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Operator Henry Cline Feb 27, 2025

Join us as we discuss discovering that there was an operator at 12 years old, forgetting to turn the camera off, Sneakers, State and Main, and so much more.

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Henry's Blog

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Operator Ossie McLean Feb 27, 2025

Join us as we discuss shooting for the edit, working with the boom operator, Saltburn, Outlander, No Time To Die, and so much more.

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That One Voice - Niknaz Tavakolian Feb 25, 2025

Cinematographer Jeffrey Greeley Feb 20, 2025

Join as we discuss always having a "back pocket" shot, what a DP looks for in an operator, Idiocracy, Manhattan, The Doors, and so much more.

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Operator Bonnie Blake, SOC Feb 12, 2025

This is a re-release of Bonnie's podcast in celebration of her SOC Lifetime Achievement Award. Congrats Bonnie!

Bonnie Blake talks about coming up as an operator when there were very few women in the camera department, learning on the job and figuring out things as you go, working with great actors on The Kominsky Method, The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd, early days in NYC, and much much more.

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Instagram @bonnie.blake.photography

Bonnie's Photography Website

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Cinematographer/Operator Kelvin Pike Feb 06, 2025

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.

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Focus Puller Gregory Irwin Jan 30, 2025

Greg and I discuss the art of focus pulling, the importance of character, Joker Folie A Deux, Interstellar, and so much more.

Greg's IMDB

Greg's Camera Assistant Training Focus on Film

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Operator Niknaz Tavakolian Jan 23, 2025

Join us as we discuss the importance of hindsight, taking a break from "the biz", The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Third Watch, your first time driving the camera Uhaul truck in NYC and so much more.

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Actor/Director/Producer Charlie Haid Jan 09, 2025

Listen in as Charlie and I talk about what directors look for in an operator, the joy of working with great crews, The Work, The Battle of the Network Stars, Hill St. Blues, ER and much much more.

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Operator Lawrence "Doc" Karman Jan 02, 2025

Doc and I discuss painted lawns, the problems with having brand new cases, Field of Dreams, Sneakers, and much more.

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Operator Jim McConkey Dec 26, 2024

Join us as we discuss getting up to speed on the wheels, long continuous shots, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Day of the Fight, dendrochronology and so much more!!!!

Make sure to check out the amazing Breakdown that Jim did for a huge oner on Mrs. Maisel!!!

Jim's IMDB

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Director Loren Yaconelli Dec 19, 2024

Loren and I discuss watching an actors process, peaking as a focus puller, Animal Kingdom, Heroes, not listing to William Fraker's advice, and so much more.

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Cinematographer John Lindley Dec 12, 2024

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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Operator Dan Gold Dec 05, 2024

Join us as we talk about the Local 600 Trainee Program, operating your first shot on the wheels, The Perfect Storm, Midnight Run, Gordon Willis's apple box, and so much more.

Dan's IMDB

Watch Dan's Breakdown of a shot from Air Force One

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2nd AC Shannon DeWolfe Nov 28, 2024

Join us as we talk about the art of silent communication, the importance of maintaining healthy fear, how to be a successful camera PA and so much more.

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Operator Jerry Holway Nov 21, 2024

Join us as we talk to the guy who quite literally wrote the book on Steadicam operating and discuss his career as an operator, teaching over 200 Steadicam courses, As Good As It Gets, The Apostle, and so much more.

Jerry's IMDB

Jerry's Website

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That One Voice - Terence Nightingall Nov 18, 2024

Terence pays tribute to Director/Director of Photography Richard Thorpe.

Operator/Director Terence Nightingall Nov 14, 2024

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

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Makeup Artist Suzy Diaz Nov 07, 2024

Suzy and I discuss why you should never have a walkie in the makeup trailer, having your passport confiscated by Russian officials, Pirates of The Caribbean, Key and Peele, Boogie Nights, and so much more.

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Q&A w/operators Paul Sanchez and Dave Chameides Oct 31, 2024

A Q&A in front of film students at Mt St. Mary's University on Los Angeles Ca.

