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About Vadim Schulz

A second generation cinematographer - learning from the bottom up.
As a young boy I stood beside my father while he was filming and now I've been in the business for the last 20 years. I started as a cameraman for international broadcasting stations (ORT, ZDF, SWR, Reuters). After a joint apprenticeship at Südwestrundfunk/University of Tübingen I worked as an operator in numerous documentary films, and was attracted to feature film. Film stock became a part of me, light became my friend.

Since the arrival of RED One 2008, I have worked with digital cameras and am an expert in digital workflow and an advisor for such productions.

At present, I work on feature films, TV movies, TVCs and music videos as a cinematographer, camera operator and 2nd unit DP.

I've done a lot of SFX/VFX/CGI camera work such as the Star Wars short which won a bunch of awards and went viral on the web.
Always at your service as an experienced operator, I become one with my camera.
I also know how to use anamorphics and light some nice fantasy or serious drama.

So just give me a call and let's grab an ice cold beer or wine and talk about the next big thing! The force is strong with us right now!

Active Membership in the Society of Camera Operators (SOC)
and the German Society of Cinematographers (BVK)

Known for

Movies as director of photography

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YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2023Maultaschen (WT)Independent Feature FilmAlexander LindVG Mediastudio GmbH & Co. KG [de]
2023Es geht um Luis (WT)
additional photography
Feature FilmLucia Chiarlaostlicht filmproduktion GmbHadditional photography
2022Diorama - Iisland (Faderhead Remix)Music VideoDominik KuhnStarpatrol Entertainment
2022WaPo BodenseeTV Series, ARD [de]MultipleSaxonia Media Filmproduktionsgesellschaft mbH
2022NinerShort FilmDominik KuhnStarpatrol Entertainment
2021Universität Tübingen - Hector Kinderakademien. Kinder-UniOpenerCarsten SchuffertBewegte Bilder Medien GmbH [de]
2017Generalstreik 1918 – die Schweiz am Rande eines Bürgerkriege
additional photography
Docu-Fiction, SRF [ch]Daniel von AarburgSRF Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (ehem. SF Schweizer Fernsehen) [ch]additional photography
2017Laible und Frisch – Do goht dr Doig
additional photography
Feature FilmMichael RöselSchwabenlandfilm GmbH [de]additional photography
2016KIA SoulEV - Efficient and Economic DrivingCommercialSamuel StefanArthio Productions [ch]
2016Schwalbe Bike Tires - UnplattbarCommercialPhilip RuoppVG Mediastudio GmbH & Co. KG [de]
2015Benaja - 2 SekundenMusic VideoPhilip RuoppVG Mediastudio GmbH & Co. KG [de]
2015DOK - Das Unglück von MattmarkDocumentary (Series), SRF [ch]MultipleBearPit Films AG [ch]
2014Verdacht
additional photography
TV Movie, SRF [ch]Sabine BossDschoint Ventschr Filmproduktion [ch]additional photography
2014Darth Maul - Apprentice
DoP
Short FilmShawn BuT7 Production [de]DoP
2014Sacrety - Give What You GotMusic VideoPhilip RuoppVG Mediastudio GmbH & Co. KG [de]
2013marbet - Momente, die begeistern.CommercialBenjamin WaltherFormzwei GmbH
2013Max Factor - Face FinityCorporate FilmOlga Krämercinecore Motion Pictures GmbH
2013dm drogerie markt - Make-up ArtistCommercialSteffen Kienzlecinecore Motion Pictures GmbH
2013Heiler Software AG - PIM 7CommercialChristian Hütelcinecore Motion Pictures GmbH
2013Astor - Heidi Color Last VIP Lipstick CollectionCommercialOlga Krämercinecore Motion Pictures GmbH

