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Lawrence R.-Camera

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Mainz, Germany

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Experience

Jan 2025 - Dec 2025

Camera

ARD

Position summary
Camera at ARD
Industries
Media and Entertainment
  • Rise & Fall of 1. FC Kaiserslautern: ARD documentary, 3 x 30 min.
Jan 2025 - Dec 2025

Camera

ZDF

Position summary
Camera at ZDF
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Business areas
Production
  • Trump: Following the Money: ZDF documentary, 3 x 35 min.
Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

Camera

Arte

Position summary
Camera at Arte
Industries
Media and Entertainment
  • New Solutions to the Lithium Problem – Arte documentary, 52 min.
Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

Camera

Documentary

Position summary
Camera at Documentary
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Business areas
Production
  • Paris 2024: What Remains of the Olympic Games – documentary, 42 min.
  • The Question of Character: Free Choice or Fate? – documentary, 45 min.
Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

Camera

KiKa

Position summary
Camera at KiKa
Industries
Media and Entertainment
  • The Camp in the Wilderness – KiKa documentary series, 1 episode of 40 min.
  • I Am Me – KiKa documentary series, 5 episodes of 6 min.
Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

Camera

ZDF

Position summary
Camera at ZDF
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Sport
Business areas
Production
  • Paralympics Team Germany – ZDF short portraits 20 x 1 min
Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

Camera

KiKa

Position summary
Camera at KiKa
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Business areas
Production
  • The Camp in the Wilderness – KiKa documentary series - 4 episodes of 40 min each
Jan 2023 - Dec 2023

Camera

ZDF

Position summary
Camera at ZDF
Industries
Media and Entertainment
  • Inside DHB Team: Mission Home European Championship 2024 – ZDF documentary 44 min
  • Johannes Floors: How he became the best para sprinter – ZDF 19 min
  • Heavy Rain – ZDF planet e. documentary – 30 min
Apr 2022 - Present
Wiesbaden, Germany
On-site

Instructor / Trainer

IGS Kastellstrasse

Position summary
Instructor / Trainer at IGS Kastellstrasse
Industries
Education
Media and Entertainment

As an Instructor / Trainer, I deliver practical workshops and training sessionns, combining technical camera expertise with real-world production experience. My responsibilities include presenting camera systems and professional workflows, teaching cinematography and camera techniques, and demonstrating how technical choices translate into stronger visual storytelling. I design sessions around hands-on learning, covering camera setup, exposure, lenses, autofocus, lighting and efficient production workflows. A key part of my role is making complex camera technology accessible and directly applicable to professional shooting situations. Drawing on my experience as a Director of Photography and filmmaker, I help participants move beyond technical specifications and use the equipment confidently and creatively in real productions.

Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

Direction, Camera, Editing

FAZ

Position summary
Direction, Camera, Editing at FAZ
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Business areas
Production
  • The Course of Life – documentary commissioned by FAZ - 90 min
Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

Camera

SWR

Position summary
Camera at SWR
Industries
Media and Entertainment
  • Cast off for Love – SWR Reportage 4 x 25 min
  • Moving into a New Life – SWR Reportage 45 min
  • You Can’t Go Wrong with Mussels – SWR Reportage 45 min
Jan 2022 - Dec 2022

Camera

ZDF

Position summary
Camera at ZDF
Industries
Media and Entertainment
  • Kristina Vogel Meets, Seasons 2 & 3 – ZDF Reportage Series 8 x 6 min
  • Soccer in the USA: The Soccer Evolution – ZDF Reportage 16 min
  • Tough Battles, Big Dreams in the NFL – ZDF Reportage 18 min
  • Britta Wend: Tennis for Everyone – “Einfach Mensch” – ZDF Reportage 15 min
  • Will Nuclear Power Be Needed Longer Than Planned? – ZDF Reportage 30 min
Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

Camera

Arte

Position summary
Camera at Arte
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Business areas
Production
  • The Fascination of Roller Coasters – Arte Reportage 52 min
Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

Camera

ZDF

Position summary
Camera at ZDF
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Sport
Business areas
Production
  • Milestones in Technology – ZDF Digital Documentary Series 5 x 42 min
  • Kristina Vogel Meets, Season 1 – ZDF Reportage Series 5 x 6 min
  • Inclusion Rocks – “Einfach Mensch” – ZDF Reportage 15 min
  • Paralympics Team Germany – ZDF Short Portraits 20 x 1 min
  • Naber? What’s Up! – SWR Reportage Series 8 x 10 min
  • Digital Empire – ZDF Documentary Series 5 x 42 min, Camera. Nominated for the German Television Award
Jan 2020 - Dec 2020

Camera

3Sat

Position summary
Camera at 3Sat
Industries
Media and Entertainment
  • Hope in Palliative Care: Dying with Dignity – 3Sat Documentary 44 min
Jan 2020 - Dec 2020

