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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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  • November 8 · 1 hr 50 min

    Operator Peter Rosenfeld

    On todays episode we discuss Peter's early days covering conflicts all over the world, working with storytellers like David Fincher and Aaron Sorkin, Being The Ricardo's, Gone Girl, tips for operators to think about in prep, and so much more. Some quick links to Peter's info below. Newsletter Instagram IMDB For more links, pics and videos, check out the page for this episode 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

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  • November 1 · 1 hr 26 min

    Operator Pauline Edwards

    Pauline discusses starting out in reality tv, Snowfall, Grey's Anatomy, America's Next Top Model and much much more. Pauline'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 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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  • October 25 · 1 hr 33 min

    Operator Mark Goellnicht

    Mark discusses being ready when the actors arrive, starting out in Australia and coming to Hollywood, The Studio, Extraction, and so much more. Mark’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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  • October 18 · 1 hr 49 min

    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 - Charles Papert

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  • October 11 · 1 hr 52 min

    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 Mix - Charles Papert

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  • October 4 · 1 hr 50 min

    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 finding the first Panaflex ever used, that was sent to him for Spielbergs Sugarland Express, click here For clips and images of some of the things we talked about, check out Nick's 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

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  • September 27 · 1 hr 34 min

    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. 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. Collin Ferrel speaking about The Camera Operator/Actor Connection

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  • September 20 · 1 hr 28 min

    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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  • September 16 · 2 hr 11 min

    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 Instagram To view pictures and the BTS video of Andrew on Daddy Day Camp, check out his 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

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  • September 14 · 2 hr 9 min

    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 Instagram To view pictures and the BTS video of Andrew on Daddy Day Camp, check out his 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

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  • September 6 · 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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