The Op

By Dave ChameidesTV & Film Arts Film Interviews Visual Arts

The Op episodes

March 15 Actor Ronald Guttman
Ronald and I discuss what Method acting is, the importance of relaxation, The Hunt For Red October, All My Children, and so much more.
Ronald's IMDB
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
1 hr 8 min
March 08 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
1 hr 33 min
March 01 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
1 hr 30 min
February 23 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.

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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
1 hr 1 min
February 14 Operator Daniel Bishop
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.

1 hr 32 min
February 08 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
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
1 hr 42 min
January 31 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
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
1 hr 36 min
January 25 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
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
1 hr 50 min
January 18 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
1 hr 34 min
January 11 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.
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Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud
Theme Mix - Charles Papert
1 hr 34 min

About The Op

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Dave Chameides, an A Cam/Steadicam operator has been working in film since the late 1900s, has won 2 Emmys, an SOC Operator of the Year award for his work on Ozark, and a seriously cool…