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The OpDirector Jonathan KaplanDirector Jonathan Kaplan discusses learning from Elia Kazan, having Martin Scorsese teach him at NYU, hanging up on Roger Corman, The Accused, ER, and much, much more.
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2025-08-071h 39The OpHow to Succeed As A Production Assistant (Part 1)A friend pointed out that most people starting out are not going to jump into camera (if that is their goal) and instead will probably start out as PAs on whatever show they can get on. So today we are talking to Lauren Senger (Key PA), Jeff Sweeney (Key PA) and Ana Pellar (First Team PA) about the dos and don'ts, what to do the moment you park your car on day one, and much much more. Take a peak into the world of the PA and find out what it takes to succeed!
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2025-07-251h 31The OpBONUS EPISODE: SOC A Camera Operator Panel DiscussionLast week the SOC hosted So You Want To Be An A Camera Operator (hint it's more than just panning and tilting) at the Chapman facilities in Atlanta. Operators Matt Petrosky, Chris Duskin, Jessica Hershatter, Greg Faysash, Brigman "Briggs" Foster-Owens, Dave Chameides and Dolly Grip Eric Zucker discuss the 95% of the job of being a camera operator that has nothing to do with with operating itself. Interpersonal skills, working with a new dolly grip, when the director and the DP aren't agreeing on things, we discuss the part of the job that is not always as easy to learn...
2025-07-031h 40The OpOperator Gary SpratlingGary and I discuss how to work with a dolly grip who doesn't only speaks Thai, what to do as a B camera operator, Good Morning Vietnam, Quantam of Solace, and much much more.
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2025-05-221h 51The OpOperator Pete CavaciutiJoin us as we discuss what operators can offer actors, the DP/Director/OPerator Relationship, 1917, and so much more.
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2025-05-151h 30The OpOperator Brooks RobinsonBrooks and I discuss working with the incredible John Toll, starting out in music videos, Tropic Thunder, fighting back after an accident and so much more.
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2025-05-081h 20The OpOperator Des WhelanDes and I discuss operating a remote head through an eyepiece, working with Tim Burton, Beetlejuice 1 and 2, My Left Foot, and so much more.
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2025-05-011h 47The OpMovement Specialist Liz CashLiz and I discuss the physical issues of operating and how you can protect your self, learning to work smarter and not harder, No Country for Old Men, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and so much more.
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Keir Dullea before/after
NYTimes Air Hockey IG post
NYTimes digital Air Hockey article
Stunt Demo
Physics of Handheld Positions w/ recommendations
Why Stretching Isn't Always the Answer to Feeling Tight
Hruska Clinic Shoe List
2025-04-241h 19The OpCinematographer John LindleyJoin us as we discuss the work of the Union, what to look for in a good operator, Field of Dreams, Sneakers, ABC After School Specials and so much more.
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The Local 600 video that John made on the Dangers of Unsafe Hours
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2025-04-171h 51The OpDirector Alex GravesAlex and I discuss the art of the long take, growing up as a film geek, what he looks for in an operator, West Wing, Game of Thrones, and so much more.
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2025-04-101h 30The OpOperator Larry McConkeyLarry and I discuss justifying camera moves, working with the extras, GoodFellas, Raising Cain, working with Martin Scorcese and Brian DePalma and so much more.
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Check out Larry's Breakdowns of shots from Carlitos Way, Bonfire of the Vanities, and Raising Cain
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2025-04-032h 44The OpSound Mixer Jan McLaughlin CASJan and I discuss the role of the sound mixer, getting your start as a roadie/opening act, Happyish, Nurse Jackie, the joys of mixing a middle school play and so much more.
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2025-03-271h 15The OpCinematographer Roy H. WagnerListen in as Roy describes one of the most amazing introductions to this industry that I've ever heard. We'll talk about James Wong Howe, Harry Stradling, Ansel Adams, Party of Five, Cop Rock and so much more.
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2025-03-201h 57The OpActor Matthew Rhys and Operator Don DevineMatthew and Don worked together on the show Perry Mason and established an amazing connection. They are both incredible storytellers who excel at what they do and on todays podcast we have a discussion about the operator/actor relationship and what it looks like when it works this well.
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2025-03-131h 35The OpOperator Henry ClineJoin us as we discuss discovering that there was an operator at 12 years old, forgetting to turn the camera off, Sneakers, State and Main, and so much more.
