Dan Bailey Testimonial

DAN BAILEY REVIEWS THE PROFESSIONAL UNDERWATER CAMERA OPERATOR COURSE

“This course is unique in the world and has made a big impact on my career..”

Dan Bailey reviews Professional Underwater Cinematography Course & Underwater Camera Operator Course Liquid Motion Underwater Film Academy

“As an experienced diver, underwater filmmaker and cameraman, I had been looking for a professional level course to advance my skills and knowledge.

I found what I was looking for in the LMA Professional Underwater Camera Operator Course, taught in Cozumel, Mexico.

The course is without a doubt, completely unique in the world.

The Professional Underwater Cameraman Course is tailored to the needs of the student, based on the student’s level of knowledge, skill, and equipment for UW image capture.

The course instructor, Guy Chaumette, is committed to the success of every student, and he is very generous in sharing his extensive knowledge”.

“Guy spent 8-10 hours a day with me under water and topside, coaching, demonstrating, or problem solving, and we covered every aspect of UW film production and camera work.

His tireless efforts and professional workflow have given me a solid foundation, and raised my game to a whole new level.

The one-on-one aspect of the instruction was invaluable”.

I particularly liked the fact that Guy is not only a filmmaker with an extensive knowledge of the UW environment and animal behavior, he is also an Artist. As the course progressed through several structured modules, we also discussed the artistic implications of lighting, depth of field, and camera moves. The intent is to evoke an emotional response in the audience. This was exactly what I wanted to cover, in addition to the technical aspects of UW camera rigs and camera settings”.

“I can’t thank Guy and his wife Anita enough, for making my course experience successful, and enjoyable. This is a challenging course, and it made a big impact on my UW film making career”.

“The course instructor, Guy, is committed to the success of every student. His tireless efforts, professional workflow and one-on-one instruction was invaluable“

Dan Bailey is now an underwater film *AWARD WINNER*, as well as President of Creative Mind Communications Inc; Red Team Leader LOGCAP IV; Director – Northrop Grumman Avionics; Lockheed Martin, US Marine Corps Captain.

“I particularly liked the fact that Guy is not only a filmmaker with an extensive knowledge of the UW environment and animal behavior, he is also an Artist.

Dans company, Creative Mind Communications (CMC) is a management consulting, marketing and film production company based in St. Louis, Missouri. Dan leverages his 30 year career in aerospace and defense, plus decades of experience with creative projects, to bring his clients unique creative content and innovative communication solutions. Through CMC Industrial Video Productions (CMCIVP), he produces video tutorials for Dive Operators. Via his producer studio, Magic Studios, Dan records, mixes and masters albums for artists ranging from singer-songwriters, to classical ensembles, to classic rock bands. Since 1984, he has been a professional marketing and technical writer for the world’s largest aerospace companies. Through CMC Productions, Dan produces, writes, directs, films, and edits short films and documentaries.

On the consulting side of CMC, Dan is an accomplished Campaign Manager and Proposal Manager, and was formerly Red Team Leader for the win on LOGCAP IV, a $54 billion logistics program, Director of Northrop Grumman’s commercial avionics business unit, and Director of Programs for Litton’s Identification Friend or Foe/Radio Frequency (IFF/RF), serving US Government and International customers, as well as Captain in the United States Marine Corps. Dan and his wife Nancy have three children, David, Scott and Jennifer, and live in St. Louis.

"Liquid Motion’s combined decades of real world experience creates a practical and powerful learning crucible for the aspiring underwater cameramen and working professional alike. You learn far more than underwater camera techniques. You learn how to succeed. Every professional has their “Book of Secrets”. Anita and Guy are sharing their lifetime of experience, and this is just one example of that wisdom. Think “Tailored Master Class”: One-on-one training in the beautiful tropical blue Cozumel Marine Park ?”

John Ellerbrock

“Truly enlightened teaching that raises the bar. There is absolutely no substitute for one-on-one personalized instruction delivered hands-on by a Master… The Academy provides truly enlightened teaching, delivered by a teacher and world-leading artist, who has a unique ability to convey his techniques and sensibilities, both “topside” and underwater and whose passion for his work is clear. Every detail was tailored to me, and focused always on what, to me, is most important. The pace was always tailored to my personal interests, aptitude and energy. I learnt more than I could ever imagine. There is absolutely no comparison."

Jeremy Cohen

"Liquid Motion’s Underwater Film Courses are unique in the world. Tailored to the needs of the student, mine covered every aspect of UW film production and camera work. The instructor, Guy Chaumette is a world-famous Artist, committed to the success of every student. This course made a huge impact on my UW film making career”

Dan Bailey

“I chose Liquid Motion Academy over The L.A. Film School, because I wanted to learn more than just Filmmaking; I wanted to learn the art of film – stories, creation with freedom, how to portray emotion, how to make a difference. It’s incredible how much I learnt about filmmaking and photography, on land and underwater, in such a short time! I highly recommend LMA to anyone, it was a uniquely productive journey, and an amazing, highly personalised experience, that quickly led me to a career in the industry”

Karan Saini

“I learnt more in 9 days than I have ever learned by myself in 50 years – and I did not even have to read a manual!. The opportunity to learn what I did with the people I did made the trip a once in a life time event”….

Steve Cohen

“I’ve been on trips and courses with ‘Professional Underwater Videographers’ over the years, but they have never even approached this high level of education and learning. The experience with Liquid Motion has been amazing! The training was 100% the best. Guy is always at your disposal, diving for you, not just with you, and a constant source of incredible information. He knew right away where I could improve, and completely adapted to my specific needs. I have never learnt so much in such a short time!….”

Bernat Garrigos

"As a professional, I learnt more in the past week than I have in the last 10 years! The film programs are about so much more than just the technical. They are about the difference between video footage and film.."

Tim Kirkpatrick

“The philosophy of the Academy was different than anything I’ve ever experienced before. Really there are no words to describe the inspired learning and joy I felt about this trip. Anita & Guy were so attentive and their passion and enthusiasm shines through all they do. Guys mission is your success. He is a wealth of information and he eagerly shares his vast expertise. It was an inspiring, life-changing experience. I can’t wait to come back and work with Guy and Anita again!”..

Pec Indman

“My Hollywood-based company specialises in underwater filming, and being up to date with all the latest and best skills are vital to my business. Liquid Motion’s Guy Chaumette is considered by most as one of the very best Filmmakers in the profession. I was honoured to dive and film alongside him. He helped me hone my diving techniques, and gave a me a new set of camera and film skills that I will use for life. If you are looking for valued, trusted, completely professional underwater cinematography training, Liquid Motion Academy is the only place to go…”

Nigel Hudson

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