The Op

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 (Ops, DPs, Directors, Writers, and beyond) both young and old, every other week the Op will bring you a new interview with some of the best the film industry has to offer. Website and instagram: theop.io

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Episodes

2 days ago

Terence pays tribute to Director/Director of Photography Richard Thorpe.

6 days ago

Join us as we discuss loving the work, Aliens, ER, The Princess Bride, the boom op with the pink shorts and so much more!!!!
Terence's IMDB 
To 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 Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
 

Makeup Artist Suzy Diaz

Thursday Nov 07, 2024

Thursday Nov 07, 2024

Suzy 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.
To 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 Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
 

Thursday Oct 31, 2024

A Q&A in front of film students at Mt St. Mary's University on Los Angeles Ca.
To 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 Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
 

Operator Greg Smith

Thursday Oct 24, 2024

Thursday Oct 24, 2024

Greg 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
To 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 Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
 

Saturday Oct 19, 2024

Adeshola Adigun talks about one of the people who changed his life.

Operator Adeshola Adigun

Thursday Oct 17, 2024

Thursday Oct 17, 2024

Adeshola 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
To 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 Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
 

Focus Puller Liza Bambenek

Thursday Oct 10, 2024

Thursday Oct 10, 2024

Listen 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.
Liza's IMDB
To 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 Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
 

Operator Mike Genne

Thursday Oct 03, 2024

Thursday Oct 03, 2024

Mike 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.
Mike's IMDB
To 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 Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
 

Thursday Sep 26, 2024

In 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.
Danny's IMDB
Dave's IMDB
To 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 Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
 

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