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2025-02-272h 09The OpOperator Ossie McLeanJoin us as we discuss shooting for the edit, working with the boom operator, Saltburn, Outlander, No Time To Die, and so much more.
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2025-02-271h 242025-02-2601 minThe OpCinematographer Jeffrey GreeleyJoin as we discuss always having a "back pocket" shot, what a DP looks for in an operator, Idiocracy, Manhattan, The Doors, and so much more.
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2025-02-201h 01The OpOperator Bonnie Blake, SOCThis is a re-release of Bonnie's podcast in celebration of her SOC Lifetime Achievement Award. Congrats Bonnie!
Bonnie Blake talks about coming up as an operator when there were very few women in the camera department, learning on the job and figuring out things as you go, working with great actors on The Kominsky Method, The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd, early days in NYC, and much much more.
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2025-02-121h 33The OpCinematographer/Operator Kelvin PikeJoin us as we talk about working with Stanley Kubrick, when Bette David requests you by name, The Shining, 2001 A Space Odyssey, working with David Lean, and so much more.
As a bonus, we shot video of this interview and it can be found here.
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2025-02-061h 27The OpFocus Puller Gregory IrwinGreg and I discuss the art of focus pulling, the importance of character, Joker Folie A Deux, Interstellar, and so much more.
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Greg's Camera Assistant Training Focus on Film
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2025-01-301h 42The OpOperator Niknaz TavakolianJoin us as we discuss the importance of hindsight, taking a break from "the biz", The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Third Watch, your first time driving the camera Uhaul truck in NYC and so much more.
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2025-01-231h 52The OpActor/Director/Producer Charlie HaidListen in as Charlie and I talk about what directors look for in an operator, the joy of working with great crews, The Work, The Battle of the Network Stars, Hill St. Blues, ER and much much more.
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2025-01-091h 18The OpOperator Lawrence "Doc" KarmanDoc and I discuss painted lawns, the problems with having brand new cases, Field of Dreams, Sneakers, and much more.
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2025-01-021h 22The OpOperator Jim McConkeyJoin us as we discuss getting up to speed on the wheels, long continuous shots, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Day of the Fight, dendrochronology and so much more!!!!
Make sure to check out the amazing Breakdown that Jim did for a huge oner on Mrs. Maisel!!!
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2024-12-261h 24The OpDirector Loren YaconelliLoren and I discuss watching an actors process, peaking as a focus puller, Animal Kingdom, Heroes, not listing to William Fraker's advice, and so much more.
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2024-12-191h 44The OpOperator Dan GoldJoin us as we talk about the Local 600 Trainee Program, operating your first shot on the wheels, The Perfect Storm, Midnight Run, Gordon Willis's apple box, and so much more.
Dan's IMDB
Watch Dan's Breakdown of a shot from Air Force One
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2024-12-051h 29The Op2nd AC Shannon DeWolfeJoin us as we talk about the art of silent communication, the importance of maintaining healthy fear, how to be a successful camera PA and so much more.
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2024-11-281h 28The OpOperator Jerry HolwayJoin us as we talk to the guy who quite literally wrote the book on Steadicam operating and discuss his career as an operator, teaching over 200 Steadicam courses, As Good As It Gets, The Apostle, and so much more.
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2024-11-211h 08The OpThat One Voice - Terence NightingallTerence pays tribute to Director/Director of Photography Richard Thorpe.
2024-11-1803 minThe OpOperator/Director Terence NightingallJoin us as we discuss loving the work, Aliens, ER, The Princess Bride, the boom op with the pink shorts and so much more!!!!
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2024-11-151h 59The OpMakeup Artist Suzy DiazSuzy and I discuss why you should never have a walkie in the makeup trailer, having your passport confiscated by Russian officials, Pirates of The Caribbean, Key and Peele, Boogie Nights, and so much more.
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2024-11-081h 24The OpQ&A w/operators Paul Sanchez and Dave ChameidesA Q&A in front of film students at Mt St. Mary's University on Los Angeles Ca.
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2024-11-0151 minThe OpOperator Greg SmithGreg and I discuss the steadicam lessons, growing up on set, Daddy Day Care, Flight of the Phoenix, paying your dues, and so much more.
Greg's IMDB
Steadicam Lessons Website
@steadicamlessons
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2024-10-241h 48The OpThat One Voice - Adeshola AdigunAdeshola Adigun talks about one of the people who changed his life.
2024-10-2003 minThe OpOperator Adeshola AdigunAdeshola and I talk about what having an awesome name, being a rising operator in the world of social media, the ZeeGee, shooting onstage with Kendrick Lamar all over the world, and so much more.