Directing, Production, Camera

Indievisuals Filmproduktion

Position summary
Directing, Production, Camera at Indievisuals Filmproduktion
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Business areas
Production
  • Son of Cornwall - SWR/Amazon Prime Documentary, 89 min
Jan 2020 - Dec 2020

Camera

ZDF

Position summary
Camera at ZDF
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Business areas
Production
  • Knockout for Sexism in Women’s Boxing - ZDF Reportage, 6 min
  • Extreme Sports on the Edge: The Alpfronttrail - ZDF Documentary, 32 min
  • The Tough Ride Out of the Corona Crisis - ZDF Reportage, 18 min
Jan 2019 - Dec 2019

Camera

Cinema

Position summary
Camera at Cinema
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Business areas
Production
  • Kurt Benning’s Stone in the Mountains - Cinema Short Film Documentary, 12 min
Jan 2019 - Dec 2019

Camera

ZDF

Position summary
Camera at ZDF
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Sport
Business areas
Production
  • Cricket - Game of Gentlemen and Refugees, ZDF Reportage, 18 min
  • The Hard Road to the NFL - ZDF Reportage, 38 min
Jan 2017 - Dec 2018
Cologne, Germany
On-site

Keynote Speaker & Trainer for Camera Workshops

Canon Europe GmbH

Position summary
Keynote Speaker & Trainer for Camera Workshops at Canon Europe GmbH
Industries
Arts and Crafts
Media and Entertainment
Business areas
Marketing

As a speaker and camera coach, I deliver practical workshops and training sessions, combining technical camera expertise with real-world production experience. My responsibilities include presenting camera systems and professional workflows, teaching cinematography and camera techniques, and demonstrating how technical choices translate into stronger visual storytelling. I design sessions around hands-on learning, covering camera setup, exposure, lenses, autofocus, lighting and efficient production workflows. A key part of my role is making complex camera technology accessible and directly applicable to professional shooting situations. Drawing on my experience as a Director of Photography and filmmaker, I help participants move beyond technical specifications and use the equipment confidently and creatively in real productions.

Jan 2010 - Present

Managing Director

Indievisuals Filmproduktion

Position summary
Managing Director at Indievisuals Filmproduktion
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Retail
Tourism
Business areas
Marketing
Production
  • Responsible as producer, cinematographer and editor for the production and visual design of documentaries such as Son of Cornwall (broadcast on Amazon Prime, Sky Arts UK & SWR), as well as corporate films for clients including IKEA, TUI & Panasonic
Jan 2010 - Present

Freelance Cinematographer

Indievisuals Filmproduktion

Position summary
Freelance Cinematographer at Indievisuals Filmproduktion
Industries
Banking and Finance
Information Technology
Media and Entertainment
Business areas
Production
  • Freelance cinematographer working worldwide on documentaries and reports for broadcasters such as ARD, Arte & BBC, as well as corporate and advertising films for clients including Commerzbank, Microsoft & Samsung
Jan 2010 - Dec 2018

Cinematographer

ARD

Position summary
Cinematographer at ARD
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Business areas
Production
  • Verrückt nach Meer - ARD documentary series, 10 x 45 min
Jan 2010 - Dec 2018

Second Camera

Cinema

Position summary
Second Camera at Cinema
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Business areas
Production
  • Die Kandidaten – feature-length documentary film, 90 min
Jan 2010 - Dec 2018

Cinematographer

Cinema

Position summary
Cinematographer at Cinema
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Business areas
Production
  • Wenn der Winter zum Sommer wird – feature-length documentary film, 90 min
  • Ultraslan Avrupa – WDR feature-length documentary film, 80 min
Jan 2010 - Dec 2018

Camera

ZDF

Position summary
Camera at ZDF
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Business areas
Production
  • Olympic Moments - ZDF Documentary 60 Min
  • People and Adventure - ZDF Documentary Series 5 X 12 Min
  • Pacific War: The War Continues - ZDF History Documentary 45 Min
  • Germany, Your Football Soul - History Channel 4 X 45 Min Reportage
  • SWR The Report - 5 X 5 Min
Jan 2007 - Dec 2010

Camera Assistant

Dropout Films

Position summary
Camera Assistant at Dropout Films
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Business areas
Production
Jan 2007 - Dec 2010
Los Angeles, United States

Production Assistant

Genuine Buck Film

Position summary
Production Assistant at Genuine Buck Film
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Business areas
Production
Jan 2007 - Dec 2010
Los Angeles, United States

Camera Assistant & Lighting Technician

Imaginaut Entertainment

Position summary
Camera Assistant & Lighting Technician at Imaginaut Entertainment
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Business areas
Production
Jan 2007 - Dec 2010

Camera Assistant

Kontrastfilm

Position summary
Camera Assistant at Kontrastfilm
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Business areas
Production
Jan 2007 - Dec 2010

