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Thomas Bader, director of photography, 2nd unit dop, camera operator, Cologne
© opticplot
  • Director of photography
  • 2nd unit dop
  • camera operator
Born on 01.10.1973 (50 Years)

Contact

Am Ausbesserungswerk 2050733  KölnGermany
Mobile+49 171 4957183
Phone+49 221 16877224

Showreel (external)

Known for

Advertising/Image/Music videos as director of photography

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2020Pix4me - Die BildverwaltungCommercialHussain AbdullahPearl Pictures [de]
2019L'Oréal - Barber Talks. Mario GötzeCommercialHarun HazarFilm Deluxe GmbH
2019Urbanlife - Bokx (WT)Corporate FilmThomas BaderOpticplot [de]
2018Kuechenspezialisten CH - David Candaux, UhrmacherCommercialHarun HazarEscape Filmproduktion GbR [de]
2017Max-Planck-Institut für Eisenforschung GmbH - 100-jährige BestehenCorporate FilmJo SieglerMaakii Media & Communication Services
2017Stimming - 10 Jahre
Stop motion video clip
Music VideoHarun HazarHarun Hazar Produktion [de]Stop motion video clip
2016Fielmann - CleverLens. Kontaktlinsen richtig reinigenCommercialPascal SchröderDentsu Creative GmbH
2016Kayak - Wallet HolidayCommercialDoug PerkulDentsu Creative GmbH
2016Fielmann - Kontaktlinsen-Service von A bis ZCommercialPascal SchröderDentsu Creative GmbH
2016Fielmann - Kennen Sie schon den Kontaktlinsen-Service von Fielmann?CommercialPascal SchröderDentsu Creative GmbH
2016Fielmann - Kontaktlinsen-Service. Bequem geliefertCommercialPascal SchröderDentsu Creative GmbH
2016Jobware - Bungee-SprungCommercialPascal SchröderDentsu Creative GmbH
2016Comdirect Bank - Trading App. Einfach. Überall. Handeln.CommercialPascal SchröderDentsu Creative GmbH
2016Channa - RevolutionMusic VideoHussain AbdullahPearl Pictures [de]
2016Gordon Geco - In my Dreams (WT)Music VideoInci DemirbasPearl Pictures [de]
2015HomeToGo - Suchmaschine ins Glück (WT)CommercialAndreas GrokeDentsu Creative GmbH
2015Dreamlines - Clevere KreuzfahrtenCommercialAndreas GrokeDentsu Creative GmbH
2015Schlafwelt - EinbrecherCommercialPascal SchröderDentsu Creative GmbH
2015Jobware - Ja, Ich habe den Job!CommercialAndreas GrokeDentsu Creative GmbH
2014Bäckerei Büsch - Klingende Weihnachtsgrüße (Webfilm) (WT)
Epic Dragon
Corporate FilmPascal SchröderPascal Schröder Produktion [de]Epic Dragon

Non-fictional movies as director of photography

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2019Klimaschutz e.V. - Energetische, prozessübergreifende OptimierungenEducational FilmThomas BaderOpticplot [de]
2018Uniklinik Köln - Hygiene im Krankenhaus (Patientenfilm)Educational FilmAnselm DiehlAnselm Diehl Produktion [de]
2016Little Bastard - WacomShort DocumentaryHarun HazarHarun Hazar Produktion [de]
2007Hayme Ana (WT)
hist.SpielszeneDVCProHD Türkei
DocumentaryEnes TokyayMavi Productions [tr]hist.SpielszeneDVCProHD Türkei
2006Lowlight
16mm & MiniDV New York
DocumentaryJulian NevilleKHM Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln [de]16mm & MiniDV New York
2005Beweg Dich mein Ochse
MiniDV Brasilien
DocumentaryHarun HazarKHM Kunsthochschule für Medien Köln [de]MiniDV Brasilien

