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In 1987, Paul (second actor from left) was reunited with “Carolyn,” the world’s only airworthy B-26 Marauder at the time, for a national TV commercial. Sadly, the ship crashed in 1994, killing Paul’s good friends, Vernon Thorp, Walter Wooton and Tom Cloyd.
 
“Air Paulie” took flight under blue skies and a parasail during the production of a promotional DVD for Sea Trek at Coral World Marine Park. He enjoyed the “Jules Verne” helmet diving experience so much that he went to work for Sea Trek on St. Thomas, leading thousands of visitors on their first undersea adventure. Photo: Virginia Stine
In 2001, Paul went on location on St. John, Virgin Islands, to shoot underwater elements for “Honeymoon Adventure” on the Travel Channel. It was the second time his work had appeared on the network. He was assisted by daughter Noelle. Photo: Noelle Deaton
At the legendary Austin, Texas, eatery where Janis Joplin used to sing, Paul rests between performances during live coverage of South by Southwest. Threadgill’s once served as headquarters for the Austin Music Network, where Paul was Director for Live Broadcast. Photo: Noelle Deaton 
A Vaught Corsair is backdrop for Paul as he shoots “Tora! Tora! Texas!” a documentary about an airshow honoring the Pearl Harbor Survivors Association. Deaton named the airshow, which was flown on 7 December 1981, the 40th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor.
Photo: Daniel J.Schaefer
Unconsciously dipping a foot into famed Austin swimmin’ hole, Barton Springs, Paul assists his friend and mentor, cinematographer Richard Kooris, during a scene for the opening sequence of the 1980 season of Austin City Limits. Also seen are gaffer Jeff Moshier, crane operator Jim Schroft, producer Terry Lickona, and director Allan Muir. Photo: Daniel J. Schaefer
A coral farming operation on Dominica is featured in Paul’s film,
“Dominica: The Uncommon Commonwealth.” Paul’s friend, Make Salzer, owner of Cabrits Dive Centre, gave the crew a comprehensive tour of the facility.
Atop an Austin bank building at the dawn of a career, with the Texas State Capitol Building in the background, Paul breaks down the camera after scouting locations for Paramount. Photo: Daniel J. Schaefer
These are the original off-road vehicles! The Egyptian version of a grip truck on the Sinai shoot for “Egypt - Karnak to Coral Reef” was this camel, expertly driven by the boy in the background. PCD photo
Arriving a week prior to shooting “Antilles Extreme,” Paul and his friend, record producer Dave Sebree, became certified in diving with rebreathers. This technology allows underwater filmmakers to closely approach some of the more timid underwater species. Photo: Kevin Leede
Noted cinematographer Richard Kooris tells Paul what he needs out of the Fisher Nine camera dolly during a shoot for an opening sequence for the famed PBS series “Austin City Limits.” Photo: Daniel J. Schaefer
Producer Judi Shimel and director Paul Cater Deaton are all smiles at the 2000 inauguration of News 2 at TV2 Virgin Islands. Deaton took a hiatus from his own productions to start up the TV2 production department, which he managed for a year. Photo: Jerry Meersman
On location atop the headquarters of the Exxon Refinery in Baytown, Texas, Paul operates the camera crane for director of photography Jim Barham during a shoot for a national ad campaign. Paul’s Grandfather, Paul G. Cater, once worked at that same refinery! Photo: Steve Maedl
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