New
Digital Diving TV creates a Splash! The
Underwater Channel will launch
on lst September on Babelgum
The Underwater
Channel.tv is a new free to watch TV channel available globally on your computer
and launching on the worldwide web on lst September, 2008. It is fuelled by the
passion of divers and dedicated to exploring the mysteries and the marvels of
the underwater world.
The Underwater Channel (UWC)
is free to watch and on demand. It features:
A monthly original program called Splash! which is presented
by the seven Faces of UWC.
The Faces are well known divers from diverse international
locations. Each month they present:
Resort reports from different parts of the world
Bite-sized topical stories, interviews and equipment
reviews
Exposure: an underwater photography master class with
Martin Edge starting in October
Creature Features: An unscripted look at underwater
species with
Dr. Alex Mustard
Professionally produced video
from international underwater film makers
covering:
o A broad range of subjects from natural history, wreck diving
and cave diving, marine conservation, expeditions, creature encounters, scuba
adventures and more
The Underwater Studio was host to The Underwater Channel and
Martin Edge earlier in the year where some of the filming for his photography
sessions took place.
www.theunderwaterchannel.tv
The Fear
of Falling
The Underwater
Studio was one of the sponsors & host to the The Fear of Falling by Sophie Lewis & Emma
Critchley.
The Fear of Falling is
a series of timeless, life-size underwater portraits that present new ways to
consider the profound experience of submergence. Exploring our changing
relationship to the present moment when immersed, the subject moves away from
the ethereal and floaty imagery usually associated with water and offers instead
a more grounded and weighted sense of being. With a gentle nod towards the
Industrial Revolution and making processes surrounding the period, the portraits
pose the question; could the shifts in consciousness whilst immersed be akin to
those experienced centuries ago?
The project is the brainchild
of artists Emma Critchley and Sophie Lewis. Emma’s award winning
underwater photography has been recognised both nationally and internationally
with exhibitions in the UK, Spain, Canada and Australia. Sophie, a pioneer of
water movement therapy and expert in her field, alongside working on numerous
underwater art-based projects, has received widespread recognition for her work
and been featured on Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour, The Daily
Telegraph and Time Out.
The Exhibition Can be See at the Shunt Vaults
London
Shunt Vaults: Joiner Street, London
Bridge Station, London SE1 9RL
Opening Night: Wednesday 10th
September Doors: Weds, Thurs, Fri 6-11pm, Sat
8-11pm Entrance: Weds & Thurs £5, Fri & Sat
£10
Free Artists Talk: Saturday 13th
September 6pm
LARA CROFT PHOTO
SHOOT AT THE UNDERWATER STUDIO
Alison Carroll, a
23-year-old gymnast from Croydon, is the latest beauty to
bring the gun-toting cyber heroine to life.
She follows in the
footsteps of Jolie, who starred as Lara in the Tomb Raider
film.
But Carroll has not landed
a movie role - instead she will promote the new Tomb Raider
video game, Underworld, which is released in November.
To prepare for her new
job, she will be given SAS survival training, a weapons
training course in eastern Europe and a crash course in
archaeology (Lara's day job).
Alison spent the day
at The Underwater Studio shooting publicity photos
on and underwater.
More Pictures Coming Soon
Video of the underwater shoot at The
Underwater Studio,
(Underwater Video Shot
By Steve Warren from Ocean Optics)
FRIENDLY FIRES
SHOOT VIDEO FOR THEIR NEW SINGLE "JUMP IN THE POOL"
The Underwater Studio was host to film
production company RSA and the St. Albans Based band Friendly Fires in
July when they shot the video for their new single "Jump in the pool".
The band spent the day
jumping in the purpose built underwater stage and swimming underwater with
the synchronised swimmers from specialist agency
Aquabatix The Video was
shot on the new High Tech HD RED camera.
Local buisness were treated to the unusual sound of a band
performing their latest single when IVYRISE visited the Underwater Studio to
film their new video for their latest single Disguise. The band also used other
locations on the estate, including Sammy's Scrap Yard, and Veolia Environmental
Services.