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Operator Greg Smith Oct 24, 2024

Greg and I discuss the steadicam lessons, growing up on set, Daddy Day Care, Flight of the Phoenix, paying your dues, and so much more.

Greg's IMDB

Steadicam Lessons Website

@steadicamlessons

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That One Voice - Adeshola Adigun Oct 19, 2024

Adeshola Adigun talks about one of the people who changed his life.

Operator Adeshola Adigun Oct 17, 2024

Adeshola and I talk about what having an awesome name, being a rising operator in the world of social media, the ZeeGee, shooting onstage with Kendrick Lamar all over the world, and so much more.

Adeshola's IMDB

Adeshola's Instagram @steadishola

Greg Smith's Steadicam Lessons

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Focus Puller Liza Bambenek Oct 10, 2024

Listen in as we talk about being part of the camera family, working with Roger Deakins and the Coen Brothers, True Grit, No Country for Old Men, trusting your gut, and so much more.

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Operator Mike Genne Oct 03, 2024

Mike and I talk about pulling focus for Vilmos Zsigmond, Close Encounters, Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid, starting out digging ditches on the labor gang and so much more.

Mike's IMDB

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ACO/GTC Q and A with Danny Bishop, ACO and Dave Chameides, SOC Sep 26, 2024

In September of 2024 Danny Bishop (2023 SOC Operator of the Year Award for All Quiet On The Western Front) and Dave Chameides (SOC Operator of the Year Award for Ozark) held a Q and A during an ACO/GTC event in London, England. Hear them discuss the reality of working in TV and film as camera operators, the ups, downs, and all sorts of other stuff.

Danny's IMDB

Dave's IMDB

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Operator Dave Levisohn Sep 19, 2024

On todays episode we talk about Live TV, Awards Show galore, riding on a crane with Bono, learning how to operate a pedestal cam, and so much more.

Dave's IMDB

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Operator Lisa Sene, SOC Sep 12, 2024

Lisa and I discuss learning at a rental house, the importance of not over explaining things, Dear Edward, No Hard Feelings, starting out as a steadicam student and then teaching new steadicam students and much much more.

Lisa's IMDB

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Dune 2 Discussion w/DP Greig Fraser and Operator Jason Ewart Sep 05, 2024

Danny Bishop interviews Cinematographer Greig Fraser ASC ACS and A Camera & Steadicam Operator Jason Ewart ACO about their work together on the epic Dune Part 2. Special thanks to the ACO (Association of Camera Operators) for allowing us to share their work.

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Operator Brian Bernstein Aug 28, 2024

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.

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Garrett Brown's Tall Steadicam Tales Aug 22, 2024

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the creation of the Steadicam, Tiffen held a talk with Steadicam Inventor Garrett Brown to hear stories from throughout his career. Garrett is a master storyteller and has lived a life full of stories worth telling. A fantastic listen.

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That One Voice - Gary Malouf Aug 18, 2024

Operator Gary Malouf Aug 15, 2024

Getting your first film job in a bar, learning how to be a camera operator on the first job you ever had being a camera operator, The Bear, Eighth Grade, and so much more, this episode has it all.

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Actor Bradley Whitford Aug 08, 2024

A great discussion where we talk about the difference between shooting digital and film, The West Wing, The Handmaids Tale, the greatest acting note ever given, and much much more.

Bradley's IMDB

The Emotional Stuntman

The West Wing Walk And Talk We Discuss

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That One Voice - Sean Bobbitt Aug 04, 2024

Cinematographer Sean Bobbitt BSC Aug 01, 2024

Sean and I discuss how to shoot a riot, trying something new on every shoot, Hunger, The Place Beyond The Pines, Marvels, and so much more.

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That One Voice - Eric Dyson Jul 28, 2024

Director/Camera Operator Eric Dyson Jul 26, 2024

Eric and I discuss the importance of a good work ethic, missing school to be an extra on a Michael Jackson video, Snowfall, Baywatch, Steve Spielberg's favorite pastry, and so much more.

Eric's IMDB

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Aerial Cameraman David Nowell Jul 18, 2024

David and I discuss his work on Apocalypse Now, The Blues Brothers, shooting in the vomit comet for Apollo 13, working with Orson Welles, and so much more. An incredible discussion with an amazingly talented and experienced camera operator!

