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PADI Underwater Videographer Course in Playa del Carmen

PADI Underwater Videographer in Playa del Carmen with the previous Xico two-dive format preserved for future reactivation. This specialty is currently unavailable.

Why learn with Xico

Runs Even With One Client This product does not depend on Xico filling a group before it can operate.

Real Dive Center Facilities A physical dive center with showers, lockers, retail, rental gear, and diver facilities before and after the activity.

Close to the Beach and Boat Pickup The Playa del Carmen dive center is close to the beach and local boat pickup for simple dive-day logistics.

Course Information

How this specialty is structured

PADI learning

Knowledge development

Optional

Real-world training

Open-water training

2 training dives · Playa del Carmen reefs

Planned format uses two ocean videography training dives.

Previous / Planned Format

Training format when this specialty is active

Previous format Not currently scheduled

Video Theory & Two Filming Dives

Previous Xico format: camera/shot-planning briefing, two ocean filming dives and footage review.

Course Information

What to know about this specialty

Included

Planned PADI course learning
Planned two ocean videography dives
Planned standard rental scuba gear
Certification processing on successful completion when active

Requirements

Course is currently inactive
Open Water/Junior Open Water or equivalent when reactivated
Required medical screening

Course details

Agency: PADI
eLearning: Optional
Training dives: 2 training dives
Training location: Playa del Carmen reefs
Equipment: Included
Materials: Included
Availability: Currently unavailable
Planned duration: 1 day

More course details What to bring, training logistics and instructor requirements

What to bring

Swimsuit
Dry clothes for after training
Certification card or proof of prerequisite certification
Sunglasses, hat and personal sun protection for surface time
Required physician medical clearance, if applicable

Training schedule: No current schedule. The previous one-day/two-dive format is preserved for future reactivation after qualified instructor and equipment confirmation.

Open-water logistics: Planned course uses local boat dives on suitable filming sites when reactivated.

Schedule note: Currently unavailable. Xico is not accepting new bookings for this specialty until appropriately qualified instructor availability is restored.

Certification requirements: Training is conducted and evaluated by an appropriately qualified instructor for the agency and course. Certification or recognition is issued only after the applicable course requirements are successfully completed.

Course Details

PADI Underwater Videography in Playa del Carmen

The PADI Underwater Videographer specialty is designed for certified divers who want smoother, more intentional underwater footage while maintaining buoyancy, trim and situational awareness.

Control the Camera Without Losing the Dive

The previous Xico format connected shot planning and camera handling with stable movement so filming remained secondary to safe diving and reef protection.

The Previous Xico Format

Xico previously used two filming dives plus theory and footage review. That structure is preserved here for future planning and does not represent current availability.

Current Xico Availability

This specialty is currently unavailable. Xico is keeping the existing page and course record so the same URL can be reactivated when appropriately qualified instructor availability and the equipment setup are confirmed.

Current Status

This specialty is currently unavailable

Xico is keeping this course page online for research and future reactivation, but we are not accepting new bookings for this specialty right now. No current course price or start date is being offered on this page.

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Good to Know

Questions before you book?

Can I currently book the PADI Underwater Videographer course with Xico?

Not currently. Xico is preserving the course and permanent URL but is not selling it until appropriately qualified instructor availability and the current video-equipment setup are confirmed.

What does an underwater videography course teach?

The planned course covers stable camera handling, shot composition, white balance/light, smooth movement, buoyancy while filming, simple story planning and post-dive footage review/editing fundamentals.

Do I need my own underwater video system?

The final camera/equipment policy will be confirmed if Xico reactivates the course. Do not buy or rent a system specifically for this course before Xico confirms the current training setup.