I'm Patrick Bierling, a photographer and cinematographer with over 30 years of experience, starting as a photographer and assistant in Munich and later studying cinematography at UCLA in Los Angeles in 1995. experienced Photographer, ENG Cameraman, Steadicam Operator and Lighting / Grip Deoartment. Since then I've produced footage for TV shows, sports, news, image films and documentaries across Germany and many other countries, and I founded SteadImotion Film. I'm a hands-on operator with a love for storytelling and a toolkit that includes ARRI gear, Steadicam workflows, and modern post-production pipelines.

Patrick Bierling

I'm Patrick Bierling, a photographer and cinematographer with over 30 years of experience, starting as a photographer and assistant in Munich and later studying cinematography at UCLA in Los Angeles in 1995. experienced Photographer, ENG Cameraman, Steadicam Operator and Lighting / Grip Deoartment. Since then I've produced footage for TV shows, sports, news, image films and documentaries across Germany and many other countries, and I founded SteadImotion Film. I'm a hands-on operator with a love for storytelling and a toolkit that includes ARRI gear, Steadicam workflows, and modern post-production pipelines.

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I’m Patrick Bierling, a photographer and cinematographer with over 30 years of experience, starting as a photographer and assistant in Munich and later studying cinematography at UCLA in Los Angeles in 1995.
experienced Photographer, ENG Cameraman, Steadicam Operator and Lighting / Grip Deoartment.

Since then I’ve produced footage for TV shows, sports, news, image films and documentaries across Germany and many other countries, and I founded SteadImotion Film. I’m a hands-on operator with a love for storytelling and a toolkit that includes ARRI gear, Steadicam workflows, and modern post-production pipelines.

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Language

English
Advanced
German
Fluent

Work Experience

Photographer / Director of Photography / Steadicam Operator at Self-employed / SteadImotion Film
January 1, 2005 - Present
World-wide freelance production including TV shows, sports, news, image films and documentaries in Germany and abroad.

Education

Bachelor's degree at Multimedia Studies / Cinematography, Los Angeles (UCLA)
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1998

Qualifications

A2 drone license
January 11, 2030 - January 24, 2026
US journalist visa
January 11, 2030 - January 24, 2026
Driving license (Category B, Motorcycle, LK W 7.5t)
January 11, 2030 - January 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services