Wildlife and Underwater Cinematographer
My Octopus Teacher, Our Oceans, Our Planet, Blue Planet 2 and 3.
Roger Horrocks is an underwater cinematographer best known for his work on Blue Planet 2, Our Oceans, Our Planet and the Oscar-winning documentary My Octopus Teacher. He has worked from the frozen poles to the warm tropics and is fluent in open-water and benthic macro sequence work. Roger is also the founder of the Ocean Footage Mastery Program. To keep in touch with Roger’s work and thinking, subscribe to his newsletter below.
Ocean Footage Mastery
I have launched an Ocean Cinematography Mentorship Program designed to teach the exact methods and techniques I use to craft underwater imagery for shows like Our Oceans, My Octopus Teacher, and Blue Planet II.
Stock Archive
Over the last decade, I have shot underwater and topside footage of the natural world, available for licensing for your productions. All footage listed was shot in 4K and above on RED cameras.
The Craft of Encounter
Out of my experience of filming sequences for the very best production companies in the world, I have developed a series of talks which share what it takes to perform at the highest level while filming animals as diverse as great white sharks, crocodiles and miniature blennies.
The Ocean Footage Mastery Program
Turn Your Ocean Encounters into High-Value Cinematic Content
I have launched an Ocean Cinematography Mentorship Program designed to teach the exact methods and techniques I use to craft underwater imagery for shows like Our Oceans, My Octopus Teacher, and Blue Planet II.
Mentorship Program
We’re looking for skilled divers with access to dive locations and compelling animal behaviours. If you're motivated and passionate about documenting the underwater world, you'll be prioritised for inclusion in the program
Admission Criteria
Once your application has been reviewed and I am confident you have the right foundational skills to get the most out of the Program, you can start immediately. The Program combines online self-paced teaching modules with Q&A sessions led by me.
When Can You Start?
Submit your pre-qualification form to express your interest and take the first step toward joining this community.