The Op

Oct 31 2024 72 ep. 79 mins 5

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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 instagram: theop.io

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Q&A w/operators Paul Sanchez and Dave Chameides

Oct 31 2024 51 mins

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

Operator Greg Smith

Oct 24 2024 108 mins

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 review us if you enjoyed the epis

That One Voice - Adeshola Adigun

Oct 19 2024 3 mins

Adeshola Adigun talks about one of the people who changed his life.

Operator Adeshola Adigun

Oct 17 2024 81 mins

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 podcast page of The Op. Please chec

Focus Puller Liza Bambenek

Oct 10 2024 100 mins

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 review us if you enjoyed the epis

Operator Mike Genne

Oct 03 2024 61 mins

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 you enjoyed the episode. Theme Musi

ACO/GTC Q and A with Danny Bishop, ACO and Dave Chameides, SOC

Sep 26 2024 88 mins

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. Danny's IMDB Dave's IMDB To see p

Operator Dave Levisohn

Sep 19 2024 85 mins

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 review us if you enjoyed the episode.

Operator Lisa Sene, SOC

Sep 12 2024 89 mins

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 on the web and instagram and like u

Dune 2 Discussion w/DP Greig Fraser and Operator Jason Ewart

Sep 05 2024 42 mins

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 episode. Theme Music - Tat