Movies as camera operator

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YearTitleGenreDirector of photographyProducerComment
2019Der Ranger – Paradies Heimat. Zeit der WahrheitTV-Movie (Series), Degeto [de], MDR [de]Holger FritzschendF neue deutsche Filmgesellschaft mbH
2019Der Ranger – Paradies Heimat. EntscheidungenTV-Movie (Series), Degeto [de], MDR [de]Holger FritzschendF neue deutsche Filmgesellschaft mbH
2019WaPo BodenseeTV Series, ARD [de]MultipleSaxonia Media Filmproduktionsgesellschaft mbH
2018AponovelaSeriesThomas Ch. WeberBavaria Fiction GmbH
2017Generalstreik 1918 – die Schweiz am Rande eines Bürgerkriege
1st unit Reenactment / Spielfilm
Docu-Fiction, SRF [ch]Quinn Evan ReimannSRF Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (ehem. SF Schweizer Fernsehen) [ch]1st unit Reenactment / Spielfilm
2017Laible und Frisch – Do goht dr DoigFeature FilmNotker MahrSchwabenlandfilm GmbH [de]
2015Tatort - FreitodTV-Movie (Series), SRF [ch]Michael SaxerC-Films AG [ch]
2014VerdachtTV Movie, SRF [ch]Quinn Evan ReimannDschoint Ventschr Filmproduktion [ch]
2013dm / L'Oreàl - Alles glatt gegangen. Eren BektasCommercialMax Tsuicinecore Motion Pictures GmbH
2013Dead or Alive / Ölü Ya Da Diri (NOT COMPLETED) (WT)
1st unit
Feature FilmMultipleElze Film1st unit
2013Trash DetectiveFeature FilmMultipleFilmakademie Baden-Württemberg [de]
2012The Paragon CortexFeature FilmMultipleWater Gap Pictures, John Kilker [us]
2011LichtShort FilmPaul-Robert KlinarFilmakademie Baden-Württemberg [de]
2010Jan Henning - SignallampeMusic VideoSteffen KienzleMoviemovement [de]
2010ALB·GOLD Teigwaren - Von allem das BesteCorporate FilmSteffen KienzleMoviemovement [de]
2009Live StreamMedium Length Film, arte, BR [de], SWR [de]Benjamin F. WiegFilmakademie Baden-Württemberg [de]
2007Landesschau unterwegs - FigurentheaterDocumentary (Series)Birger BustorffSWR Südwestrundfunk (Zusammenschluss von SDR und SWF) [de]
2006Novartis Pharma - Pertisau 2006Corporate FilmMobilight Show-Service & Medientechnik GmbH [at]
2005Das wahre Leben
Video im Film - day player
Feature FilmMatthias FleischerTV60Filmproduktion GmbHVideo im Film - day player