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banner to find out more about the 1st Ever Essex Diving Festival
MUTANT
CHRONICLES FILMS AT THE UNDERWATER STUDIO
The darkest age is
yet to come. Have faith.
Mutant Chronicle is
set in the 23rd century follows Mitch and Samuel's mission to venture into the
very heart of the darkness in an attempt to save the planet from marauding
hordes of deathless mutants.
When Director Simon Hunter and Producer Tim Dennison needed to
shoot a scene of a High Jump into the water for the Mutant Chronicle, due
for release in 2008 they chose TheUnderwater Studio.
Experienced Stunt Coordinator Rod Woodruff was on hand to
perform the jump stunt, with the crew from The Underwater Studios providing
the safety back up.
Studio Director and Diving Coordinator Fred Woodcock said
"its always a pleasure to work with Rod, we have worked with now for a number of
years providing safety back up on many Film and TV productions."
The Underwater Studios was host to a World Record Underwater
radio broadcast. Martin Day, Sue Harrison and the morning Crew from Essex FM
Radio Station Broadcast their Breakfast show from the Underwater Studio.
The British record stood at 1hr and 25 mins held by Nick Girdler EX BBC, and the
world record was 3 hrs 30 mins held by German Radio Presenter Frank Niessen.
Martin Day Broke both records with a time of 3 hrs 41 mins
He was supported by a complete team of divers and surface support from The
Underwater Studio, Who also designed the set.
Martin was supported by Sue Harrison who presented the show in
the dry from the camera well and Alex the morning crew apprentice who was both
in and out of the pool.
We would like to thank the following personnel who made this
whole event possible
Safety Divers; Matt
Williams, Scott Stephens, Stuart Grosse, Andrew Pugsley,
Dive Supervisor James Howell, Dive Coordinator Fred Woodcock
Further Information about the broadcast can be found on
www.essexfm.co.uk
Watch the Video
YOU CAN ALSO LEARN TO DIVE AT THE THE
UNDERWATER STUDIOS
See www.actionunderwater.com
For more Details
LEE EVANS SHOOTS HIS 2008 TOUR PICTURES AT THE ACTION UNDERWATER
STUDIOS
The Underwater Studios was chosen for the setting for the Lee Evans 2008
tour promotional photo shoot.
the
shoot was carried out by photographer Ray Burmiston, who also shot
behind the scenes on the National Lottery
Sync
or Swim Shoot with Kelly Brook and the British Olympic synchronised Swimming
Team.
Lighting was achieved with underwater lights and surface lighting by
Location Lighting Services and
underwater lighting
Gaffer Bernie Prentice. Ray
Burmiston shot the pictures through the special filming windows with
the safety divers from
TheUnderwater Studio carrying out , training assisting with the positioning and the
safety of Lee.
AWARD WINNING PHOTOGRAPHER ZAC MACAULAY WINSANOTHER AWARD
This picture taken for the British Heart Foundation by
Zac Macaulay was taken at a college swimming pool after closing in the early
hours of the morning. This photo won Zac the Gold Palme d'or at the Antibes
Underwater Film and Photography Festival 2007, held in the South of
France. Action Underwater Divers assisted with the training of the artists,
positioning him for the shots and safety for the underwater crew. Lighting
was provided by Underwater Lighting Gaffer Neil Blackman
THE
UNDERWATER STUDIOS PROVIDES
SAFETY DIVERS & RESCUE RIB FOR BBC TOP GEAR'S CHANNEL CROSSING.
Having successfully provided safety divers for last years BBC
Top Gear Amphibious challenge, We were once again asked to provide cover this
year for the more ambitious challenge of crossing the English Channel from Dover
to France. This enormous task involved no less than 16 Safety Divers, 3 Support
Boats, 3 Ribs, Medics, and that does not include the BBC crew, cameras, sound
etc. Due to weather conditions this crossing was delayed for 2 days with filming
taking place within the safety of the Harbour. Due to the fluid situation of
this type of filming, Risk Assessments and Dive Plans were constantly changing
and being updated.
LEE EVANS SHOOTS HIS 2008 TOUR PICTURES AT THE ACTION UNDERWATER
STUDIOS
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