The Op

1st AD Michele LaBrucherie

Michele 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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Operator Peter Rosenfeld, SOC

On 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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Dolly Grip Alan ”Moose” Shultz

Today we sit down with one of the best Dolly Grips in the biz and talk about his work on films like Pearl Harbor, The Bird Cage, and Seabiscuit, working a bunch of films with Michael Bey, and tips for how a new operator can work well with a veteran dolly grip.
More info on Moose and links to some of the things we talk about can be found here.
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Cinematographer John Toll, ASC

Today on the podcast I sit down with legendary Cinematographer John Toll, ASC. John talks about his years as an operator, working his way up from being a PA, his first time loading a camera, and a host of other topics. An incredibly interesting discussion and a great deal of valuable lessons that anyone, young or old, can learn from. A truly stupendous interview and one that I thoroughly enjoyed.
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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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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.
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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
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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.