Hey Everybody! Firstly I want to apologies for the lack of updates and anything really within the UCA. Its been a busy few months at Return to the Ocean. However focus has been turned to the UCA and finishing off courses! Currently we are in the final stages of the Action Camera Mastery Course, as well as building the Professional Underwater Camera Operator course. One thing to note is Video Lessons - I want to include video lessons in the courses as it help people to learn, HOWEVER there will be over 1000 lessons in the UCA so this well take time. To begin with the courses within the UCA will have screenshots and or diagrams where needed, however the video lessons will be added as the UCA grows. I hope everyone is doing well and keep on creating to protect our oceans. Jake

Core Concepts: Ocean Photo + Video Basics is now complete and live. If you’re on the Premium tier, jump in and start working through it. Quick update on how I’ll be building courses from here: you’ll get access to the full course as I’m creating it, so you can learn in real-time instead of waiting for the final release. And don’t forget — the first UCA photo competition is live. Upload your entries for a chance to win prizes (Premium members only).

I am posting what is actually two clips of yellow headed jawfish. I spent more time than I care to admit playing with these clips in Davinci😂. The first clip is edited less heavily, the second I probably overdid it with the color grading (added a LUT) but I can talk myself into thinking one is better than the other at any given time. I'd love to hear which one you guys think is better. The second clip I tried figuring out some things with stabilizing, zoom and slow-motion for the first time which was kinda frustrating at times. Both clips are out of focus in spots. I shot in program mode and think I need to try shooting in aperture priority or manual to increase my aperture and increase the depth of field. Anyone with experience with this that can give feed back would be much appreciated. I shoot in manual almost exclusively for stills but haven't trusted myself enough yet in getting into video. On the positive side, when I'm underwater working through these things I am definitely in my happy place. Thanks!

Hi! I would like to share some underwater water footage I have captured. I am a complete beginner with using any sort of camera. Now I don't go snorkelling without it. I can't wait to learn more and get better at making my videos smoother. -STILL These Sand Whiting were swimming right by the shore, they were very unfased by people in the water. Captured in Hillarys WA on 08/05/26

Hey guys my name is Tyler I introduced myself in the info chat but I wanted to put a pic you guys can roast. I don’t have any underwater gear so my pic is on land. Here’s a few of the types of pics I’ve been taking. But I’m getting back into scuba and will take underwater pics soon