About Karl
What cameras and equipment have you worked with the most?
While my early career involved working with BlackMagic and Panasonic camera systems the bulk of my professional experience has been centered around Sony’s line of cameras. This extensive experience includes working with the F55, FS5 II, the FX3, and most significantly, the FX9, which has become my go-to camera. For the majority of my shoots, I rely on the Sony FX9 as my primary camera, complemented by a Sony FS5 mkii serving as a B-Cam.
When it comes to lighting it primarily consists of a couple of NanLite 300’s and 60’s which are complemented by some Astra’s Lite Panels.
To enhance my shooting capabilities and add dynamic movement to my footage, I also have a slider and a gimbal incorporated into my kit.
Do you specialize in a specific shoot style?
I would say that I specialize in being a jack of all trades, a shooter that you can put in anything from live events to sit down interviews for documentaries. I thrive in my capacity to adapt to many situations and deliver high-quality content across various formats. While I excel in many areas, I find that stylized interviews for documentaries or series—where I can truly craft a unique look for the image—bring out the best of my creativity.
Do you have a favorite project you’ve worked on?
I would say that my favorite project I have worked on was when we filmed interviews for the series Uninterrupted: The Real Stories of Basketball about the history of the Seattle Supersonics and the place of basketball in the city of Seattle in general. This project was particularly special because it allowed us to dive deep into the rich basketball culture of Seattle and capture the passion of the fans and former players. I feel grateful that we got the chance to tell such a story and had the opportunity to be very creative with the lighting setup, which really helped to convey the emotions and nostalgia surrounding the team’s history.
Equipment List:
Arri Alexa Mini, RED Camera, Sony FX9, Sony A7Sii, Sony FS5 MKii, Sony FX3, Canon C300, GoPro, Canon L-Series Lenses (16-35, 24-70, 70-200, 24-105 zooms), Canon Primes 50mm & 85mm Sachtler Tripod, Convergent Design Odyssey 7Q Monitor/Recorder LED FIXTURES 2X Nanlite 300w , 2x Nanlite 60w bicolor, 2x Nanlite Pavo Tubes, 2x Astra 6×6 Bicolor, 1×1 Daylight Arris (650, 300, & 3x 150), 2x HMI, MYT SLIDER, 17″ FIELD MONITOR, LiveU 600, DJI Ronin S, 6X6 Silk With Heavy Duty Frame, Streaming Kit, Green Screen, Sound Devices 633 6-Channel Mixer, 3x Lectrosonics Wireless and Receivers, 3x Sanken Cos-11d Lavalier Mics, 2x Channel Lectrosonics Transmitter/Receiver to Camera, Schoeps Shotgun Boom Mic. MP3 & WAV simultaneous recording, Sennheiser RE50 Stick Mic with Wireless Transmitter.
Clients Worked With:
NBA, NHL, MLB, MLS, ESPN, CNN+ AND MANY MORE
Location:
New York City, NY
What people say about working with Go To Team
“Everything went super great!”
Everything went super great! The team was on point, super nice, and provided awesome work! Much appreciated!!!
- Turner (NBA TV)
“Everything Went Well”
Everything went well. Thank you so much for your help!
- NFL Network
“Looking forward to him being in Atlanta!”
We got good reviews on him. Looking forward to him being in Atlanta!
- CNN
“Much Appreciated”
I heard wonderful things regarding this crew, so much appreciated.
- Golf Channel
“Positive notes of Ryan”
Very positive notes from my end of Ryan—we were in constant communication about location, what I was looking for etc. He worked with me in trying to get the best possible shot as possible.
- Fox Sports
“Ryan did a great job”
Sending a quick note to let you know how wonderful your team was at the race track filming. Ryan did a great job. We are truly excited to work as much as possible in the coming years.
- August 2 Productions
“Super Bowl”
Wanted to follow up now that we are back from the Super Bowl. Everything was great last week! All the crew that we worked with was fantastic and everyone was super happy!
- MTV
“The final piece is wonderful”
Both Roggg and Tori were fantastic. Thank you so much for your work in documenting Laddie's journey home. The final piece is wonderful. It is so meaningful to us that we have these moments documented so beautifully!
- The Dodo
“They understood what I wanted and delivered”
Everything went amazingly well over the weekend. Roger and Kirby were excellent and we worked together great. They understood what I wanted and delivered.
- CNBC
“We like Nate over here!”
