The Op

This podcast has helped demystify what goes on behind the camera. Guests are great story tellers and share their highs and lows.

As a long-time Lighting Camera Operator (documentary, branded etc) who’s trying to forge a path in the narrative world, I have found Dave’s podcast such an important and inspiring resource. Being able to listen to the various journeys other Operators have gone through is so valuable to keeping on track. Also having the expertly-curated content libraries and being able to study shot breakdowns, masterclasses and other useful materials gives me to ability go get ahead of some challenges that one will inevitably face on a busy set. Anything from soft-skills, politics, to hard skills and knowing your equipment; it’s all there and delivered with an often amusing sense of humility. Very grateful.

I’m biased as i work in this bizarre industry myself, but if you’re looking for an honest insight into what makes the camera department (and other departments) in film and TV operate coherently (or sometimes not) this is what you’ve been looking for. No lingering geekiness about equipment and how this and that piece of new kit are all it takes to make it, if you just watch a few youtube videos. Just really informative and entertaining interviews with long standing industry professionals who have clearly endured the ups and downs of our profession.