The Op
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
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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Spencer discusses someone who had a big impact on his career.
Spencer talks about following your dreams, making hard decisions, Scream Queens, BMF, and so much more.
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
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.
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
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!
To view pictures of Jess on set, as well as the pic that started Crew Stories, check out her podcast page on The Op.
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Tori discusses her mentor and friend, Larry McConkey.
Tori and I discuss learning from Larry McConkey, the intricacies of set dynamics, Blue Bloods, SNL, and so much more.
Make sure to take a look at Tori's podcast page on the op website to see pics from her career.
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
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!
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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.
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
Fabrizio discusses someone who has been instrumental in his success.
Fabrizio and I discuss working for auteur directors, the importance of passion, Werwulf, Midsommar, and so much more.
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
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.
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
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.
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
Adam and I discuss what can be learned from shooting news, the value of being fearless, The Boondock Saints, Heroes, and so much more.
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
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 Walking Backwards interview that he mentions.
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
Ari and I discuss the job of the A Camera, the importance of listening, Ozark, Boston Strangler, and so much more!!!
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
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.
LadyCameraGuy, Gretchen's amazing instagram account
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
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.
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.
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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.
Links and pics regarding todays episode can be found here.
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
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