Summary

If you have a quirky concept...a passion project...think that it will never get shot...Call me. I appreciate the underdog, low budget project. Let's collaborate and make that project! I also have 20 years experience on Corporate and Educational projects.

Credits

6/20 – 9/22

Director of Photography (DP) (Canon C300 Mark II) Engineer Supply

Bosch, CST/Berger, Schonstedt, Keson, Presco, Seco — Advertising — Rider and Racer Media Details
6/20 – 9/22

I am the Director of Photography and Field Producer for these ongoing internet Marketing videos.

2/22 – 2/22

Director of Photography (DP) (Canon C300 Mark 2) 50 times Rock

Nathan Lathroum Productions — Film (Feature-length) — Nathan Lathroum Productions Details
2/22 – 2/22

I was the Director of Photography and Camera Operator on a low budget feature comedy. Trained my lighting crew on cinema lighting ans grip equipment use best practices.

11/21 – 11/21

Camera Operator (Canon Vixia HF W10) Aloha Challenge LaCross Tournament

Internet — Live/Special Event — Cruit Cast Details
11/21 – 11/21

Sports Action Camera operator. Responsible for the setup and take down of the camera and streaming gear. Shot from 6 foot scaffolding. Monitored battery life and SD card capacity. LaCross tournament. Worked as a local.

11/21 – 11/21

Camera Operator (Canon HF W10) Colonial Challenge Lacrosse Tournament 2021

Streamed — Live/Special Event — Cruit Cast Details
11/21 – 11/21

Sports Action Camera operator. Responsible for the setup and take down of the camera and streaming gear. Shot from 6 foot scaffolding. Monitored battery life and SD card capacity. LaCross tournament. Worked as a local.

11/21 – 11/21

Camera Operator Diamond Fall Showcase and Invitational 2021

Internet — Live/Special Event — CruitCast Details
11/21 – 11/21

Sports Action Camera operator. Responsible for the setup and take down of the camera and streaming gear. Shot from 6 foot scaffolding. Monitored battery life and SD card capacity. LaCross tournament. Worked as a local.

11/21 – 11/21

Cinematographer (Black Magic Pocket 6K) Westtown Varsity Lacrosse Highlight reel

Internet — Live/Special Event — Rider and Racer Media Details
11/21 – 11/21

Responsible for action cinematography of the Westtown Pennsylvania Varsity Lacrosse team.

6/21 – 6/21

Director of Photography (DP) (Panasonic EVA-1) Ardell Stone School of Dancing Summer Show

Streamed Live — Live/Special Event — Dominion Images Details
6/21 – 6/21

Director of Photography and Jib crane / remote head operator

9/20 – 11/20

Director of Photography (DP) (Canon C300 Mark II) Lighthouse Community Center

Internet — Advertising — ID3 Media Productions Details
9/20 – 11/20

I was the Director of Photography, Camera Operator, and Editor for this project

Media

  • Varsity Lacrosse highlight reel

  • LIGHTHOUSE COMMUNITY CENTER

Recos

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Maryann Hill
Director of Photography (DP)
Karl was a true professional on the set! He made all of the interviewees feel at ease. He even took the time to get extra B roll shots for the project. If you are looking for a professional DP, he is the one to call. You will not be disappointed! ...MORE...
Karl brought a level of professionalism and creativity to these events. Not only was he on time and worked to meet deadlines, he did it with a creative eye. His work is excellent.

When working live shows, it's not just about the shot. It's ab ...MORE...
We have collaborated ongoing with Karl Hawk since early 2020 to shoot biweekly videos for brands and products sold in our online catalog of surveying instruments, tools, and supplies. Karl has proven to be timely, prompt, dependable, and flexible to ...MORE...

Education

Class of '89

Dov S-S Simens 2 Day Film School

2 day Feature film production boot camp
Class of '87

University of California at Los Angeles

Advanced Cinematography workshop Instructed by Lazlo Kovacs ASC
Class of '87

Maine Media Workshops

Camera Operator and Camera Assistant workshops
Class of '86

Virginia Commonwealth University

B.F.A. Communication Arts and Design Filmmaking and Photography

My Gear

  • Canon C300
  • LTM Peppers
  • Atomos Ninja Inferno
  • K-Tek boom pole
  • Lowel Rifa Lights
  • Sennheiser MKE 600 Shotgun Microphone
  • Tiffen ND Filters
  • Sennheiser Wireless Lavalier system
  • Chrosziel matteboxes
  • Canon L f2.8 200mm
  • Atomos Shinobi
  • LTM Pepper Fresnels
  • Lowel Soft light 2
  • Black Magic Design Pocket 6K
  • Canon L f4 24mm to 105mm
  • Canon L f4 70mm to 200mm
  • Canon L f1.2 50mm
  • Canon L f2.0 135mm
  • Sigma Art f1.8 18mm to 35mm
  • Oconnor fluid head and tripod
  • Avenger grip
  • Redrock Micro hand held rigs
  • Smallrig camera rig accessories
  • Canon L f4 300mm
  • PSC Promix 3 Portable audio mixer
  • Sony ECM-44B Lavaliers
  • Desisti Fresnel and Softlights
  • BiColor 2x1 LED panel lights
  • BiColor 1x1 panel lights
  • PSC short shotgun mic
  • Manfotto Fluid heads and sticks
  • Canon L f 2.0 200mm

Skills

  • Directing
  • Field Producing
  • Interviews
  • Cinematic Lighting
  • Sense of Humor
  • Field Audio Recording
  • Non Linear Editor
  • Hand Held / Run and Gun
  • MacGyver like troubleshooting and repair abilities
  • Quick witted and calm
  • Jib Crane - remote head operator
  • Experienced with Children and Animals