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NSP:119 Barret Harvey African Spearfishing Diaries

NSP:119 Barret Harvey African Spearfishing Diaries

Interview with Barret Harvey | African Spearfishing Diaries

This interview with Barret Harvey starts off with the background behind several recent videos on the ‘African Spearfishing Diaries’ YouTube Channel. I was curious as I had seen the 2-3 of his latest videos and they are froth-makers. He has continued to pump out a new 8-12 minute spearfishing vid every week. We also chat about locations and species with plenty of practical tips and ideas along the way. At the 59 minute mark we get right into the skillset required to become a spearfishing videographer. Listen in and subscribe.

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Barret Harvey African Spearfishing Diaries in the water

A Bit About Barret Harvey

Barret Harvey is a South African spearo probably best well know as the creator of African Spearfishing Diaries. He started Spearfishing at 15 years of age when he moved from Johannesburg to Durban on the east coast of South Africa. He has been spearing for 29 years. Barret first filmed himself and others spearing when he was 21. So he has been filming Spearfishing for around 25 years. He’s married and now lives and dives in Qatar in the Middle East. He works on a live broadcast team as the specialist Drone pilot but works on both drone and camera for most sports.

Important Moments

04:18 Barret Harvey Introduction

07:00 All About African Spearfishing Diaries

12:00 Spearfishing French Polynesia

37:00 Favorite Spearfishing Hunting Technique

41:30 Shot placement discusion

47:50 What has been your toughest moment in the water?

Barret Harvey African Spearfishing Diaries. IIfafa Point Daga 38Kg

Barret Harvey with IIfafa Point Daga 38Kg

59:00 How to Make a Living as a Spearfishing Photographer

  1. Diving Competence
  2. Camera Equipment and Application within the Spearfishing environment.
  3. Production Skills
  4. Customer Skills and Safety | Building Trust
  5. Defining Roles
  6. Working with Professional Guides
  7. Ultimate Goals and Longevity
  8. Passion and Belief

Equipment Bag

98:00 Funniest Moment out Spearfishing

103:00 What’s in your Divebag?

105:00 Spearo Q&A

Connect With Barret Harvey African Spearfishing Diaries

Interview with Barret Harvey | African Spearfishing Diaries

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NSP:106 Daniel Mann | GoPro Settings for Spearfishing + Editing Tips

NSP:106 Daniel Mann | GoPro Settings for Spearfishing + Editing Tips

GoPro Settings for Spearfishing

BIG chat with YouTube Spearfishing superstar Daniel Mann:) This episode is a huge deep dive into making spearfishing videos with GoPros.We chat the most effective settings to pump into your GoPro, editing system and thought process including which programs you can use. Sprinkled throughout this chat is a tonne of tips and value for the aspiring film-maker. Below are important time event stamps as well as products, videos and other resources shared in this chat. Enjoy! and cheers to Dan for the 2 hour effort and edit!

GoPro Settings for Spearfishing Time Stamps

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1:00 PAL Settings | Frame Rates | USA Standard Settings NTSC vs PAL

Preferences > Region > PAL

24:00 Resolution 2.7K vs 4K vs every other option (2.7K won)

28:30 Frame Rates 50 FPS

32:40 Field of View | Linear vs Wide | Linear

34:30 Auto Stabilization On | HyperSmooth

Lowlight OFF

38:30 Protune ON

39:20 Shutter | AUTO

41:05 EV COMP | 0 or -.5 in good light conditions

43:45 White Balance | NATIVE

45:50 ISO Min and Max Values 100 and 400 respectively

46:20 Sharp | Medium or Low (Sharpen in Post)

48:20 COLOR | GoPro

50:00 RAW Audio | Mics | PT Settings leave off, Auto

53:00 EDITING FILMS

  • Creating a proxy version in a lower resolution version and when you export the file it creates an edited version in the desired (higher) resolution.

