The Op

Actor Bradley Whitford

A great discussion where we talk about the difference between shooting digital and film, The West Wing, The Handmaids Tale, the greatest acting note ever given, and much much more.
Bradley's IMDB
The Emotional Stuntman
The West Wing Walk And Talk We Discuss
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
 
 

That One Voice - Sean Bobbitt

Cinematographer Sean Bobbitt BSC

Sean and I discuss how to shoot a riot, trying something new on every shoot, Hunger, The Place Beyond The Pines, Marvels, and so much more.
Sean's IMDB
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
 
 

That One Voice - Eric Dyson

Director/Camera Operator Eric Dyson

Eric and I discuss the importance of a good work ethic, missing school to be an extra on a Michael Jackson video, Snowfall, Baywatch, Steve Spielberg's favorite pastry, and so much more.
Eric's  IMDB
Make sure to take a look at Eric's podcast page on The Op to see pics from his career and find him in a Max Headroom video!
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert

Aerial Cameraman David Nowell

David and I discuss his work on Apocalypse Now, The Blues Brothers, shooting in the vomit comet for Apollo 13, working with Orson Welles, and so much more. An incredible discussion with an amazingly talented and experienced camera operator!
David's  IMDB
Make sure to take a look at David's podcast page on The Op to see his original storyboards from Apocalypse Now!
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert

Script Supervisor Jessica Lichtner

Jessica and I talk about the job of the script supervisor, how our duties overlap, is the line actually that important, Knives Out, The Harder They Fall, Game of Thrones, and so much more.
Jessica's IMDB
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
 

Operator Heather Norton

Heather and I talk about learning filmmaking from the one and only Martin Scorsese, Goodfellas, Happyish, Monsoon Wedding, working with Sydney Lumet, safety on set and so much more.
Heather's IMDB 
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
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Bonus Ep: Filmscape Chicago Operators Panel

A 5 person operator panel recorded live at Filmscape Chicago 2024. Chicago operators Gary Malouf, Spencer Gillis, Stephanie Dufford, Seth Thomas, and host Dave Chameides, discuss questions about operating including imposter syndrome, how to act on a day call, and much much more.
Filmscape Chicago
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
 

Operator Sarah Levy, SOC

We discuss working in reality TV, The Office, The Muppets, how not to destroy a take when you are laughing inside, and so much more.
Sarah's IMDB 
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
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