Movies as DIT digital imaging technician

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YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2021Mercedes-AMG - The Design of the All-New Mercedes-AMG SL
THE FILM LAB
CommercialLuke LoganSTAUD STUDIOS GmbHTHE FILM LAB
2019Der Ranger – Paradies Heimat. Zeit der Wahrheit
Color Supervision with Colorist
TV-Movie (Series), Degeto [de], MDR [de]Franziska HörischndF neue deutsche Filmgesellschaft mbHColor Supervision with Colorist
2019Der Ranger – Paradies Heimat. Entscheidungen
Color Supervision with Colorist
TV-Movie (Series), Degeto [de], MDR [de]Franziska HörischndF neue deutsche Filmgesellschaft mbHColor Supervision with Colorist
2018WaPo Bodensee
On Set Grading Truck - Calibrated Suite - RED RAW
TV Series, ARD [de]MultipleSaxonia Media Filmproduktionsgesellschaft mbHOn Set Grading Truck - Calibrated Suite - RED RAW
2018Krombacher - Millionenroulette
THE FILM LAB
CommercialLutz HattenhauerBubbles Film GmbHTHE FILM LAB
2017WaPo Bodensee
On Set Grading Truck - Calibrated Suite - RED RAW
TV Series, ARD [de]MultipleSaxonia Media Filmproduktionsgesellschaft mbHOn Set Grading Truck - Calibrated Suite - RED RAW
2017Porsche - 911 GT3 RS (Pressefilm)CommercialAndreas Justus BurzRecom Film GmbH & Co. KG
2017Subway - Dein Sandwich. Vor deinen Augen zubereitet.CommercialShaun SeveriRabbicorn Films GmbH (formerly Jotz! Filmproduktion GmbH) [de]
2017Mercedes-AMG - 50 Jahre. Nur eine Option: Erfolg!CommercialJens SchillmöllerSTAUD STUDIOS GmbH
2016WaPo Bodensee
On Set Grading Truck - Calibrated Suite - RED RAW
TV Series, ARD [de]MultipleSaxonia Media Filmproduktionsgesellschaft mbHOn Set Grading Truck - Calibrated Suite - RED RAW
2016KIA SoulEV - Efficient and Economic Driving
DIT, Grading, Encoding, Mastering
CommercialSamuel StefanArthio Productions [ch]DIT, Grading, Encoding, Mastering
2016Braun - Male Grooming. FC Bayern MünchenCommercialTobias 'Toby' GenkelThe Marmalade Studios GmbH & Co. KG
2015MeuchelbeckTV Series, WDR [de]MultipleZieglerfilm Köln GmbH
2014Verdacht
On Set Grading THE FILM LAB
TV Movie, SRF [ch]Sabine BossDschoint Ventschr Filmproduktion [ch]On Set Grading THE FILM LAB
2014Heidi
Dev & Equipment THE FILM LAB
Feature FilmAlain GsponerClaussen+Putz Filmproduktion GmbH (formerly Claussen+Wöbke+Putz)Dev & Equipment THE FILM LAB
2014DOK - Der Landesverrat
On Set Grading THE FILM LAB
Documentary (Series), SRF [ch]MultipleSRF Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (ehem. SF Schweizer Fernsehen) [ch]On Set Grading THE FILM LAB
2013Hugo Boss AG - VirtualizationCorporate FilmBirgit AmelungKieferworx GmbH (formerly KieferNümann) [de]
2012Ein Sommer in Amalfi
On Set Grading THE FILM LAB
TV-Movie (Series), ZDF [de]Jorgo PapavassiliouTeamWorx Television & Film GmbH [de]On Set Grading THE FILM LAB
2012Zeit der HeldenTV Series, arte, SWR [de]Kai WesselZero One Film GmbH [de]
2011Everyday Objects
Epic + Color Grading
Feature FilmNicolas Wackerbarthunafilm GmbH [de]Epic + Color Grading

Movies in other capacities

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YearTitleGenreDirectorProducerComment
2019Der Ranger – Paradies Heimat. Zeit der WahrheitTV-Movie (Series), Degeto [de], MDR [de]Franziska HörischndF neue deutsche Filmgesellschaft mbH2nd unit dop
2019Der Ranger – Paradies Heimat. EntscheidungenTV-Movie (Series), Degeto [de], MDR [de]Franziska HörischndF neue deutsche Filmgesellschaft mbH2nd unit dop
2017Laible und Frisch – Do goht dr DoigFeature FilmMichael RöselSchwabenlandfilm GmbH [de]2nd unit dop
2017Generalstreik 1918 – die Schweiz am Rande eines BürgerkriegeDocu-Fiction, SRF [ch]Daniel von AarburgSRF Schweizer Radio und Fernsehen (ehem. SF Schweizer Fernsehen) [ch]2nd unit dop Reenactment / Spielfilm
2017Porsche Service - MadMenCorporate FilmMaximilian Buckcinecore Motion Pictures GmbH2nd unit dop
2015Benaja - 2 SekundenMusic VideoPhilip RuoppVG Mediastudio GmbH & Co. KG [de]gaffer
2015Tatort - FreitodTV-Movie (Series), SRF [ch]Sabine BossC-Films AG [ch]2nd unit dop
2014VerdachtTV Movie, SRF [ch]Sabine BossDschoint Ventschr Filmproduktion [ch]2nd unit dop
2013Trash DetectiveFeature FilmMaximilian BuckFilmakademie Baden-Württemberg [de]2nd unit dop
2012The Paragon CortexFeature FilmJohn KilkerWater Gap Pictures, John Kilker [us]2nd unit dop
2012Jan Henning - Happening (WT)Music VideoSteffen KienzleMoviemovement [de]gaffer
2010Schreie der VergessenenTV Movie, ProSieben [de]Lars Henning JungZum Goldenen Lamm [de]2nd unit dop day player
2010ALB·GOLD Teigwaren - Von allem das BesteCorporate FilmTorsten WeikertMoviemovement [de]gaffer
2010ALB·GOLD Teigwaren - Von allem das BesteCorporate FilmTorsten WeikertMoviemovement [de]2nd unit dop
2010Jan Henning - SignallampeMusic VideoJan HenningMoviemovement [de]gaffer
2010Binder GmbH - BiLuVa LuftbefeuchterCorporate FilmGabi KernMoviemovement [de]gaffer
2010Wer wenn nicht wirFeature FilmAndres VeielZero One Film GmbH [de]2nd assistant camera Tübingen
2009computeruniverse.net - Es geht auch einfachCommercialSteffen KienzleMoviemovement [de]gaffer
2008Margarete Ostheimer GmbH - Holzspielzeug PferdCorporate FilmPhilip RuoppMediapowder - Studio für Grafik & Designgaffer
2007Schätze des Landes - Das Gold von Pforzheim (WT)Documentary (Series)Willy MeyerSWR Südwestrundfunk (Zusammenschluss von SDR und SWF) [de]1st assistant camera