56:00 Video Editing Software OPTIONS

  • Adobe Premier Pro
  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Sony Vegas Pro
  • Final Cut Pro
  • AVID
  • MoVavi

62:30 the other Applications Dan Uses

65:00 Toilet Break/Off on a Tangent

71:10 Dan’s Editing Setup and System. Editing Drive aka Scratch Disc

92:00 Fast Tips for GoPro

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LINKS MENTIONED

  • Full VIDEO interview here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IK1Zj7PoMDA
  • Accessories for GoPro Video Guide https://youtu.be/skwzD2akvWQ
  • Daniel’s Cod Video in Denmark https://youtu.be/O3Rnam7n-qQ
  • Nick Fry YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmiSIMW0lgfcMMcKvYOdklQ
  • Daniel Mann on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/daniel___mann/
  • Young Bloods YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/brodiemoss
  • Submerged Psychos https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm1W4n4f_ED3QWOK0TIO2Dg
  • SpearHeads TV https://www.youtube.com/user/spearheadstv
  • Richard Leonard Interview https://www.noobspearo.com/noob-spearo-podcast/nsp003-richard-snoek-leonard/
  • Darren Shields Interview https://www.noobspearo.com/noob-spearo-podcast/darren-shields/
  • Michael Takach and Jessie Cripps Interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53zwEDTOrpY
  • Justin Lee Interview https://youtu.be/xWiSGPegn6w
  • Daniel Manns GoPro Headstrap Setup Video https://youtu.be/UF6g5O33rZI

EQUIPMENT MENTIONED (Amazon Affiliate Links)

  • Daniel Mann’s Panasonic VLOG Camera https://amzn.to/2XgWNT6
  • Highly DJI Portable Drone https://amzn.to/2LussJW
  • Ninepin Wetsuits https://ninepinwetsuits.com.au/
  • Grants Guide to Fishes http://www.grantsguidetofishes.com/

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NSP:046 Jose Debasa SpearHeads Underwater Photographer

NSP:046 Jose Debasa SpearHeads Underwater Photographer

Interview with Jose Debasa

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Renown Spearfishing Photographer and Videographer

Jose Debasa’s photography has been inspiring me for ages. He has a unique style that really puts you in the perspective of the underwater hunter (check out some examples here). In this episode we dial in on Jose’s experience and progression filming and editing  spearfishing videos. To see some of the videos spoken about during the interview you can peruse the SpearHeads YouTube channel here.

Jose Debasa Underwater Photography

About Jose Debasa

Jose’s photography journey started in his teens capturing the wildlife of the greater Florida area. His spearfishing experience soon demanded that he partner the two passions and after some hefty purchases he was good to go. Years later Jose now collaborates with some talented guys from the South East of the USA in something they call SpearHeads. Their films have developed significantly over the years with new experience, equipment and the development of systems to improve everything from capturing the action to producing the finished film. Jose is very much the family man residing in Miami, Florida with his wife and children. Check out some of his photography here.

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NSP:044 101 GoPro for Spearfishing

NSP:044 101 GoPro for Spearfishing

Podcast Tips, Accessories and Hacks To Master Your GoPro for Spearfishing


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Finally an episode dedicated to using a GoPro for spearfishing! This episode covers everything from after purchase to post edit GoPro use.

About this episode

We start the episode in the studio, with Turbo and I giving a run through on some of the common questions we get asked and then offer some creative advice about how to solve these problems. We discuss;

  • Water on the lens
  • Fog in the housing
  • The GoMask and other mount techniques as well as some of the challenges

After that we put some media production questions to our Producer Pat Dwyer. Questions we ask Pat include;

  • Where can we find music to use (legally) for our YouTube Spearfishing Videos?
  • What is B-roll footage?
  • How do we capture and use the B-Roll footage in the editing stage?

After that we move on and discover some hard core hacks and tips from Cripps and Takka, the couple behind Underwater Ally Productions. This information combined with Turbo’s Tips provides a tonne of information so that hopefully you can skip some of the lessons many learn the hard way.

We finish off with a big discussion with Aaron Chasse. Aaron’s one of the guys involved in the SpearHeads spearfishing video collaborative who operate mostly out of Florida. In this part of the discussion we focus on essential accessories, settings, and working together to a plan to create good spearfishing films.

See below for all of the links, accessories, and other items discussed in this GoPro for Spearfishing Episode!


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Pat’s Links for discovering music for your spearfishing videos

Essential GoPro Accessories for Spearfishing

First up in the GoPro section we talk about some essential additional products, mentioned in this section were (Product Links – Some are affiliate!);

  • Double Power Wasabi Batteries from Amazon here
  • 32 GB Fast SD card here (and a 64 fast one for extreme people here)
  • Head Mount Strap here
  • Tray Mount (Ikelite option here)
  • GoPro Hero5 Black here
  • GoPro Hero4 Black here
  • GoPro Hero4 Silver here
  • The Go Mask here+ multi-adapters to modify your own mask here
  • Gun Mounts are specific to your speargun of choice
  • Watch the SpearHeads Video here about GoPro Mounts

