July • 2024
Christopher was consummate professional and delivered beautifully crafted cinematography for our project.
Christopher H.
Lisbon, Portugal
2 reviews$500 - $800 / Day
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My name is Christopher and I'm a German filmmaker / DoP experienced in shooting with ARRI, RED, SONY and BMD. I specialize in cinematography, branded content and interviews that I strategically design to maximize views on my clients' channels. Having started with my first reflex camera at the age of 14, I am now shooting for clients such as Volkswagen, BLOOMBERG, Goethe Institut, Pfizer, to mention but a few. I lived for long periods of my life in Berlin, Warsaw, Copenhagen, Malta and now in Lisbon since 2018. In 2022, I achieved a significant milestone by completing a documentary and a short film, which received six official selections on international film festivals and became a semi-finalist twice. This was followed by a cinema premiere in 2023. Nowadays, I enjoy dynamic, cinematic footage that captivates audiences and creating well-lit interview setups. My ultimate dream is to shoot a feature film / show in the thriller/crime genre, and equip it with a humorous twist.
Top Services
- Documentary DP
- 1 review
- Sound Mixer
- 1 review
- Fixer
- 1 review
Clients
Top Reviews
March • 2024
Excellent and hard working. Knowledgeable and very friendly.
Top Projects
5.0 Produced for Terrebonne Productions
Production assistant with audio experience.
- Sound Mixer
- Fixer
- Production Assistant
5.0 Produced for Bloomberg Digital
BLOOMBERG Originals - Documentary on Portugal's Golden Visa Programme
Bloomberg Originals offers bold takes for curious minds on today’s biggest topics. Hosted by experts covering stories you haven’t seen and viewpoints you haven’t heard, you’ll discover cinematic, data-led shows that investigate the intersection of business and culture. Exploring every angle of climate change, technology, finance, sports and beyond, Bloomberg Originals is business as you’ve never seen it. Typically watched by hundreds of thousands or even millions.
- Documentary DP
Produced for Eatyourkimchi
Reconnected
This video was assigned to me by popular YouTuber Simon Stawski, who - after leaving Asia due to Corona and personal reasons - got lost in the tempting world of Buddhism and spirituality. I not only filmed and edited, but also planned the cinematography and took care of the colouring process.
- Documentary DP
- Video Editor - Documentary
- Colorist
Produced for Souvenirs That Don't Suck
CINEMATOGRAPHY REEL 2023 - by Christopher Michael Heisler
Welcome to my reel, in which I'm presenting my camera work, editing and colouring skills, my passion for sound design and a couple special effects, that I always wanted to try ;-)
- Video Editor - Commercial
- Sound Designer
- Non-Fiction Film Director
- Commercial DP
- Corporate Videographer
- Documentary DP
- Video Editor - Documentary
- Colorist
Bom Beijo - Artist Presentation
Martin (aka "Bom Beijo") asked me to produce a cinematic artist presentation, so he was able to use it when applying to various music festivals and venues in order to get gigs there. Not only was he very happy with the outcome, the video also performed seven times better than his other reels (on average) on Instagram.
- Documentary DP
- Video Editor - Documentary
- Colorist
Commercial Video for a Chocolate Snack
The client asked me to tell the story of two people / locations, where the super-food product (a chocolate snack with sea moss) would show relevant and gave me the creative freedom to put it into practice. I enjoyed their full trust and they turned out extremely happy with the final result.
- Video Editor - Commercial
- Commercial DP
- Corporate Videographer
Equipment
Camera
- 4K Camera
- Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K Pro
- Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 6K Pro
- Drone Camera
- Sony a7S III
Camera
Camera
Audio
- Audio Recorder
- Directional Microphone
- Lavalier Microphone
- Wireless Microphone
- XLR Microphone
Audio
Audio
Miscellaneous
- Dolly
- External Recorder
- Gimbal
- Shoulder Rig
- Stabilizer
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
Lighting
- HMI Lights
- LED Lights
- Studio Panel Lighting Kit
- Tungsten Lighting Kit
Lighting
Lighting
Lenses
- Fisheye
- Macro
- Prime
- Standard Zoom
- Telephoto
- Wide
Lenses
Lenses
Editing
- DaVinci Resolve
Editing
Editing
All Services
Production Support
- Non-Fiction Film Director
- Commercial DP
- Corporate Videographer
- Documentary DP
- Drone Operator
- Production Assistant
Production Support
Production Support
Post Production
- Video Editor - Commercial
- Sound Designer
- Video Editor - Documentary
- Colorist
- Post-Production Manager
- Sound Mixer
Post Production
Post Production
Miscellaneous
- Production Company
- Executive Producer
- Art Director
- Creative Director
- Copywriter
- Senior Editor
- Content Strategist
- Fixer
- Podcast Producer
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous