Freediving World Record Video Production Case Study
Project: 24 hour underwater freediving relay
Client / cause: Rainbow Club Australia
Location: Tattersalls Club, Sydney
Result: World Record achieved
Distance: 97.95 km
Laps: 3,918 laps
Production: Long form event coverage, multi camera filming, livestream support, highlight film and story led case study content
Produced by: Your Story
Capturing a Guinness World Record,
one breath at a time
When a team of freedivers set out to complete a 24 hour underwater relay in Sydney,
Your Story was there to capture the endurance, preparation, teamwork and community behind the achievement.
The challenge
Filming a 24 hour underwater relay is not just about pointing cameras at a pool.
The challenge was to capture a world record attempt as it unfolded in real time, while allowing the athletes, support crew, safety team and volunteers to stay focused on the attempt itself.
The production needed to cover the action in the pool, the emotional moments around the athletes, the overnight endurance, the volunteer effort and the bigger purpose behind the event.
The Story Behind the Event
A 24 hour underwater relay
For 24 hours, a team of freedivers moved through the water, lap after lap, breath after breath.
The event was created to raise awareness for Rainbow Club Australia. However, it quickly became more than a record attempt. It became a story of endurance, preparation, community and trust.
Every moment had to be recorded
Because this was a Guinness World Record attempt, every moment needed to be recorded from start to finish.
Every lap mattered. Every changeover mattered. Every key moment mattered.
Without continuous documentation, the record may not have been verified.
When the power went out
About four hours in, the unexpected happened.
Someone accidentally shut off the power.
Thankfully, we had prepared for this possibility. We had multiple cameras and backup systems in place, so the attempt could keep going.
As a result, the athletes stayed focused, the team stayed calm and the record attempt continued.
The final result
By the end, the team completed 97.95 kilometres underwater and 3,918 laps, achieving a new world record.
But behind the numbers was something bigger.
It was a story of people coming together for a cause that truly mattered.
Our approach
For a world record attempt, there are no second chances. Our role was to capture the story as it unfolded, while making sure the attempt was continuously documented from start to finish.
Project details
Project: Freediving World Record Video Production Case Study
Event: 24 hour underwater relay world record attempt
Location: Tattersalls Club, Sydney
Cause: Rainbow Club Australia
Production type: Sydney event video production, sports event video production and charity event video production
Services provided: Multi camera event filming, livestream event production Sydney support, event storytelling video, editing and case study video production
Final result: World Record achieved
Distance completed: 97.95 kilometres underwater
Total laps: 3,918 laps
Produced by: Your Story
This project brought together sport, community, fundraising and endurance. As a Central Coast video production team working across Sydney and beyond, Your Story captured the full story behind the attempt, from the athletes in the water to the volunteers, organisers and support crew who helped make the record possible.
FAQ
Do you film charity and fundraising events?
Yes. Your Story creates charity event video production for organisations that want to capture more than just what happened on the day. We help tell the story behind the people, the purpose and the impact of the event.
Do you film sporting events and record attempts?
Yes. We provide sports event video production for events, milestones, challenges and record attempts. For this freediving world record video production, the story needed to capture the achievement, the preparation, the athletes and the community behind the attempt.
Can you provide multi camera event filming?
Yes. Multi camera event filming allows us to capture different angles, reactions and key moments throughout the event. It also gives the production more flexibility and backup coverage, which is especially important for live events and once in a lifetime moments.
Do you offer livestream event production in Sydney?
Yes. Your Story can provide livestream event production Sydney support depending on the needs of the event. This can include planning, camera coverage, setup, testing and support during the event.
Can you create a case study video after an event?
Yes. An event storytelling video can turn a one day event into a long term asset. It can be used on your website, in social media, in funding conversations, in stakeholder updates and in future campaigns.
Do you work with nonprofits across Australia?
Yes. Your Story provides nonprofit video production Australia services for organisations that want to raise awareness, build trust and share the human stories behind their work.
Are you a Sydney videographer or Central Coast video production team?
Your Story is based on the Central Coast and works across Sydney, NSW and beyond. We provide Central Coast video production and Sydney videographer services for organisations, events, charities and businesses.
Looking to capture your next major event?
Your Story helps organisations capture events, milestones and once in a lifetime moments through story led video production.