If you have any issues or challenges that we didnt discuss please put them in the comments or reach out to us here

If you enjoyed this episode listen to the full episodes with Jessie Cripps and Michael Takash or Aaron Chasse’s interview here

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NSP:043 101 Drones for Spearfishing

NSP:043 101 Drones for Spearfishing

How To Use Drones for Spearfishing

Interviews with UAV Coach Alan Perlman and Adreno Drone Enthusiast Kahlee Andrews

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This Drones for spearfishing episode was inspired partially by watching Drone footage that uniquely captured a spearfishing adventure. The first guest in this episode, Adreno Manager Kahlee Andrews is a former womens spearfishing champion and has taken numerous videos of spearfishing drone footage. Kahlee has been using a DJI Phantom 3 Professional [link here] but she also talks about what she wants to purchase next. I ask Kahlee about her experience’s with drones and how Drones can be used effectively by spearo’s.

Drones for Spearfishing Guide. Pictured Kahlee Andrews

Kahlee pictured with DJI Phantom 3. Calibration time on a steel boat!

In the second part of the show I am joined by Alan Perlman, the founder of UAV Coach. UAV coach is an online drone pilot training center providing courses, free guides and more for aspiring Drone pilots (both commercial and amateur). Alan and Kahlee both answer a range of questions that I had after buying my own Drone and wanting to learn more about the higher end Amateur drones such as the DJI Mavick Pro (here) and the GoPro Karma both of which are yet to be officially released. If you are an adventure based videographer or photographer this is a good introduction into starting and using Drones.

Helpful Times Guide for this Drones for Spearfishing episode

Interview starts with shoutouts, whats coming next, news and updates and a preview of the episode.

Drongo with a Drone Video here

7:00 Kahlee Andrews and drones introduction

Questions I ask Kahlee

    • What are you using & what’s been your experience like so far? (check out the DJI Phantom 3 Professional here)
    • How have you seen them used well?
    • How can drones help people that go spearfishing?
    • What accidents have you had?
    • What is the law in Australia?
    • What Drone do you want to purchase next?
    • Where can people find some of your videos?

Kahlees Drone Video with a Haines Hunter boat group

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Links mentioned

  1. Hitting a boat with $5000+ Drone Video here
  2. DJI how to videos here
  3. Join Kahlee on instagram here
  4. Kahlees Blogpost about drones here

If you want to have a go at Drones and learn the basics, check out the Cheerwing I am using here – its a bit of fun and I’ve learned a wee bit!

24:00 Alan Perlman from UAV Coach

We start off chatting about what inspired him to create UAV coach and he shares a story about his first serious Drone accident. I also talk a bit about my experience with the Cheerwing full manual FPV style Drone I started with (I bought this one of Amazon landed on my doorstep for less than $100).

Alan Perlman drones interview. Drones for spearfishing and adventure videography

Alan Perlman from UAV Coach

Questions I ask Alan

  • What are the main categories of Drones?
  • Guided vs Unguided flight controls?
  • UAV Coach guide to flying a drone here

Types of Drones for videography and photography:

    • What are the steps for someone who wants to use Drones for spearfishing films?
    • What are the best drones currently or soon to be available to us for photography/videography?
    • DJI Mavic vs the GoPro Karma

Legislation and what not to do

  • What are the laws that people need to be aware of in their countries?
  • What are the main areas of concern from a government’s/public safety point of view?
  • A cautionary tale or two about the dangers of drones along with some practical advice for avoiding trouble
  • Where can people find out about the law’s in their area?

Further Places to learn more about Drones

  • Join a flight club (like the AMA in the USA)
  • Create a self study program (UAV coach can help with that)
  • CASA sanctioned flight schools (link here)
  • Facebook Groups (like Qld FPV group here)

Tips to use Drones for Spearfishing Photography

  • Know your aircraft (you don’t necessarily need the latest and greatest)
  • Learn the regulations in your area
  • Flying through a shot (thinking like a videographer)
  • Learning photography basics like light and composition. Planning what you want before you start filming.
  • Find 17 Tips for Drones Photography here and join the UAV forum here

Alan Perlman Drones for spearfishing interview

Further Links and Information on Drones

    • Join UAV coach on facebook here
    • If you would like to check out some of the drones basics course go here
    • If you are an aspiring commercial drones pilot check these courses out
    • Email Alan direct alan@uavcoach.com

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Tell us about your drone experiences in the comments and tune in for next weeks episode 101 GoPro for Spearfishing