Other projects

YearProject typeTitleActivityCompany
2005 - 2011freelancingdiv. ProjekteFotografieVadim Schulz
2005 - 2009freelancingCamera Operator / 1. Kam.Ass.SWR / ARD
2001 - 2004employmentMediengestalter Bild/TonSWR / ARD
2000 - 2001employmentPrivatfernsehenEB KameramannKlarner Medien

Awards

YearAward
2017Star Wars "Darth Maul: Apprentice" -- Goldene Kamera Award -- Nominated
2016Star Wars "Darth Maul: Apprentice" -- Web Video Award -- BEST FILM OF THE YEAR -- Won

Basic data

NationalityGerman
LanguagesEnglishGermanRussian
Experience abroadCentral Europe: Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Switzerland
North America: USA
Northern Europe: Denmark
Eastern Europe: Belarus
Southern Europe: Italy, Malta
West Asia: Turkey
Western Europe: Belgium, France
Special skillsAnamorphics
ARRICAM LT&ST / 535 / 435 / 235 / 35II / SR2&3 / 416 / Alexa / Mini / Amira / D21
RED ONE MX / Epic / Dragon / Weapon / Gemini
SONY Venice
A-Minima
8mm / super8 (Bolex, Beaulieu - owner)
Underwater (Scubacam)
Remote operating
Gimbal operating
Wheels & geared head operating
Greenscreen / Bluescreen (on film and digital)
VFX / CGI
Color grading
Senior camera supervisor
SFX
Stunts and fights
Car Scenes
Snow scooter
Aerial / planes
Own equipmentALEXA 35
2x RED GEMINI
SONY FX3 (PL mount)
Beaulieu 5008S Super8
Atlas Orion Anamorphics (all 6) & Canon K35 (TLS rehoused)
NODO wheels, head & sticks, Easyrig, MoVi Pro & drones,
8x 24" / 27" calibrated displays for DP and Operator (FSI & SONY)
4x 7" displays with directors monitor cage
special video cart with Flanders, Teradek SERVs, LINKs & Bolts
MasterLockit, Wisycom Audio RX/TX
On set grading suite truck (The Film Lab)
LicencesB (car) [eu]
Education1998, 2001 internship - DP (father)
2000 - 2001 eng cameraman
2001 - 2004 apprenticeship at SWR ARD (German TV / Radio)
2003 Film Lab Baden-Baden
Preferred place of workFeature film, series, TVC, music videos
Immediate working areaStuttgart
1st residence (federal state or country)Germany - Baden-Württemberg
Accommodation possibilitiesDetroit, London, Los Angeles, Munich, New York, Wilmington
Associations