The Op

Dave Chameides
The Op
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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.

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    Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud

    Theme Mix - Charles Papert
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    Hoping for 85%

    2026/1/11 | 1h 33 mins.
    Steadicam operator John "Buzz" Moyer, Actor Michael Kelly and drummer Gavin Harrison discuss what it takes to accomplish really intricate things while not letting them overwhelm you. A truly fascinating discussion about what it takes to not let your CPU get overloaded and to simply be in the moment.

    Watch the video recording of this podcast here.

    Watch Gavin's original CPU Theory video which was the genesis for this discussion.

    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 Jerry Jacob

    2025/12/28 | 1h 45 mins.
    Join us as we discuss being one of the worlds first steadicam operators, shooting concerts in front of 100s of thousands of people, NCIS New Orleans, Monsters Ball, and so much more.

    Jerry'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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    Cinematographer Clair Popkin

    2025/12/21 | 1h 17 mins.
    Join us as Clair and I discuss the need to stay out of the story, the challenges of extreme nature cinematography, Free Solo, Still: A Michael J Fox Movie, and so much more.

    Claire'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 Michael Ferris

    2025/12/14 | 1h 59 mins.
    Michael and I discuss his operating over the years, working with John Cassavetes and Orson Welles, on Die Hard, Waterworld, and Snakes on A Plane, and so much more.

    Mike'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 (Operators, DPs, Directors, Writers, and beyond) both young and old, every week the Op will bring you a new interview with some of the best the film industry has to offer. Website and instagram: theop.io
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