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by Dave Chameides

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Cinematographer Simon Dennis

October 11, 2026 · 1 hr 53 min

Simon and I discuss the importance of knowing yourself, shooting on outdated film stock, Peaky Blinders, Hollywood, and so much more. Simon’s IMDB Simon’s Reel Please check us out on the web and instagram and like us and review us if you…
DP/Operator Nick McLean Sr

October 4, 2026 · 1 hr 51 min

Nick McLean Sr, one of the biggest operators 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…
Operator Jason Ellson

September 27, 2026 · 1 hr 34 min

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 Please check us out on our website and on…
DP/Operator Patrick Rousseau

September 20, 2026 · 1 hr 28 min

Patrick and I discuss the art of B cam, the origins of the CamWok, Snowfall, Arrested Development, and so much more. Patrick's IMDB Please check us out on our website and on instagram and like and review us if you enjoyed the…
Operator Andrew Mitchell

September 16, 2026 · 2 hr 12 min

Andrew 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…

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Matt Lewis & Lee David Brown • Adolescence

September 6, 2026 · 1 hr 3 min

Matt Lewis and Lee David Brown discuss the incredible feat of pulling of four one shot episodes for the series Adolescence. Matt's IMDB Lee's IMDB To see BTS footage, images and more of what we discussed in this episode can be seen…
Multi Hyphenate Sanjay Sami

August 30, 2026 · 1 hr 28 min

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…
That One Voice • Spencer Hutchins

August 24, 2026 · 3 min

Spencer discusses someone who had a big impact on his career.
Operator Spencer Hutchins

August 23, 2026 · 1 hr 20 min

Spencer talks about following your dreams, making hard decisions, Scream Queens, BMF, and so much more. Spencer's IMDB Please check us out on the web and instagram and like us and review us if you enjoyed the episode. Theme Music…
Director/Producer Christopher Chulack

August 20, 2026 · 1 hr 28 min

Chris and I discuss who the real star of the movie is, how the studio lots felt like small towns, ER, Seal Team, and so much more. Chris's IMDB Please check us out on the web and instagram and like us and review us if you enjoyed the…
Operator Jessica Lakoff Cannon

August 17, 2026 · 1 hr 43 min

Jess talks about 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…
That One Voice - Tori Wills

August 12, 2026 · 2 min

Tori discusses her mentor and friend, Larry McConkey.

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About the show

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 collection of international toothpicks, brings you The Op, a podcast about Operating and the Art of Visual Storytelling. Geared towards storytellers both young and old, (Operators, DPs, Directors, Writers, and beyond), every week the Op will bring you an interview with one of the best the film industry has to offer. Website and instagram: theop.io