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
3 days ago
3 days ago
Loren 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.
Loren's IMDB
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
Thursday Dec 12, 2024
Thursday Dec 12, 2024
Join 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.
John's IMDB
The Local 600 video that John made on the Dangers of Unsafe Hours
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
Thursday Dec 05, 2024
Thursday Dec 05, 2024
Join 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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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
Thursday Nov 28, 2024
Thursday Nov 28, 2024
Join 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.
Shannon's IMDB
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
Thursday Nov 21, 2024
Thursday Nov 21, 2024
Join 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.
Jerry's IMDB
Jerry's Website
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
Monday Nov 18, 2024
Monday Nov 18, 2024
Terence pays tribute to Director/Director of Photography Richard Thorpe.
Thursday Nov 14, 2024
Thursday Nov 14, 2024
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
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
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.
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
A Q&A in front of film students at Mt St. Mary's University on Los Angeles Ca.
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
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
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