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Published by Dave Chameides
Dave Chameides, an A Cam/Steadicam operator has been working in film since the late 1900s, has won 2 Emmys, 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 storytellers both young and old, (Operators, DPs, Directors, Writers, and beyond), every week the Op will bring you an interview with one of the best the film industry has to offer. Website and instagram: theop.io
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Patrick and I discuss the art of B cam, the origins of the CamWok, Snowfall, Arrested Development , and so much more. Patrick's IMDB Please check us out on our website and on instagram and like and review us if you enjoyed the episode. Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud Theme Mix - Charles Papert
Andrew 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 . Please check us out on the web and instagram and like us if you enjoyed the episode. Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud Theme Mix - Charles Papert
Andrew 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 . Please check us out on the web and instagram and like us if you enjoyed the episode. Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud Theme Mix - Charles Papert
Matt Lewis and Lee David Brown discuss the incredible feat of pulling of four one shot episodes for the series Adolescence. Matt's IMDB Lee's IMDB To see BTS footage, images and more of what we discussed in this episode can be seen here . 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
Sanjay talks about starting out as an underwater welder, being called Wes Anderson's secret weapon in the New York Times, working with Martin Scorsese, how necessity can often be the mother of invention and so much more. To see BTS of some of Sanjay's work and rigs check out his page on The Op. Sanjay's IMDB The GripWorks Website Please check us out on our website and on instagram and like us and review us if you enjoyed the episode. 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.
Spencer discusses someone who had a big impact on his career.
Spencer talks about following your dreams, making hard decisions, Scream Queens, BMF, and so much more. Spencer's IMDB 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
Chris and I discuss who the real star of the movie is, how the studio lots felt like small towns, ER, Seal Team , and so much more. Chris's IMDB 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
Jess talks about 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 . Please check us out on the web and instagram and like us if you enjoyed the episode. 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.
Tori discusses her mentor and friend, Larry McConkey.
Tori and I discuss learning from Larry McConkey, the intricacies of set dynamics, Blue Bloods, SNL , and so much more. Tori's IMDB Make sure to take a look at Tori's podcast page on the op website to see pics from her career. 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
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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! 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
Chris and I discuss who the real star of the movie is, how the studio lots felt like small towns, ER, Seal Team , and so much more. Chris's IMDB 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
Chris and I discuss who the real star of the movie is, how the studio lots felt like small towns, ER, Seal Team , and so much more. Chris's IMDB 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
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 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
Fabrizio discusses someone who has been instrumental in his success.
Fabrizio and I discuss working for auteur directors, the importance of passion, Werwulf, Midsommar , and so much more. Fabrizio's IMDB Please check us out on our website and on instagram and like us and review us if you enjoyed the episode. Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud Theme Mix - Charles Papert
Alec and I talk about starting out in a small market knowing no one, working on an OKGO video, Coda, The Good Fight , and so much more. Alec's IMDB Alec's Operating Website Alec's Cinematography Website Please check us out on our website and on instagram and like us and review us if you enjoyed the episode. Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud Theme Mix - Charles Papert
Andy and I discuss staying calm in the midst of chaos, being of service to your project, shooting documentaries, Thank You, Mr. Brown, and so much more. Andy's IMDB Thank You, Mr. Brown Please check us out on our website and on instagram and like us and review us if you enjoyed the episode. Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud Theme Mix - Charles Papert
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