Fictional movies as 2nd unit dop

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2020Tatort - Rhythm and LoveTV-Movie (Series), WDR [de]Brigitte Maria BerteleBavaria Fiction GmbH
2018Tatort - Kaputt
tageweise
TV-Movie (Series), ARD [de], Degeto [de], WDR [de]Christine HartmannBavaria Fiction GmbHtageweise
2018Tatort - Weiter, immer weiter
tageweise
TV-Movie (Series), ARD [de], WDR [de]Sebastian KoBavaria Fiction GmbHtageweise
2018Der Kommissar und das Meer - Lichterfest
2 DT
TV-Movie (Series), ZDF [de]Thomas RothNetwork Movie Film- und Fernsehproduktion GmbH2 DT
2017Ella Schön - Das Ding mit der Liebe
1DT Frankfurt
TV-Movie (Series), ZDF [de]Maurice HübnerDreamtool Entertainment GmbH1DT Frankfurt
2013Heiter bis Tödlich - Koslowski & Haferkamp
2 DT
TV Series, WDR [de]MultipleNordfilm GmbH [de]2 DT

Fictional movies as camera operator

YearTitleGenreDirector of photographyProducerComment
2023WaPo Duisburg
tageweise B-Cam Staffel 3
TV Series, ARD [de], WDR [de]Marc StoppenbachWarner Bros. ITVP Deutschland GmbHtageweise B-Cam Staffel 3
2023SOKO Köln
tageweise
TV Series, ZDF [de]Nicolay GutscherNetwork Movie Film- und Fernsehproduktion GmbHtageweise
2020Falk
Staffel2 Block 1 2DT
TV Series, WDR [de]MultipleBavaria Fiction GmbHStaffel2 Block 1 2DT
2019We Are the Wave
4DT C-Cam
TV Series, NetflixJan-Marcello KahlRat Pack Filmproduktion GmbH [de]4DT C-Cam
2019Eine Klasse für sich
tageweise B-Cam
TV Movie, WDR [de]Peter NixFilmpool Fiction GmbHtageweise B-Cam
2019Tatort - Niemals ohne mich
Tageweise B-Cam
TV-Movie (Series), WDR [de]Peter NixBavaria Fiction GmbHTageweise B-Cam
2019Das Wichtigste im Leben
tageweise B-Cam bei DoP Pascal Schmit
TV Series, VOX [de]MultipleBantry Bay Productions GmbHtageweise B-Cam bei DoP Pascal Schmit
2019Unter anderen Umständen – Lügen und Geheimnisse
B-Cam
TV-Movie (Series), ZDF [de]Nicolay GutscherNetwork Movie Film- und Fernsehproduktion GmbHB-Cam
2019Marie Brand und die Liebe zu viert
tageweise B-Cam
TV-Movie (Series), ZDF [de]Nicolay GutscherWarner Bros. ITVP Deutschland GmbHtageweise B-Cam
2019SOKO Köln
tageweise B-Cam bei DoP Friederike Heß
TV Series, ZDF [de]MultipleNetwork Movie Film- und Fernsehproduktion GmbHtageweise B-Cam bei DoP Friederike Heß
2018Tatort - Väterchen Frost
B-Cam Tageweise
TV-Movie (Series), WDR [de]Carl-Friedrich KoschnickBavaria Fiction GmbHB-Cam Tageweise
2018KarlstownTeaser (Film Concept)Hosam Sidou AbdulkaderLonely Donkey Films GmbH [de]
2018Sankt Maik
B-Cam
TV Series, RTL [de]MultipleUFA FictionB-Cam
2017Neben der Spur - Sag, es tut dir leid
tageweise
TV-Movie (Series), ZDF [de]Moritz SchultheißNetwork Movie Film- und Fernsehproduktion GmbHtageweise
2017Tatort - Mitgehangen
tageweise
TV-Movie (Series), WDR [de]Kay GauditzBavaria Fiction GmbHtageweise
2017Alarm für Cobra 11 - Die Autobahnpolizei
tageweise
TV Series, RTL [de]MultipleAction Concept GmbHtageweise
2016Tatort - Nachbarn
tageweise
TV-Movie (Series), WDR [de]Theo BierkensBavaria Fiction GmbHtageweise
2016Tatort - Wacht am RheinTV-Movie (Series), WDR [de]Kay GauditzBavaria Fiction GmbH
2016Babylon Berlin
1DT NRW Plate-Unit
TV Series, ARD [de], Degeto [de], Sky [de]MultipleX Filme Creative Pool GmbH1DT NRW Plate-Unit
2015Der Zürich-Krimi - Borcherts AbrechnungTV-Movie (Series), ARD [de], Degeto [de]Nicolay GutscherGraf Film GmbH

Advertising/Image/Music videos as camera operator

YearTitleGenreDirector of photographyProducerComment
2019Aldi - Schneekoppe. Philipp LahmCommercialSilvio HelbigSterntag Film [de]
2016Saturn - 365 Tage Tech-TalkCorporate SeriesFabian HothanMarkenfilm Crossing [de]

Shows/Live/Events as camera operator

YearTitleGenreDirector of photographyProducerComment
2016Serdar Somuncu - H2 Universe. Die MachtergreifungEvent RecordingStephan BoergerBanijay Live Artist Brand GmbH

Fictional movies in other activities

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2020Try To SurviveShort FilmThomas BaderOpticplot [de]director
2019Louis van BeethovenTV Movie, ARD [de], Degeto [de], ORF [at], WDR [de]Niki SteinEikon Media GmbH [de]steadicam operator
2019Black Moon (WT)Series PilotThomas BaderOpticplot [de]director
2019Turn of EventsShort FilmHussain AbdullahPearl Pictures [de]steadicam operator
2017Out of Revenge (WT)Short FilmThomas BaderOpticplot [de]director
2014Die Mutter des MördersTV Movie, ZDF [de]Carlo RolaNetwork Movie Film- und Fernsehproduktion GmbH1st assistant camera
2014Die Wallensteins - Dresdner DämonenTV Movie, ZDF [de]Carlo RolaZiegler Film GmbH & Co. KG1st assistant camera
2013GespensterjägerFeature FilmTobi BaumannLucky Bird Pictures (formerly Yellow Bird Pictures)1st assistant camera
2013Helen Dorn - Unter KontrolleTV-Movie (Series), ZDF [de]Matti GeschonneckNetwork Movie Film- und Fernsehproduktion GmbH1st assistant camera
2013Helen Dorn - Das dritte MädchenTV-Movie (Series), ZDF [de]Matti GeschonneckNetwork Movie Film- und Fernsehproduktion GmbH1st assistant camera
2013Dr. Gressmann zeigt GefühleTV Movie, ARD [de]Niki SteinHR - Hessischer Rundfunk [de]1st assistant camera Steadicam / Operator B-Cam
2013Ohne DichTV Movie, ARD [de], Degeto [de]Florian BaxmeyerOdeon TV (merged into Odeon Fiction GmbH)1st assistant camera Oberator B-Cam
2012Zeit der HeldenTV Series, arte, SWR [de]Kai WesselZero One Film GmbH [de]1st assistant camera
2011Unsere Mütter, unsere VäterTV Movie (multi-part), ZDF [de]Philipp KadelbachTeamWorx Television & Film GmbH [de]1st assistant camera
2011Vater Mutter MörderTV Movie, ZDF [de]Niki SteinStudio Hamburg FilmProduktion GmbH [de]1st assistant camera
2010Bad Hero (WT)Short FilmMultipleMatt X Productions, Matt Zemlineditor
2010Nord Nord MordTV-Movie (Series), ZDF [de]Josh BroeckerNetwork Movie Film- und Fernsehproduktion GmbH1st assistant camera A-Camera, Teilweise Operator B-Camera
2010Von Fall zu Fall - Stubbe - KassensturzTV-Movie (Series), ZDF [de]Kaspar HeidelbachPolyphon Film GmbH1st assistant camera
2010HannaFeature FilmJoe WrightSechzehnte Babelsberg Film Gmbh i.G. [de]1st assistant camera 2nd Unit B-Camera
2010Morgen musst du sterbenTV Movie, HR [de]Niki SteinHR - Hessischer Rundfunk [de]1st assistant camera Operator 2nd Camera

