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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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- 4 days ago1h 26m
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 IMDBPlease check us out on our website and on instagram and like us and review us if you enjoyed the episode.Theme Music - Tatyana RichaudTheme Mix - Charles PapertWe'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 weeks ago2 min
That One Voice • Mark Goellnicht
Mark talks about Andrew Rowlands who was instrumental in his success.
- 1 weeks ago1h 33m
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 IMDBPlease 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 Papert
- 2 weeks ago1h 49m
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 RichaudTheme Mix - Charles Papert
- 3 weeks ago2 min
That One Voice • Simon Dennis
Cinematographer Simon Dennis discusses the voices that helped him along the way.
- 3 weeks ago1h 52m
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Simon and I discuss the importance of knowing yourself, shooting on outdated film stock, Peaky Blinders, Hollywood, and so much more.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 IMDBSimon’s ReelPlease 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 Papert
- Oct 4, 20261h 50m
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 IMDBNick’s BookTo see Nick finding the first Panaflex ever used, that was sent to him for Spielbergs Sugarland Express, click hereFor 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 RichaudTheme Mix - Charles Papert
- Sep 27, 20261h 34m
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 IMDBJason’s instagram @meatpiewithsaucePlease check us out on our website and on instagram and like us and review us if you enjoyed the episode.Theme Music - Tatyana RichaudTheme Mix - Charles PapertWe'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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About 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
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