Date: February 20-22, 2009 Location: Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, IL
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Friday and Saturday Night Film Festivals Sponsored By:

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FRIDAY EVENING FILM FESTIVAL                                          Emcee:  Michel Gilbert

A Piece of a Ship Valerie van Heest
John Francis' classic poem, interpreted with dramatic images and moving music,
sets the mood for an evening exploring historic Great Lakes shipwrecks.

Shipwrecks Off Lakeshore Drive
You mean there are actually shipwrecks off Chicago's Lake Shore Drive?
Cris Kohl/Joan Forsbeg

Minnedosa; Final Report David Trotter
Visit the remarkable story of dedicated effort, discovery and exploration

Deadly Mistake, The Sinking of the U-352 Jim & Pat Stayer
A tragic tale of a U-Boat and the excitement of her discovery.

40th Anniversary – The Raising of the Alvin Clark Valerie van Heest
Celebrate the 40th year anniversary of the raising of the mystery schooner

From Iron Bottom Sound to Brilliant Riches Found Nancy McGee
Vessels of destruction & reefs disturbed by the banging of bombs are now profound symbols of tranquility.

Winning Images From the 4th Annual Wetpixel & DivePhotoGuide
International Underwater Photo Competition.
Jason Heller


SATURDAY EVENING FILM FESTIVAL                                       Emcee:  Nancy McGee

When The Volcano Blows
Where would you go when the volcano blows?
Jim & Pat Stayer

The Macro World of the Philippines
Last year Stan awakened to a secret. He discovered diving in the Philippines along
with a treasure trove of splendid macro life in the marine environment.
Stan Waterman

Our World-Underwater Achievement Award                                                                                                                      Ron Steven
       Presented by Patrick Hammer



We'll Be One Danielle Alary & Michel Gilbert
Some encounters are magical. They happen just as you do not expect them and shed a new light on your life. Join Michel & Danielle as they tell us, in their pictorial and musical language, about such an encounter.

The Queen of Camouflage Annie Crawley
Cuttlefish are natures masters of disguise. When you know what to look for, the game of hide & seek becomes a lot more interesting on a coral reef!

The Allure of Alor
Erupting volcanoes, a sea full of unusual creature of unbelievable colors, and the opportunity to discover new dive sites and amazing species is what lures us to the waters of Alor.
Jim & Pat Stayer

The Sperm Whales of Dominica Richie Kohler
Richie offers us an intimate look at the real Moby Dick.

Death of a Deity Joe Romeiro & Bill Fisher
Bill and Joe submerges into the world of the shark and why they are in desperate need of our help.

Bird's Blue World Premier
Jonathan premiers a new episode for the OW-U audience.
Jonathan Bird


Winning Images From the 4th Annual Wetpixel & DivePhotoGuide
International Underwater Photo Competition.
Jason Heller

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY SEMINARS

SATURDAY MORNING SEMINARS – February 21

SHIPWRECKS AND UNDERWATER ARCHEOLOGY Emcee: Cris Kohl
9:00 A Freshwater Monsoon Valerie van Heest
Explore and identify a deep-water schooner that helped rebuild Chicago after the Great Fire.

9:45 For Whom The Bell Tolls David Trotter
The 168' sidewheel steamer Detroit lay in the cold dark depths of Lake Huron for 140 years before her discovery.

10:30 The Shipwrecked Whalebacks Cris Kohl & Joan Forsberg
Many of the Great Lakes' unique whale back-designed ships became dramatic shipwrecks.

11:15 Titanic's Last Secrets Richie Kohler
A forensic examination of the new evidence that changes what we thought we knew about the sinking of the Titanic.

DIVE THE WORLD Emcee: Steve Arnam
9:00 Rajan, the Swimming Elephant Nancy McGee
An ocean-swimming four-ton Asian bull elephant frolics in the waters of The Andaman Sea.