Advertising/Image/Music videos in other activities

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2019Urbanlife - Bokx (WT)Corporate FilmThomas BaderOpticplot [de]steadicam operator
2019Urbanlife - Bokx (WT)Corporate FilmThomas BaderOpticplot [de]director
2016Channa - RevolutionMusic VideoHussain AbdullahPearl Pictures [de]steadicam operator
2015ARD Lindenstraße - JubiläumTeaserAlexander SteinhoffMarkenfilm Crossing [de]1st assistant camera
2009Adidas Fußballtrikots WM 2010 - White Jersey (Internetspot)CommercialTed KjellssonTempomedia Filmproduktion GmbH1st assistant camera
2007SIL Fleckensalz - GelassenheitCommercialBernard WedigLaterna Magica Filmproduktion GmbH1st assistant camera 35mm
2006Volkswagen AG - Touareg - ProbefahrtCommercialMarkus SteinerMpg Media Picture Group GmbH [de]1st assistant camera 35 mm
2006Volkswagen AG - Concept ACorporate FilmMarkus SteinerMpg Media Picture Group GmbH [de]1st assistant camera 35 mm
2003Nickelback - Figured You OutMusic VideoUwe FladeQFilmproduktion [de]1st assistant camera
2003Curse feat. Gentleman - WiderstandMusic VideoPascal Heidukdiscofilm [de]1st assistant camera 35 mm
2003Volkswagen - DesignstudieCorporate FilmMarkus SteinerMpg Media Picture Group GmbH [de]1st assistant camera

Non-fictional movies in other activities

YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2019Klimaschutz e.V. - Energetische, prozessübergreifende OptimierungenEducational FilmThomas BaderOpticplot [de]director
2018Uniklinik Köln - Hygiene im Krankenhaus (Patientenfilm)Educational FilmAnselm DiehlAnselm Diehl Produktion [de]steadicam operator

Film awards

YearFilmAwardCategory 
2020Little Bastard - WacomClose:Up Edinburgh Docufest [uk]Best CinematographerNominated
2017Beweg Dich mein OchseCinam WorldFest [ca]Award of Recognition, CinematographyWinner

Basic data

NationalityGerman
LanguagesEnglish
Experience abroadCentral Europe: Czech Republic, Lithuania
North America: USA
South America: Brazil
Southern Europe: Canary Islands, Italy
West Asia: Turkey
Western Europe: France, Netherlands
Special skillsCinemascope experience
camera operating with Steadicam, Gimbal, Gearhead, Joystick,
Aerial cinematography , Motion Control and flight head.
All ARRI digital and analog formats
All Red formats
Final Cut, Davinci Resolve, Redcine X Pro, Final Draft
Own equipmentSteadicam Artemis HD
Red DSMC2 Helium 8K
PL / MotionMount PL / Nikon / Canon
OMOD Command RT and RT Motion WLCS
diff. Red DSMC Accessories
Cartonie C40 and Viv Matebox
SmallHD Ultra Bright 7"
Mac Pro, Mac Book Pro, diff. Software
Nikon lenses
LicencesA (motorcycle) [eu], C1 (truck < 3,5t <= 7,5t) [eu]
EducationFilm lab
Camerarental
4 years 2nd AC
10 years 1st AC
Immediate working areaCologne
1st residence (federal state or country)Germany - North Rhine-Westphalia
Accommodation possibilitiesFriedrichshafen