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The Op

The Op

By: Dave Chameides
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 Dave Chameides, an A Cam/Steadicam op with 35 years experience, 2 Emmy’s, 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 (Ops, DPs, Directors, Writers, and beyond) both young and old, every other week the Op will bring you a new interview with some of the best the film industry has to offer. Website and instagram: theop.ioCopyright TheOPLLC 2023 Art
Episodes
  • Cinematographer David Mullen

    Cinematographer David Mullen
    Jun 26 2025

    David and I discuss starting out in 8mm film, reading every back issue of the ASC magazine, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Twin Falls Idaho, and so much more.

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    Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud

    Theme Mix - Charles Papert
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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • Actress Olivia Williams

    Actress Olivia Williams
    Jun 19 2025

    Olivia and I discuss cookies, acting and the camera operator, The Postman, The Sixth Sense, and so much more.

    ***TRIGGER WARNING** - There is a discussion of a sexual assault in this episode at the 54 minute mark with a disclaimer just before that portion of the podcast.

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    Bystander Training At Right To Be

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    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
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    2 hrs and 1 min
  • VFX Supervisor Rob Hodgson

    VFX Supervisor Rob Hodgson
    Jun 12 2025

    Rob and I talk about turning down Forrest Gump, the pros and cons of animatics, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, Inception, and so much more.

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    Check out Filmscape Chicago

    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
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    1 hr and 13 mins

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