Video and audio came in great from yesterday’s shoots. I appreciate you working with the team to ensure the right changes were made for a successful shoot. We like Nate over here!
- E! News
“Went very well”
Went very well, Nate and Erin were great and our CEO was very comfortable with them!
- Hilton Hotels
“Crew was a big help”
Everything went really well, and the crew was a big help when a team member had a little fender bender at the shoot, and they were able to duct tape his bumper so he could drive back to the airport. He was super appreciative of all their help!
- MLB
“Great Job”
Nate and Nate did a great job for us last Wednesday in Valdosta. Delivery of the footage went well too!
- Hearst
“The videos turned out AMAZING”
Thanks so much! The videos turned out AMAZING!!! I was SO pleased with the footage, and the end results were raved about by employees. They LOVED them, and I’m so grateful to you and Go To Team for the help ?
- Shutterfly
“Zach got everything we needed!”
Everything went great. Zach got everything we needed. Thanks you!
- Comcast
“Absolutely awesome!”
I just wanted to say thank you and tell you that Nate, Abby and Saul were absolutely awesome, I wish I had all three of them as a crew all the time! Nate probably is the best cameraman that I ever worked with in my 35 years in this industry, he is so talented and his attitude is the best! Have a nice weekend. I hope to be booking you again soon. Thanks again for everything.
- Robustelli Media
“All the crew that we worked with was fantastic”
Everything was great last week! All the crew that we worked with was fantastic and everyone was super happy!
- MTV
“Amazing Crew”
Reinaldo & Rachel were amazing and the footage looked great. We will definitely be booking them again 🙂
- Country Music Association
“Amazing job”
The producer said he was very happy with the crew and said they did an amazing job, so we’ll definitely keep you in mind for any future shoots going forward!
- TSN
“Could not have been smoother!”
This went great! Could not have been smoother. Great to work with Derrick again.
- Bleacher Report
“David was truly amazing!”
David was truly amazing and offered his expertise in lots of ways. I enjoyed working with him and would definitely work with him again in the future.
- WebMD
“DP was awesome”
Everything went great, the DP was awesome!
- OFC
“Excellent Production”
Truly a group of consummate professionals. Everyone was so on-point and it often felt like we had 5 extra bodies on set managing the show. Your crew is diligent, thoughtful, and solution oriented and it made for an excellent production from load-in through wrap out.
- Universal Music Group
“Excellent to work with”
Reinaldo Gentile-Rondon was excellent to work with. I’d be pleased to collaborate with him again.
- Teleprompter
“Footage looks great”
We appreciate Ryan coming in last minute! The space can be tricky in DC and it really looks nice in the shots.
- Jenner & Block
“Great Job”
Nate & Jordon did a great job!
- Barb Hall
“Great professionals”
Everything went super well. We are so happy with your team. Joe, Cooper, Elinia, and Ryan are great professionals; we loved working with them!
- Brazilero
“I can’t stress how helpful you have been”
You guys have been so amazing to work with and I can't stress how helpful you have been, especially with the crazy last-minute shoots!
- The Office Channel
“I really enjoyed this crew!”
The shoot went great! I really enjoyed this crew. They were all super willing to jump in and problem-solve when needed, which I always appreciate. Will definitely request them again if we’re ever out there!
- Data Protocol
“I’ve never heard our EP so happy”
I don’t even know where to start… I’ve never heard our EP so happy on a field shoot and everything seemed to have gone even better than planned. The team was incredible!! We feel so lucky to have had them for this one as their knowledge of Waco was specifically helpful and they were quick and efficient (despite the poor weather). We all feel that this shoot set the precedent for all future In The Room shoots. We are ingesting all of the footage from the hard drive now and I can’t wait to see all of it ?
- E! News - Chip and Joanna Gaines
“I’ve heard only good things”
I've heard only good things about EJ and the crew! EJ came up with an innovative idea for a rolling walk-and-talk shot using a wheelchair that was on site. Quick thinking.
- Bloomberg
“Jack and Karl were pros”
Went great! Jack and Karl were pros and interacted professionally with our clients.
- Jams
“Joe Owens saved us!”
Thank you!!! Joe Owens saved us!! Incredible job getting Mireya Villarreal on air in Hawley, TX. He did it all - produce, cam and audio! Thank you GTT for always being there for us we need it the most!
- ABC
“Jordan, Hayden and Devon were fantastic”
The shoot went great! Jordan, Hayden and Devon were fantastic. Would gladly work with them again. Thanks so much for your help.
