The Op

DP/Operator Nick McLean Sr

October 4, 2026·1h 50m
Episode Description from the Publisher

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

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