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The Op

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

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All Episodes

01:35:14

Still Photographer Scott Garfield

The Op ·

2026/01/31

Scott and I discuss the role of the still photographer, working under pressure, F1, Top Gun:Maverick, The Muppets, and so much more.Scott's IMDBScott's Instagram - @stillscottgTo see pictures and things we discussed in todays episode check out the podcast page of The Op.Please check us out on our website and on instagram and like us and review us if you enjoyed the episode.Theme Music - Tatyana RichaudTheme Mix - Charles Papert

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01:49:41

1st AC Dan Ming

The Op ·

2026/01/25

Dan and I discuss the importance of getting the coffee order right, working with a team, creating new tech for F1, Life of Pi, George Lucas in Love, and so much more. Dan's IMDB To see pictures and things we discussed in todays episode check out the podcast page of The Op. 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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93:03

Operator Kat Kallergis

The Op ·

2026/01/18

Listen in as Kat and I discuss working in Live TV, tuning out the chatter on the headsets, The Macy's Day Parade, Saturday Night Live, and so much more.Kat's IMDB To see pictures and things we discussed in todays episode check out the podcast page of The Op. 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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93:26

Hoping for 85%

The Op ·

2026/01/11

Steadicam operator John "Buzz" Moyer, Actor Michael Kelly and drummer Gavin Harrison discuss what it takes to accomplish really intricate things while not letting them overwhelm you. A truly fascinating discussion about what it takes to not let your CPU get overloaded and to simply be in the moment.Watch the video recording of this podcast here. Watch Gavin's original CPU Theory video which was the genesis for this discussion. To see pictures and things we discussed in todays episode check out the

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105:27

Operator Jerry Jacob

The Op ·

2025/12/28

Join us as we discuss being one of the worlds first steadicam operators, shooting concerts in front of 100s of thousands of people, NCIS New Orleans, Monsters Ball, and so much more.Jerry's IMDB To see pictures and things we discussed in todays episode check out the podcast page of The Op. 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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77:18

Cinematographer Clair Popkin

The Op ·

2025/12/21

Join us as Clair and I discuss the need to stay out of the story, the challenges of extreme nature cinematography, Free Solo, Still: A Michael J Fox Movie, and so much more.Claire's IMDB To see pictures and things we discussed in todays episode check out the podcast page of The Op. 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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119:30

Operator Michael Ferris

The Op ·

2025/12/14

Michael and I discuss his operating over the years, working with John Cassavetes and Orson Welles, on Die Hard, Waterworld, and Snakes on A Plane, and so much more. Mike's IMDB To see pictures and things we discussed in todays episode check out the podcast page of The Op. 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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97:41

Operator Albert Hall

The Op ·

2025/12/07

Albert and I discuss skipping school to make movies, making movies with Ridley, Braveheart, The Martian, and so much more.Albert's IMDB To see pictures and things we discussed in todays episode check out the podcast page of The Op. 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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109:34

Cinematographer James Friend

The Op ·

2025/12/01

James and I discuss the importance of Star Wars, Learning about cinematography in a closed book store, All Quiet on the Western Front, Patrick Melrose, and much much more. James' IMDB To see pictures and things we discussed in todays episode check out the podcast page of The Op. 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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116:21

Operator Nick Müller

The Op ·

2025/11/23

Nick and I discuss dancing on cruise ships, Stranger Things, Fall, Fear Street, and so much more.Nicks IMDB To see pictures and things we discussed in todays episode check out the podcast page of The Op. 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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125:39

Production Designer Jeffrey Pratt Gordon

The Op ·

2025/11/16

Jeffrey and I sit down and talk about how cool the Baltimore film community is, Starting out with John Waters and his crew, The Wire, Serial Mom, and much much more.Jeffrey's IMDB To see pictures and things we discussed in todays episode check out the podcast page of The Op. 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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82:41

Operator Xavier Thompson

The Op ·

2025/10/31

Tune in as we talk about starting out cabling for college football, breaking into Steadicam, American Fiction, Snowfall, and so much more.Xavier’s IMDB To see pictures and things we discussed in todays episode check out the podcast page of The Op. 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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110:28

Actress/Producer Jamie Lee Curtis

The Op ·

2025/10/27

Join us as we discuss growing up normal in Hollywood, the magical bond between the operator and the actor, Halloween, Everything Everywhere All At Once, and so much more. Jamie's IMDB To see pictures and things we discussed in todays episode check out the podcast page of The Op. 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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100:44

Cinematographer Bill Pope

The Op ·

2025/09/15

Bill and I discuss working with puppets, bullet time, Bound, Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World, and much much more.Bill'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

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44:17

A Short Incomplete History of The PRO

The Op ·

2025/09/04

David Emmerichs and Chris Haarhoff discuss the beginnings of the PRO Stabilizer, a device they were instrumental in creating, that propelled the art of Steadicam by leaps and bounds.GPI PRO Systems Website David's IMDB Chris' 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

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01:22:34

On Set Dresser Aaron Robert Hall

The Op ·

2025/08/28

Aaron and I discuss the amazing relationship between the on set dresser and the operator, Killers of the Flower Moon, Eddington, harmonica playing, and so much more.Aaron'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

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01:09:48

Loader Torey Lenart

The Op ·

2025/08/21

Torey and I discuss the job of the loader, the importance of being a people person, Megalopolis, Saturday Night, and so much more.Torey'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

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55:58

Bonus : Liza Bambenek Discusses Making The Jump To...

The Op ·

2025/08/19

Liza and I recorded a podcast about 6 months ago about her amazing career as a focus puller and right about that time she was poised to make the jump to operating. She was kind enough to come back on and share what that experience has been like, what the challenges were, and what it looks like to her moving forward. A great insight into the jump to operating from an amazing storyteller with a great career behind her and ahead of her. Liza's IMDB Liza's initial episode of The Op Please check us out

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01:28:10

Operator Vince McGahon

The Op ·

2025/08/14

Vince discusses jumping back and forth between A and B cam jobs, early steadicam work with a cable, Slow Horses, Paddington, and so much more.Vince'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

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01:30:06

Operator Tony Jackson

The Op ·

2025/07/31

Tony and I talk about what a camera operator looks for, working on almost every Star Wars movie, A Bridge Too Far, Superman, and so much more.Tony'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

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