- CNN Studios
“Kudos”
Everything was great and the team really enjoyed working with the crew. Please give them the kudos!
- NFL - Senior Bowl
“Love the crew”
Our shoot was great! Love the crew:)) Thank you for everything!!
- Vicki Stoiber
“Lovely and super professional”
The guys were great, Zach and Chris, both lovely and super professional. Very happy with them both.
- Atticus Finch
“More than fantastic”
I thought the two fellas were more than fantastic and we’re more than happy with their work Go To Team came through yet again!
- ESPN
“Nate Was Great!”
Nate was great! A very smooth day. Was great working with him.
- Olympic Channel
“Nothing but good things”
Nothing but good things to say about this crew, they were all professional and very efficient. Would totally work with them again!
- Player's Tribune
“Nothing but great things!”
Thank you so much, as always, for helping us bring these shoots to life! We have heard nothing but great things about the crews in Buffalo, DC and Vegas! No issues on our end and each crew were professional and efficient!
- ESPN
“Nothing but rave reviews!”
Both teams were great. Nothing but rave reviews from the producers. Thank you for all the help with our projects.
- MLS
“On-time, professional, fully prepared”
Nate and Jordan were great. On-time, professional, fully prepared and rolled with the punches on a, at times, unpredictable shoot. Would highly recommend them again.
- Overtime
“Quick, efficient, professional, on time”
Zach Reed was great to work with. Quick, efficient, professional, on time, very nimble setting up multiple back-to-back interviews and lights, took direction well, was responsive, creative, read our SOP document, and was prepared. He did a great job on our interviews.
- PGA Tour
“Rock Star”
Joe is a rock star! It went great!
- Sephora
“Roggg handled business”
Went great – Roggg handled business and got great stuff
- Fox Sports
“Shoot went well”
The shoot went over very well! It was a tight load in time but they pulled it off which we were very grateful for!
- TMZ
“Shots and audio turned out great”
Everything went great! Everyone was super nice and the shots and audio turned out great. Thank you so much for all your help organizing this crew!
- Sports Illustrated
“Thank you again and again”
Please let Jordan and Mike know we said thank you again and again! We can’t say it enough. Have a great day!
- The Golf Channel
“Thank you both again for all the hustle”
Wanted to say thank you for all your help on this project! The whole crew was great and everything went smoothly! Thank you both again for all the hustle in this quick turnaround.
- Complex
“The crew was great!”
The crew were great, really relaxed and really open to collaborate on the shoot, especially given the tight schedule we had on the first day!
- Inevidence
“The shoot went BRILLIANTLY!”
The Orlando shoot went BRILLIANTLY! Our client is really happy with the footage, and everyone seemed to really enjoy the vibe on the day.
- Whisper TV
“The shoot went great!”
The shoot went great and everyone was a pleasure to work with!
- Fanatics
“The shoot went really well.”
Thank you so much for providing such an amazing crew. The shoot went really well. Everything went smoothly, so I only have positive feedback.
- WebMD
“They were fantastic”
They were fantastic. Thank you!
- Nike
“Top Notch”
Ryan, Eric, Byran, the drone team - top notch! The shoot went super smooth and we are so thankful for everything.
- Bleacher Report
“Total Pro”
The shoot went great! Nate was a total pro, as always!
- The Athletic
“True professionals”
Nate and Nate were great! The shoot went well and the footage looks very good. The guys are true professionals and made for a great day!
- AXS TV
“Very experienced and talented bunch”
Everything went super smooth, very experienced and talented bunch thank you so much for your help.
- CBS Sports
“Very happy with what the team”
Rogg was easily able to communicate my asks to the rest of the team, which was appreciated. All in all, we are very happy with what the team was able to accomplish. Thanks, and I’m looking forward to working with you all again.
- Turner
“Very Professional”
Shoot went well. Jack was very professional and accommodating.
- Storyline Films
“Would totally work with them again”
Nothing but good things to say about this crew, they were all professional and very efficient. Would totally work with them again!
- Players Tribune
“Your team was wonderful “
Your team was wonderful at the race track filming. Ethan and Ryan did a great job!
- August 2 Productions
“Zach did a fabulous job”
Everything went absolutely great, Zach did a fabulous job! Excellent lighting, picture quality, and sound quality! Thank you!
- Jay Raskin
“Zach was great to work with”
Zach was great to work with, as has been the overall experience on all the shoots we have completed with GoToTeam.
- The Business Debate