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NSP:029 Aaron Chasse Speared Apparel Founder + SpearHeads Collaborator

Interview with Aaron Chasse

Speared Apparel Founder + SpearHeads Collaborator


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This is an interview chock full of good actionable intel for spearfishing! Aaron Chasse, the founder of Speared Apparel and a SpearHeads TV collaborator takes our GoPro Q&A and runs with it. We ask him about the various mount options (head/gun/frame/etc), other critical accessories for spearfishing, red lens, crucial settings, post editing tips, mounts and more. In this chat you will find out how the SpearHeads crew have slowly grown and developed their films (awesome tutorials and information for spearo’s btw).

Aaron Chasse Speared Apparel Noob Spearo Interview

Aaron also talks about how to approach potential spearfishing sponsors and shares some good tips about what sponsors are looking for. He includes the key information to use when you email in a sponsorship proposition. He added that Speared are not currently looking for divers at the moment as they have a number of great spearo’s on-board already. In this audio interview we also hear some great insight into the Aspetto spearfishing hunting technique and how Aaron and some of his friends apply it effectively. He breaks it down and talks about how to slowly improve your diving until you can hold bottom time. And then once you do start to hold bottom time, how to use the aspetto technique to bring the fish in.

Check out the SpearHeads Bajamas Video Here

Aaron Chasse Speared Apparel

From Left. Jose Debasa, Aaron Chasse, Walker Blanco, Nolan Sadorf


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For fast navigation through Aaron’s interview, here are some major moments.

4:00 Getting started in South Florida. Clean water, 30 feet deep with a Sea Hornet

5:00 Taking down Hogfish, Grouper, YellowJack and more

6:00 First Memorable Fish. Red Grouper

10:00 Favorite Spearfishing Hunting Technique – Learning the Aspetto, bottom hunting and some tricks for bringing in curious fish once you are there.

15:00 Scary Moment. Buddying up with Justin Baker off Fort Pierce spearfishing in 60 feet of water when Justin failed to resurface after 2 minutes.

18:00 Veterans Vault. GoPro Tips, Settings, Mounts and More + How To Get Sponsored

Aaron out of a desire to share his underwater experience with friends and family, bought and started using a GoPro. Compact and affordable, a GoPro just made sense. He goes onto talk a bit about the formation of the well known Floridian spearfishing collaboration SpearHeads TV. SpearHeads features Andrew Quincoses, Jose Debasa, Justin Baker, AJ Hall, Jeremy Foell, Nolan Sadorf, Erik Menendez & our man for this interview Aaron Chasse.

Essential GoPro Accessories for Spearfishing

First up in the GoPro section we talk about some essential additional products, mentioned in this section were (Product Links – Some are affiliate!);

  • Double Power Wasabi Batteries from Amazon here
  • 32 GB Fast SD card here (and a 64 fast one for extreme people here)
  • Head Mount Strap here
  • Tray Mount (Ikelite option here)
  • GoPro Hero5 Black here
  • GoPro Hero4 Black here
  • GoPro Hero4 Silver here
  • Gun Mounts are specific to your speargun of choice
  • Watch the SpearHeads Video here about GoPro Mounts

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How To Get Sponsored

The decision to sponsor is never taken lightly by spearfishing brands, sponsorship needs to make sense for the business.

A few points were;

  • Tag brands in your photos, sometimes brands will pick up spearo’s to sponsor after 6 months or more of good posting
  • Think about the image of spearfishing and what spearfishing brands want to be associated with
  • Play the long game, be patient, build a following and get interaction with followers
  • Instagram and Facebook were two social platforms identified that are popular for spearfishing

“Do it right” was the big takeaway.

50:00 Funny Moment, Jose getting shocked while they were doing a Shark Shield shoot.

53:00 Whats in Aarons Divebag

  • Deep Apnea Fins
  • Bellanita Speargun Rack was mentioned. Check them out on Facebook!
  • HeadHunter Polespear
  • Hammerhead gloves
  • Speared Wetsuit

58:00 Study and understand the species you will encounter in your area. When Aaron started out in South Florida, he made a book with pictures of all the species that he would encounter. He found photos of each species underwater!

If you enjoyed this interview particularly the deep dive into GoPro use for spearfishing listen in to Jessie Cripps and Michael Takach’s interview as there is also a lot of information in there. We have also interviewed Andrew Quincoses, one of Aaron’s co-SpearHead buddies – check that out as well.

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