"Amphibico UK" is a department of Extreme Facilities Ltd. based in London. We perform specialist camera work and provide design/fabrication services enabling HD Minicam, Underwater, and Onboard-Camera productions in unusual and often difficult image/sound acquisition environments (from subsea to sub-orbital). Our services are known for greatly increasing the range of shots possible in any environment and greatly improving production value across shoots of all budget levels. We support broadcast level professional clients and media enthusiasts alike.

Extreme Facilities Ltd. consists of a highly motivated, diligent and innovative team with diverse talents addressing current and emerging demands with fresh and innovative technologies for today’s and tomorrow’s Television Programmes and Feature Films. With our extensive range of Broadcast Engineering skill, in house CAD/CAM Engineering workshops and novel camera and sound systems we can provided full project success for virtually any requirement, whatever the situation.

Some of our projects involve one event, e.g. NBC Olympics, Toyota F1, or long running productions including the 18 month, BBC eight part documentary "Oceans", where a range of our Amphibico housings and HD cameras served to capture some of the beauty of our planet. Similarly, we provide equipment and ongoing support for the Science Museum and the 2 year Antarctic Expedition. Furthermore, unique Specialist Camera systems have been produced for exceptional environments such as in feature films Aliens Vs Predator, Sunshine, and 28 Weeks Later, through to scientific explosive testing IDNKT.

Notably, our most recent project demonstrated the capabilities of our new "CreatureVision" product line. These feature an interchangeable camera and recorder combination in tandem with an auto-detecting lighting system and an exceptionally long-lasting power supply, all fitted within an underwater housing rated to 450m depth. These operate autonomously, recording for over 30 hours in client-specified SD or HD resolutions and are designed to auto-detach from aquatic or land-based animals after a predetermined time; after detaching they emit satellite and VHF-radio signals to facilitate collection. Keep an eye on our homepage for updates on this product line.

We cater for a broad range of digital recording formats from SD to progressive HD (1080p) and beyond, at standard frame rates, time lapse and high speed. Most of our products can be dry hired however we recommend bespoke equipment be operated by our staff. Alternatively, we actively encourage clients to visit us for a demonstration and familiarisation prior to their shoots.

Extreme Facilities was founded by Andrew Schaale, over 30 years ago, it runs with an in-house staff of divers, engineers, multi-sport enthusiasts, explosives technicians and scientists all of whom are dedicated TV/Film practitioners. Supplementary to these are numerous freelance industry professionals with whom we have cultivated strong relations over multiple demanding, esoteric shoots. All staff working under our banner have a proven history of operating at the high quality standards Extreme demands of it's staff and equipment, both on-set and while providing remote customer support.

Extreme would like to thank all our clients who have supported us through the years with whom we will continue to grow in the years to come, as we strive to bring you the technology required to shoot the highest quality images in any environment!