Adeshola's IMDB
Adeshola's Instagram @steadishola
Greg Smith's Steadicam Lessons
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2024-10-171h 21The OpFocus Puller Liza BambenekListen in as we talk about being part of the camera family, working with Roger Deakins and the Coen Brothers, True Grit, No Country for Old Men, trusting your gut, and so much more.
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2024-10-111h 40The OpOperator Mike GenneMike and I talk about pulling focus for Vilmos Zsigmond, Close Encounters, Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid, starting out digging ditches on the labor gang and so much more.
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2024-10-031h 01The OpACO/GTC Q and A with Danny Bishop, ACO and Dave Chameides, SOCIn September of 2024 Danny Bishop (2023 SOC Operator of the Year Award for All Quiet On The Western Front) and Dave Chameides (SOC Operator of the Year Award for Ozark) held a Q and A during an ACO/GTC event in London, England. Hear them discuss the reality of working in TV and film as camera operators, the ups, downs, and all sorts of other stuff.
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2024-09-261h 28The OpOperator Dave LevisohnOn todays episode we talk about Live TV, Awards Show galore, riding on a crane with Bono, learning how to operate a pedestal cam, and so much more.
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2024-09-191h 25The OpOperator Lisa Sene, SOCLisa and I discuss learning at a rental house, the importance of not over explaining things, Dear Edward, No Hard Feelings, starting out as a steadicam student and then teaching new steadicam students and much much more.
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2024-09-121h 29The OpDune 2 Discussion w/DP Greig Fraser and Operator Jason EwartDanny Bishop interviews Cinematographer Greig Fraser ASC ACS and A Camera & Steadicam Operator Jason Ewart ACO about their work together on the epic Dune Part 2.
Special thanks to the ACO (Association of Camera Operators) for allowing us to share their work.
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2024-09-0542 minThe OpOperator Brian BernsteinBrian and I talk about the importance of having a mentor, moving up through the ranks for the camera department, the beginnings of the RED camera, and much much more.
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2024-08-291h 33The OpGarrett Brown's Tall Steadicam TalesTo celebrate the 50th anniversary of the creation of the Steadicam, Tiffen held a talk with Steadicam Inventor Garrett Brown to hear stories from throughout his career. Garrett is a master storyteller and has lived a life full of stories worth telling. A fantastic listen.
To watch video of the discussion, click here. (Highly recommended if you'd like to see "The Look".)
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2024-08-221h 232024-08-1801 minThe OpOperator Gary MaloufGetting your first film job in a bar, learning how to be a camera operator on the first job you ever had being a camera operator, The Bear, Eighth Grade, and so much more, this episode has it all.
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2024-08-151h 31The OpActor Bradley WhitfordA great discussion where we talk about the difference between shooting digital and film, The West Wing, The Handmaids Tale, the greatest acting note ever given, and much much more.
Bradley's IMDB
The Emotional Stuntman
The West Wing Walk And Talk We Discuss
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2024-08-081h 292024-08-0407 minThe OpCinematographer Sean Bobbitt BSCSean and I discuss how to shoot a riot, trying something new on every shoot, Hunger, The Place Beyond The Pines, Marvels, and so much more.
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2024-08-012h 162024-07-2803 minThe OpDirector/Camera Operator Eric DysonEric 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
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2024-07-261h 55The OpAerial Cameraman David NowellDavid and I discuss his work on Apocalypse Now, The Blues Brothers, shooting in the vomit comet for Apollo 13, working with Orson Welles, and so much more. An incredible discussion with an amazingly talented and experienced camera operator!
David's IMDB
Make sure to take a look at David's podcast page on The Op to see his original storyboards from Apocalypse Now!
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2024-07-181h 52The OpScript Supervisor Jessica LichtnerJessica and I talk about the job of the script supervisor, how our duties overlap, is the line actually that important, Knives Out, The Harder They Fall, Game of Thrones, and so much more.
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2024-07-111h 43The OpOperator Heather NortonHeather and I talk about learning filmmaking from the one and only Martin Scorsese, Goodfellas, Happyish, Monsoon Wedding, working with Sydney Lumet, safety on set and so much more.
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2024-07-041h 40The OpBonus Ep: Filmscape Chicago Operators PanelA 5 person operator panel recorded live at Filmscape Chicago 2024. Chicago operators Gary Malouf, Spencer Gillis, Stephanie Dufford, Seth Thomas, and host Dave Chameides, discuss questions about operating including imposter syndrome, how to act on a day call, and much much more.
