We have an excellent relationship with many of the best cameramen around the world so we can put together the optimum team for any shoot, combining locally based people – who bring their crucial knowledge – with the very best camera talent.

We are pioneers at developing kit for underwater filming. Our main underwater housings are designed to ensure maximum functionality and image quality; we create bespoke polecams, ‘split level rigs’ and underwater grip to add a dynamic element to underwater photography. We prefer to use ambient lighting where possible but also use a variety of lighting rigs for day and night filming.

Often filming above the waves is just as challenging as filming underwater. Gyrostabilised systems such as Cineflex, Shotover and GSS are revolutionising filming at sea but mounting them to boats using a variety of jibs is often the biggest challenge. Other stabilising gear like the Ronin and Movi also help, especially filming presenters or contributors.

Drones are revolutionising ocean aerial filming and are enabling us to film like never before; we are constantly refining the techniques to get the best results from drones at sea. Gyrostabilised systems mounted on helicopters still offer opportunities where drone can’t deliver. And using spotter planes to find wildlife at sea can often save time and ultimately money – eyes in the sky work.

Filming in aquariums can be a great way to augment filming at sea for small animals, but getting the right aquarium setup and keeping the animals happy are vital, as are the camera and lighting techniques you use.