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 (51 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 DiehlSzenefilm Diehl GmbH [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
2021Aldi - Sylvie Meis Sommerkollektion 2021CommercialFabian HothanCraft Deutschland GmbH
2019Aldi - Schneekoppe. Philipp LahmCommercialSilvio HelbigSterntag
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 Pictures1st 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 DiehlSzenefilm Diehl GmbH [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: Austria, Czech Republic, Lithuania, Switzerland
North America: USA
Northern Europe: Sweden
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
Davinci Resolve, Final Draft
Own equipmentSteadicam Artemis HD
DJI Ronin RS4 Pro
DJI Mavic 4 Pro Creator Combo
DJI Focus Pro
SmallRig Wheel Controller
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" & 5" Cine
Mac Studio M1
Nisi lenses
Laowa lenses
Caligrid & Godox 400 Bi
Nikon Z8 & lenses
Westcott FJ400 & FJ800
LicencesA (motorcycle) [eu], C1 (truck < 3,5t <= 7,5t) [eu], EU Remote Pilot Certificate of Competency A1/A3 [eu], EU Remote Pilot Certificate of Competency A2 [eu]
EducationFilm lab
Camerarental
4 years 2nd AC
10 years 1st AC
Preferred place of worknarrativ & commercial (worldwide)
Immediate working areaCologne
Tax residence (federal state or country)Germany - North Rhine-Westphalia
Accommodation possibilitiesFriedrichshafen