The Op

By Dave Chameides

Dave Chameides, an A Cam/Steadicam op with 35 years experience, 2 Emmys, an SOC Operator of the Year award for his work on Ozark, and a seriously cool collection of international toothpicks,

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The podcast currently has 134 episodes available.

The Op episodes:

March 08, 2026 Operator Peter Robertson
Peter and I discuss the power of studying art, turning problems into opportunities, Atonement, Bohemian Rhapsody, and so much more.
Peter's IMDB
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
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1h 33min
March 01, 2026 Operator Lisa Sene, SOC
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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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
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1h 30min
February 23, 2026 2026 BSC Expo Operators Panel
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.

To view a video of this panel visit the podcast section at www.theop.io
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
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1h 1min
February 14, 2026 Operator Daniel Bishop assoc BSC ACO SOC
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.
Danny's IMDB
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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.

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1h 32min
February 08, 2026 Cinematographer Peter Smokler
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.
Peter's IMDB
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
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1h 42min
January 31, 2026 Still Photographer Scott Garfield
Scott and I discuss the role of the still photographer, working under pressure, F1, Top Gun:Maverick, The Muppets, and so much more.
Scott's IMDB
Scott's Instagram - @stillscottg
To see pictures and things we discussed in todays episode check out the podcast page of The Op.
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
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1h 36min
January 25, 2026 1st AC Dan Ming
Dan and I discuss the importance of getting the coffee order right, working with a team, creating new tech for F1, Life of Pi, George Lucas in Love, and so much more.
Dan's IMDB
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
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1h 50min
January 18, 2026 Operator Kat Kallergis
Listen in as Kat and I discuss working in Live TV, tuning out the chatter on the headsets, The Macy's Day Parade, Saturday Night Live, and so much more.
Kat's IMDB
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
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1h 34min
January 11, 2026 Hoping for 85%
Steadicam operator John "Buzz" Moyer, Actor Michael Kelly and drummer Gavin Harrison discuss what it takes to accomplish really intricate things while not letting them overwhelm you. A truly fascinating discussion about what it takes to not let your CPU get overloaded and to simply be in the moment.
Watch the video recording of this podcast here.
Watch Gavin's original CPU Theory video which was the genesis for this discussion.
To see pictures and things we discussed in todays episode check out the podcast page of The Op.
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
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1h 34min
December 28, 2025 Operator Jerry Jacob
Join us as we discuss being one of the worlds first steadicam operators, shooting concerts in front of 100s of thousands of people, NCIS New Orleans, Monsters Ball, and so much more.
Jerry's IMDB
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
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1h 46min

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How many episodes does The Op have?

The podcast currently has 134 episodes available.

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