The Op

By Dave Chameides

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 y... more

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How many episodes does The Op have?

The podcast currently has 98 episodes available.

The Op episodes:

May 01, 2025 Operator Des Whelan
Des and I discuss operating a remote head through an eyepiece, working with Tim Burton, Beetlejuice 1 and 2, My Left Foot, and so much more.
Des' IMDB
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
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1h 48min
April 24, 2025 Movement Specialist Liz Cash
Liz and I discuss the physical issues of operating and how you can protect your self, learning to work smarter and not harder, No Country for Old Men, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and so much more.
Liz’s IMDB
Liz’s Website
Liz’s Instagram
Keir Dullea before/after
NYTimes Air Hockey IG post
NYTimes digital Air Hockey article
Stunt Demo
Physics of Handheld Positions w/ recommendations
Why Stretching Isn't Always the Answer to Feeling Tight
Hruska Clinic Shoe List
From Liz: A few notes about the shoe list. At the bottom of page two they have recommendations for individuals with limited big toe extension. Worth noting that the ever-popular Hokas are ONLY for people with limited big toe extension, meaning, for people who wear them without this issue they can absolutely be causing other problems--low back pain, etc.
I believe the shoe list is updated twice/year to stay current with what models are available. Also, year to year as the shoes are updated they may no longer meet the criteria so it's good for people to know that just because a shoe is on the list one year does not mean the next year it will still be a good choice.

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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert

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1h 20min
April 17, 2025 Cinematographer John Lindley
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
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1h 52min
April 10, 2025 Director Alex Graves
Alex and I discuss the art of the long take, growing up as a film geek, what he looks for in an operator, West Wing, Game of Thrones, and so much more.
Alex's IMDB
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Theme Mix - Charles Papert
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1h 31min
April 03, 2025 Operator Larry McConkey
Larry and I discuss justifying camera moves, working with the extras, GoodFellas, Raising Cain, working with Martin Scorcese and Brian DePalma and so much more.
Larry’s Amazing IMDB
Larry’s Website
Check out Larry's Breakdowns of shots from Carlitos Way, Bonfire of the Vanities, and Raising Cain
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
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2h 45min
March 27, 2025 Sound Mixer Jan McLaughlin CAS
Jan and I discuss the role of the sound mixer, getting your start as a roadie/opening act, Happyish, Nurse Jackie, the joys of mixing a middle school play and so much more.
Jan's IMDB
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
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1h 16min
March 20, 2025 Cinematographer Roy H. Wagner
Listen in as Roy describes one of the most amazing introductions to this industry that I've ever heard. We'll talk about James Wong Howe, Harry Stradling, Ansel Adams, Party of Five, Cop Rock and so much more.
Roy's IMDB
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
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1h 58min
March 13, 2025 Actor Matthew Rhys and Operator Don Devine
Matthew and Don worked together on the show Perry Mason and established an amazing connection. They are both incredible storytellers who excel at what they do and on todays podcast we have a discussion about the operator/actor relationship and what it looks like when it works this well.
Matthews IMDB
Dons IMDB
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
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1h 36min
February 27, 2025 Operator Henry Cline
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.
Henry's IMDB
Henry's Blog
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
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2h 10min
February 27, 2025 Operator Ossie McLean
Join us as we discuss shooting for the edit, working with the boom operator, Saltburn, Outlander, No Time To Die, and so much more.
Ossie's IMDB
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
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1h 25min

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How many episodes does The Op have?

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