The Op

Focus Puller Gregory Irwin

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
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
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Operator Niknaz Tavakolian

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
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Actor/Director/Producer Charlie Haid

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
 

Operator Lawrence "Doc" Karman

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
 

Operator Jim McConkey

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
 

Director Loren Yaconelli

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
 
 

Operator Dan Gold

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
 

2nd AC Shannon DeWolfe

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
 

Operator Jerry Holway

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
 

That One Voice - Terence Nightingall

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