Filmscape Chicago
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2024-07-0147 minThe OpOperator Sarah Levy, SOCWe discuss working in reality TV, The Office, The Muppets, how not to destroy a take when you are laughing inside, and so much more.
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2024-06-271h 49The OpBonus Ep - Operator Gary Malouf and 1st Ac Matt Rozek of The BearRecorded live in front of an audience at Flilmscape 2024 in Chicago, Gary Malouf and Matt Rozek talk about the incredible work they have done on The Bear, how they deal with hunger pangs at work all day, what a joy it is to work with a great group of dedicated talented people, and so much more.
If you enjoyed this podcast, check out The Breakdown episodes where Gary discusses some larger oners that he did in season 1 and season 2.
2024-06-2459 minThe OpOperator Neal Bryant, SOCOn todays episode we talk about getting into the mind of the DP, working with the onset dresser, the ZeeGee, Barry, The Last of Us, and so much more.
Side note, this episode was recorded prior to Neal winning the 2024 SOC Ooperator of the Year award for his amazing work on The Last of Us.
Neal's IMDB
The ZeeGee
Neal showing what the ZeeGee can do.
Neal’s Breakdown of The Last of Us featuring the ZeeGee
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2024-06-201h 51The OpBonus Ep: Your First Full Time Gig As An OperatorMike Pennick has recently moved from a career as a dolly grip to full-time B Cam on a hit tv show. We talk about what its like that first week on a set you know in a totally different position, the challenges of being a B Cam op, not psyching yourself out, but psyching yourself up, and so much more. Hear about jumping into the operators seat from someone who is presently in the process of doing just that.
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2024-06-1445 minThe OpOperator Geoff Haley, SOCGeoff and I discuss the how music can help your operating, how you transition from the sound department to the camera department, Joker, American Hustle, and so much more.
Geoff's IMDB
Geoff's Walking Backwards interview that he mentions.
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2024-06-061h 27The OpThe DP/Operator Relationship - A Conversation with Cinematographer Jeff Jur and Operator Don DevineJeff Jur, ASC and Don Devine, SOC have been working together for 35 years and have created some incredible images. In a conversation with the two of them we discuss the operator/DP relationship, how super secret rehearsals work, Bridgerton, The Big Picture, and much much more.
Jeff's IMDB
Don's IMDB
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2024-05-231h 42The OpStand In Leah LackeyLeah discusses the job of the stand in, what its like to bake for celebrities and the importance of homemade pies, doing your homework, Ozark, Prisoners, and so much more.
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2024-05-161h 26The OpBonus Ep: Stunts and The OpA discussion with Operator Mick Froehlich who has done huge second unit stunts about what to expect when you're working around stunts, how to stay safe, what to look for, and a whole bunch more.
It should be noted that Mick is not a stunt coordinator or an expert, but someone with a lot of experience who felt it was important to talk about this considering the recent accident that happened on a feature in Atlanta.
Stay safe, pay attention, ask questions, be informed.
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2024-05-1549 minThe OpCinematographer Alan Caso, ASCAlan discusses the differences between critique and criticism, his first time seeing a 35mm camera, Six Feet Under, George Wallace, building a network of co-workers, and so much more. This episode was recorded live in front of a studio audience at The Savannah College of Art and Design where Alan is a professor.
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2024-05-091h 33The OpOperator Mick Froehlich, SOCMick discusses starting out in trash TV, flipping back and forth from A Cam to B cam, Indiana Jones, Girls Trip, Hidden Figures, and so much more. Since this podcast was recorded, Mick was nominated for the SOC Operator of the Year for his outstanding work on Leave The World Behind which wasn't out yet.
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2024-05-021h 51The OpWhat Went Wrong - Gun Safety w/Larry ZanoffWhat Went Wrong, one of the best podcasts out there, full stop, that also happens to be about the film industry, did a below the line interview with the great Larry Zanoff, an armorer in the biz, where they discussed gun safety.
I highly recommend listening to this episode to ANYONE working in the film industry. A lot of great info. And if you haven't seen it, check out the Local 600 Gun Safety Video with none other than.....Larry Zanoff!
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2024-04-2851 minThe OpOperator Gretchen Warthen, SOCGretchen discusses better tips for great handheld, what it's like to be the only operator on a reality series for long shifts, The Real World, Making It, and a whole lot more.
