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by Dave Chameides

5.0(144 reviews)
138 episodes
Updated Daily
Accepts GuestsHas SponsorsLocation 🇺🇸
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Podcast Overview

<p>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 <i>Ozark</i>, 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</p>

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Publishing Since

9/2/2023

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Recent Episodes

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March 22, 2026

Operator Zoe Goodwin

Host [Host Name] interviews Operator Zoe Goodwin about team responsibility, the value of sustained production, and insights from "Wonka" and "The Acolyte."

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March 15, 2026

Actor Ronald Guttman

Host Ronald Guttman explores Method acting, relaxation techniques, and his iconic roles in this insightful interview.

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March 8, 2026

Operator Peter Robertson

<p>Peter and I discuss the power of studying art, turning problems into opportunities, <i>Atonement, Bohemian Rhapsody</i>, and so much more.</p><p>Peter's <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0731989/?ref_=fn_t_1">IMDB</a></p><p>To see pictures and things we discussed in todays episode check out the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.theop.io/podcast"><b>podcast page</b></a> of The Op.</p><p>Please check us out on the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.theop.io/"><b>web</b></a> and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/theop.io/"><b>instagram </b></a>and like us and review us if you enjoyed the episode.</p><p>Theme Music - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.tatyanarichaud.com/"><b>Tatyana Richaud</b></a></p><p>Theme Mix - <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://charlespapert.com/"><b>Charles Papert</b></a></p>

138 total episodes available with 19 transcripts

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Colin MacDonnell

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Danny Bishop

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David Chameides

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Scott Garfield

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Dan Ming

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Matt Petrosky

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What is The Op?
<p>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 <i>Ozark</i>, 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</p>
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This podcast updates daily.

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