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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

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Hosted by Dave Chameides · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 148 episodes
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Dave Chameides, an A Cam/Steadicam operator has been working in film since the late 1900s, has won 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 storytellers both young and old, (Operators, DPs, Directors, Writers, and beyond), every week the Op will bring you an interview with one of the best the film industry has to offer. Website and instagram: theop.io
Dave Chameides hosts The Op, a arts show with 148 episodes published.

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

Fabrizio discusses someone who has been instrumental in his success.

Fabrizio and I discuss working for auteur directors, the importance of passion, Werwulf, Midsommar , and so much more. Fabrizio's IMDB Please check us out on our website and on instagram and like us and review us if you

Alec and I talk about starting out in a small market knowing no one, working on an OKGO video, Coda, The Good Fight , and so much more. Alec's IMDB Alec's Operating Website Alec's Cinematography Website Please check us o

Andy and I discuss staying calm in the midst of chaos, being of service to your project, shooting documentaries, Thank You, Mr. Brown, and so much more. Andy's IMDB Thank You, Mr. Brown Please check us out on our website

Adam and I discuss what can be learned from shooting news, the value of being fearless, The Boondock Saints, Heroes , and so much more. Adam's IMDB Please check us out on our website and on instagram and like us and revi

Ari and I discuss the job of the A Camera, the importance of listening, Ozark, Boston Strangler, and so much more!!! Ari's IMDB Please check us out on the web and instagram and like us and review us if you enjoyed the ep

Gretchen discusses tips for great handheld, what it's like to be the sole 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 i

Gretchen discusses tips for great handheld, what it's like to be the sole 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

Enjoy this republished interview from 2024 as we talk about the Local 600 Trainee Program, operating your first shot on the wheels, The Perfect Storm, Midnight Run, Gordon Willis's apple box, and so much more. Dan's IMDB

Enjoy this republished interview from 2024 as we talk about the Local 600 Trainee Program, operating your first shot on the wheels, The Perfect Storm, Midnight Run, Gordon Willis's apple box, and so much more. Dan's IMDB

Paul and I discuss the joys of being on B camera, what Ridley Scott likes in a camera operator, Sean of the Dead, 47 Ronin, and so much more. Paul's IMDB Links and pics regarding todays episode can be found here . Please

Paul and I discuss the joys of being on B camera, what Ridley Scott likes in a camera operator, Sean of the Dead, 47 Ronin , and so much more. Paul's IMDB Links and pics regarding todays episode can be found here . Pleas

Phil and I discuss the benefits of not taking no for an answer, the joy of working with the same team over and over, Sneakers, Field of Dreams, and so much more. Phil's IMDB Links and pics regarding todays episode can be

Phil and I discuss the benefits of not taking no for an answer, the joy of working with the same team over and over, Sneakers, Field of Dreams , and so much more. Phil's IMDB Links and pics regarding todays episode can b

In talking to people about their careers I have heard time and again how there was one person that was instrumental in someones path, a person who saw something in them that they often didn't see in themselves. Not every

In talking to people about their careers I have heard time and again how there was one person that was instrumental in someones path, a person who saw something in them that they often didn't see in themselves. Not every

Rochelle Brown talks about getting into the industry knowing no one, being the best Camera PA you can be, working with her heroes, and making the jump to become a Steadicam operator. This is a great episode for anyone tr

Rochelle Brown talks about getting into the industry knowing no one, being the best Camera PA you can be, working with her heroes, and making the jump to become a Steadicam operator. This is a great episode for anyone tr

Rochelle Brown talks about getting into the industry knowing no one, being the best Camera PA you can be, working with her heroes, and making the jump to become a Steadicam operator. This is a great episode for anyone tr
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