Mitch Yankowitz Testimonial

MITCH YANKOWITZ REVIEWS THE PROFESSIONAL UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY COURSE

Mitch Yankowitz reviews Underwater Photography Course Liquid Motion Underwater Film Academy

Mitch Yankowitz
Published Author – http://kingdomofoceana.com
EVP of Marketing at Twentieth Century Fox Intl
Executive Vice President at The Cimarron Group, Hollywood, California
Commercial Real Estate Entrepreneur,
Entertainment Marketing Consultant,

Mitch’s love of the ocean and its miraculous creatures began at the age of 12 when his father taught him to SCUBA dive. From his first adventure 50 feet (15 meters) beneath the Sea he was hooked.

Mitchell’s inspiration for writing was born of exploring the spectacular coastline and vibrant coral reefs of the Hawaiian Islands. On these excursions, he imagined what Hawaii was like hundreds of years ago and dreamed of a time when the islands were an undiscovered magical paradise.  Mitchell divides his time between Southern California and Hawaii.  He has two teenage children and a dog named Magic.

“This was the best week of diving and underwater photography of my life! I’m a decent photographer, diving all over the world since the age of 12, and this was by far the best experience I’ve ever had”.

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December 2017

Dear Guy and Anita,

I cannot thank you enough for the best week of SCUBA and underwater photography of my life! I’ve been diving since the age of 12, and this was by far the best experience I’ve ever had.

Guy’s knowledge of the flora and fauna of Cozumel is unsurpassed making him a fantastic guide. Even though I’m an experience diver, I found that his guidance and advice honed my skills and comfort in the water, taking it to a new level. The personalized underwater photo guide  service was a treat.

While I’m a decent photographer, I was never thrilled with my underwater photos. Guy worked closely with me and my equipment teaching me the finer points of shooting in raw/ manual mode, composition, lighting, and working with both my wide-angle and macro wet lenses.

Guy also gave me excellent guidance how to approach many sea creatures such as turtles, toad fish, and sting rays without spooking them to ensure I got the best photos.

We also spent time in the afternoons reviewing my photos, with Guy teaching me how best to enhance them in Adobe Light Room and Photoshop.

I highly recommend that anyone wishing to improve their underwater photography skills spending a week with Guy in the beautiful pristine waters off the coast of Cozumel.

Sincerely,

Mitch

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“Even though I’m an experience diver, I found that Guys guidance and advice honed my skills and comfort in the water, taking it to a new level. “

“Guy shares a lifetime of diving, filming, photographing and studying marine life and makes any dive experience safe and unforgettable.  He’s great company, and as for the quality of my photography, my walls in my home and office now all harbour my best shots!”

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October 2019

For Anita & Guy.

“This was my second (amazing) experience with Liquid Motion.

After ‘The Underwater Photography Course’ with Guy a year ago, my photography improved dramatically.  One thing I discovered during the course is that if you want to be serious about your photography, you cannot dive in a group, sharing creatures with others and having to constantly move while everyone gets a look or a shot.  So I decided to return to Cozumel and take Guy as a Private Underwater Photo Guide.

Guys help was invaluable in organising great dives and making sure that I was comfortable with the subject I was shooting. 

He solved all equipment issues and made sure that my entire dive trip went smoothly, without a hitch. 

He is also passionate about the marine life and is an excellent source of information about fish behaviour….”

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“This year, I also took the unforgettable ‘bucket list’ Bull Shark VIP experience.  As the entire experience was private, I felt safely alone, in the midst of numerous bull sharks swarming within inches of me.  This was a definite highlight of all my diving.

“Guy shares a lifetime of diving, filming, photographing and studying marine life and makes any dive experience safe and unforgettable.  He’s great company, and as for the quality of my photography, my walls in my home and office now all harbour my best shots!

Whether you are making photos, video or simply want an exceptional, incomparable dive experience, I thoroughly recommend booking VIP Diving with Liquid Motion in Cozumel.

Mitch

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"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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