Ever wondered what's holding you back? Sure, you keep hearing that we live in an unprecedented golden age of opportunity and potential and part of you knows that to be true. Yet at the same time, you may not feel it in your gut because you are still caught up in your own struggles of simply dealing with reality - too busy to work on your dreams. You know deep down that all that's holding you back is your limiting beliefs and bad habits - so how exactly do you transcend them, how do you grow ...
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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 (Ops, 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 the film industry has to offer. Website and instagr ...
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A Q&A in front of film students at Mt St. Mary's University on Los Angeles Ca. 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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Operator Greg Smith
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Greg and I discuss the steadicam lessons, growing up on set, Daddy Day Care, Flight of the Phoenix, paying your dues, and so much more. Greg's IMDB Steadicam Lessons Website @steadicamlessons 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 r…
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Adeshola Adigun talks about one of the people who changed his life.Από τον Dave Chameides
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Operator Adeshola Adigun
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Adeshola and I talk about what having an awesome name, being a rising operator in the world of social media, the ZeeGee, shooting onstage with Kendrick Lamar all over the world, and so much more. Adeshola's IMDB Adeshola's Instagram @steadishola Greg Smith's Steadicam Lessons To see pictures and things we discussed in todays episode check out the p…
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Focus Puller Liza Bambenek
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Listen in as we talk about being part of the camera family, working with Roger Deakins and the Coen Brothers, True Grit, No Country for Old Men, trusting your gut, and so much more. Liza'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…
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Operator Mike Genne
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Mike and I talk about pulling focus for Vilmos Zsigmond, Close Encounters, Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid, starting out digging ditches on the labor gang 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 the web and instagram and like us and review us if y…
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ACO/GTC Q and A with Danny Bishop, ACO and Dave Chameides, SOC
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In September of 2024 Danny Bishop (2023 SOC Operator of the Year Award for All Quiet On The Western Front) and Dave Chameides (SOC Operator of the Year Award for Ozark) held a Q and A during an ACO/GTC event in London, England. Hear them discuss the reality of working in TV and film as camera operators, the ups, downs, and all sorts of other stuff.…
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Operator Dave Levisohn
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On todays episode we talk about Live TV, Awards Show galore, riding on a crane with Bono, learning how to operate a pedestal cam, and so much more. Dave's IMDB To see pictures and things we discussed in todays episode (including Bono's crane ride) check out the podcast page of The Op. Please check us out on the web and instagram and like us and rev…
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Operator Lisa Sene, SOC
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Lisa and I discuss learning at a rental house, the importance of not over explaining things, Dear Edward, No Hard Feelings, starting out as a steadicam student and then teaching new steadicam students and much much more. Lisa's IMDB To see pictures and things we discussed in todays episode check out the podcast page of The Op. Please check us out o…
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Danny Bishop interviews Cinematographer Greig Fraser ASC ACS and A Camera & Steadicam Operator Jason Ewart ACO about their work together on the epic Dune Part 2. Special thanks to the ACO (Association of Camera Operators) for allowing us to share their work. Please check us out on the web and instagram and like us and review us if you enjoyed the e…
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Operator Brian Bernstein
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Brian and I talk about the importance of having a mentor, moving up through the ranks for the camera department, the beginnings of the RED camera, and much much more. Brian'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 …
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Garrett Brown's Tall Steadicam Tales
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To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the creation of the Steadicam, Tiffen held a talk with Steadicam Inventor Garrett Brown to hear stories from throughout his career. Garrett is a master storyteller and has lived a life full of stories worth telling. A fantastic listen. To watch video of the discussion, click here. (Highly recommended if you'd li…
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Operator Gary Malouf
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Getting your first film job in a bar, learning how to be a camera operator on the first job you ever had being a camera operator, The Bear, Eighth Grade, and so much more, this episode has it all. 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 …
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Actor Bradley Whitford
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A great discussion where we talk about the difference between shooting digital and film, The West Wing, The Handmaids Tale, the greatest acting note ever given, and much much more. Bradley's IMDB The Emotional Stuntman The West Wing Walk And Talk We Discuss To see pictures and things we discussed in todays episode check out the podcast page of The …
