The Op

Andy Romanoff

Andy Romanoff discusses bringing the Louma Crane to the US, wowing Steven Spielberg, 1941, Blood Feast, why you should never marry the lead actress and much much more. An incredible interview with a fascinating character. If you enjoyed hearing Andy you MUST read his amazing book about his early life and start in Hollywood - simply amazing.
Andy’s IMDB
Stories I’ve Been Meaning To Tell You
Andy’s Photography
Andy’s Instagram - @andyromanoff
Andy’s Writings on Medium
To view pictures of Andy on set as well as a bunch of other things we talked about, check out his podcast page on The Op.
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
We'd like to thank Knuckle Puck Camera for sponsoring today's episode. If you'd like to sponsor a future episode, contact us at www.theop.io.
 

Guy Norman Bee

Former operator, now director, Guy Norman Bee talks about ER, Third Watch, George Clooney's practical jokes, Austin Powers, and so much more.
Guy's IMDB Page
Guy's Instagram @beevision
Twitter/X - @guynormanbee
To view pictures of Guy on set, check out his podcast page on The Op.
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
We'd like to thank Knuckle Puck Camera for sponsoring today's episode. If you'd like to sponsor a future episode, contact us at www.theop.io.
 

Boom Operator Randy Johnson

Randy Johnson discusses his incredible career in the film industry, being a key part of the Coen Brothers Film Making Family, Cop Rock, what he looks for in a good camera operator, and so much more.
Randy's IMDB
To view pictures of Randy on set check out his podcast page on The Op.
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
We'd like to thank Knuckle Puck Camera for sponsoring today's episode. If you'd like to sponsor a future episode, contact us at www.theop.io.
 

Bonus: The Intimacy Coordinator and The Op

Sarah Scanlon, a certified intimacy coordinator, talks about the job of the intimacy coordinator, what the do's and dont's are for an operator on set, and how to interact with the actors.
A wealth of information for operators young and old.
www.sarahscanlon.com
For more info visit www.theop.io

Operator Jess Lakoff Cannon

Operator Jess Lakoff Canon talks moving up before you aren’t quite ready, surviving a screw up on a Tarantino movie, juggling family and career and so much more. A great discussion with a great operator - don’t miss this one folks!
Jess's IMDB
To view pictures of Jess on set, as well as the pic that started Crew Stories, check out her podcast page on The Op.
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
We'd like to thank Knuckle Puck Camera for sponsoring today's episode. If you'd like to sponsor a future episode, contact us at www.theop.io.
 

Bonus: Talkin' About Oners

Amazing operator Ari Issler (Ozark, The Outsider, Boston Strangler) and I sit down to discuss the ins and outs of oners and the challenges that come along with them.

1st AC Tony Rivetti

Legendary 1st AC Tony Rivetti discusses how he got into the business, working on some of the biggest shows with the biggest names in Hollywood, what he looks for in an Operator and so much more. A great interview with a great artist.
Tony's IMDB
To view pictures of Tony on set, check out his podcast page on The Op.
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert

Operator Brian Pitts

Camera Op Brian Pitts discusses getting into the industry without any connections, the importance of non verbal communication on set, the role of the B camera operator, handheld work, and so much more.
Brian's IMDB
To view pictures of Brian on set, check out his podcast page on The Op.
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert

Operator Andrew Mitchell, SOC

Andrew Mitchell discusses his time on Glee, American Horror Story, and working in the Ryan Murphy world as well as how to make it coming from a smaller market, learning your craft by making mistakes, and much much more. A great discussion with a fantastic operator.
Andrew's IMDB
Andrew's Outside Art Instagram
To view pictures and the BTS video of Andrew on Daddy Day Camp, check out his podcast page on The Op.
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert

DP/Operator Nick Mclean Sr.

Nick McLean Sr, one of the biggest ops in the 70s and 80s, talks The Deer Hunter, Heaven Can Wait, Being There, Close Encounters, Hitchcock, and so much more. A huge interview with an incredible amount of Hollywood history that is not to be missed.
 
IMDB
Nick’s Book
To see Nick finding the first Panaflex ever used, that was sent to him for Spielbergs Sugarland Express, click here
For clips and images of some of the things we talked about, check out Michele's page on The Op.
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert