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(Photo credit: Mart Production, Pexels)

DOCUMENTARY SHOOT FOR CNA

In late February, I’ll embark on another exciting documentary shoot—this time with the Executive Director of the European Drug Agency (EUDA) in Lisbon, Portugal, exploring drug production, distribution, and consumption worldwide.

The documentary's goal is to sneak into key drug production hubs like Colombia and Ecuador, the rise of gang violence in Sweden, and military raids against drug cartels in Pakistan, among many other gripping stories. Produced by Singapore-based CNA (Channel News Asia), this in-depth, two-part documentary is set for release in mid-May.



Lisbon, 10.02.2025

DP for Corporate Interviews in Lisbon

(Photo credit: Jessica Keener)

CANON C300 MARK III - DAY

Just one day after the LUCIELA shoot, I had the privilege of directing photography for another set of corporate interviews—this time for Schneider Electronics,  a global leader in energy management, automation, and industrial solutions. The project was carried out by the Paris-based "Palm Spring Production" under production manager Giovanni Vuolo.

What made this shoot particularly special, beyond the incredible team, was the opportunity to work with one of Canon's top cinema cameras: the C300 Mark III. This powerhouse delivers exceptional performance while remaining lightweight, especially compared to the ARRI Alexa. With an impressive 16 stops of dynamic range, it surpasses many cameras in its price range and offers unparalleled color accuracy.

As someone who began my career filming on a Canon consumer DSLR camera, this experience felt like a full-circle moment—a contrast and reminder of how far I’ve come as a professional videographer. It will truly remain a day to remember.





Lisbon, 15.01.2025

Camera Man for Corporate Interviews in Lisbon

(Photo credit: Louise Demuysère)

INTERVIEW SHOOT

This week, I had the opportunity to shoot an interview at "Atelier 193," a swimwear and lingerie manufacturer in Lisbon. The studio, with its simple yet elegantly designed aesthetic, provided a colourful thus striking backdrop that perfectly complemented the frame with a complimentary mannequin prop. Keep an eye on my socials—the final results will be published soon!

Won't hide: I’m a big fan of the 3-point lighting technique, which I utilized for this shoot to create a professional and polished look. To enhance the client experience, I connected an external monitor, allowing LUCIELA Lingerie’s team to review the framing in real time while seated for the interview.

For audio, I relied on HOLLYLAND Lark 150 lav mics for precision and backed them up with a SENNHEISER MKE-600 shotgun mic mounted on a carbon fiber boom. The audio was recorded on a 32-bit float recorder to ensure exceptionally clear and crisp sound quality.






Lisbon, 14.01.2025

Registered Trademark, CAMCAT Portugal

CELEBRATING A MILESTONE

Before I celebrate the registration of CAMCAT as a national trademark in Portugal, I'd like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to everyone who has supported CAMCAT’s journey so far. From clients to collaborators and friends — your belief in my work has been the driving force behind this milestone. 

As another step towards professionalization and brand awareness, I'm therefore proud to announce that CAMCAT is now officially registered as a national trademark with the Intellectual Property Office in Portugal. Protecting both the name and logotype was the next logical step to ensure my brand remains uniquely mine and continues to stand for quality, creativity, and innovation in producing cinematic content by streamlining down to what is necessary for a solid result without breaking the bank.


Here’s to the next chapter of CAMCAT—a story that’s just beginning to unfold. Stay tuned for what’s next, and thank you for being part of the journey!




Lisbon, 13.01.2025

One-Man Band Shooter in Lisbon / Portugal

(Graphic Design: Louise Demuysère)

ITALY'S PUGLIA CALLING...

Could there be a better way to kick off the year than with a road trip to Italy? After wrapping up corporate interviews for my client, 'All - Assistance,' back in October 2024, they reached out again—this time with an even bigger idea: creating a road movie.

The concept? Capture the company’s story through its staff, suppliers, and whoever we meet along the way. It’s a week of adventure on the open road, followed by another week in the editing suite, pushing my creative limits. 

Challenge accepted! Whoop whooop...





Lisbon, 03.01.2025

Canon FD Lenses Lisbon, Portugal

PRIME LENS UPGRADE

This year, I used Christmas as the perfect excuse to upgrade my lens collection—and I decided to go for something truly special. Over time, I’ve noticed top-tier cinematographers consistently singing the praises of the Canon FD series. They highlight its impressive sharpness, build quality, speed, affordability, and—most importantly—the distinctive look it offers. Many have raved about its beautiful saturation and contrast ratio.

