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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

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  • Sunday · 1 hr 3 min

    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 and review us if you enjoyed the episode. Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud Theme Mix - Charles Papert

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  • August 30 · 1 hr 28 min

    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. Sanjay's IMDB The GripWorks Website 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 We'd like to thank Knuckle Puck Camera for sponsoring today's episode. If you'd like to sponsor a future episode, contact us at www.theop.io.

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  • August 23 · 1 hr 19 min

    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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  • August 20 · 1 hr 28 min

    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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  • August 17 · 1 hr 42 min

    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 Stories, check out her podcast page on The Op. Please check us out on the web and instagram and like us if you enjoyed the episode. Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud Theme Mix - Charles Papert We'd like to thank Knuckle Puck Camera for sponsoring today's episode. If you'd like to sponsor a future episode, contact us at www.theop.io.

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  • August 8 · 1 hr 44 min

    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 if you enjoyed the episode. Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud Theme Mix - Charles Papert

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  • August 2 · 1 hr 55 min

    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 in a Max Headroom video! 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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  • July 19 · 1 hr 40 min

    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. Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud Theme Mix - Charles Papert

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  • July 12 · 1 hr 35 min

    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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  • July 5 · 1 hr 40 min

    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 the episode. Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud Theme Mix - Charles Papert

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  • June 28 · 1 hr 34 min

    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 Music - Tatyana Richaud Theme Mix - Charles Papert

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  • June 21 · 2 hr 13 min

    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 - Charles Papert

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  • #42
    June 14 · 1 hr 27 min

    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 like us and review us if you enjoyed the episode. Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud Theme Mix - Charles Papert

  • June 7 · 1 hr 21 min

    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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  • #34
    May 31 · 1 hr 51 min

    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 review us if you enjoyed the episode. Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud Theme Mix - Charles Papert

  • #75
    May 24 · 1 hr 29 min

    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 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 review us if you enjoyed the episode. Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud Theme Mix - Charles Papert

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