Submarine Cinematography

submarine cinematography features

Filming the perfect shot for submarine cinematography

Underwater cinematography presents unique challenges—especially when it comes to pressure, visibility, and camera control. Traditional setups struggle with bulky housings and limited screen visibility through diving masks.

U-Boat Worx submersibles are engineered specifically for professional submarine cinematography. Equipped with 4K pan & tilt cameras and 60,000 lumens of light, they allow filmmakers to stay submerged for hours and capture cinematic footage in a single dive. The internal recording deck ensures perfect control and monitoring from inside the sub, giving operators full creative command—without compromise.

Extended mission time

Our in-house developed lithium-ion battery system provides 350% more capacity than traditional lead-acid batteries—powering longer, deeper cinematography missions. With 62 kWh of compact energy storage, you can operate additional lights, stronger thrusters, and capture hours of uninterrupted 4K footage in a single dive. Tested to depths of 4,000 meters, this advanced system enables faster descents and longer filming sessions underwater.

New Horizons for Submarine Cinematography

U-Boat Worx submersibles unlock groundbreaking possibilities for documentary filmmakers. Dive deeper, stay submerged longer, and capture footage that was previously out of reach, all with ample power for lights and 4K cameras. Each sub can be equipped with a mobile film platform, perfect for exploring and filming shipwrecks and underwater environments never before seen on camera.

The Argus 4K Camera System

Specifically engineered for submarine cinematography, the Argus is U-Boat Worx’ first in-house developed 4K camera system with integrated Pan and Tilt control. Designed for deepwater use down to 300 meters, this compact (under 25 kg) camera delivers outstanding image quality, reliability, and performance. Operated directly from within the submersible, the Argus ensures filmmakers can capture high-resolution footage with unmatched control and precision.

Aurora Trust Foundation

A team of scientists and experts under the direction of the Professor Sebastiano Tusa, Superintendent of the Seas for Sicily, set out to investigate Roman shipwrecks, originally discovered by Aurora Trust Foundation in 2009 and 2010. The depths at which these wrecks lie, are far beyond the capabilities of regular SCUBA divers. With the use of the advanced 3-person C-Explorer 3, the wrecks could be documented in great detail to be preserved for the next generation.

C-Researcher series
C-Researcher 2

500 M 1,640 Ft

5,750 KG 12,700 Lb

2

C-Researcher 2

1,140 M 3,740 Ft

7,200 KG 15,800 Lb

2

C-Researcher 2

3,000 M 9,840 Ft

9,960 KG 21,950 Lb

2

C-Researcher 3

300 M 1,000 Ft

6,300 KG 13,900 Lb

3

C-Researcher 3

1,140 M 3,740 Ft

8,900 KG 19,620 Lb

3

C-Researcher 3

2,500 M 8,200 Ft

11,300 KG 24,910 Lb

3

C-Researcher 3 LH

500 M 1,640 Ft

4,100 KG 9,040 Lb

3

C-Researcher 3 LH

1,700 M 5,570 Ft

10,500 KG 23,150 Lb

3

C-Researcher 5

300 M 1,000 Ft

8,600 KG 18,960 Lb

5
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Vanguard Series

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NEXUS Series
NEXUS 7

200 M 650 Ft

11,000 KG 24,000 Lb

7

NEXUS 8

200 M 650 Ft

12,000 KG 26,000 Lb

9
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Cruise Sub series
Cruise Sub 5

500 M 1,640 Ft

8,500 KG 18,750 Lb

5

Cruise Sub 5

1,140 M 3,750 Ft

11,000 KG 24,250 Lb

5

Cruise Sub 5

1,700 M 5,570 Ft

16,000 KG 35,260 Lb

5

Cruise Sub 7

300 M 1,000 Ft

9,500 KG 20,940 Lb

7

Cruise Sub 7

1,140 M 3,740 Ft

14,500 KG 31,970 Lb

7

Cruise Sub 9

300 M 1,000 Ft

11,000 KG 24,250 Lb

9

Cruise Sub 11

200 M 650 Ft

13,300 KG 29,320 Lb

11
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Super Yacht Sub
Super Yacht Sub 3

300 M 1,000 Ft

3,800 KG 8,380 Lb

3
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C-Explorer series
C-Explorer 3

300 M 1,000 Ft

6,010 KG 13,250 Lb

3

C-Explorer 5

200 M 650 Ft

7,340 KG 16,180 Lb

5
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