David's IMDB

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Script Supervisor Jessica Lichtner Jul 11, 2024

Jessica and I talk about the job of the script supervisor, how our duties overlap, is the line actually that important, Knives Out, The Harder They Fall, Game of Thrones, and so much more.

Jessica's IMDB

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Operator Heather Norton Jul 04, 2024

Heather and I talk about learning filmmaking from the one and only Martin Scorsese, Goodfellas, Happyish, Monsoon Wedding, working with Sydney Lumet, safety on set and so much more.

Heather's IMDB

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Bonus Ep: Filmscape Chicago Operators Panel Jul 01, 2024

A 5 person operator panel recorded live at Filmscape Chicago 2024. Chicago operators Gary Malouf, Spencer Gillis, Stephanie Dufford, Seth Thomas, and host Dave Chameides, discuss questions about operating including imposter syndrome, how to act on a day call, and much much more.

Filmscape Chicago

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Operator Sarah Levy, SOC Jun 27, 2024

We discuss working in reality TV, The Office, The Muppets, how not to destroy a take when you are laughing inside, and so much more.

Sarah's IMDB

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Bonus Ep - Operator Gary Malouf and 1st Ac Matt Rozek of The Bear Jun 24, 2024

Recorded live in front of an audience at Flilmscape 2024 in Chicago, Gary Malouf and Matt Rozek talk about the incredible work they have done on The Bear, how they deal with hunger pangs at work all day, what a joy it is to work with a great group of dedicated talented people, and so much more.

If you enjoyed this podcast, check out The Breakdown episodes where Gary discusses some larger oners that he did in season 1 and season 2.

Operator Neal Bryant, SOC Jun 20, 2024

On todays episode we talk about getting into the mind of the DP, working with the onset dresser, the ZeeGee, Barry, The Last of Us, and so much more.

Side note, this episode was recorded prior to Neal winning the 2024 SOC Ooperator of the Year award for his amazing work on The Last of Us.

Neal's IMDB

The ZeeGee

Neal showing what the ZeeGee can do.

Neal’s Breakdown of The Last of Us featuring the ZeeGee

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Bonus Ep: Your First Full Time Gig As An Operator Jun 13, 2024

Mike Pennick has recently moved from a career as a dolly grip to full-time B Cam on a hit tv show. We talk about what its like that first week on a set you know in a totally different position, the challenges of being a B Cam op, not psyching yourself out, but psyching yourself up, and so much more. Hear about jumping into the operators seat from someone who is presently in the process of doing just that.

Mike's IMDB

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Operator Geoff Haley, SOC Jun 06, 2024

Geoff and I discuss the how music can help your operating, how you transition from the sound department to the camera department, Joker, American Hustle, and so much more.

Geoff's IMDB

Geoff's Walking Backwards interview that he mentions.

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How to Succeed as a Production Assistant (Part 1) May 30, 2024

A friend pointed out that most people starting out are not going to jump into camera (if that is their goal) and instead will probably start out as PAs on whatever show they can get on. So today we are talking to Lauren Senger (Key PA), Jeff Sweeney (Key PA) and Ana Pellar (First Team PA) about the dos and don'ts, what to do the moment you park your car on day one, and much much more. Take a peak into the world of the PA and find out what it takes to succeed!

You can access Jeff Sweeney's PA Crash Course that we discuss here.

Lauren's Instagram

Jeff's Instagram

Ana's baking instagram and website.

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The DP/Operator Relationship - A Conversation with Cinematographer Jeff Jur and Operator Don Devine May 23, 2024

Jeff Jur, ASC and Don Devine, SOC have been working together for 35 years and have created some incredible images. In a conversation with the two of them we discuss the operator/DP relationship, how super secret rehearsals work, Bridgerton, The Big Picture, and much much more.

Jeff's IMDB

Don's IMDB

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Stand In Leah Lackey May 16, 2024

Leah discusses the job of the stand in, what its like to bake for celebrities and the importance of homemade pies, doing your homework, Ozark, Prisoners, and so much more.

