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John Boyle Underwater Film maker Interview
Written by Colin Devroe on December 25, 2005
One of great things about being part of this Network, is our ever expanding diversity. Travel Dive has recently published an interview with John Boyle and Underwater Film maker.
The interview is really great, and goes into some detail about making films underwater and how John Boyle got started doing so. However, this interview isn’t just for those experienced in underwater film making.
Helen: If you could give one simple piece of advice to anyone starting out in UW filming what would it be?
John: Apart from buy my book:0)?! Do it – diving will never be the same once you have tried filming – it adds so much to your experience. For so many people a dive is simply a walk in the park – follow a guide around a pre-set route glancing at things as they pass. With any camera – still or video – you learn to stop, look and observe – and hopefully to create an image of what you are seeing that you can share.
Its absolutely wonder to read about people’s experiences doing such a wide range of things. Great interview.
December 25th, 2005 at 10:42 am
Great interview! I’ve read it with pleasure. Thanks for posting that!
December 25th, 2005 at 12:29 pm
Thanks for the post, John inspired me two years ago to start making UW film when I read his book. The man makes films because he loves being in the water with the marine life. To take diving beyond just sheer voyeurism to an art form is something which I take great pleasure in doing so.
December 25th, 2005 at 10:26 pm
Kate: You’re welcome, and I agree.
Alan: No problem, maybe next time you can do one of these interviews while you’re actually under water!
December 26th, 2005 at 3:41 am
Hi Colin, it’s funny you said that, might try and record a podcast next time we are out underwater.
Merry Christmas 9Rulers