The Op

Dave Chameides
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  • FILM INTERVIEWS
  • EVERY TWO WEEKS

Dave Chameides, an A Cam/Steadicam op with 35 years experience, 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 all storytellers both young and old, (Operators, DPs, Directors, Writers, and beyond), every week the Op will bring you a new interview with one of the best the film industry has to offer. Website and instagram: theop.io

  1. 31 JAN

    Still Photographer Scott Garfield

    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 IMDB Scott's Instagram - @stillscottg 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

    1h 35m

  2. 25 JAN

    1st AC Dan Ming

    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

    1h 50m

  3. 18 JAN

    Operator Kat Kallergis

    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

    1h 33m

  4. 11 JAN

    Hoping for 85%

    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 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

    1h 33m

  5. 28/12/2025

    Operator Jerry Jacob

    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

    1h 45m

  6. 21/12/2025

    Cinematographer Clair Popkin

    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

    1h 17m

  7. 14/12/2025

    Operator Michael Ferris

    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

    1h 60m

  8. 07/12/2025

    Operator Albert Hall

    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

    1h 38m
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Dave Chameides, an A Cam/Steadicam op with 35 years experience, 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 all storytellers both young and old, (Operators, DPs, Directors, Writers, and beyond), every week the Op will bring you a new interview with one of the best the film industry has to offer. Website and instagram: theop.io

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  • Creator
    Dave Chameides
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    129
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Dave Chameides

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