The Op

Director Tommy Schlamme

The creator of The West Wing, Parenthood, Sports Night and Manhattan, Tommy has had a prolific career and has an intrinsic connection to camera operators. He shares his views on getting ahead, how to work with actors, navigating the DP/Director relationship and so much more. A great episode with a phenomenal storyteller.
Links to some of the episodes and shows we talk about in todays episodes as well as pics and info can be found here.
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
 

That One Voice - Tommy Schlamme & Cecil Pickett

In talking to people about their careers I have heard time and again how there was one person that was instrumental in someones path, a person who saw something in them that they often didn't see in themselves. Not everyone has a person like this in their past, but for those who do, That One Voice is a chance to give that person the credit they deserve.
Former UH students salute to the late Cecil Pickett
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That One Voice - Rochelle Brown & Catherine Page

In talking to people about their careers I have heard time and again how there was one person that was instrumental in someones path, a person who saw something in them that they often didn't see in themselves. Not everyone has a person like this in their past, but for those who do, That One Voice is a chance to give that person the shout out that they deserve.

Operator Rochelle Brown

Rochelle Brown talks about getting into the industry knowing no one, being the best Camera PA you can be, working with her heroes, and making the jump to become a Steadicam operator. This is a great episode for anyone trying to get into the industry or just starting out because Rochelle shares tips on how to succeed and has great advice for excelling at whatever you do in life.
Rochelle's website and Instagram 
Links and pics regarding todays episode can be found here.
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert

Operator Ari Robbins, SOC

Hear how Ari Robbins, SOC went from booking freebies off of Craigslist to being one of the more sought after A Camera/Steadicam/Trinity operators in the film industry. We talk about his work on Bardo, La La Land, some really bad music videos (and a few good ones) and of course, Sharknado.
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
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Seriously? 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 you a new interview with some of the best artists the film industry has to offer.