Roberto Schaefer, ASC

Venice, CA 90291

Affiliations

ASC, IATSE, ICG, AMPAS

Summary

I began in the visual arts and became a camera operator for European news and documentaries based in NY. I became a steadicam operator which I did for 7 years before concentrating solely on working as a DP. This coincided with my move from Rome, Italy to Los Angeles where i have been for 15 years.

The Pearl

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The Pearl

35mm commercial shot in Mexico

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Software

Not Applicable

Equipment / Technology

Camera/Lens Optimo 12:1
Camera/Lens Zeiss T2 12mm
Camera/Lens Ronford Baker Atlas head
Camera/Lens Gekko Kisslight LED ringlight

Credits

Credits Project Collaborators
Cinematographer: Film The Kite Runner
Cinematographer: Film Stranger Than Fiction
Cinematographer: Film For Your Consideration
Cinematographer: Film Best In Show
Cinematographer: Film Waiting For Guffman
Cinematographer: Film Stay
Cinematographer: Film Finding Neverland
Cinematographer: Film Monster's Ball
Videographer: SD Everything Put Together
Videographer: HD The Thick of It, pilot
Videographer: HD RHD:LA pilot

Collaborators

Marc Forster - Director  
Christopher Guest - Director  
Jim McConkey - Camera Operator  
Simon Jayes - Camera Operator  
Robert Krattiger - Lighting/Grip  
Ian Kincaid - Lighting/Grip  
Mo Flam - Lighting/Grip  
John "Biggles" Higgins - Lighting/Grip  
Jim Tynes - Lighting/Grip  
Rafael Sanchez - Lighting/Grip  

Education

School of Fine Arts at Washington University

BFA, 1969 - 1973

Areas of Study
conceptual, installation, site specific art.