Podcast

The Op

Arts, Film Interviews, TV & Film, Visual Arts

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

Visual Arts chart
#102
Episodes
162
Releases
Twice a week
Typical length
1 hr 33 min
On air since
2023
Latest episode
2 days ago

Episodes

162 episodes, newest first

  1. Operator Pauline Edwards

    Show notes

    Pauline discusses starting out in reality tv, Snowfall, Grey's Anatomy, America's Next Top Model and much much more.

    Pauline'sIMDB

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    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.

    1 hr 27 min
  2. That One Voice • Mark Goellnicht

    Show notes

    Mark talks about Andrew Rowlands who was instrumental in his success.

    3 min
  3. Operator Mark Goellnicht

    Show notes

    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

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    Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud

    Theme Mix - Charles Papert

    1 hr 33 min
  4. Operator Sarah Levy

    Show notes

    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

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    Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud

    Theme Mix - Charles Papert

    1 hr 49 min
  5. That One Voice • Simon Dennis

    Show notes

    Cinematographer Simon Dennis discusses the voices that helped him along the way.

    2 min
  6. Cinematographer Simon Dennis

    Show notes

    Simon and I discuss the importance of knowing yourself, shooting on outdated film stock, Peaky Blinders, Hollywood, and so much more.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

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    Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud

    Theme Mix - Charles Papert

    1 hr 53 min
  7. DP/Operator Nick McLean Sr

    Show notes

    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.

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    Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud

    Theme Mix - Charles Papert

    1 hr 51 min
  8. Operator Jason Ellson

    Show notes

    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

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    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

    1 hr 34 min
  9. DP/Operator Patrick Rousseau

    Show notes

    Patrick and I discuss the art of B cam, the origins of the CamWok, Snowfall, Arrested Development, and so much more.

    Patrick's IMDB

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    Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud

    Theme Mix - Charles Papert

    1 hr 28 min
  10. Operator Andrew Mitchell

    Show notes

    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.

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    Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud

    Theme Mix - Charles Papert

    2 hr 12 min
  11. Matt Lewis & Lee David Brown • Adolescence

    Show notes

    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.

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    Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud

    Theme Mix - Charles Papert

    1 hr 3 min
  12. Multi Hyphenate Sanjay Sami

    Show notes

    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

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    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.

    1 hr 28 min
  13. That One Voice • Spencer Hutchins

    Show notes

    Spencer discusses someone who had a big impact on his career.

    3 min
  14. Operator Spencer Hutchins

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    Spencer talks about following your dreams, making hard decisions, Scream Queens, BMF, and so much more.

    Spencer's IMDB

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    Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud

    Theme Mix - Charles Papert

    1 hr 20 min
  15. Director/Producer Christopher Chulack

    Show notes

    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

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    Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud

    Theme Mix - Charles Papert

    1 hr 28 min
  16. Operator Jessica Lakoff Cannon

    Show notes

    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.

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    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.

    1 hr 43 min
  17. That One Voice - Tori Wills

    Show notes

    Tori discusses her mentor and friend, Larry McConkey.

    2 min
  18. Operator Tori Wills

    Show notes

    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.

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    Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud

    Theme Mix - Charles Papert

    1 hr 45 min
  19. That One Voice - Eric Dyson

    Episode 53

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    3 min
  20. Director/Camera Operator Eric Dyson

    Show notes

    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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    Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud

    Theme Mix - Charles Papert

    1 hr 55 min

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