The Op

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Cinematographer William Rexer Mar 29, 2026

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William talks about the importance of trusting your operators, the value of being invested, The Testament of Ann Lee, Jack Ryan, and so much more.

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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.

Operator Zoe Goodwin Mar 22, 2026

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Zoe and I discuss the responsibility of looking out for your team, the value in shooting over 300 episodes of the same show, Wonka, The Acolyte, and so much more.

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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 dont have a full size camera to practice with, check out the new Fauxlex Max.

Actor Ronald Guttman Mar 15, 2026

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Ronald and I discuss what Method acting is, the importance of relaxation, The Hunt For Red October, All My Children, and so much more.

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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud

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Operator Peter Robertson Mar 08, 2026

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Peter and I discuss the power of studying art, turning problems into opportunities, Atonement, Bohemian Rhapsody, and so much more.

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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud

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2026 BSC Expo Operators Panel Feb 23, 2026

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OPERATING - IT'S JUST PAN AND TILTING RIGHT?

Hosted by Ed Moore BSC.
"Beyond the wheels: Discover the camera operator as the diplomatic heart of the film set. We explore the vital choreography between directors, DPs, actor, ADs and more, demonstrating that the best operating is as much about human connection as it is about the frame."
Panelists include: Zoe Goodwin Assoc BSC ACO (President of the Association of Camera Operators), Colin MacDonnell ACO, Katie Swain, Danny Bishop Assoc BSC ACO and David Chameides SOC.
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud

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Operator Daniel Bishop Feb 14, 2026

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Re-release of an interview from a year ago to celebrate the much deserved BSC Feature Film Operator Award Danny just received for The Ballad of a Small Player!!

Danny talks about making sure not to jump up before you are ready, All Quiet On The Western Front, Tar, Your Honor, and a whole lot more.

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We'd like to thank Knuckle Puck Camera for sponsoring today's episode. If you'd like to sponsor a future episode, contact us at www.theop.io.

Cinematographer Peter Smokler Feb 08, 2026

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Peter and I discuss hanging out in Hollywood in the 70s, shooting onstage with Jimi Hendrix, Pee Wee's Playhouse, This is Spinal Tap, and so much more.

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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud

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Still Photographer Scott Garfield Jan 31, 2026

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Scott and I discuss the role of the still photographer, working under pressure, F1, Top Gun:Maverick, The Muppets, and so much more.

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Scott's Instagram - @stillscottg

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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud

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Bonus : Liza Bambenek Discusses Making The Jump To Operating Aug 19, 2025

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Liza and I recorded a podcast about 6 months ago about her amazing career as a focus puller and right about that time she was poised to make the jump to operating. She was kind enough to come back on and share what that experience has been like, what the challenges were, and what it looks like to her moving forward. A great insight into the jump to operating from an amazing storyteller with a great career behind her and ahead of her.

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Liza's initial episode of The Op

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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud

Theme Mix - Charles Papert

Director Jonathan Kaplan Aug 07, 2025

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Director Jonathan Kaplan discusses learning from Elia Kazan, having Martin Scorsese teach him at NYU, hanging up on Roger Corman, The Accused, ER, and much, much more.

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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud

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We'd like to thank Knuckle Puck Camera for sponsoring today's episode. If you'd like to sponsor a future episode, contact us at www.theop.io.