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Presentation of: ATM
In the universe of subaqueous shootings
Who has not been attracted by the depths of the sea?
Who has not been attracted by the depths of the sea?A hundred years after the shooting of the classic 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea in the Bahamas (1914) by the pioneer of the field, John Ernest Williamson, several mysteries of the seabed have been laid bare. Yet, short movie very rarely ventures there because of obvious reasons; cumbersome nature of the appropriate technique, budget, risks… Nathalie Lasselin, one of the few specialists of this type of shooting in the province of Québec, prepared this test bench just for you. First, come acquaint yourself with the different types of equipment, cameras, objectives, housings and everything used to shoot pictures often filled with mysteries and surprises. Whether it is in the ocean or in an Olympic pool, documentary or fiction, the different diving techniques must be mastered, but also the planning for the dive. Learn the constraints of photo direction and framing caused by the aquatic environment. Shooting underwater is not like shooting on dry land, one must be careful. While waiting for a shark to show its first dorsal fin, come sharpen your sailor skills! Who know if you aren’t the first short movie filmmaker of La Baie’s Jaws.
Nathalie Lasselin
Director of photography
Nathalie trained as a director of photography, film, HD and any other format of still moving images; she shot in over 40 countries, both on dry land and in the oceans. Her passion: take a curious and perfectionist look at our blue planet. In 1995, she started her own production company, Pixnat, which since documents our Earth and its exploration through movies, articles and conferences. Through Pixnat, she is a part of commercial shoots, video-clips, fictions and documentaries behind the camera, as well as producing and directing documentaries on her own underwater explorations. Her movies, distributed in over 25 countries, have been recognized and awarded in many international festivals. Disciplined technical diver, Nathalie is often invited as lecturer to share her passion, her experience and the treasures of the underwater world.