Underwater Filming
Professional marine cinematography with certified dive teams across Brazil.
Underwater filming captures imagery beneath the water's surface using specialized waterproof camera housings, lighting systems, and safety protocols. Brazil offers exceptional range — Fernando de Noronha is a UNESCO Biosphere archipelago with spinner dolphins and reef sharks, Arraial do Cabo is nicknamed the 'Brazilian Caribbean' for visibility, and the Bonito freshwater rivers offer crystalline float dives.
We coordinate underwater operations with certified dive teams and cinema-grade equipment across Brazil. Productions shoot at Fernando de Noronha, Arraial do Cabo, Ilhabela, Bonito's freshwater rivers, and Amazon river systems. Our team handles IBAMA/ICMBio environmental clearances, ANCINE production registration, and Capitania dos Portos vessel coordination from Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, and Recife — delivering striking footage while respecting Brazil's strict marine protection rules.
Capabilities
Complete Underwater Services
From controlled pool environments to open ocean cinematography, we provide professional underwater filming with safety and quality as priorities.
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Dive Cinematography
- Open water filming
- Reef & marine life
- Shipwreck exploration
- Deep water operations
- Night diving
Ocean Depths
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Pool & Tank
- Controlled environments
- Actor water work
- Product photography
- Split-level shots
- Underwater sets
Controlled Shoots
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Equipment
- Cinema camera housings
- Underwater lighting
- Communication systems
- Monitors & playback
- Specialty rigs
Pro Gear
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Safety & Coordination
- Certified dive teams
- Safety divers
- Medical standby
- Actor training
- Risk assessment
Safety First
FAQ
Underwater Expertise
What cameras can you use underwater?
We operate professional underwater housings for cinema cameras including RED, ARRI, and Sony systems. We match camera and housing combinations to your resolution, frame rate, and image quality requirements.
Do you provide certified dive teams?
Yes, all our underwater crews are certified commercial divers with specific film production experience. Teams include underwater cinematographers, focus pullers, safety divers, and dive supervisors as required.
Can you film in pools and tanks?
Yes, we regularly work in studio water facilities at Estúdios Globo's Projac complex in Rio de Janeiro and purpose-built tanks at Estúdios Quanta in São Paulo. These controlled settings are ideal for actor work, product shots, and sequences needing precise visibility.
What about actor safety underwater?
Actor safety is paramount. We provide safety divers, breathing apparatus for extended takes, pre-shoot training, and clear communication systems. For remote shoots at Fernando de Noronha or Abrolhos we coordinate with ICMBio rangers and maintain emergency medical standby.
Where can you film in Brazil?
Fernando de Noronha and Arraial do Cabo offer world-class Atlantic reef cinematography (permits via IBAMA/ICMBio), Ilhabela and the Rio-Santos coast provide dramatic wrecks and coves, Bonito's freshwater rivers offer drift dives in crystalline water, and the Amazon system hosts pink river dolphins. Rio's Estúdios Globo provides tank facilities. We'll recommend locations based on your creative needs.
How do you handle underwater communication?
We use professional underwater communication systems including through-water comms for diver coordination and surface-to-diver links. Directors can communicate with underwater crews and monitor shots in real-time.
Need Underwater Filming?
Tell us about your underwater requirements and we'll provide experienced dive teams.