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2024-04-261h 51The OpOperator Kate LaroseKate and I talk about the importance of the dolly grip, what it’s like to move for 1st AC to B Op and then to A Op, communication on set, Evil, Elementary, Jessica Jones, and a whole lot more!
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2024-04-181h 19The OpOperator Stephen Campanelli, SOCSteve discusses growing up tow work with your idols, Meatballs 3, Mystic River, how the Academy Awards changed his life, the best part of being an operator, and so much more.
Stephen's IMDB
Stephen's Website
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2024-04-111h 13The OpDolly Grip Darryl HumberDarryl and I talk about growing up "a thousand miles away from Hollywood", getting out of your own head, My Cousin Vinnie, In The Heat of the Night, Elvis's Grave, getting your picture taken with Joe Pesci's Oscar, and much much more.
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2024-03-281h 37The OpThat One Voice : Danny BishopDanny Bishop ACO, SOC thanks the teacher who inspired in him the love of the frame.
2024-03-2501 minThe OpDaniel Bishop ACO SOCDanny talks about making sure not to jump up before you are ready, All Quiet On The Western Front, Tar, Your Honor, and a whole lot more.
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2024-03-211h 30The OpThat One Voice: Ralph ClementePauline Edwards recalls the teacher who made. difference in her life.
2024-03-1501 minThe OpPauline Edwards, SOCPauline discusses starting out in reality tv, Snowfall, Grey's Anatomy, America's Next Top Model and much much more.
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2024-03-151h 27The OpThe ACO Interview With The OPs from WonkaDanny Bishop interviews Operators Pete Robertson, Zoey Goodwin-Stuart and Pete Batten about their amazing work on the movie Wonka.
Special thanks to the ACO (Association of Camera Operators) for allowing us to share their work.
2024-03-111h 03The OpMicheal D. O’SheaWe discuss starting out sweeping floors at Warner Brothers Studios, M*A*S*H*, The Goonies, Leslie Nielsen's Fart Machine, and so much more.
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2024-03-081h 54The OpSanjay SamiSanjay 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 podcast web page on The Op.
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The GripWorks Website
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2024-02-291h 28The OpJohn Buzz Moyer, SOCBuzz discusses his work on The Post and Cocaine Bear, why he doesn’t use a HAD (Horizontal Augmentation Device), working with Steven Spielberg, how to set a crane base, and much much more.
Buzz's IMDB
See Buzz ACTING in one of his first commercial!
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2024-02-231h 57The OpJason Ellson, SOCJason 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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2024-02-151h 34The OpAndy RomanoffAndy Romanoff discusses bringing the Louma Crane to the US, wowing Steven Spielberg, 1941, Blood Feast, why you should never marry the lead actress and much much more. An incredible interview with a fascinating character. If you enjoyed hearing Andy you MUST read his amazing book about his early life and start in Hollywood - simply amazing.
Andy’s IMDB
Stories I’ve Been Meaning To Tell You
Andy’s Photography
Andy’s Instagram - @andyromanoff
Andy’s Writings on Medium
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2024-02-091h 55The OpGuy Norman BeeFormer operator, now director, Guy Norman Bee talks about ER, Third Watch, George Clooney's practical jokes, Austin Powers, and so much more.
Guy's IMDB Page
Guy's Instagram @beevision
Twitter/X - @guynormanbee
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2024-02-021h 52The OpBoom Operator Randy JohnsonRandy Johnson discusses his incredible career in the film industry, being a key part of the Coen Brothers Film Making Family, Cop Rock, what he looks for in a good camera operator, and so much more.
Randy's IMDB
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2024-01-261h 45The OpBonus: The Intimacy Coordinator and The OpSarah Scanlon, a certified intimacy coordinator, talks about the job of the intimacy coordinator, what the do's and dont's are for an operator on set, and how to interact with the actors.
A wealth of information for operators young and old.
www.sarahscanlon.com
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2024-01-2135 minThe OpOperator Jess Lakoff CannonOperator Jess Lakoff Canon talks 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
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2024-01-191h 42The OpBonus: Talkin' About OnersAmazing operator Ari Issler (Ozark, The Outsider, Boston Strangler) and I sit down to discuss the ins and outs of oners and the challenges that come along with them.
2024-01-1527 minThe Op1st AC Tony RivettiLegendary 1st AC Tony Rivetti discusses how he got into the business, working on some of the biggest shows with the biggest names in Hollywood, what he looks for in an Operator and so much more. A great interview with a great artist.
