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The Op
by Dave Chameides
Dave Chameides, an A Cam/Steadicam operator has been working in film since the late 1900s, has won 2 Emmys, an SOC Operator of the Year award for his work on Ozark, and a seriously cool collection of international toothpicks, brings you The Op, a podcast about Operating and the Art of Visual Storytelling. Geared towards storytellers both young and old, (Operators, DPs, Directors, Writers, and beyond), every week the Op will bring you an interview with one of the best the film industry has to offer. Website and instagram: theop.io
Episodes
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Operator Sarah Levy
Sarah discusses working in reality TV, The Office, The Muppets, how not to destroy a take when you are laughing inside, and so much more. Sarah's IMDB Please check us out on the web and instagram and like us and review us if you enjoyed the episode. Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud Theme Mix…
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That One Voice • Simon Dennis
Cinematographer Simon Dennis discusses the voices that helped him along the way.
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Cinematographer Simon Dennis
Simon and I discuss the importance of knowing yourself, shooting on outdated film stock, Peaky Blinders, Hollywood, and so much more. Simon’s IMDB Simon’s Reel Please check us out on the web and instagram and like us and review us if you enjoyed the episode. Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud Theme…
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DP/Operator Nick McLean Sr
Nick McLean Sr, one of the biggest operators in the 70s and 80s, talks The Deer Hunter, Heaven Can Wait, Being There, Close Encounters, Hitchcock, and so much more. A huge interview with an incredible amount of Hollywood history that is not to be missed. Nick's IMDB Nick’s Book To see Nick…
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Operator Jason Ellson
Jason discusses Hidden Figures, Elvis, dealing with imposter syndrome, Baz Luhrman, Colin Farrel, working within the bubble, and so much more. Jason’s IMDB Jason’s instagram @meatpiewithsauce Please check us out on our website and on instagram and like us and review us if you enjoyed the episode....
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DP/Operator Patrick Rousseau
Patrick and I discuss the art of B cam, the origins of the CamWok, Snowfall, Arrested Development, and so much more. Patrick's IMDB Please check us out on our website and on instagram and like and review us if you enjoyed the episode. Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud Theme Mix - Charles Papert
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Operator Andrew Mitchell
Andrew discusses his time on Glee, American Horror Story, and working in the Ryan Murphy world as well as how to make it coming from a smaller market, learning your craft by making mistakes, and much much more. A great discussion with a fantastic operator. Andrew's IMDB Andrew's Outside Art...
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Operator Andrew Mitchell
Andrew discusses his time on Glee, American Horror Story, and working in the Ryan Murphy world as well as how to make it coming from a smaller market, learning your craft by making mistakes, and much much more. A great discussion with a fantastic operator. Andrew's IMDB Andrew's Outside Art...
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Matt Lewis & Lee David Brown • Adolescence
Matt Lewis and Lee David Brown discuss the incredible feat of pulling of four one shot episodes for the series Adolescence. Matt's IMDB Lee's IMDB To see BTS footage, images and more of what we discussed in this episode can be seen here. Please check us out on the web and instagram and like us…
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Multi Hyphenate Sanjay Sami
Sanjay talks about starting out as an underwater welder, being called Wes Anderson's secret weapon in the New York Times, working with Martin Scorsese, how necessity can often be the mother of invention and so much more. To see BTS of some of Sanjay's work and rigs check out his page on The Op....
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That One Voice • Spencer Hutchins
Spencer discusses someone who had a big impact on his career.
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Operator Spencer Hutchins
Spencer talks about following your dreams, making hard decisions, Scream Queens, BMF, and so much more. Spencer's IMDB Please check us out on the web and instagram and like us and review us if you enjoyed the episode. Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud Theme Mix - Charles Papert
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Director/Producer Christopher Chulack
Chris and I discuss who the real star of the movie is, how the studio lots felt like small towns, ER, Seal Team, and so much more. Chris's IMDB Please check us out on the web and instagram and like us and review us if you enjoyed the episode. Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud Theme Mix - Charles Papert
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Operator Jessica Lakoff Cannon
Jess talks about moving up before you aren’t quite ready, surviving a screw up on a Tarantino movie, juggling family and career and so much more. A great discussion with a great operator - don’t miss this one folks! Jess's IMDB To view pictures of Jess on set, as well as the pic that started Crew...
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That One Voice - Tori Wills
Tori discusses her mentor and friend, Larry McConkey.
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Operator Tori Wills
Tori and I discuss learning from Larry McConkey, the intricacies of set dynamics, Blue Bloods, SNL, and so much more. Tori's IMDB Make sure to take a look at Tori's podcast page on the op website to see pics from her career. Please check us out on the web and instagram and like us and review us…
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Director/Camera Operator Eric Dyson
Eric and I discuss the importance of a good work ethic, missing school to be an extra on a Michael Jackson video, Snowfall, Baywatch, Steve Spielberg's favorite pastry, and so much more. Eric's IMDB Make sure to take a look at Eric's podcast page on The Op to see pics from his career and find him...
