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by Dave Chameides
Dave Chameides, an A Cam/Steadicam op with 35 years experience, 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 all storytellers both young and old, (Operators, DPs, Directors, Writers, and beyond), every week the Op will bring you a new interview with one of the best the film industry has to offer. Website and instagram: theop.io
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- 2 weeks ago1h 42m
Operator Paul Edwards
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.Paul's IMDBLinks and pics regarding todays episode can be found here.Please check us out on the web and instagram and like us if you enjoyed the episode.Theme Music - Tatyana RichaudTheme Mix - Charles Papert
- 3 weeks ago1h 41m
Writer/Director Phil Alden Robinson
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.Phil's IMDBLinks and pics regarding todays episode can be found here.Please check us out on the web and instagram and like us if you enjoyed the episode.Theme Music - Tatyana RichaudTheme Mix - Charles Papert
- May 3, 20261h 45m
Operator Rochelle Brown
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.Rochelle's website and Instagram Links and pics regarding todays episode can be found here.Please check us out on the web and instagram and like us if you enjoyed the episode.Theme Music - Tatyana RichaudTheme Mix - Charles Papert
- Apr 26, 20261h 59m
Actor Ferdinand Kingsley
Ferdi and I discus the amazing bond between actor and camera operator, stage acting versus screen acting, Mank, Da Vinci, and so much more.Ferdis IMDBTo 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 RichaudTheme Mix - Charles PapertHuge shoutout to Fauxlex for sponsoring todays episode! If you are trying to hone your craft but don't have a full size camera to practice with, check out the new Fauxlex Max.
- Apr 21, 20261 min
BJ McDonnell - That One Voice
BJ shares two influential people in his life.
- Apr 19, 20261h 12m
Camera Operator/Director BJ McDonnell
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.BJs IMDBTo 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 RichaudTheme Mix - Charles PapertHuge shoutout to Fauxlex for sponsoring todays episode! If you are trying to hone your craft but don't have a full size camera to practice with, check out the new Fauxlex Max.
- Apr 12, 20262h 19m
1st Assistant Camera Eric Swanek
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.Erics IMDBTo 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 RichaudTheme Mix - Charles PapertHuge shoutout to Fauxlex for sponsoring todays episode! If you are trying to hone your craft but don't have a full size camera to practice with, check out the new Fauxlex Max.
- Apr 5, 20261h 48m
Operator Michael Fuchs
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 IMDBTo 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 RichaudTheme Mix - Charles PapertHuge shoutout to Fauxlex for sponsoring todays episode! If you are trying to hone your craft but don't have a full size camera to practice with, check out the new Fauxlex Max.
About The Op
Dave Chameides, an A Cam/Steadicam op with 35 years experience, 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 all storytellers both young and old, (Operators, DPs, Directors, Writers, and beyond), every week the Op will bring you a new interview with one of the best the film industry has to offer. Website and instagram: theop.io
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