About.

Naudé Heunis is a filmmaker from Cape Town, South Africa, specializing in Wildlife, Adventure, Conservation, Ocean, Underwater, and Aerial Cinematography. His clients include NatGeo, the BBC, DJI, INSTA360, Audi, WWF, IFAW, Sennheiser, PolarPro, PADI, and more.

Renowned for capturing impressive visuals both on land and underwater, Naudé has over a decade of in field experience specializing in wildlife and adventure documentaries.

His expertise in scuba diving and freediving enables him to operate advanced camera systems with exceptional precision and creativity. As an FAA-certified drone operator, he delivers striking aerial cinematography that complements his dynamic storytelling. With a unique talent for transforming ideas and emotions into powerful visual narratives, Naudé’s work consistently inspires awe and fosters a deep connection to the natural world.

Over the past 13 years, Naudé has travelled to breathtaking destinations across the globe, including Antarctica, French Polynesia, the South Pacific, Africa, Iceland, Indonesia, and remote tropical islands, capturing the raw beauty and spirit of our planet and it’s people

Naudé is currently shooting with a Nikon Z8 8K camera, paired with a wide selection of cinema lenses and cutting-edge equipment to ensure every angle of a project is captured with precision and creativity.

For underwater cinematography, he relies on a Marelux housing for the Nikon Z8, offering 8K60 RAW recording capabilities with advanced monitoring, split shot, and macro options for truly unique perspectives beneath the waves.

For aerial cinematography, Naudé utilizes the DJI Inspire 2 with X7 6K, DJI Mavic 3 Pro Cine, and DJI AIR3 to deliver stunning cinematic-quality footage from above.

Additional Certifications:

  • FAA-certified drone operator (licensed to fly drones up to 25kg).

  • PADI Advanced Open Water and Dry-Suit Diving Certifications.

  • Sub-zero scuba diving training and twin-set experience.

  • Freediving Certification for silent and immersive underwater filming.

  • Skippers License for navigation up to 15 nautical miles.

With a wealth of expertise, world-class equipment, and a passion for storytelling, Naudé is a versatile and dedicated creator, ready to bring any vision to life.

Clients.