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Operator Heather Norton
Heather and I talk about learning filmmaking from the one and only Martin Scorsese, Goodfellas, Happyish, Monsoon Wedding, working with Sydney Lumet, safety on set and so much more. Heather's IMDB Please check us out on the web and instagram and like us and review us if you enjoyed the episode....
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Fabrizio Sciarra - That One Voice
Fabrizio discusses someone who has been instrumental in his success.
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Operator Fabrizio Sciarra
Fabrizio and I discuss working for auteur directors, the importance of passion, Werwulf, Midsommar, and so much more. Fabrizio's IMDB Please check us out on our website and on instagram and like us and review us if you enjoyed the episode. Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud Theme Mix - Charles Papert
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Cinematographer Alec Jarnagin
Alec and I talk about starting out in a small market knowing no one, working on an OKGO video, Coda, The Good Fight, and so much more. Alec's IMDB Alec's Operating Website Alec's Cinematography Website Please check us out on our website and on instagram and like us and review us if you enjoyed…
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Operator Andy Schwartz
Andy and I discuss staying calm in the midst of chaos, being of service to your project, shooting documentaries, Thank You, Mr. Brown, and so much more. Andy's IMDB Thank You, Mr. Brown Please check us out on our website and on instagram and like us and review us if you enjoyed the episode. Theme...
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Director Adam Kane
Adam and I discuss what can be learned from shooting news, the value of being fearless, The Boondock Saints, Heroes, and so much more. Adam's IMDB Please check us out on our website and on instagram and like us and review us if you enjoyed the episode. Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud Theme Mix -...
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Operator Geoff Haley, SOC
Geoff and I discuss the how music can help your operating, how you transition from the sound department to the camera department, Joker, American Hustle, and so much more. Geoff's IMDB Geoff's Walking Backwards interview that he mentions. Please check us out on our website and on instagram and…
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Operator Ari Issler
Ari and I discuss the job of the A Camera, the importance of listening, Ozark, Boston Strangler, and so much more!!! Ari's IMDB Please check us out on the web and instagram and like us and review us if you enjoyed the episode. Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud Theme Mix - Charles Papert
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Operator Gretchen Warthen
Gretchen discusses tips for great handheld, what it's like to be the sole operator on a reality series for long shifts, The Real World, Making It, and a whole lot more. Gretchen's IMDB LadyCameraGuy, Gretchen's amazing instagram account Please check us out on the web and instagram and like us and...
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Operator Dan Gold
Enjoy this republished interview from 2024 as we talk about the Local 600 Trainee Program, operating your first shot on the wheels, The Perfect Storm, Midnight Run, Gordon Willis's apple box, and so much more. Dan's IMDB Watch Dan's Breakdown of a shot from Air Force One To see pictures and…
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Operator Paul Edwards
Paul and I discuss the joys of being on B camera, what Ridley Scott likes in a camera operator, Sean of the Dead, 47 Ronin, and so much more. Paul's IMDB Links and pics regarding todays episode can be found here. Please check us out on the web and instagram and like us if you enjoyed the episode....
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Writer/Director Phil Alden Robinson
Phil and I discuss the benefits of not taking no for an answer, the joy of working with the same team over and over, Sneakers, Field of Dreams, and so much more. Phil's IMDB Links and pics regarding todays episode can be found here. Please check us out on the web and instagram and like us if you...
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That One Voice - Rochelle Brown & Catherine Page
In talking to people about their careers I have heard time and again how there was one person that was instrumental in someones path, a person who saw something in them that they often didn't see in themselves. Not everyone has a person like this in their past, but for those who do, That One…
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Operator Rochelle Brown
Rochelle Brown talks about getting into the industry knowing no one, being the best Camera PA you can be, working with her heroes, and making the jump to become a Steadicam operator. This is a great episode for anyone trying to get into the industry or just starting out because Rochelle shares…
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Operator Rochelle Brown
Rochelle Brown talks about getting into the industry knowing no one, being the best Camera PA you can be, working with her heroes, and making the jump to become a Steadicam operator. This is a great episode for anyone trying to get into the industry or just starting out because Rochelle shares…
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Actor Ferdinand Kingsley
Ferdi and I discus the amazing bond between actor and camera operator, stage acting versus screen acting, Mank, Da Vinci, and so much more. Ferdis IMDB To see pictures and things we discussed in todays episode check out the podcast page of The Op. Please check us out on the web and instagram and...
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BJ McDonnell - That One Voice
BJ shares two influential people in his life.
