Job Designation
Camera Operator
Phantom Operator
Steadicam Operator
Trinity Operator
Home Base
Cape Town
Own Equipment
Yes
OVERVIEW
Karl Schmidt is a senior Steadicam Operator, Trinity Operator, Phantom Operator and Camera Operator with extensive experience across commercials, feature films, drama series, music videos and premium content productions. He is recognised for his expertise in dynamic camera movement and high-speed cinematography, regularly working with leading South African and international cinematographers on complex commercial and long-form productions. Karl specialises in Steadicam, Trinity Rig and Phantom camera operation, bringing technical precision and creative problem-solving to demanding shoots. REQUEST CV
CAMERA OPERATOR
Drama / Series
PHANTOM OPERATOR
TVC
Feature
Drama / Series
STEADICAM OPERATOR
TVC
Content / Social Media
Feature
Drama / Series
Music Video
TRINITY OPERATOR
TVC
Content / Social Media
Feature
Drama / Series
Music Video
SPECIALIST SKILLS
High-Speed Cinematography; Tracking Shots; Action Sequences;
Vehicle Work; Long Takes; Handheld; Sports
REFEREES
Gareth Place
Pascal Roermond
Roland Stuprich
Tom Revington
Zen van Zyl
