Welcome to FishTalesFilms.com. This site was originally activated in 2001, but my work schedule in remote dive destinations sometimes makes it difficult to maintain the site and update the content. An extreme makeover was initiated in April 2004, then it remained largely unchanged until 2009 when it was reincarnated in it's current form. When the site was redesigned, a decision was made to embrace current state of the art web technologies. As a result, this site requires a modern browser to function correctly. You should use the most current version of your favorite browser. If you experience problems, its probably because you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer. Try Firefox, Safari, Opera or at least the most current version of IE and your troubles should vanish. Several sections of the site will automatically open new browser windows. For instance, the YouTube High Definition Slide Shows and Videos, PrintRoom, and links to FishTalesPress.com and a couple of other external web sites open and scale their own windows.
Absolutely everything on this site is a copyrighted image. You may NOT under any circumstances "borrow" images from this site for any purpose without our express written permission. That being said, don't hesitate to ask if you would like to use images for another site or a publication. Charges are based on how and where the image is used. In some cases, we provide images free of charge for worthy non profit applications. For inquiries, contact Steve at: Steve@FishTalesFilms.com.
FishTalesPress.com is a spinoff site that deals specifically with issues relating to Steve's books and eBooks on underwater photography and videography related subjects. It also contains links to the sites of manufacturers of UW photo and video gear as well as links to reputable purveyors of such equipment.
This is an online version of Steve's resume. You can click on one of the locations that Steve has worked at and see the dates and duties as well as a small slide show of UW images from that resort or liveaboard. The Education link provides a chronology of Steve's education and professional qualifications.
Posada del Sol, Guanaja,
Bay Islands, Honduras
Photo Center Manager
Aug 93-Oct 94
Managed the resort photo center.
Process E-6 Slide Film.
Produce Group and Personalized Guest Videos.
Teach UW Photo and Video Specialty courses.
Produce Promotional Videos.
Produce Stock Slides, Prints and Videos for sale to guests.
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Manta Visions Photo/Video Center
Yap, FSM
Photo Center Manager
May 95-May 97
Managed the resort photo center.
Produce Group and Custom Videos for guests.
Provide Underwater Photo and Video Instruction.
Process E-6 film.
Produce promotional videos, provide photo and video support for advertising, marketing and trade shows.
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Borneo Photo and Video Center, Sipadan, Malaysia
Photo and Video Center Manager
Jun 97-Nov 2001
Established SE Asia’s first full service UW Photo and Video Center.
Produce Group and Personalized Videos for guests and produce highlight videos for sale in resort gift shops.
Provide UW Photo and Video Instruction, camera repairs, E-6 processing.
Produce promotional videos for marketing and trade show projects.
Manage Hyperbaric recompression facility.
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Sangalaki Dive Lodge
East Kalimantan, Indonesia
Resort Manager
Marketing Director
Nov 2001- Dec 2002
Manage all resort operations (on site).
Manage marketing program and reservations.
Produce support materials for trade shows, promotional videos and DVD’s.
Webmaster.
Plan and supervise resort construction, remodeling and facilities upgrades.
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Wakatobi Resort
S.E. Sulawesi, Indonesia Resort Staff
Feb 2003- Dec 2003
Responsible for a wide variety of resort guest services including instruction, guiding, photo and video services, guest relations, production of images and videos for promotional purposes, general management team duties.
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The Expedition Fleet
Palau, The Philippines,
Marshall Islands
UW Videographer/Photographer
Dec 2005-Jun 2007
Responsible for producing weekly trip DVD's aboard the Big Blue Explorer in Palau as well as general UW Photo and video services for guests.
Produced Promotional video and still materials for the Big Blue Explorer. During off season times, produced promotional videos and still photo support in the form of posters for trade shows and images for web site promotions for the company's other resorts and Liveaboards in The Philippine and The Marshall Islands.
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Kararu Dive Voyages
Bali, Indonesia (Home Port)
Diving Komodo, Raja Ampat, Alor, Banda Sea and Fak Fak.
UW Videographer/Photographer
Jun 2007-Jan 2009
Responsible for producing weekly trip DVD's aboard Voyager and Cheng Ho Liveaboards as well as general UW Photo and video services instruction and repairs for guests.
Produced Promotional videos for each region Kararu dives.
Produced UW naturalist video materials for guest entertainment and education.
Provided Web site and promotional support for Trade shows.
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Education:
Bachelor of Arts (Honors) - Professional Photography
Brooks Institute – 1976
Major: Industrial/Scientific Photography
Minors: Undersea Photography
and Multimedia Production
Professional Dive Qualifications:
PADI MSDT
Pro Dive - Ft Lauderdale Fl - 1993
IANTD Nitrox Instructor
Certified Recompression Chamber Operator
Borneo Divers - 2000
PADI Specialty Instructor for:
Wreck, Night, Coral Reef Conservation, UW Naturalist,
UW Photo, UW Video, Digital Photo, Nitrox
Personal:
Age: 58, Years Diving: 35, 6700+ Logged Dives Worldwide, Excellent Health, Non Smoker, Non Drinker
Interests:
Photography, Videography, Diving, Coral Reef Ecology, Computers (Mac), Travel, Reading.
Highlights of qualifications:
• 35 Years Experience in Professional Photography
• 17 Years Experience in Video Production
• 15 years Dive Resort Staff and Management Experience
• Author of two recent books on Digital UW Video & Photo
• Specialist in Indo/Pacific Fish and Invertebrate Species
• Excellent Guest Relations Skills
• Good Mechanical and Electronic Aptitude.
• Strong background in Advertising, Marketing and IT
• Experienced in Adobe PhotoShop, Illustrator, InDesign, GoLive, Apple Final Cut Pro, DVD Studio Pro, LiveType, SoundTrack, MacroMedia Flash, Microsoft Word, Excel and Keynote.
Publications:
Digital Underwater Videography (©2001)
Digital Underwater Photography (©2004)
High Definition Underwater Video (©2009)
Final Cut Pro For Underwater Video (©2009)
Numerous contributions to books, magazines, broadcast and educational films, web sites and advertisements.
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