40 episodes
The Op Dave Chameides
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- TV & Film
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4.9 • 75 Ratings
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Dave Chameides, an A Cam/Steadicam op with 35 years experience, 2 Emmy’s, 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 (Camera Operators, DPs, Directors, Writers, and beyond) both young and old, every other week the Op will bring you a new interview with some of the best artists the film industry has to offer.
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Cinematographer Alan Caso, ASC
Alan discusses the differences between critique and criticism, his first time seeing a 35mm camera, Six Feet Under, George Wallace, building a network of co-workers, and so much more. This episode was recorded live in front of a studio audience at The Savannah College of Art and Design where Alan is a professor.
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Operator Mick Froehlich
Mick discusses starting out in trash TV, flipping back and forth from A Cam to B cam, Indiana Jones, Girls Trip, Hidden Figures, and so much more. Since this podcast was recorded, Mick was nominated for the SOC Operator of the Year for his outstanding work on Leave The World Behind which wasn't out yet.
Mick's IMDB
Mick's Instagram
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What Went Wrong - Gun Safety w/Larry Zanoff
What Went Wrong, one of the best podcasts out there, full stop, that also happens to be about the film industry, did a below the line interview with the great Larry Zanoff, an armorer in the biz, where they discussed gun safety.
I highly recommend listening to this episode to ANYONE working in the film industry. A lot of great info. And if you haven't seen it, check out the Local 600 Gun Safety Video with none other than.....Larry Zanoff!
Finally, if you like these folks, check out their podcast What Went Wrong on all sorts of platforms. All the episodes are fantastic but if you are looking for somewhere to start, Roar, Island of Dr. Moreau, or anything with James Cameron will hook you right in.
What Went Wrong
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Operator Gretchen Warthen
Gretchen discusses better tips for great handheld, what it's like to be the only operator on a reality series for long shifts, The Real World, Making It, and a whole lot more.
Gretchen's IMDB
LadyCameraGuy, Gretchen's amazing instagram account
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Operator Kate Larose
Kate and I talk about the importance of the dolly grip, what it’s like to move for 1st AC to B Op and then to A Op, communication on set, Evil, Elementary, Jessica Jones, and a whole lot more!
Kate’s IMDB Page
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Operator Stephen Campanelli
Steve discusses growing up tow work with your idols, Meatballs 3, Mystic River, how the Academy Awards changed his life, the best part of being an operator, and so much more.
Stephen's IMDB
Stephen's Website
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Customer Reviews
Such an inspiration!
As a student and an aspiring operator, I was always looking for a way to learn more about being an operator and what that really meant. The Op was just what I needed and after months of listening to the podcasts, looking through the website, and watching the breakdowns, I’ve never been more excited to work in the business. Dave and all the operators on The Op have given me endless knowledge that has helped me on and off set and continue to inspire me every day. Thank you Dave and keep up the amazing work!
Film Education and The Op
The Op is a must-use resource for every film student and educational institute involved in the study of film production. The Podcast Interviews, the Library of videos from master filmmakers, the Images in an extensive photo gallery, the Musings of quick tips, the Words that are the jargon, and the Breakdown of scenes in the art and craft of Shot Design are all combined to bring together a complete resource for students to understand the professional world of Visual Storytelling. The Op’s relevancy makes it a mandatory go-to for all my Film Students at SCAD
Perfect for students
As a film production professor and former camera assistant, I can very confidently say that this podcast and it’s accompanying website is a treasure trove for those committed to working as a filmmaking professional.