CHRIS SCHMID DIRECTOR / DOP SHOWREEL

Chris Schmid is a Swiss noted freelance producer-director, cinematographer and photographer specialising in natural history with over 10 years of experience. Sony Ambassador and National Geographic Explorer, Chris creates visually stunning and compelling work with a unique combination of cinematic aesthetic and documentary style in some of the most challenging environments on earth, especially on big cats. His aim is always the same: to approach nature right at its heart in order to raise awareness around the fragility of our planet and inspire action to preserve it. Experienced as a self-shooting DoP and camera operator in a wide range of film and still projects from their conception to completion, Chris has remarkable knowledge for long lens work, beautiful composition, high speed and anticipation of animal behaviour. His core skills also include gimbal and drone camera operator as well as underwater filming. MORE INFORMATION: Follow Chris on Instagram: Facebook: Twitter: