-going vessels, specializing in advanced maneuvering, navigation management, and bridge safety.