Leah's IMDB

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Bonus Ep: Stunts and The Op May 14, 2024

A discussion with Operator Mick Froehlich who has done huge second unit stunts about what to expect when you're working around stunts, how to stay safe, what to look for, and a whole bunch more.

It should be noted that Mick is not a stunt coordinator or an expert, but someone with a lot of experience who felt it was important to talk about this considering the recent accident that happened on a feature in Atlanta.

Stay safe, pay attention, ask questions, be informed.

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Cinematographer Alan Caso, ASC May 09, 2024

Alan discusses the differences between critique and criticism, his first time seeing a 35mm camera, Six Feet Under, George Wallace, building a network of co-workers, and so much more. This episode was recorded live in front of a studio audience at The Savannah College of Art and Design where Alan is a professor.

Alan's IMDB

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Operator Mick Froehlich, SOC May 02, 2024

Mick discusses starting out in trash TV, flipping back and forth from A Cam to B cam, Indiana Jones, Girls Trip, Hidden Figures, and so much more. Since this podcast was recorded, Mick was nominated for the SOC Operator of the Year for his outstanding work on Leave The World Behind which wasn't out yet.

Mick's IMDB

Mick's Instagram

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What Went Wrong - Gun Safety w/Larry Zanoff Apr 28, 2024

What Went Wrong, one of the best podcasts out there, full stop, that also happens to be about the film industry, did a below the line interview with the great Larry Zanoff, an armorer in the biz, where they discussed gun safety.

I highly recommend listening to this episode to ANYONE working in the film industry. A lot of great info. And if you haven't seen it, check out the Local 600 Gun Safety Video with none other than.....Larry Zanoff!

Finally, if you like these folks, check out their podcast What Went Wrong on all sorts of platforms. All the episodes are fantastic but if you are looking for somewhere to start, Roar, Island of Dr. Moreau, or anything with James Cameron will hook you right in.

What Went Wrong

Operator Gretchen Warthen, SOC Apr 26, 2024

Gretchen discusses better tips for great handheld, what it's like to be the only operator on a reality series for long shifts, The Real World, Making It, and a whole lot more.

Gretchen's IMDB

LadyCameraGuy, Gretchen's amazing instagram account

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Operator Kate Larose Apr 18, 2024

Kate and I talk about the importance of the dolly grip, what it’s like to move for 1st AC to B Op and then to A Op, communication on set, Evil, Elementary, Jessica Jones, and a whole lot more!

Kate’s IMDB Page

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Operator Stephen Campanelli, SOC Apr 11, 2024

Steve discusses growing up tow work with your idols, Meatballs 3, Mystic River, how the Academy Awards changed his life, the best part of being an operator, and so much more.

Stephen's IMDB

Stephen's Website

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Director Jonathan Kaplan Apr 04, 2024

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.

Jonathan's IMDB

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Dolly Grip Darryl Humber Mar 28, 2024

Darryl and I talk about growing up "a thousand miles away from Hollywood", getting out of your own head, My Cousin Vinnie, In The Heat of the Night, Elvis's Grave, getting your picture taken with Joe Pesci's Oscar, and much much more.

Darryl's IMDB

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That One Voice : Danny Bishop Mar 25, 2024

Danny Bishop ACO, SOC thanks the teacher who inspired in him the love of the frame.

Daniel Bishop ACO SOC Mar 21, 2024

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.

Danny's IMDB

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That One Voice: Ralph Clemente Mar 15, 2024

Pauline Edwards recalls the teacher who made. difference in her life.

Pauline Edwards, SOC Mar 14, 2024

Pauline discusses starting out in reality tv, Snowfall, Grey's Anatomy, America's Next Top Model and much much more.

Pauline's IMDB

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

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.

Micheal D. O’Shea Mar 07, 2024

We discuss starting out sweeping floors at Warner Brothers Studios, M*A*S*H*, The Goonies, Leslie Nielsen's Fart Machine, and so much more.

Mike's IMDB

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Sanjay Sami Feb 29, 2024

Sanjay talks about starting out as an underwater welder, being called Wes Anderson's secret weapon in the New York Times, working with Martin Scorsese, how necessity can often be the mother of invention and so much more.

