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 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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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 week the Op will bring you a new interview with some of the best artists the film industry has to offer.
Vince discusses jumping back and forth between A and B cam jobs, early steadicam work with a cable, Slow Horses, Paddington, and so much more.
Vince's IMDB
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
Tony and I talk about what a camera operator looks for, working on almost every Star Wars movie, A Bridge Too Far, Superman, and so much more.
Tony's IMDB
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
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 your car on day one, and much much more. Take a peak into the world of the PA and find out what it takes to succeed!
You can access Jeff Sweeney's PA Crash Course that we discuss here.
Lauren's Instagram
Jeff's Instagram
Ana's baking instagram and website.
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
On todays podcast we talk to Operator Rochelle Brown, 1st AD Kris Krengel, Key 2nd AD Sarah Gorczyk, and 2nd 2nd AD Jackson Lipps discuss the ins and outs of what it takes to be a good PA. This is a sequel to the first part which can be found here.
Rochelle Browns Podcast we mention can be found here.
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
David and I talk about the power of failure, his first A camera job, Bad Times At The El Royale, Armageddon, The Green Mile, and so much more.
David's IMDB
Watch David's Shot Breakdowns on The Op Here!!!!
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
Chris and I discuss the beginnings of the PRO, living in Hollywood in a steadicam flop house, Saving Private Ryan, The Salton Sea, and so much more.
Chris' IMDB
View Chris' Shot Breakdowns Here
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
Last week the SOC hosted So You Want To Be An A Camera Operator (hint it's more than just panning and tilting) at the Chapman facilities in Atlanta. Operators Matt Petrosky, Chris Duskin, Jessica Hershatter, Greg Faysash, Brigman "Briggs" Foster-Owens, Dave Chameides and Dolly Grip Eric Zucker discuss the 95% of the job of being a camera operator that has nothing to do with with operating itself. Interpersonal skills, working with a new dolly grip, when the director and the DP aren't agreeing on things, we discuss the part of the job that is not always as easy to learn as landing a frame.
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
David and I discuss starting out in 8mm film, reading every back issue of the ASC magazine, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Twin Falls Idaho, and so much more.
David's IMDB
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
Olivia and I discuss cookies, acting and the camera operator, The Postman, The Sixth Sense, and so much more.
***TRIGGER WARNING** - There is a discussion of a sexual assault in this episode at the 54 minute mark with a disclaimer just before that portion of the podcast.
Olivia's IMDB
Bystander Training At Right To Be
Check out Filmscape Chicago
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
Rob and I talk about turning down Forrest Gump, the pros and cons of animatics, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Inception, and so much more.
Rob's IMDB
Check out Filmscape Chicago
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
Cheli and I talk about focus pulling without rehearsals, making game day decisions, Joker Folie a Deux, Team American World Police, and so much more.
Cheli's IMDB
RIP Noram Parker.
Bystander Intervention Training
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
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Gary and I discuss how to work with a dolly grip who doesn't only speaks Thai, what to do as a B camera operator, Good Morning Vietnam, Quantam of Solace, and much much more.
Gary's IMDB
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
Join us as we discuss what operators can offer actors, the DP/Director/OPerator Relationship, 1917, and so much more.
Pete's IMDB
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Brooks and I discuss working with the incredible John Toll, starting out in music videos, Tropic Thunder, fighting back after an accident and so much more.
Brooks IMDB
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
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Des and I discuss operating a remote head through an eyepiece, working with Tim Burton, Beetlejuice 1 and 2, My Left Foot, and so much more.
Des' IMDB
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Liz and I discuss the physical issues of operating and how you can protect your self, learning to work smarter and not harder, No Country for Old Men, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and so much more.
Liz’s IMDB
Liz’s Website
Liz’s Instagram
Keir Dullea before/after
NYTimes Air Hockey IG post
NYTimes digital Air Hockey article
Stunt Demo
Physics of Handheld Positions w/ recommendations
Why Stretching Isn't Always the Answer to Feeling Tight
Hruska Clinic Shoe List
From Liz: A few notes about the shoe list. At the bottom of page two they have recommendations for individuals with limited big toe extension. Worth noting that the ever-popular Hokas are ONLY for people with limited big toe extension, meaning, for people who wear them without this issue they can absolutely be causing other problems--low back pain, etc.
I believe the shoe list is updated twice/year to stay current with what models are available. Also, year to year as the shoes are updated they may no longer meet the criteria so it's good for people to know that just because a shoe is on the list one year does not mean the next year it will still be a good choice.
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
Alex and I discuss the art of the long take, growing up as a film geek, what he looks for in an operator, West Wing, Game of Thrones, and so much more.
Alex's IMDB
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Larry and I discuss justifying camera moves, working with the extras, GoodFellas, Raising Cain, working with Martin Scorcese and Brian DePalma and so much more.
Larry’s Amazing IMDB
Larry’s Website
Check out Larry's Breakdowns of shots from Carlitos Way, Bonfire of the Vanities, and Raising Cain
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Jan and I discuss the role of the sound mixer, getting your start as a roadie/opening act, The Sopranos, Nurse Jackie, the joys of mixing a middle school play and so much more.
Jan's IMDB
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
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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 week the Op will bring you a new interview with some of the best artists the film industry has to offer.