Intrigued, I decided it was time to see what the fuss was about. I took the plunge and went all in, picking up the full range: 24mm, 35mm, 50mm, and 70–210mm.

Finding lenses in pristine condition was no small task—it took me nearly two entire days of browsing the literally worldwide web to ensure there wasn’t a trace of dust, fog, or fungus on any of them. My search spanned the globe, with lenses coming from Japan, Germany, Belgium, and the US.

Now, I’m eagerly waiting for their arrival—and even more excited to take them out for a shoot. As always, I’ll be sharing the test results on my YouTube channel, so stay tuned!


Lisbon, 28.12.2024

Professional Vertical Video Creator in Lisbon

(Photo credit: Louise Demuysère)

SOFTWARE UPDATE FOR PROFESSIONAL VERTICAL CONTENT

Both of our Blackmagic Cameras have just been updated with the 8.6 version which adds support for vertical aspect ratio recording, allowing to create cinematic vertical video for platforms such as TikTok or Instagram. This update adds automatic rotation of the camera’s on screen HUD and automatically tags files as vertical so they display correctly when imported for editing, making it much easier to both shoot and edit vertical content. When customers then import their files into DaVinci Resolve, clips are automatically tagged as vertical so they appear correctly in their timeline. Once they have finished their project, it’s easy to upload to their channel with direct exporting to TikTok, Instagram or YouTube.

We have just been shooting a vertical campaign for the brand new Volkswagen Tayron making use of this very handy gimmick. Bottomline: Not only insanely convenient during the shoot, but also a grateful leap for the editor in charge. ;-)


Lisbon, 13.12.2024

High End Solo-Shooter and Video Producer in Lisbon, Portugal

(Photo credit: Louise Demuysère)

COMMERCIAL SHOOT: THE NEW VOLKSWAGEN TAYRON

As the year draws to a close, just like that and out of nowhere an incredible opportunity landed in my lap: I’ve been asked to serve as the Director of Photography for a commercial of one of Germany’s largest car manufacturers. Needless to say, that I accepted, am fully committed and thrilled to kick off the shoot next week.

What makes this project even more exciting is the fact that we'll have a professionally trained dog onboard and of course its trainer — a first for me. I’ll share more details (and a few BTS on my Insta) soon. 

Stay tuned!






Lisbon, 01.12.2024

CAMCAT Portugal 32-bit float sound videographer cameraman

CAMCAT NOW FULLY TRANSITIONED TO 32-BIT FLOAT SOUND

In its latest round of investment, CAMCAT has made a significant upgrade, transitioning fully from 24-bit to 32-bit sound. The company now operates boom/shotgun microphones and lavalier microphones with crystal clear 32-bit float audio, ensuring exceptional dynamic range and clarity.

Additionally, the lavalier microphone receiver (RX) now automatically transmits timecode to all connected transmitters (TX). This means recordings on all transmitters are perfectly timecode-synced, seamlessly aligning with camera footage for effortless post-production.

It may be a small step for humankind, but it’s a giant leap for us! 😊





Lisbon, 25.11.2024

COLOUR GRADING AN ARTFILM FOR PLANTPOP

Plantpop is a film festival organization that provides filmmakers with a unique platform to showcase films that blend various art forms with themes of plants, forests, and gardens.

This November, I'll be color grading a film for director Camilla Fantinati, who has created numerous documentaries for the platform. I'm thrilled about this opportunity, as it allows me to immerse myself in the world of forests and art—even if it's all happening from behind my screen.









Lisbon, 09.11.2024

INTERVIEWS FOR GERMAN AUVESTA GROUP 

The Bavaria-based company Auvesta, a specialist in precious metals trading, held its annual meeting for its global network of dealers in Cascais in early November 2024. 

I was commissioned to film interviews with Auvesta's partners, investors, and investment-focused YouTubers. The shoot was logistically challenging, as I had to basically transform a hotel room into a talk show studio as the DP. Within a tight two-hour window, I set up lighting and sound for a three-person interview setup, ensuring a professional, polished look for the client's video series.







Lisbon, 05.11.2024

MORE EXCITING NEWS ABOUT MY RECENT BCN SHOOT

As mentioned in my previous article, the BCN shoot is complete, and the entire team has safely returned home. The footage will now go into post-production, with the goal of finalizing the project by the end of the year.