To see BTS of some of Sanjay's work and rigs check out his podcast web page on The Op.

Sanjay's IMDB

The GripWorks Website

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John Buzz Moyer, SOC Feb 22, 2024

Buzz discusses his work on The Post and Cocaine Bear, why he doesn’t use a HAD (Horizontal Augmentation Device), working with Steven Spielberg, how to set a crane base, and much much more.

Buzz's IMDB

See Buzz ACTING in one of his first commercial!

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Jason Ellson, SOC Feb 15, 2024

Jason discusses Hidden Figures, Elvis, dealing with imposter syndrome, Baz Luhrman, Colin Farrel, working within the bubble, and so much more.

Jason’s IMDB

Jason’s instagram @meatpiewithsauce

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Collin Ferrel speaking about The Camera Operator/Actor Connection

Andy Romanoff Feb 08, 2024

Andy Romanoff discusses bringing the Louma Crane to the US, wowing Steven Spielberg, 1941, Blood Feast, why you should never marry the lead actress and much much more. An incredible interview with a fascinating character. If you enjoyed hearing Andy you MUST read his amazing book about his early life and start in Hollywood - simply amazing.

Andy’s IMDB

Stories I’ve Been Meaning To Tell You

Andy’s Photography

Andy’s Instagram - @andyromanoff

Andy’s Writings on Medium

To view pictures of Andy on set as well as a bunch of other things we talked about, check out his podcast page on The Op.

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Guy Norman Bee Feb 01, 2024

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

To view pictures of Guy on set, check out his podcast page on The Op.

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Boom Operator Randy Johnson Jan 25, 2024

Randy Johnson discusses his incredible career in the film industry, being a key part of the Coen Brothers Film Making Family, Cop Rock, what he looks for in a good camera operator, and so much more.

Randy's IMDB

To view pictures of Randy on set check out his podcast page on The Op.

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Bonus: The Intimacy Coordinator and The Op Jan 21, 2024

Sarah Scanlon, a certified intimacy coordinator, talks about the job of the intimacy coordinator, what the do's and dont's are for an operator on set, and how to interact with the actors.

A wealth of information for operators young and old.

www.sarahscanlon.com

For more info visit www.theop.io

Operator Jess Lakoff Cannon Jan 18, 2024

Operator Jess Lakoff Canon talks moving up before you aren’t quite ready, surviving a screw up on a Tarantino movie, juggling family and career and so much more. A great discussion with a great operator - don’t miss this one folks!

Jess's IMDB

To view pictures of Jess on set, as well as the pic that started Crew Stories, check out her podcast page on The Op.

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Bonus: Talkin' About Oners Jan 15, 2024

Amazing operator Ari Issler (Ozark, The Outsider, Boston Strangler) and I sit down to discuss the ins and outs of oners and the challenges that come along with them.

1st AC Tony Rivetti Jan 11, 2024

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

To view pictures of Tony on set, check out his podcast page on The Op.

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Operator Brian Pitts Jan 04, 2024

Camera Op Brian Pitts discusses getting into the industry without any connections, the importance of non verbal communication on set, the role of the B camera operator, handheld work, and so much more.

Brian's IMDB

To view pictures of Brian on set, check out his podcast page on The Op.

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Operator Andrew Mitchell, SOC Dec 21, 2023

Andrew Mitchell discusses his time on Glee, American Horror Story, and working in the Ryan Murphy world as well as how to make it coming from a smaller market, learning your craft by making mistakes, and much much more. A great discussion with a fantastic operator.

Andrew's IMDB

Andrew's Outside Art Instagram

To view pictures and the BTS video of Andrew on Daddy Day Camp, check out his podcast page on The Op.

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DP/Operator Nick Mclean Sr. Dec 07, 2023

Nick McLean Sr, one of the biggest ops in the 70s and 80s, talks The Deer Hunter, Heaven Can Wait, Being There, Close Encounters, Hitchcock, and so much more. A huge interview with an incredible amount of Hollywood history that is not to be missed.