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Camera Operator/Director BJ McDonnell
BJ and I discuss the importance of remembering where you came from, the power of loving what you do, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, The Fall Guy, and so much more. BJs IMDB To see pictures and things we discussed in todays episode check out the podcast page of The Op. Please check us out on the web…
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1st Assistant Camera Eric Swanek
Eric and I talk about being the calm in the center of the storm, The Shawshank Redemption, Scent of a Woman, and so much more. Erics IMDB To see pictures and things we discussed in todays episode check out the podcast page of The Op. Please check us out on the web and instagram and like us and...
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Operator Michael Fuchs
Michael and I discuss falling in love with the steadicam, the joys of working on a great script, Weapons, Wolfs, and so much more. Michael's IMDB To see pictures and things we discussed in todays episode check out the podcast page of The Op. Please check us out on the web and instagram and like…
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William Rexer That One Voice
That One Voice celebrates someone pivotal in the live sof those speaking.
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Cinematographer William Rexer
William talks about the importance of trusting your operators, the value of being invested, The Testament of Ann Lee, Jack Ryan, and so much more. William's IMDB To see pictures and things we discussed in todays episode check out the podcast page of The Op. Please check us out on the web and...
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Operator Zoe Goodwin
Zoe and I discuss the responsibility of looking out for your team, the value in shooting over 300 episodes of the same show, Wonka, The Acolyte, and so much more. Zoe's IMDB To see pictures and things we discussed in todays episode check out the podcast page of The Op. Please check us out on the...
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Actor Ronald Guttman
Ronald and I discuss what Method acting is, the importance of relaxation, The Hunt For Red October, All My Children, and so much more. Ronald's IMDB To see pictures and things we discussed in todays episode check out the podcast page of The Op. Please check us out on the web and instagram and…
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Operator Peter Robertson
Peter and I discuss the power of studying art, turning problems into opportunities, Atonement, Bohemian Rhapsody, and so much more. Peter's IMDB To see pictures and things we discussed in todays episode check out the podcast page of The Op. Please check us out on the web and instagram and like us...
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Operator Lisa Sene, SOC
Lisa and I discuss learning at a rental house, the importance of not over explaining things, Dear Edward, No Hard Feelings, starting out as a steadicam student and then teaching new steadicam students and much much more. Lisa's IMDB To see pictures and things we discussed in todays episode check...
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2026 BSC Expo Operators Panel
OPERATING - IT'S JUST PAN AND TILTING RIGHT? Hosted by Ed Moore BSC. "Beyond the wheels: Discover the camera operator as the diplomatic heart of the film set. We explore the vital choreography between directors, DPs, actor, ADs and more, demonstrating that the best operating is as much about…
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Operator Daniel Bishop
Re-release of an interview from a year ago to celebrate the much deserved BSC Feature Film Operator Award Danny just received for The Ballad of a Small Player!! Danny talks about making sure not to jump up before you are ready, All Quiet On The Western Front, Tar, Your Honor, and a whole lot…
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Cinematographer Peter Smokler
Peter and I discuss hanging out in Hollywood in the 70s, shooting onstage with Jimi Hendrix, Pee Wee's Playhouse, This is Spinal Tap, and so much more. Peter's IMDB To see pictures and things we discussed in todays episode check out the podcast page of The Op. Please check us out on our website…
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Still Photographer Scott Garfield
Scott and I discuss the role of the still photographer, working under pressure, F1, Top Gun:Maverick, The Muppets, and so much more. Scott's IMDB Scott's Instagram - @stillscottg To see pictures and things we discussed in todays episode check out the podcast page of The Op. Please check us out on...
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1st AC Dan Ming
Dan and I discuss the importance of getting the coffee order right, working with a team, creating new tech for F1, Life of Pi, George Lucas in Love, and so much more. Dan's IMDB To see pictures and things we discussed in todays episode check out the podcast page of The Op. Please check us out on...
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Operator Kat Kallergis
Listen in as Kat and I discuss working in Live TV, tuning out the chatter on the headsets, The Macy's Day Parade, Saturday Night Live, and so much more. Kat's IMDB To see pictures and things we discussed in todays episode check out the podcast page of The Op. Please check us out on our website…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Dave Chameides, an A Cam/Steadicam operator has been working in film since the late 1900s, has won 2 Emmys, an SOC Operator of the Year award for his work on Ozark, and a seriously cool collection of international toothpicks, brings you The Op, a podcast about Operating and the Art of Visual Storytelling. Geared towards storytellers both young and old, (Operators, DPs, Directors, Writers, and beyond), every week the Op will bring you an interview with one of the best the film industry has to offer. Website and instagram: theop.io
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Dave Chameides, an A Cam/Steadicam operator has been working in film since the late 1900s, has won 2 Emmys, an SOC Operator of the Year award for his work on Ozark, and a seriously cool collection of international toothpicks, brings you The Op, a podcast about Operating and the Art of Visual...
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