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- 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.
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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.
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Theme Mix - Charles Papert - Jason discusses Hidden Figures, Elvis, dealing with imposter syndrome, Baz Luhrman, Colin Farrel, working within the bubble, and so much more.
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Collin Ferrel speaking about The Camera Operator/Actor Connection - Patrick and I discuss the art of B cam, the origins of the CamWok, Snowfall, Arrested Development, and so much more.
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Theme Mix - Charles Papert - 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.
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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.
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert - 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
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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 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
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