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Welcome to the Underwater Creator Academy
Stoked you’re here. I built The Underwater Creator Academy to be the one place I wish existed when I was learning—clear, practical, and easy to follow. I’m a self-taught underwater photographer/videographer, and over the last decade I’ve made every mistake, tested a ton of gear and workflows, and figured out what actually moves the needle in the water and in the edit. This community is where I’m putting all of that into a simple path you can follow—whether you’re just getting started or you’re already shooting at a high level and want to sharpen your edge. What’s coming (and what you can expect) Step-by-step lessons covering the full workflow: camera basics → in-water technique → storytelling → editing → export + delivery Practical guides on settings, lighting, composition, movement, and getting stable/intentional shots underwater Post-production breakdowns (color, pacing, sound, exports for different platforms) Challenges and prompts to keep you creating consistently A place to ask questions, share your work, and get real feedback from other ocean creators How to get the most out of the community 1) Introduce yourself (keep it simple—what you shoot, your level, and your goal) 2) Post your work, even if it’s rough—progress happens fast when you get eyes on it 3) Ask questions early and often (no gatekeeping here) 4) Be generous with feedback—what you notice in someone else’s work improves your own Most importantly: this isn’t about being perfect. It’s about getting better every week, building confidence in the water, and creating ocean stories that actually land. Really excited to have you here—and I’m keen to learn alongside you too. Let’s build something epic together.
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UCA Updates 02/03/2026
What we are working on: Currently we’re developing 2 courses, the Camera Basics and Underwater Pro courses. Both of these focus on actual camera settings, in water techniques and how to set yourself up for success. I’ve taken a step back from the DaVinci Course now the lesson plan is set, so I can go back in with fresh eyes! Free Vs Premium Vs VIP: The free version of the UCA is the community. Here was can talk, ask questions and grow together. For those looking for more, there’s the premium plan. This is how you get access to all the online courses and the free presets, powergrades, LUTs and more in the resource vault! Currently it’s $15 per month on Early Access. If you sign up now it’ll stay this price for life! We’ve also had quite a few new people join the community over the last week! Welcome! Remember to introduce yourself in the community, and feel free to ask any questions! Keep creating! Jake
The DaVinci Resolve Course Version 1 is READY
198 Lessons. Arguably one of the most in depth lessons about creating on DaVinci Resolve out there, especially for the underwater scene. While the chapters and lessons marked with ** are yet to recieve a fine tooth comb and get their screenshots to help navigate the massive program, all the information is there and ready to go! Its time to learn everything Resolve has to offer!
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