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  • Operator Brooks Robinson

    Brooks and I discuss working with the incredible John Toll, starting out in music videos, Tropic Thunder, fighting back after an accident and so much more.

    Brooks IMDB

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    Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud

    Theme Mix - Charles Papert

     

    1 hr 21 min
  • 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

    1 hr 48 min
  • 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

     

     

    1 hr 20 min
  • 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

    Theme Mix - Charles Papert

     

    1 hr 52 min
  • 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 Music - Tatyana Richaud

    Theme Mix - Charles Papert

    1 hr 31 min
  • 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

    2 hr 45 min
  • 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

    1 hr 16 min
  • 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

    1 hr 58 min
  • 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

    1 hr 36 min
  • 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

    2 hr 10 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…

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