and SAM'S TOURS invite you to join us for our 2009 Underwater Video Workshop and Shootout!

Nick Martorano, Ph.D., internationally-known and multi- awarded High Definition cameraman, filmmaker and digital media producer will be providing top-notch instruction in underwater video to five lucky people.

The emphasis will be on hands-on practice, keeping theory and classroom work to a minimum. We want you in the water, shooting away with your video rig as much as possible!

Check out the testimonials page for great comments on Nick's work with his underwater imaging students!

The pages on this site will cover all you need to know about this workshop, including workshop description, course schedule, and information about available packages and rates.

Palau is one of the best diving destination in the world and offer a huge array of underwater filming opportunities. Its abundant marine life includes several species of sharks, mantas, barracudas, jacks, turtles, Napoleon wrasses, huge schools of moorish idols, orange spine tangs, black snappers, etc.

Palau also offers fabulous macro filming opportunities, including shrimpgobies, blennies, anthias, nudibranchs, leafy scorpionfish, crocodile fish, glassy sweepers, mandarin fish, dragonets, and the occasional frogfish!

And to top it off, Palau also has several fabulous WWII wrecks where underwater videographers can hone their wide angle skills, and even a stunning underwater cave full of stalactites and stalagmites!

Make the most of these 7 days of action-packed diving and underwater filmmaking!

You WILL get great shots of sharks, mantas, turtles, jacks, barracudas, and more! But hurry, these five spots will be gone soon! Sign up now!