It couldn’t have been more perfectly timed—after two and a half days of work we wrapped up an hour ahead of schedule! The experience of director Mike Vayda and producer Sky Deuel truly made a difference.

I’m thrilled to announce that the client has entrusted me with the color grading for the entire commercial. It’s a great honor, and I eagerly accept this responsibility.








Lisbon, 24.10.2024

(Photo credit: Mario Cuadros, Pexels)

TV COMMERCIAL SHOOT FOR TRAVEL AGENCY IN BCN

This weekend Barcelona is calling for an exciting TV commercial shoot. And we're announcing this with a big amount of pride, as the travel agency "The Good Life Abroad" hired Christopher Michael Heisler (aka "Mister Camcat") as their 1st DP for this commercial, which will be entirely shot on an ARRI Alexa with a set of Carl Zeiss Standard Speed Prime lenses. 

The commercial will be streamed across major platforms, including Hulu, Peacock, and network television in the U.S. and is designed to be a visually striking, high-impact piece, so we’ll be aiming for production values that reflect the best of TV-level advertising.

Obviously more details about this very exciting shoot along with a few BTS will soon be published on our socials.




Lisbon, 15.10.2024

Fashion Videographer / Video Producer in Lisbon, Portugal

FASHION SHOOT FOR "ANY" EYEWEAR CAMPAIGN

This time the weather wasn't on our side. With a wild mix of sunrays, clouds and even rain we still managed to carry out a fancy shoot for ANY eyewear sunglasses.

The eclectic location close to Fonte da Telha offered a wide range of possibbilities, from pool side, tennis court, driveway and many more, which allowed for continous shooting even when weather was tricky.

Huge thanks to the entire team from producer, through make-up to stylist and photographers. CAMCAT was responsible for the entire video part (shoot with cine prime lenses, colouring and editing).

More details soon to be published on our socials.






Lisbon, 08.10.2024

Interview Cinematographer / Filmmaker Lisbon, Portugal

BLOOMBERG DOCUMENTARY RECEIVES 100K VIEWS IN 3 DAYS

Proudly announcing that this is only the result on YouTube, while a lot more traction has been achieved on the direct page of Bloomberg, which according to Bloomberg's spokesperson is by far higher than the average video achieves.


Christopher Michael Heisler from CAMCAT was hired as 1st DoP to film all interviews, B-Roll shots of the city and surroundings plus additional drone footage for the documentary. 

Click one of the above links to educate yourself on the Golden Visa programme, that Portugal has now adjusted to investments in climate friendly funds.



Lisbon, 07.10.2024

Interview Cinematographer / Filmmaker Lisbon, Portugal

LARGE SET OF CORPORATE INTERVIEWS

The Italian company "All Assistance", which offers road assistance of all sorts (towing, hotels, ambulance / hospitals, home travel etc.) invited all its employees for a team building trip to Lisbon. The key figures of which were asked to answer questions about the working conditions at the amazingly led company in front of the camera, having some of the best sights behind them (for the most cinematic result).

According to the customer both the image and sound quality exceeded their expectations and we're already looking forward to be working together again in the near future.



Lisbon, 05.10.2024

COMMERCIAL SHOOT FOR CODING ACADEMY "SHECODES"

Right after the summer break we're back with some exciting storytelling of two women who managed to change their career for the better thanks to SheCodes, which is an online coding academy designed specifically for women. On their platform women can not only learn about coding, but also get connected with like-minded participants and exchange their experiences, share job opportunities and alike.  

Christopher Michael Heisler provided his knowledge in camera operation / directing photography, gaffer services and sound recording. 

Both commercials are now in post production.



Lisbon, 15.09.2024

Image: by Katja S. Verhoeven


GERMAN HOTEL COMMERCIAL IN POST PRODUCTION

For the entire first week of August CAMCAT has been booked to provide directing, lighting and DoP services abroad for the extensive shoot of two hotels in Germany's picturesque cities of Goslar and Friedrichshafen. The footage is now being post - processed and the final results to be delivered before the 23rd of August 2024.

Our seven-person team has persevered brilliantly and everyone is now extremely excited about the upcoming results.