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Cinematographer Sean Bobbitt BSC
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Sean and I discuss how to shoot a riot, trying something new on every shoot, Hunger, The Place Beyond The Pines, Marvels, and so much more. Sean'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. The…
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Director/Camera Operator Eric Dyson
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Eric and I discuss the importance of a good work ethic, missing school to be an extra on a Michael Jackson video, Snowfall, Baywatch, Steve Spielberg's favorite pastry, and so much more. Eric's IMDB Make sure to take a look at Eric's podcast page on The Op to see pics from his career and find him in a Max Headroom video! Please check us out on the …
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Aerial Cameraman David Nowell
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David and I discuss his work on Apocalypse Now, The Blues Brothers, shooting in the vomit comet for Apollo 13, working with Orson Welles, and so much more. An incredible discussion with an amazingly talented and experienced camera operator! David's IMDB Make sure to take a look at David's podcast page on The Op to see his original storyboards from …
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Script Supervisor Jessica Lichtner
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Jessica and I talk about the job of the script supervisor, how our duties overlap, is the line actually that important, Knives Out, The Harder They Fall, Game of Thrones, and so much more. Jessica'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 - Charl…
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Operator Heather Norton
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Heather and I talk about learning filmmaking from the one and only Martin Scorsese, Goodfellas, Happyish, Monsoon Wedding, working with Sydney Lumet, safety on set and so much more. Heather'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 Pape…
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A 5 person operator panel recorded live at Filmscape Chicago 2024. Chicago operators Gary Malouf, Spencer Gillis, Stephanie Dufford, Seth Thomas, and host Dave Chameides, discuss questions about operating including imposter syndrome, how to act on a day call, and much much more. Filmscape Chicago Please check us out on the web and instagram and lik…
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Operator Sarah Levy, SOC
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We discuss working in reality TV, The Office, The Muppets, how not to destroy a take when you are laughing inside, and so much more. Sarah'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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Recorded live in front of an audience at Flilmscape 2024 in Chicago, Gary Malouf and Matt Rozek talk about the incredible work they have done on The Bear, how they deal with hunger pangs at work all day, what a joy it is to work with a great group of dedicated talented people, and so much more. If you enjoyed this podcast, check out The Breakdown e…
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Operator Neal Bryant, SOC
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On todays episode we talk about getting into the mind of the DP, working with the onset dresser, the ZeeGee, Barry, The Last of Us, and so much more. Side note, this episode was recorded prior to Neal winning the 2024 SOC Ooperator of the Year award for his amazing work on The Last of Us. Neal's IMDB The ZeeGee Neal showing what the ZeeGee can do. …
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Mike Pennick has recently moved from a career as a dolly grip to full-time B Cam on a hit tv show. We talk about what its like that first week on a set you know in a totally different position, the challenges of being a B Cam op, not psyching yourself out, but psyching yourself up, and so much more. Hear about jumping into the operators seat from s…
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Operator Geoff Haley, SOC
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Geoff and I discuss the how music can help your operating, how you transition from the sound department to the camera department, Joker, American Hustle, and so much more. Geoff's IMDB Geoff's Walking Backwards interview that he mentions. Please check us out on our website and on instagram and like us and review us if you enjoyed the episode. Theme…
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How to Succeed as a Production Assistant (Part 1)
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A friend pointed out that most people starting out are not going to jump into camera (if that is their goal) and instead will probably start out as PAs on whatever show they can get on. So today we are talking to Lauren Senger (Key PA), Jeff Sweeney (Key PA) and Ana Pellar (First Team PA) about the dos and don'ts, what to do the moment you park you…
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The DP/Operator Relationship - A Conversation with Cinematographer Jeff Jur and Operator Don Devine
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Jeff Jur, ASC and Don Devine, SOC have been working together for 35 years and have created some incredible images. In a conversation with the two of them we discuss the operator/DP relationship, how super secret rehearsals work, Bridgerton, The Big Picture, and much much more. Jeff's IMDB Don's IMDB Please check us out on our website and on instagr…
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Stand In Leah Lackey