IMDB

Nick’s Book

To see Nick finding the first Panaflex ever used, that was sent to him for Spielbergs Sugarland Express, click here

For clips and images of some of the things we talked about, check out Michele's page on The Op.

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Michele LaBrucherie - That One Voice Dec 01, 2023

1st AD Michele LaBrucherie Nov 23, 2023

Michele and I talk about doubting yourself, what to do as a new operator if the AD asks for a time estimate and you don't really know, the benefits of working your way up, the AD/Camera operator relationship, and a lot more.

For clips and images of some of the things we talked about, check out Michele's page on The Op.

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Operator Peter Rosenfeld, SOC Oct 26, 2023

On todays episode we discuss Peter's early days covering conflicts all over the world for news outlets, working with storytellers like David Fincher and Aaron Sorkin, tips for operators to think about and prep, and so much more.

Some quick links to Peter's info below.

Newsletter

Instagram

IMDB

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Dolly Grip Alan ”Moose” Shultz Oct 12, 2023

Today we sit down with one of the best Dolly Grips in the biz and talk about his work on films like Pearl Harbor, The Bird Cage, and Seabiscuit, working a bunch of films with Michael Bey, and tips for how a new operator can work well with a veteran dolly grip.

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Cinematographer John Toll, ASC Sep 28, 2023

Today on the podcast I sit down with legendary Cinematographer John Toll, ASC. John talks about his years as an operator, working his way up from being a PA, his first time loading a camera, and a host of other topics. An incredibly interesting discussion and a great deal of valuable lessons that anyone, young or old, can learn from. A truly stupendous interview and one that I thoroughly enjoyed.

For more on John, his films, and everything else we talked about in this episode, head over to The Op.

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Operator Don Devine, SOC Sep 14, 2023

Veteran Camera Op Don Devine, discusses water color painting, Hoosiers, Barry, the joy of the silence after they call 'Roll Camera', and what it was like back in the day when you could actually hear the film moving through the camera.

For more on Don, his watercolors, and everything else we talked about in this episode, click here.

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Director Tommy Schlamme Sep 03, 2023

The creator of The West Wing, Parenthood, Sports Night and Manhattan, Tommy has had a prolific career and has an intrinsic connection to camera operators. He shares his views on getting ahead, how to work with actors, navigating the DP/Director relationship and so much more. A great episode with a phenomenal storyteller.

Links to some of the episodes and shows we talk about in todays episodes as well as pics and info can be found here.

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That One Voice - Tommy Schlamme & Cecil Pickett Sep 03, 2023

In talking to people about their careers I have heard time and again how there was one person that was instrumental in someones path, a person who saw something in them that they often didn't see in themselves. Not everyone has a person like this in their past, but for those who do, That One Voice is a chance to give that person the credit they deserve.

Former UH students salute to the late Cecil Pickett

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That One Voice - Rochelle Brown & Catherine Page Sep 02, 2023

In talking to people about their careers I have heard time and again how there was one person that was instrumental in someones path, a person who saw something in them that they often didn't see in themselves. Not everyone has a person like this in their past, but for those who do, That One Voice is a chance to give that person the shout out that they deserve.

Operator Rochelle Brown Sep 02, 2023

Rochelle Brown talks about getting into the industry knowing no one, being the best Camera PA you can be, working with her heroes, and making the jump to become a Steadicam operator. This is a great episode for anyone trying to get into the industry or just starting out because Rochelle shares tips on how to succeed and has great advice for excelling at whatever you do in life.

Rochelle's website and Instagram

Links and pics regarding todays episode can be found here.

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Operator Ari Robbins, SOC Sep 02, 2023

Hear how Ari Robbins, SOC went from booking freebies off of Craigslist to being one of the more sought after A Camera/Steadicam/Trinity operators in the film industry. We talk about his work on Bardo, La La Land, some really bad music videos (and a few good ones) and of course, Sharknado.

For links, pics, and more info on Ari, click here.

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Seriously? Another Podcast? Sep 02, 2023

Trailer for the upcoming podcast, The Op, where we talk with camera operators and other professionals in the film industry about camera operating and the art of visual storytelling.

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 (Camera Operators, 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 artists the film industry has to offer.

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