The Op

Dave Chameides
The Op
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    Operator Daniel Bishop assoc BSC ACO SOC

    2026/2/14 | 1h 31 mins.
    Re-release of an interview from a year ago to celebrate the much deserved BSC Feature Film Operator Award Danny just received for The Ballad of a Small Player!!

    Danny talks about making sure not to jump up before you are ready, All Quiet On The Western Front, Tar, Your Honor, and a whole lot more.

    Danny'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

    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.
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    Cinematographer Peter Smokler

    2026/2/08 | 1h 41 mins.
    Peter and I discuss hanging out in Hollywood in the 70s, shooting onstage with Jimi Hendrix, Pee Wee's Playhouse, This is Spinal Tap, and so much more.

    Peter'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 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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    Still Photographer Scott Garfield

    2026/1/31 | 1h 35 mins.
    Scott and I discuss the role of the still photographer, working under pressure, F1, Top Gun:Maverick, The Muppets, and so much more.

    Scott's IMDB

    Scott's Instagram - @stillscottg

    To see pictures and things we discussed in todays episode check out the podcast page of The Op.

    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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    1st AC Dan Ming

    2026/1/25 | 1h 49 mins.
    Dan and I discuss the importance of getting the coffee order right, working with a team, creating new tech for F1, Life of Pi, George Lucas in Love, and so much more.

    Dan'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 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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    Operator Kat Kallergis

    2026/1/18 | 1h 33 mins.
    Listen in as Kat and I discuss working in Live TV, tuning out the chatter on the headsets, The Macy's Day Parade, Saturday Night Live, and so much more.

    Kat'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 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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About The Op

Dave Chameides, an A Cam/Steadicam op with 35 years experience, 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 all storytellers both young and old, (Operators, DPs, Directors, Writers, and beyond), every week the Op will bring you a new interview with one of the best the film industry has to offer. Website and instagram: theop.io
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