Lisbon, 12.08.2024

FINALLY OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED

As of today, CAMCAT is fully certified to operate drones across all EU countries and Switzerland. Christopher Michael Heisler, CAMCAT's head of operations, has successfully passed the A2 exam, in addition to the A1 and A3 classes he had previously completed. With this crucial step in meeting all EASA requirements, CAMCAT is now primed to deliver even more exceptional services / footage to its clients. 




Lisbon, 22.07.2024

DOCUMENTARY SHOOT FOR BLOOMBERG

News provider Bloomberg is planning to shoot a documentary on a variety of visa programs that require an investment in multiple European countires. One of them is Portugal and it's here that a hand-full of expats will be interviewed and their stories and experiences with the respective programme told.

CAMCAT's Christopher Michael Heisler has been picked by the production "Bloomberg - Originals" to serve as the 1st Director of Photography during the 4-day shoot. Areas of responsibility will cover operation of four cameras, thereof two cinema cameras, lighting / light blocking, as well as directing camera crew.




Lisbon, 13.07.2024

GRATNELLS - US/UK-BASED TRAY PRODUCER MOVES TO PORTUGAL

Gratnells, a UK-based company, is known for producing a range of storage solutions primarily used in educational and healthcare environments. After expanding their business to the US the company also decided to expand and open a production facility in Setubal (Portugal), which is appr. 35km South of Lisbon. 

To help document and communicate the brand's story, the management decided to hire the Portugal-based Video Production Company "Mario Milosevich", which in turn hired Christopher Michael Heisler to be their Director of Photography during the 2-day shoot with Director Luke Robert Jeffery and executive producer Mario Milosevich. The goal is to cover the facilities, production line, offices, overall vibe and turn them into a light hearted presentation video of Gratnell's new location.

Lisbon, 08.07.2024

ALL EXPECTATIONS EXCEEDED

After a brilliant start in March 2024, CAMCAT and KPI - King Performance Ideology worked together for the second time in June of this year. This time, eight professional athletes were filmed training. The whole event was captured and edited by CAMCAT into a 55-second action-packed video and exceeded all expectations: the video received over 100,000 views in the first 6 hours after publication and can be viewed here.


Lisbon, 06.07.2024

MUSIC VIDEO SHOOT FOR RADI FROM "CARAVAN DREAM"

Caravan Dream are a multinational Pop-Rock band formed in 2019 in the Middle East, while living as Expatriates in the state of Qatar.


As they gear up for a busy schedule of events, tours, and festivals, the band is currently busy with recording their debut album and shooting music videos. For the Lisbon segment of a new single release, frontman Radi has enlisted Christopher Michael Heisler to capture cinematic footage, enhancing the video with greater visual variety.

Lisbon, 04.07.2024

DoP Videographer for Corporate Interviews in Lisbon

INTERVIEWS WITH INTERNATIONAL PRODUCT DESIGNERS

WEWOOD, a renowned producer of solid wood furniture, commissioned me to film interviews with their designers from across Europe. The much-anticipated shoot is taking place today, on June 27th, and I was excited about this project as it allowed me to showcase my skills in both lighting and discreet sound setup "Netflix-Style". By 'discreet,' I mean achieving crystal clear audio without the microphone being visible, a technique that involves booming.

The entire project was a testament to incredible teamwork, from the storyboard designer to the art director. We are eager to release the final results before the grand opening of WEWOOD's new flagship store on Avenida da Liberdade in Lisbon, which is scheduled for the autumn of 2024.

 


Lisbon, 27.06.2024

ACTION-LOADED VIDEO WITH UK PRO-FOOTBALLERS: ROUND 2

The paths of KPI - King Performance Ideology, a UK based professional personal training operator and CAMCAT - Portugal crossed again at the High Performance Campus in Quinta do Lago, close to Faro.  

This time I was filming Femi Seriki, Andre Brooks (both from Sheffield United), Harrison Reed (Fulham Football Club), Alexander Oxlade-Chamberlain (Besiktas & England's National Player) during their off-season training, rehab and analytical drills. Three cameras were used to capture the event.

Watch this space and / or other CAMCAT channels to see the highly dynamic outcome, soon to be published. 


Lisbon, 25.06.2024

COOPERATION WITH DIRECTOR SHAMMI SAMANO

It makes me very happy to announce that Lisbon-based director Shammi Samano (winner of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association Media Awards for the best short film) approached me to help out with colour grading, final aesthetic bits and edits and title work including effects on the same. 