Tony's IMDB
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2024-01-121h 22The OpOperator Brian PittsCamera Op Brian Pitts discusses getting into the industry without any connections, the importance of non verbal communication on set, the role of the B camera operator, handheld work, and so much more.
Brian's IMDB
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2024-01-051h 34The OpOperator Andrew Mitchell, SOCAndrew Mitchell 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
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2023-12-222h 11The OpDP/Operator Nick Mclean Sr.Nick McLean Sr, one of the biggest ops 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.
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Nick’s Book
To see Nick finding the first Panaflex ever used, that was sent to him for Spielbergs Sugarland Express, click here
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2023-12-081h 502023-12-0102 minThe Op1st AD Michele LaBrucherieMichele and I talk about doubting yourself, what to do as a new operator if the AD asks for a time estimate and you don't really know, the benefits of working your way up, the AD/Camera operator relationship, and a lot more.
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2023-11-241h 19The OpOperator Peter Rosenfeld, SOCOn todays episode we discuss Peter's early days covering conflicts all over the world for news outlets, working with storytellers like David Fincher and Aaron Sorkin, tips for operators to think about and prep, and so much more.
Some quick links to Peter's info below.
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2023-10-261h 50
WHAT WENT WRONGFeed Drop: "The Op" with Dave ChameidesThis week we are sharing an episode of "The Op", a new podcast created by friend-of-the-pod, Steadicam Operator Dave Chameides. Listen to his fascinating interview with Director Tommy Schlamme (ER, West Wing, House of Cards, and much more).Click here for more episodes of The Op!Go Ad-Free - Join Our Patreon!Check Out Our Merch!Follow Us on Instagram!What Movie's Next? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-09-041h 25
The OpSeriously? Another Podcast?Trailer for the upcoming podcast, The Op, where we talk with camera operators and other professionals in the film industry about camera operating and the art of visual storytelling.
Dave Chameides, an A Cam/Steadicam op with 35 years experience, 2 Emmy’s, 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 (Camera Operators, DPs, Directors, Writers, and beyond) both young and old, every other week the Op will bring yo...
2023-09-0203 min
Team DeakinsDAVE CHAMEIDES - Camera and Steadicam OperatorSEASON 2 - EPISODE 42 - DAVE CHAMEIDES - CAMERA AND STEADICAM OPERATOR Today, Team Deakins is joined by camera and steadicam operator Dave Chameides (SNOWFALL, THE WEST WING, ER) on the latest episode of the podcast. During our conversation, we discuss the effectiveness of the cinematography in 1917 and Dave's contribution to the creation of the final shot in ST. VINCENT. We also consider the responsibility an operator has towards the actors in front of the lens and the role of camera operation in storytelling. Towards the end, Dave also shares advice for anyone interested in steadicam operation as...
2023-06-211h 13
WHAT WENT WRONGBelow The Line - Safety On Set (with Dave Chameides)This week we are joined by friend of the pod, legendary steadiam operator, Dave Chameides, to talk about safety. Too often on this podcast we find ourselves discussing people being hurt or killed in situations that could have been avoided. In his extensive career, Dave has worked with the Local 600 Safety Committee to establish on-set safety guidelines and protocols that keep cast and crew safe. Join us for a discussion on what has been done, and the work that remains to be done to keep people safe while they make the films and TV shows we know and love.
2023-06-1937 min
Setting the Tone: An ER RetrospectiveSTT Interviews: Dave ChameidesOn this month's edition of STT Interviews, we're chatting with Dave Chameides. Dave was a steadicam operator and director between 1996-1999. He shared with us what it was like being the one behind the camera for the ambitious live episode as well as how ER's visual style continued to push the envelope year after year. Want two week early access to all our cast and crew interviews? Consider becoming a patron at patreon.com/settingthetonepodcast
2022-03-131h 23
2018-06-261h 32
The West Wing Weekly2.06: The Lame Duck Congress (with Dave Chameides)How ya doin, Dalai Lama? In this episode, we're joined by steadicam operator Dave Chameides to talk about the complex choreography of the shooting a walk and talk. Plus, we get a visit from Kevin T. Porter (@KevinTPorter) to talk about his Sorkinisms supercut videos.
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Sorkinisms: Part I, II, and III
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2016-10-2651 min
KEXP Presents Mind Over Matters Sustainability SegmentSustainability Segment: Dave ChameidesGuest Dave Chameides speaks with Diane Horn about his project "365 Days of Trash."
2008-09-0126 min