9:45 Egypt and The Magnificent Red Sea
Experience the wonders of ancient Egypt and world class diving in the Red Sea.
David Hartman

10:30 Kona and At Night Over the Abyss Stan Waterman
Dive the Kona Coast of Hawaii's Big Island and encounter the planktonic life that rises from the deep.

11:15 The Sharks of French Polynesia Michael Salvarezza & Christopher Weaver
Travel to the islands of French Polynesia and dive with Sharks and Manta Rays.

WONDERS OF THE SEA Emcee: Marshall Allan
9:00 Diving in the Land of the Hobbits Jim & Pat Stayer
Flores, home of the hobbits and the place where Komodo dragons roam freely.

9:45 Beauty and Bounty of the Great Lakes Kathy Johnson & Greg Lashbrook
Take a dive with a 300 lb Imax camera filming spawning in Lake Sturgeon.

10:30 Adventures of the Mediterranean – and I was arrested only 6 times Robert Marx
Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Byzantine, Crusader and European ships.

11:15 Emerald Sea Jewell
Diving British Columbia's legendary Browning Passage.
Jett Britnell
           
UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY Emcee: Bill Fisher
9:00 Using the Text Tool in Photoshop Larry & Denise Tackett
Covering the use of the Test Tool for adding text to images.

9:45 Photography or Video - Working With Your Subjects
Whether you are filming your dive buddy or a fish, you learn the secrets to
getting cooperation and the best shot!
Annie Crawley

10:30 Removing Backscatter While Shooting and Editing Jack & Sue Drafahl
You will learn the causes of backscatter and how to minimize.

DIVE TRAVEL Emcee:  Rudy Whitworth
9:00 More Dive Travel Secrets Richard Woulfe
Embark on a journey around the world and match your travel needs and budget to the best dive trips.

9:45 Dive The Best of Papua New Guinea
Chet will highlight the "ins and outs" of getting in and out of PNG as well as the best dive operations PNG has to offer.
Chet Moore

10:30 The Philippines - Simply The Best
The 7,107 islands of the Philippines are located within The Coral Triangle, the area of the most biodiversity of the world.
Lynn Funkhouser

11:15 Archipelago Adventurer II - Live-aboard: Michael Hoppe
The Archipelago is the newest in the way of luxury live-aboard diving in the Indonesia; the most biologically diverse waters on earth.

SATURDAY AFTERNOON SEMINARS – February 21

SHIPWRECKS & UNDERWATER ARCHEOLOGY Emcee: David Trotter
1:00 Pirates of the Caribbean: Excavation of Capt. Kidd's Shipwreck Charles Beeker
The mystery of the Quedagh Merchant, a mystery possibly unveiled.

1:45 Wreck Penetration Diving Bob Sheridan
Are you ready for wreck penetration diving?

2:30 A Freshwater Monsoon Valerie van Heest
Explore and identify a deep-water schooner that helped rebuild Chicago after the Great Fire.

3:15 Training with a New Twist: Artifact Park & Quarry Lab Roger Barski
An inside look at the Underwater Archaeology Diver Program.

UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY Emcee: Joe Romeiro
1:00 Shooting Video...What does it really mean? Annie Crawley
Video has exploded and we don't want you to get left behind.

1:45 Scanning For Treasure Larry & Denise Tackett
Learn how to take your "film" images and get them into the digital realm.

2:30 An Exclusive Sneak Peak: Entries For The 2009 Photo Competition Jason Heller
Enjoy a slideshow of some of the beautiful images submitted.

WONDERS OF THE SEA Emcee: Michael Salvarezza
1:00 Papua New Guinea – Milne Bay & Muck Diving Penny Salvesen
Land based diving from Tawali Resort built on the edge of the rainforest.

1:45 The Sharks of French Polynesia Michael Salvarezza & Christopher Weaver
Travel to the islands of French Polynesia and dive with Sharks and Manta Rays.

2:30 Tropical Splendor in a Cold Sea Jett Britnell
British Columbia's Emerald Sea Realm

3:15 Diving the Sinai Peninsula & The Gulf of Aqaba David Hartman
         Dive the Red Sea from the Gulf Aqaba and experience the wonders of the Sinai of Egypt,
         the "Lost City" of Petra, Biblical Jordan and the Holy Land of Israel.
       
