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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

51:55

How To Succeed As A Production Assistant (Part Deux)

The Op ·

2025/07/24

On todays podcast we talk to Operator Rochelle Brown, 1st AD Kris Krengel, Key 2nd AD Sarah Gorczyk, and 2nd 2nd AD Jackson Lipps discuss the ins and outs of what it takes to be a good PA. This is a sequel to the first part which can be found here. Rochelle Browns Podcast we mention can be found here. 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

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01:19:08

Operator David Emmerichs

The Op ·

2025/07/17

David and I talk about the power of failure, his first A camera job, Bad Times At The El Royale, Armageddon, The Green Mile, and so much more.David's IMDB Watch David's Shot Breakdowns on The Op Here!!!! 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

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02:01:12

Operator Chris Haarhoff

The Op ·

2025/07/10

Chris and I discuss the beginnings of the PRO, living in Hollywood in a steadicam flop house, Saving Private Ryan, The Salton Sea, and so much more.Chris' IMDB View Chris' Shot Breakdowns Here 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

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01:40:24

BONUS EPISODE: SOC A Camera Operator Panel Discussion

The Op ·

2025/07/03

Last week the SOC hosted So You Want To Be An A Camera Operator (hint it's more than just panning and tilting) at the Chapman facilities in Atlanta. Operators Matt Petrosky, Chris Duskin, Jessica Hershatter, Greg Faysash, Brigman "Briggs" Foster-Owens, Dave Chameides and Dolly Grip Eric Zucker discuss the 95% of the job of being a camera operator that has nothing to do with with operating itself. Interpersonal skills, working with a new dolly grip, when the director and the DP aren't agreeing on

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01:32:42

Cinematographer David Mullen

The Op ·

2025/06/26

David and I discuss starting out in 8mm film, reading every back issue of the ASC magazine, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Twin Falls Idaho, and so much more.David'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 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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02:00:45

Actress Olivia Williams

The Op ·

2025/06/19

Olivia and I discuss cookies, acting and the camera operator, The Postman, The Sixth Sense, and so much more.***TRIGGER WARNING** - There is a discussion of a sexual assault in this episode at the 54 minute mark with a disclaimer just before that portion of the podcast. Olivia's IMDB Bystander Training At Right To Be Check out Filmscape Chicago 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

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01:13:24

VFX Supervisor Rob Hodgson

The Op ·

2025/06/12

Rob and I talk about turning down Forrest Gump, the pros and cons of animatics, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Inception, and so much more.Rob's IMDB Check out Filmscape Chicago 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

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02:43

That One Voice - Cheli Clayton-Samaras

The Op ·

2025/06/08

Cheli thanks a teacher who taught her how to tell stories.

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01:59:54

Focus Puller Cheli Clayton-Samaras

The Op ·

2025/06/05

Cheli and I talk about focus pulling without rehearsals, making game day decisions, Joker Folie a Deux, Team American World Police, and so much more.Cheli's IMDB RIP Norman Parker. Bystander Intervention Training 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

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01:51:20

Operator Gary Spratling

The Op ·

2025/05/22

Gary and I discuss how to work with a dolly grip who doesn't only speaks Thai, what to do as a B camera operator, Good Morning Vietnam, Quantam of Solace, and much much more.Gary'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 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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01:30:26

Operator Pete Cavaciuti

The Op ·

2025/05/15

Join us as we discuss what operators can offer actors, the DP/Director/OPerator Relationship, 1917, and so much more.Pete'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 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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01:20:42

Operator Brooks Robinson

The Op ·

2025/05/08

Brooks and I discuss working with the incredible John Toll, starting out in music videos, Tropic Thunder, fighting back after an accident and so much more.Brooks IMDB 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

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01:47:27

Operator Des Whelan

The Op ·

2025/05/01

Des and I discuss operating a remote head through an eyepiece, working with Tim Burton, Beetlejuice 1 and 2, My Left Foot, and so much more.Des' IMDB For more links, pics and videos, check out the page for this episode 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

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01:19:22

Movement Specialist Liz Cash

The Op ·

2025/04/24

Liz and I discuss the physical issues of operating and how you can protect your self, learning to work smarter and not harder, No Country for Old Men, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and so much more.Liz’s IMDB Liz’s Website Liz’s Instagram Keir Dullea before/after NYTimes Air Hockey IG post NYTimes digital Air Hockey article Stunt Demo Physics of Handheld Positions w/ recommendations Why Stretching Isn't Always the Answer to Feeling Tight Hruska Clinic Shoe List From Liz: A few notes about the shoe

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01:30:06

Director Alex Graves

The Op ·

2025/04/10

Alex and I discuss the art of the long take, growing up as a film geek, what he looks for in an operator, West Wing, Game of Thrones, and so much more.Alex's IMDB For more links, pics and videos, check out the page for this episode 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

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02:44:05

Operator Larry McConkey

The Op ·

2025/04/03

Larry and I discuss justifying camera moves, working with the extras, GoodFellas, Raising Cain, working with Martin Scorcese and Brian DePalma and so much more.Larry’s Amazing IMDB Larry’s Website Check out Larry's Breakdowns of shots from Carlitos Way, Bonfire of the Vanities, and Raising Cain For more links, pics and videos, check out the page for this episode 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 -

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01:15:18

Sound Mixer Jan McLaughlin CAS

The Op ·

2025/03/27

Jan and I discuss the role of the sound mixer, getting your start as a roadie/opening act, Happyish, Nurse Jackie, the joys of mixing a middle school play and so much more.Jan'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 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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01:57:35

Cinematographer Roy H. Wagner

The Op ·

2025/03/20

Listen in as Roy describes one of the most amazing introductions to this industry that I've ever heard. We'll talk about James Wong Howe, Harry Stradling, Ansel Adams, Party of Five, Cop Rock and so much more.Roy'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 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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01:35:52

Actor Matthew Rhys and Operator Don Devine

The Op ·

2025/03/13

Matthew and Don worked together on the show Perry Mason and established an amazing connection. They are both incredible storytellers who excel at what they do and on todays podcast we have a discussion about the operator/actor relationship and what it looks like when it works this well. Matthews IMDB Dons IMDB 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

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02:02:31

Operator Henry Cline

The Op ·

2025/02/27

Join us as we discuss discovering that there was an operator at 12 years old, forgetting to turn the camera off, Sneakers, State and Main, and so much more.Henry's IMDB Henry's Blog 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

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