In her new documentary she will be telling the story of an immigrant family residing in Lisbon while at the same time giving historical context about one of Lisbon's most important sights.

Really excited about this cooperation with Shammi, as she is also planning to have the work be participating in international film festivals with hopefully more awards to come her/our way. 


Lisbon, 28.05.2024

Luxury Real Estate Videographer - Lisbon

500K VIEWS WITHIN 24 HOURS AFTER POSTING

My new video for Pérola - Luxury Villas in cooperation with Giovanni Perice and Molly Brown has generated 500k views and far over 7000 likes in less than 24h, which - frankly speaking - neither the client nor I have been expecting. 

The goal of this video was to showcase the luxury lifestyle in a stunning location, featuring beautiful weather, exquisite wine, and the offerings of two premium brands: VITA, Giovanni Perice's new fragrance, and Pérola, which provides luxury villa accommodations. I believe we successfully wove these elements into a cohesive and visually appealing narrative, while effectively capturing the essence of both brands.

I had the honour to film, edit and colour grade the video along with adding sound design to it. 

Lisbon, 23.05.2024

NEW GOETHE INSTITUT - VIDEOS SOON TO BE PUBLISHED

Proudly announcing the successful completion of another exciting project, which consisted of three promotional videos for Goethe Institut and their new series on web3, in which they educate the public (free of charge) on how to use this new thing called "web3".

In a nutshell: visitors will learn how to create an NFT, which software to use for video mapping, how to set up a crypto wallet and many more.

The videos were meant to represent the vibe, content and journey of participants and will soon be published on the social media channels of the Goethe Institut, one of which can already be viewed on their website.



Lisbon, 02.05.2024

VIP / High-Profile Videographer Lisbon / Portugal

340K VIEWS AND COUNTING...

A few weeks back I had the honour to film Alex Oxlade-Chamberlaine with his fitness trainer Dr. Tom King (from KPI) down in the Algarve. 

Not only was it a very inspiring shoot, it was also quite impactful, what we were able to pull off within just 3 hours of shooting. No taking into account any other social media channel, the video was viewed over 340.000 times on Instagram only.

The outcome of the video might be one of the reasons why the client decided to book CAMCAT again for another shoot appr. 2 months from today. I'm excitedly looking forward to be shooting with more high-profile sports people in the summer. It'll be getting hot in here!



Lisbon, 22.04.2024

Professional high-profile videographer in Lisbon

CAMCAT TO FILM PILOT EPISODE OF  "FOUNDERS LIVE"

While Nick Hughes (investor and creator of "Founders Live") will be touring several major cities in 2024, his initial stop will be happening in Lisbon in early April. CAMCAT will not only film his path through the city, but also capture his interviews with entrepreneurs from the world of Portugal-based startups.

More details about Nick Hughes' vision and the very inspiring story of Founders Live including its core values and vision can be read here.





Lisbon, 26.03.2024

News & Documentary Videographer in Lisbon

ALGARVE SHOOT WITH ALEXANDER OXLADE-CHAMBERLAINE

In collaboration with Dr. Tom King, esteemed former sports director at Liverpool FC (under the legendary Jürgen Klopp) - who is now running King Performance Ideology - and renowned footballer Alexander Oxlade-Chamberlain, I embarked on a journey to the prestigious sports camp in Quinta do Lago, nestled in the heart of the Algarve. Over the course of a couple intense days, my cameras captured the action at the high-performance sports center. Now, as the footage undergoes post-production, I'm looking forward to unveiling several top-class advertising videos that will hopefully captivate their audiences.


Lisbon, 19.03.2024

Commercial Videographer / Cameraman / DoP in Lisbon

HONEST SEA MOSS COMMERCIAL FINALLY ON AIR!

Even though we shot the commercial already back in November, both the post production took a little while and the (amazing) team of Honest Sea Moss were waiting on the second batch of the production to arrive, as it didn't make sense to advertise something, that was already sold out.

In short: the ad is finally on air and can be watched either on the various channel of the brand or here.












Lisbon, 02.03.2024

Music Video Producer / Videographer in Lisbon

2ND MUSIC VIDEO OF CARLOS CAVALLINI PUBLISHED TODAY

Today marks the long-awaited online release of Carlos Cavallini's "Nem Tudo Mundo." Audiences will not only be treated to Carlos's remarkable voice harmonizing with an expertly composed melody but also witness another proud addition to CAMCAT's portfolio: a captivating music video.