DIVE THE WORLD Emcee: Kathy Johnson & Greg Lashbrook
1:00 Jonathan Bird's Blue World Jonathan Bird
Sneak Preview of Season 2

1:45 More Dive Travel Secrets Richard Woulfe
Embark on a journey around the world and match your travel needs and budget to the best dive trips.

2:30 World Premier Coral Reef Diving Destinations
An award-winning combination of stunning diving, luxury, remoteness and conservation makes Wakatobi a must dive destination.
Henrik Rosen

3:15 The Wonders of the Philippines Michael Hoppe
Come discover the wonders of diving in the Philippines.

ENVIRONMENTAL & DIVE RESEARCH Emcee: Doc Adelman
1:00 Fitness For Diving Joel Dovenbarger
Every diver wants to be physically fit. Some are, some were, some could be and some, well.......

1:45 See Your Fish and Count Them Too Kris Wilk
Receive a basic fish ID lesson and an introduction to the REEF survey method.

2:30 CoralWatch: Coral Reef Monitoring with Project AWARE Foundation Ania Budziak
         Raise your AWAREness and contribute vital data by participating in a coral health
         monitoring program.
3:15 Leatherback Turtles - Defeating Extinction
Join Larry on what is being done and what you can do.
Larry McKenna

SUNDAY SEMINARS – February 22

SHIPWRECKS & UNDERWATER ARCHAELOGY Emcee: Valerie van Heest
10:00 Minnedosa: The End of an Era Marshall Allan

10:45 The Voyage of the Nina II – 1962 Robert Marx
Bob built and sailed across the Atlantic under complete authentic conditions; modern concessions were camera & snorkeling equipment.

11:30 A Spectacular Adventure Above & Below the Water of BC Barb Roy
Historic shipwrecks, scuttled warships, colorful walls & pinnacles.

12:15 Shipwrecks, Living History Pete Nawrocky
Explore the marine life found in colder northern waters of New York and New Jersey.

UNDERWATER ENVIRONMENT & DIVE RESEARCH Emcee: Bob Sheridan
10:00 Fitness For Diving Joel Dovenbarger
Every diver wants to be physically fit. Some are, some were, some could be and some, well.......

10:45 Saving Your Dive Vacation - Tips You Can Use To Avoid Injuries Joel Dovenbarger


11:30 Acidic Oceans Steve Arnam
Find out how your diving environment might be affected.

12:15 Diver Panic and Rapid Ascents
Most divers are at risk of panic under both predictable and unpredictable circumstances.
David Colvard MD

UNDERWATER PHOTOGRAPHY Emcee: Jett Britnell
10:00 Shooting RAW Files Underwater Jack & Sue Drafahl
Working with RAW files

10:45 Using Layers and Masks in Photoshop Larry & Denise Tackett
Introduction to layers and how to create and use them.

11:30 Entries From The 2009 Photo Competition Jason Heller
Enjoy a slideshow of some of the most beautiful images submitted from around the world.

12:00 "Smokin Waters" Kathy Johnson & Greg Lashbrook
Sparks, smoke and sculpture – playing with fire underwater.

DIVE THE WORLD Emcee:  Rudy Whitworth
10:00
Fiji and The Nai'a
Join Stan aboard the Nai'a as he travels the coral reefs of the Fiji Islands.

Stan Waterman

10:45 Silent Requiem Joe Romeiro & Bill Fisher
The other side of sharks - beautiful and mysterious animals that are an integral part of our ocean's eco-system.

11:30 Dolphins - Freedom and Joy Danielle Alary & Michel Gilbert
Join Michel and Danielle as they bring you to the Little Bahama Bank, into the world of wild dolphin.

12:15 Galapagos: Darwin's Enchanted Islands Michael Salvarezza
Christopher Weaver

Explore the famous islands of the Galapagos, both above and below the water.





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