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The Op

Dave Chameides

Arts Film Interviews

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149 episodes

Operator Andy Schwartz
2026/06/28 | 1h 34 mins.
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

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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud

Theme Mix - Charles Papert
Director Adam Kane
2026/06/21 | 2h 13 mins.
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

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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud

Theme Mix - Charles Papert
Operator Geoff Haley, SOC
2026/06/14 | 1h 27 mins.
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
Operator Ari Issler
2026/06/07 | 1h 21 mins.
Ari and I discuss the job of the A Camera, the importance of listening, Ozark, Boston Strangler, and so much more!!!

Ari's IMDB

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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud

Theme Mix - Charles Papert
Operator Gretchen Warthen
2026/05/31 | 1h 51 mins.
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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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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