The Op
Dave ChameidesDave 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 beyo... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 145 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Film InterviewsVisual ArtsTV & FilmArts | |||
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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.
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Geoff's Walking Backwards interview that he mentions.
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Ari and I discuss the job of the A Camera, the importance of listening, Ozark, Boston Strangler, and so much more!!!
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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.
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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.
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- Great Podcast for Learning About the Film Industry
This podcast was recommended by my Cinematography professor at Palm Beach State College in West Palm Beach, Florida! I enjoyed listening to the episodes because of the interesting discussions about the behind-the-scenes of working in the film industry. #PBSC #MYPBSC #PalmBeachStateCollege #PantherProud
Apple Podcasts5EvelynLeyva7498
United Statesa month ago - Amazing Resource
I could never speak highly enough of this podcast.
I’ve spent 15 years as a camera assistant and my dream has always been to operate. I’ve never found comfort to start making the jump with older ac’s either telling me I can’t or me getting in my own way believing I couldn’t. Dave’s podcast broke down a lot of mental barriers I had. Hearing stories of how people made the jump, dealt with failure, and learned to keep growing has instilled so much confidence in me. While I’ve still got a lot to le... more
Apple Podcasts5Wil HuUnited States2 months ago - ❤️
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Apple Podcasts5Miki4801United States2 months ago - Amazing Tidbits
Just came across this podcast and I can’t believe it exists!! The years of experience alone are amazing. This is film school in audio form. A must for anyone who wants to get into the biz. Great stuff.
Apple Podcasts5Picture MoverUnited States4 months ago - Really helpful !
I’m so glad my teacher recommended us this podcast because I can put myself in the shoes of a cinematographer and better understand my role and my job. It’s like getting to learn from the inside of the industry and experiencing these little situation or inconvenience myself.
As a cinematographer, why would you not want to be associated with some type of content (horror, gore). Ain’t the goal being successful and not miss on opportunities? or is more like a personal thing.
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Apple Podcasts | #153 |  Canada/Arts/Visual Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #169 |  United Kingdom/Arts/Visual Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #57 |  Italy/Arts/Visual Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #165 |  Australia/Arts/Visual Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #25 |  Poland/Arts/Visual Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #27 |  Ireland/Arts/Visual Arts |
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What is The Op about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The show centers on visual storytelling from behind the camera, with detailed conversations with operators, DPs, directors, and other film pros. Episodes frequently explore career paths, mentorship, on-set problem solving, and the evolving technology and craft of operating, steadicam work, and camera department dynamics. Notable around-threads include how early mentorship, collaboration, and hands-on experience shape long-running careers, and how industry shifts—technology, budgets, and workflow—affect on-set decisions. The format consistently blends practical, nuts-and-bolts guidance with personal storytelling, making it a rich resource for aspiring operators and established crew seeking deeper craft insight and career perspectives.
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How many episodes of The Op are there?
The Op launched 3 years ago and published 145 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The Op include:
1. Geoff Haley
2. Ari Issler
3. Gretchen Warthen
4. Paul Edwards
5. Phil Alden Robinson
6. Catherine Page Quail
7. Rochelle Brown
8. Ferdinand Kingsley
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