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
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
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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.
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
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.
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
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 Voice is a chance to give that person the shout out that they deserve.
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 tips on how to succeed and has great advice for excelling at whatever you do in life.
Ferdi and I discus the amazing bond between actor and camera operator, stage acting versus screen acting, Mank, Da Vinci, and so much more.
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
BJ shares two influential people in his life.
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.
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
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.
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
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
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
That One Voice celebrates someone pivotal in the live sof those speaking.
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.
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
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.
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
Ronald and I discuss what Method acting is, the importance of relaxation, The Hunt For Red October, All My Children, and so much more.
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
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Peter and I discuss the power of studying art, turning problems into opportunities, Atonement, Bohemian Rhapsody, and so much more.
Peter's IMDB
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
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