14 Oct 2026 · 2 minNew
That One Voice • Simon Dennis
Cinematographer Simon Dennis discusses the voices that helped him along the way.
Podcast · Arts & Books
The Op
by Dave Chameides · English · Arts & Books
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 Story
- New episodes
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 1 hr 34 min
- Latest
- 14 Oct 2026
- Language
- English
Latest episode
Earlier episodes 29 most recent
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11 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 53 min
Cinematographer Simon Dennis
Simon and I discuss the importance of knowing yourself, shooting on outdated film stock, Peaky Blinders, Hollywood, and so much more. Simon’s IMDB Simon’s Reel 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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4 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 51 min
DP/Operator Nick McLean Sr
Nick McLean Sr, one of the biggest operators in the 70s and 80s, talks The Deer Hunter, Heaven Can Wait, Being There, Close Encounters, Hitchcock, and so much more. A huge interview with an incredible amount of Hollywood history that is not to be missed. Nick's IMDB Nick’s Book To see Nick finding the first Panaflex ever used, that was sent to him for Spielbergs Sugarland Express, click here For clips and images of some of the things we talked about, check out Nick's page on The Op . Please check us out on the web and instagram and like us if you enjoyed the episode. Theme Music - Tatyana…
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27 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 34 min
Operator Jason Ellson
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 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 today's episode. If you'd like to sponsor a future episode, contact us at www.theop.io. Collin Ferrel speaking about The Camera Operator/Actor Connection
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20 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 28 min
DP/Operator Patrick Rousseau
Patrick and I discuss the art of B cam, the origins of the CamWok, Snowfall, Arrested Development , and so much more. Patrick's IMDB Please check us out on our website and on instagram and like and review us if you enjoyed the episode. Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud Theme Mix - Charles Papert
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16 Sep 2026 · 2 hr 12 min
Operator Andrew Mitchell
Andrew discusses his time on Glee, American Horror Story, and working in the Ryan Murphy world as well as how to make it coming from a smaller market, learning your craft by making mistakes, and much much more. A great discussion with a fantastic operator. Andrew's IMDB Andrew's Outside Art Instagram To view pictures and the BTS video of Andrew on Daddy Day Camp, check out his podcast page on The Op . Please check us out on the web and instagram and like us if you enjoyed the episode. Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud Theme Mix - Charles Papert
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6 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 3 min
Matt Lewis & Lee David Brown • Adolescence
Matt Lewis and Lee David Brown discuss the incredible feat of pulling of four one shot episodes for the series Adolescence. Matt's IMDB Lee's IMDB To see BTS footage, images and more of what we discussed in this episode can be seen here . 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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30 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 28 min
Multi Hyphenate Sanjay Sami
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 page on The Op. Sanjay's IMDB The GripWorks 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 Mix - Charles Papert We'd like to thank Knuckle Puck Camera for sponsoring today's episode. If you'd like to sponsor a…
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24 Aug 2026 · 3 min
That One Voice • Spencer Hutchins
Spencer discusses someone who had a big impact on his career.
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23 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 20 min
Operator Spencer Hutchins
Spencer talks about following your dreams, making hard decisions, Scream Queens, BMF, and so much more. Spencer'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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20 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 28 min
Director/Producer Christopher Chulack
Chris and I discuss who the real star of the movie is, how the studio lots felt like small towns, ER, Seal Team , and so much more. Chris'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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17 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 43 min
Operator Jessica Lakoff Cannon
Jess talks about moving up before you aren’t quite ready, surviving a screw up on a Tarantino movie, juggling family and career and so much more. A great discussion with a great operator - don’t miss this one folks! Jess's IMDB To view pictures of Jess on set, as well as the pic that started Crew Stories, check out her podcast page on The Op . Please check us out on the web and instagram and like us if you enjoyed the episode. Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud Theme Mix - Charles Papert We'd like to thank Knuckle Puck Camera for sponsoring today's episode. If you'd like to sponsor a future…
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8 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 45 min
Operator Tori Wills
Tori and I discuss learning from Larry McConkey, the intricacies of set dynamics, Blue Bloods, SNL , and so much more. Tori's IMDB Make sure to take a look at Tori's podcast page on the op website to see pics from her career. 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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2 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 55 min
Director/Camera Operator Eric Dyson
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 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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19 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 41 min
Operator Heather Norton
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 Papert
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14 Jul 2026 · 1 min
Fabrizio Sciarra - That One Voice
Fabrizio discusses someone who has been instrumental in his success.
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12 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 35 min
Operator Fabrizio Sciarra
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 enjoyed the episode. Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud Theme Mix - Charles Papert
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5 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 40 min
Cinematographer Alec Jarnagin
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 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
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28 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 34 min
Operator Andy Schwartz
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 and on instagram and like us and review us if you enjoyed the episode. Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud Theme Mix - Charles Papert
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21 Jun 2026 · 2 hr 14 min
Director Adam Kane
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 review us if you enjoyed the episode. Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud Theme Mix - Charles Papert
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E42 · 14 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 27 min
Operator Geoff Haley, SOC
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 Music - Tatyana Richaud Theme Mix - Charles Papert
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7 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 21 min
Operator Ari Issler
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 episode. Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud Theme Mix - Charles Papert
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E34 · 31 May 2026 · 1 hr 51 min
Operator Gretchen Warthen
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 instagram account 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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E75 · 24 May 2026 · 1 hr 29 min
Operator Dan Gold
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 Watch Dan's Breakdown of a shot from Air Force One 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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18 May 2026 · 1 hr 43 min
Operator Paul Edwards
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 check us out on the web and instagram and like us if you enjoyed the episode. Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud Theme Mix - Charles Papert
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10 May 2026 · 1 hr 41 min
Writer/Director Phil Alden Robinson
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 found here . Please check us out on the web and instagram and like us if you enjoyed the episode. Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud Theme Mix - Charles Papert
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9 May 2026 · 4 min
That One Voice - Rochelle Brown & Catherine Page
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 everyone has a person like this in their past, but for those who do, That One Voice is a chance to give that person the shout out that they deserve.
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3 May 2026 · 1 hr 46 min
Operator Rochelle Brown
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 trying to get into the industry or just starting out because Rochelle shares tips on how to succeed and has great advice for excelling at whatever you do in life. Rochelle's website and Instagram Links and pics regarding todays episode can be found here . Please check us out on the web and instagram and like us if you enjoyed the episode. Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud Theme Mix…
About The Op
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 Story
The Op is a English arts & books podcast from Dave Chameides. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.
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- Dave Chameides
- Language
- English
- Category
- Arts & Books
- New episodes
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- Typical length
- 1 hr 34 min
- Latest episode
- 14 Oct 2026
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- 2026 Dave Chameides
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