The Op

Dave Chameides
The Op
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  • The Op

    Operator Rochelle Brown

    2026/05/03 | 1h 45 mins.
    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 - Charles Papert
  • The Op

    Operator Rochelle Brown

    2026/05/03 | 1h 45 mins.
    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 - Charles Papert
  • The Op

    Actor Ferdinand Kingsley

    2026/04/26 | 1h 59 mins.
    Ferdi and I discus the amazing bond between actor and camera operator, stage acting versus screen acting, Mank, Da Vinci, and so much more.

    Ferdis IMDB

    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

    Huge shoutout to Fauxlex for sponsoring todays episode! If you are trying to hone your craft but don't have a full size camera to practice with, check out the new Fauxlex Max.
  • The Op

    BJ McDonnell - That One Voice

    2026/04/21 | 1 mins.
    BJ shares two influential people in his life.
  • The Op

    Camera Operator/Director BJ McDonnell

    2026/04/19 | 1h 12 mins.
    BJ and I discuss the importance of remembering where you came from, the power of loving what you do, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, The Fall Guy, and so much more.

    BJs IMDB

    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

    Huge shoutout to Fauxlex for sponsoring todays episode! If you are trying to hone your craft but don't have a full size camera to practice with, check out the new Fauxlex Max.

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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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