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
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Join 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.
Jeff's IMDB
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
This 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.
IMDB
Instagram @bonnie.blake.photography
Bonnie's Photography Website
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Thursday Feb 06, 2025
Join 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.
Kelvin's IMDB
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Greg and I discuss the art of focus pulling, the importance of character, Joker Folie A Deux, Interstellar, and so much more.
Greg's IMDB
Greg's Camera Assistant Training Focus on Film
To see pictures and things we discussed in todays episode check out the podcast page of The Op.
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
Check out the sponsor of todays episode, Custom Camera Cables, for all your BNC and camera cable needs!!!
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Join 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.
Niknaz's IMDB
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
Check out the sponsor of todays episode, Custom Camera Cables, for all your BNC and camera cable needs!!!
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Listen 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.
Charlie's IMDb
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
Thursday Jan 02, 2025
Thursday Jan 02, 2025
Doc and I discuss painted lawns, the problems with having brand new cases, Field of Dreams, Sneakers, and much more.
Doc's IMDB
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
Thursday Dec 26, 2024
Thursday Dec 26, 2024
Join 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!!!
Jim's IMDB
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
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 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
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