Freelance ENG Technician

N24

Position summary
Freelance ENG Technician at N24
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Business areas
Production
Jan 2007 - Dec 2010

Internship

Pille Filmgeräteverleih

Position summary
Internship at Pille Filmgeräteverleih
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Business areas
Production
  • Focus on camera and lighting technology
Jan 2007 - Dec 2010

Freelance ENG Technician

Pro7

Position summary
Freelance ENG Technician at Pro7
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Business areas
Production
Jan 2007 - Dec 2010

Camera Assistant

Quadrolux

Position summary
Camera Assistant at Quadrolux
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Jan 2007 - Dec 2010
Mainz, Germany

Technical Assistant

SWR

Position summary
Technical Assistant at SWR
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Business areas
Production
  • Live broadcasts for the Mainz studio
Jan 2007 - Dec 2010

Freelance ENG Technician

Sat1

Position summary
Freelance ENG Technician at Sat1
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Business areas
Production
Jan 2007 - Dec 2010
Johannesburg, South Africa

Location Manager

ZDF

Position summary
Location Manager at ZDF
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Sport
Business areas
Production
  • FIFA World Cup Opening Concert
Jan 2007 - Dec 2010

Freelance ENG Technician

ZDF

Position summary
Freelance ENG Technician at ZDF
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Business areas
Production
Jan 2007 - Dec 2010
Johannesburg, South Africa

Production Assistant

ZDF

Position summary
Production Assistant at ZDF
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Sport
Business areas
Production
  • FIFA World Cup Broadcast Center
Jan 2001 - Dec 2005
London, United Kingdom

Multicamera Live Directing Internship

BBC

Position summary
Multicamera Live Directing Internship at BBC
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Business areas
Production
Jan 2001 - Dec 2005

Camera Operator / Editor

Giga-TV

Position summary
Camera Operator / Editor at Giga-TV
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Business areas
Production
  • Live Studio & Reports

Guest Lecturer

University of Mainz

Position summary
Guest Lecturer at University of Mainz
Industries
Education
  • Introduction to Camera Technology

Industry experience

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Experienced in Media and Entertainment, Retail, Tourism, Banking and Finance, Information Technology, and Sport.

Media and Entertainment
Retail
Tourism
Banking and Finance
Information Technology
Sport
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Business area experience

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Experienced in Production and Marketing.

Production
Marketing
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Skills

  • Post-Production Expertise: 20 Years Of Experience Using Adobe Creative Suite
  • Guest Lecturer For Introduction To Camera Technology At The University Of Mainz
  • Guest Lecturer For Film Courses At Igs Kastellstrasse, Wiesbaden
  • Keynote Speaker & Camera Workshop Instructor For Canon Europe Gmbh
  • Member Of Dpv
  • Us Media Visa Available
  • Extensive Equipment Setup With Own Gear Storage
  • 20 Years Of Experience Working With Professional Camera, Lighting, And Sound Equipment

Languages

German
Advanced
English
Advanced

Education

Oct 2005 - Jun 2007

Bournemouth University

Bachelor (Honours) · Film & TV Production · Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Oct 2001 - Jun 2005

University of Mainz

Master's degree studies · Film, Theatre Studies & English Studies · Mainz, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Drone Pilot License

Diving Certificate

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 42
Experience in Media and Entertainment 24.5 y
Avg length 3 y 8 m
Longest experience 16 y 8 m

Global experience

Countries worked in 4 (Germany, United States, South Africa, United Kingdom)
Primary country Germany

Expertise

Recent roles Camera, Instructor / Trainer, Direction, Camera, Editing
Main industries Media and Entertainment, Retail, Tourism
Main business areas Production, Marketing

Qualifications

Highest degree Master
Certifications earned 2

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Lawrence is based in Mainz, Germany.

Lawrence speaks the following languages: German (Advanced), English (Advanced).

Lawrence has at least 25 years of experience. During this time, Lawrence has worked in at least 18 different roles and for 23 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 1 year and 7 months. Note that Lawrence may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Lawrence would be well-suited for roles such as: Camera, Instructor / Trainer, Direction, Camera, Editing.

Lawrence's most recent position is Camera at ARD.

In recent years, Lawrence has worked for ARD, ZDF, Arte, Documentary, and KiKa.

Lawrence is most experienced in industries like Media and Entertainment, Retail, and Tourism. Lawrence also has some experience in Banking and Finance, Information Technology, and Sport.

Lawrence is most experienced in business areas like Production and Marketing.

Lawrence has recently worked in industries like Media and Entertainment, Retail, and Tourism.

Lawrence has recently worked in business areas like Production and Marketing.

Lawrence holds a Master in Film, Theatre Studies & English Studies from University of Mainz and a Bachelor in Film & TV Production from Bournemouth University.

Lawrence has 2 certificates. These include: Drone Pilot License and Diving Certificate.

The availability of Lawrence needs to be confirmed.

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Daily rate avg. 806 €

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