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 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 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.
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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.
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