Underwater Filming
Professional marine cinematography with certified dive teams across Hungary.
Underwater filming captures imagery beneath the water's surface using specialized waterproof camera housings, lighting systems, and safety protocols. Hungary is landlocked but rich in water locations: Lake Balaton (Central Europe's largest lake), the Danube and Tisza rivers, and the world's largest thermal lake at Hévíz, alongside studio tank facilities at Korda and Origo in Budapest.
We coordinate operations with certified Hungarian dive teams, source cinema-grade waterproof equipment, and manage permits through the National Transport Authority and regional water authorities. Our team handles logistics for Lake Balaton shoots, Danube filming through Budapest, thermal lake work at Hévíz, and controlled tank scenes at Korda and Origo Studios — facilities that have hosted Blade Runner 2049, Dune, and The Witcher.
Complete Underwater Services
From controlled pool environments to open ocean cinematography, we provide professional underwater filming with safety and quality as priorities.
Dive Cinematography
- • Open water filming
- • Reef & marine life
- • Shipwreck exploration
- • Deep water operations
- • Night diving
Pool & Tank
- • Controlled environments
- • Actor water work
- • Product photography
- • Split-level shots
- • Underwater sets
Equipment
- • Cinema camera housings
- • Underwater lighting
- • Communication systems
- • Monitors & playback
- • Specialty rigs
Safety & Coordination
- • Certified dive teams
- • Safety divers
- • Medical standby
- • Actor training
- • Risk assessment
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 film production experience in Hungarian lakes, rivers, and tank facilities. Teams include underwater cinematographers, focus pullers, safety divers, and dive supervisors as required.
Can you film in pools and tanks?
Yes — Budapest's Korda and Origo Studios offer purpose-built tank and stage facilities used by major Hollywood productions, alongside swimming pools and additional studio water environments. These controlled settings are ideal for actor work, product shots, and sequences requiring precise control.
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. Non-diving actors can achieve impressive underwater shots with proper support.
Where can you film in Hungary?
As a landlocked country, we focus on lakes, rivers, and tanks. Lake Balaton offers warm, shallow water environments, the Danube provides cinematic urban river shots through Budapest, the thermal lake at Hévíz delivers a unique warm-water setting, and Korda and Origo Studios offer fully controlled tank conditions. Permits are arranged through the National Transport Authority and regional water authorities.
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.