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Leah discusses the job of the stand in, what its like to bake for celebrities and the importance of homemade pies, doing your homework, Ozark, Prisoners, and so much more. Leah'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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A discussion with Operator Mick Froehlich who has done huge second unit stunts about what to expect when you're working around stunts, how to stay safe, what to look for, and a whole bunch more. It should be noted that Mick is not a stunt coordinator or an expert, but someone with a lot of experience who felt it was important to talk about this con…
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Cinematographer Alan Caso, ASC
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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. Alan's IMDB Please check us out on t…
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Operator Mick Froehlich, SOC
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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 Please check us …
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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 have…
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Operator Gretchen Warthen, SOC
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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 Please check us out on the web and instagram and like us and review us if you enjoyed the episode. Theme M…
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Operator Kate Larose
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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 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 -…
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Operator Stephen Campanelli, SOC
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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 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 …
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Director Jonathan Kaplan
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Director Jonathan Kaplan discusses learning from Elia Kazan, having Martin Scorsese teach him at NYU, hanging up on Roger Corman, The Accused, ER, and much, much more. Jonathan'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 We'…
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Dolly Grip Darryl Humber
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Darryl and I talk about growing up "a thousand miles away from Hollywood", getting out of your own head, My Cousin Vinnie, In The Heat of the Night, Elvis's Grave, getting your picture taken with Joe Pesci's Oscar, and much much more. Darryl's IMDB Please check us out on our website and on instagram and like us and review us if you enjoyed the epis…
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Danny Bishop ACO, SOC thanks the teacher who inspired in him the love of the frame.Από τον Dave Chameides
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Daniel Bishop ACO SOC
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Danny talks about making sure not to jump up before you are ready, All Quiet On The Western Front, Tar, Your Honor, and a whole lot more. Danny'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 We'd like to thank Knuckle Puck Came…
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Pauline Edwards recalls the teacher who made. difference in her life.Από τον Dave Chameides
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Pauline Edwards, SOC
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Pauline discusses starting out in reality tv, Snowfall, Grey's Anatomy, America's Next Top Model and much much more. Pauline'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 We'd like to thank Knuckle Puck Camera for sponsoring t…
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The ACO Interview With The OPs from Wonka
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Danny Bishop interviews Operators Pete Robertson, Zoey Goodwin-Stuart and Pete Batten about their amazing work on the movie Wonka. Special thanks to the ACO (Association of Camera Operators) for allowing us to share their work.Από τον Dave Chameides
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Micheal D. O’Shea
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We discuss starting out sweeping floors at Warner Brothers Studios, M*A*S*H*, The Goonies, Leslie Nielsen's Fart Machine, and so much more. Mike'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 We'd like to thank Knuckle Puck Cam…
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Sanjay talks about starting out as an underwater welder, being called Wes Anderson's secret weapon in the New York Times, working with Martin Scorsese, how necessity can often be the mother of invention and so much more. To see BTS of some of Sanjay's work and rigs check out his podcast web page on The Op. Sanjay's IMDB The GripWorks Website Please…
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John Buzz Moyer, SOC
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Buzz discusses his work on The Post and Cocaine Bear, why he doesn’t use a HAD (Horizontal Augmentation Device), working with Steven Spielberg, how to set a crane base, and much much more. Buzz's IMDB See Buzz ACTING in one of his first commercial! Please check us out on our website to view pics and links for Buzz, and on instagram and like us and …
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Jason Ellson, SOC
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Jason discusses Hidden Figures, Elvis, dealing with imposter syndrome, Baz Luhrman, Colin Farrel, working within the bubble, and so much more. Jason’s IMDB Jason’s instagram @meatpiewithsauce Please check us out on our website to view pics and links for Jason, and on instagram and like us and review us if you enjoyed the episode. Theme Music - Taty…
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Andy Romanoff discusses bringing the Louma Crane to the US, wowing Steven Spielberg, 1941, Blood Feast, why you should never marry the lead actress and much much more. An incredible interview with a fascinating character. If you enjoyed hearing Andy you MUST read his amazing book about his early life and start in Hollywood - simply amazing. Andy’s …
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