Filmed entirely at the CAMCAT studio in a single take, this music video represents a fresh creative endeavor for Director of Photography, Christopher Michael Heisler. Alongside location-specific lighting, innovative techniques such as the rotational split diopter and prolate prism glass were expertly employed to enhance the visual narrative.





Lisbon, 23.02.2024

A CAR SCENE AT NIGHT, IN RAIN, WITH YELLOW STREET LIGHTS...

What can potentially go wrong under these three conditions? Sounds like a filmmaker's dream, doesn't it?

Check out the final result of the ACC's last session, held in Costa de Caparica in January 2024.

Huge thanks to all participants:

Female detective: Annaleen Liégeois
Male detective: Marko Mitic
Dr. Zemeck: Frankie M. Rooney
1st camera: Christopher Michael Heisler
2nd camera: Rasmus Anderssen
Assistant Director: Bruno Teixeira
On-Set Services: Carolly Diez De Medina Gil
Production Assistant: Gabriella Hedegaard
Lighting Assistant: Guilherme Joaquim
Editing / Colouring / Sound: Christopher Michael Heisler
Written by: Ivo Stainoff

(Check out this link to learn more about the ACC.)


Lisbon, 14.02.2024

Cinematic Videographer in Lisbon

NEW CINEMA PRIME LENS IN CAMCAT'S KIT PORTFOLIO

In a recent development, following the acquisition of 35mm and 135mm cine lenses, I've made a strategic investment in the 14mm T3.1 Cine Prime lens—an acquisition that has left me thoroughly impressed. Boasting remarkable sharpness and delivering a cinematic allure right out of the box, this lens is a game-changer for me. Notably, its adept handling of distortion and absence of noticeable chromatic aberration enhance its appeal.

However, despite its commendable features, certain limitations exist: the absence of a thread for ND filters, a comparatively slower T3.1 aperture when juxtaposed with other Samyang lenses, and a divergent gear ring positioning when compared to other Samyang lenses. Nevertheless, the overall consensus stands—this lens represents a remarkable investment, one that fills me with anticipation as I look forward to employing it in upcoming projects.

(Test footage can be watched here).  

Lisbon, 11.02.2024

CAMCAT TO SHOOT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMME AT "GOETHE INSTITUT" IN LISBON

Appr. one year after shooting "Lola Runs - Lisbon Edition" for the 20th anniversary of German Film Festival at Cinemateca and Cinema São Jorge, I am proudly announcing another exciting cooperation, that is about to start this month. The Goethe Institute in Lisbon will be hosting a series of educational (panel) talks and workshops regarding web3, working with AI, NFTs, VJing and many more, mainly aiming at artists. And the best part? It's FREE for all participants. So, in case you are interested, you shouldn't miss this opportunity. Everyone is welcome. So why not get in touch with them today?

Lisbon, 10.02.2024

CARLOS CAVALLINI SOON TO PUBLISH SECOND MUSIC VIDEO

Only a few weeks after releasing "SEMPRE MAR", we can't wait to hear the echo of the second video, we shot together at the legendary CAMCAT studios in Almada. 

"NEM TUDO MUNDO" will appear online on the 23rd of February 2024. Stay tuned!


Lisbon, 08.02.2024

ANOTHER CAMCAT VIDEO OF JOÃO VELEZ GOES VIRAL

How does that sound:

~ 440.000 views (on 16.7k followers on TikTok) and 490.000 on Insta
~ 20.000 / 7.300 likes
~ 250 / 136 comments
~ 4000 saved
~ 2000 forwarded

And counting... On a single video! :-)

These are the statistics of one of the first reels I've shot for João Velez earlier this month. Want to know how much initial capital you need to buy a 200.000 EUR home in Portugal? Check out the video on TikTok.

Lisbon, 04.02.2024

WELCOMING THE PORTUGUESE REAL ESTATE INFLUENCER

Fans of João Velez may remain excited, as we're planning to shoot more than just the talking head videos at the CAMCAT Studio.

As we're moving along and taking a look into the future (after 29 videos in 29 days), there'll be an exciting continuation in many ways, but mainly hitting a slightly new direction. That's for sure.

Without spoling too much the promise is a cinematic journey through João's life, depicting who he is and why he became the person he is today.

