The Op

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Cinematographer James Friend Dec 01, 2025

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James and I discuss the importance of Star Wars, Learning about cinematography in a closed book store, All Quiet on the Western Front, Patrick Melrose, and much much more.

James' IMDB

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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud

Theme Mix - Charles Papert

Production Designer Jeffrey Pratt Gordon Nov 16, 2025

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Jeffrey and I sit down and talk about how cool the Baltimore film community is, Starting out with John Waters and his crew, The Wire, Serial Mom, and much much more.

Jeffrey's IMDB

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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud

Theme Mix - Charles Papert

Operator Gary Spratling May 22, 2025

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Gary and I discuss how to work with a dolly grip who doesn't only speaks Thai, what to do as a B camera operator, Good Morning Vietnam, Quantam of Solace, and much much more.

Gary's IMDB

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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud

Theme Mix - Charles Papert

Cinematographer John Lindley Apr 17, 2025

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Join us as we discuss the work of the Union, what to look for in a good operator, Field of Dreams, Sneakers, ABC After School Specials and so much more.

John's IMDB

The Local 600 video that John made on the Dangers of Unsafe Hours

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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud

Theme Mix - Charles Papert

Cinematographer/Operator Kelvin Pike Feb 06, 2025

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Join us as we talk about working with Stanley Kubrick, when Bette David requests you by name, The Shining, 2001 A Space Odyssey, working with David Lean, and so much more.

As a bonus, we shot video of this interview and it can be found here.

Kelvin's IMDB

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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud

Theme Mix - Charles Papert

Operator/Director Terence Nightingall Nov 15, 2024

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Join us as we discuss loving the work, Aliens, ER, The Princess Bride, the boom op with the pink shorts and so much more!!!!

Terence's IMDB

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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud

Theme Mix - Charles Papert

Operator Brian Bernstein Aug 29, 2024

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Brian and I talk about the importance of having a mentor, moving up through the ranks for the camera department, the beginnings of the RED camera, and much much more.

Brian's IMDB

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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud

Theme Mix - Charles Papert

The ACO Interview With The OPs from Wonka Mar 11, 2024

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Danny Bishop interviews Operators Pete Robertson, Zoey Goodwin-Stuart and Pete Batten about their amazing work on the movie Wonka.

Special thanks to the ACO (Association of Camera Operators) for allowing us to share their work.

Guy Norman Bee Feb 02, 2024

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Former operator, now director, Guy Norman Bee talks about ER, Third Watch, George Clooney's practical jokes, Austin Powers, and so much more.

Guy's IMDB Page

Guy's Instagram @beevision

Twitter/X - @guynormanbee

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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud

Theme Mix - Charles Papert

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.

1st AC Tony Rivetti Jan 12, 2024

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Legendary 1st AC Tony Rivetti discusses how he got into the business, working on some of the biggest shows with the biggest names in Hollywood, what he looks for in an Operator and so much more. A great interview with a great artist.

Tony's IMDB

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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud

Theme Mix - Charles Papert