Lisbon, 29.01.2024

ENRICHING EQUIPMENT UPGRADE

Not only CAMCAT's executive management but also the board of members (quick note to the reader: Camcat-Portugal is still (most of the time) just a one-man show, but they told us [which again is just me] to dream big) decided to slowly but surely be moving away from the old towards the new. We're talking about the 32-bit float  technology, which in its entirety I recently tested with charismatic Vhils (here with Farokh from Rug FM) but also with real estate investor and public person João Velez in his new series of Social Media reels "29 videos in 29 days". 

For all my other clients this means - due to the ver high dynamic range of the recorder - never have to worry about clipping sound again: The Sennheiser MKE-600 on a carbon fibre boom feeding into a Zoom F3 sounds fantastically full-bodied and will do justice (not only) to João's and Vhils' lively style. Both the sound system and I are looking for more happy clients in the near future.

Lisbon, 26.01.2024

CARLOS ON A STREAK!

Signing his contract with Altafonte was quickly followed by an interview with Portugal's largest newspaper "Publico". This series of events will certainly give the young, gentle-spoken artist a huge boost. Needless to mention, how proud I am of Carlos Cavallini's success.
 
Read the full article here


Lisbon, 24.01.2024

FRANKIE ROONEY SIGNS WITH PAPAYA MANAGEMENT

Congrats to actress Frankie Rooney - who I had the honour to shoot with several times - for signing her contract with Papaya Management earlier this month. 

Here's the last scene we shot together with a handfull other cinematographers from the ACC in early December 2023.

Lisbon, 07.01.2024

VIP / High-Profile Videographer in Lisbon / Lisboa

MEET TIM VIEIRA - PORTUGAL'S CANDIDATE FOR PRESIDENT (IN 2026)

Tim Vieira, a prominent Portuguese entrepreneur and investor renowned for his impactful ventures in business and television, recently granted an exclusive interview to Adrien Hardy. This marked one of Tim's initial interviews following his announcement of candidacy for the Portuguese Presidency in 2026. In this insightful conversation, Tim delves into topics ranging from the essence of success and the lessons gleaned from failure, to the pivotal roles of education and vision. He shares candid anecdotes about family dynamics, the enriching experiences of travel, his passion for automobiles, and his love for sports.

I had the privilege of orchestrating the technical aspects of the interview. From setting up the lighting and microphones to operating three cameras and overseeing sound control, I ensured that every detail was meticulously attended to. Additionally, I managed the post-production process, crafting the final presentation of the interview.

It was an honor to contribute to such a significant dialogue, and I'm proud to have played a role in bringing Tim Vieira's insights to life. Thank you Tim, thank you Adrien. Watch full interview here.

 

Lisbon, 18.12.2023

STUDIO SHOOT PREPARATIONS

Yaaaay. One of the last projects of the old year: finally a studio shoot again! The lights are burning, the mics are glowing. This indeed feels like Xmas. A tiny spoiler alert: it's getting artsy in here...

Oh damn, another spoiler alert: the result, that I'm very proud of, will be released on 23rd February 2024 on multiple media (including certain press coverage). I'll obviously report, so stay tuned.

Lisbon, 08.12.2023

COMMERCIAL SHOT FOR "HONEST SEA MOSS" ACCOMPLISHED

With two shooting days of the really delicious chocolate ball snacks, the footage is now in the post production phase and will soon be released. Stay tuned! It's going to be a nice one: solid, crispy, dynamic, spiced up with a few animations, sound design and a couple other effects :-)

Lisbon, 23.10.2023

AAAND THE "ACTIVE CINEMATOGRAPHERS CLUB" IS ON AIR!

Our new-born has now grown to a little baby is beginning to crawl. In other words: After its start in May 2023 (with a five cameras and five lenses test setup click on the picture to see the test result), the ACC is now gaining popularity! :-) Feel free to be invited to one of Lisbon's most active filmmaking communities, independent of your skill level.

More details here.

Lisbon, 04.05.2023

LIVE RECORDINGS FOR MUTI COLLECTIVE

During the second edition of "Cabeça Na Lua" in Montemor-O-Novo, CAMCAT had the honour to record all three live concerts, performed by Smoked Falmon, Puçanga and MADAMA (shown in the gif above). 






Montemor-O-Novo, 21.06.2022