Episodes 145
Avg. Duration 1h 33m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (120)
Since Sep 2023
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
77%
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api.riverside.fm

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About This Podcast

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

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Operator Ari Issler

Jun 07, 2026 1h 21m Transcript

Ari and I discuss the job of the A Camera, the importance of listening, Ozark, Boston Strangler, and so much more!!!Ari's IMDBPlease check us out on the web and instagram and like us and review us if…

Operator Gretchen Warthen

May 31, 2026 1h 51m

Gretchen discusses tips for great handheld, what it's like to be the sole operator on a reality series for long shifts, The Real World, Making It, and a whole lot more.Gretchen's IMDBLadyCameraGuy,…

Operator Dan Gold

May 24, 2026 1h 29m

Enjoy this republished interview from 2024 as we talk about the Local 600 Trainee Program, operating your first shot on the wheels, The Perfect Storm, Midnight Run, Gordon Willis's apple box, and so…

Operator Paul Edwards

May 18, 2026 1h 42m Transcript

Paul and I discuss the joys of being on B camera, what Ridley Scott likes in a camera operator, Sean of the Dead, 47 Ronin, and so much more.Paul's IMDBLinks and pics regarding todays episode can be…

Operator Paul Edwards

May 17, 2026 1h 42m Transcript

Paul and I discuss the joys of being on B camera, what Ridley Scott likes in a camera operator, Sean of the Dead, 47 Ronin, and so much more.Paul's IMDBLinks and pics regarding todays episode can be…

Writer/Director Phil Alden Robinson

May 10, 2026 1h 41m Transcript

Phil and I discuss the benefits of not taking no for an answer, the joy of working with the same team over and over, Sneakers, Field of Dreams, and so much more.Phil's IMDBLinks and pics regarding…

That One Voice - Rochelle Brown & Catherine Page

May 09, 2026 3m Bonus

In talking to people about their careers I have heard time and again how there was one person that was instrumental in someones path, a person who saw something in them that they often didn't see in…

Operator Rochelle Brown

May 03, 2026 1h 45m Transcript

Rochelle Brown talks about getting into the industry knowing no one, being the best Camera PA you can be, working with her heroes, and making the jump to become a Steadicam operator. This is a great…

S1E2 Operator Rochelle Brown

May 03, 2026 1h 45m

Rochelle Brown talks about getting into the industry knowing no one, being the best Camera PA you can be, working with her heroes, and making the jump to become a Steadicam operator. This is a great…

Actor Ferdinand Kingsley

Apr 26, 2026 1h 59m Transcript

Ferdi and I discus the amazing bond between actor and camera operator, stage acting versus screen acting, Mank, Da Vinci, and so much more.Ferdis IMDBTo see pictures and things we discussed in todays…

BJ McDonnell - That One Voice

Apr 21, 2026 1m Transcript

BJ shares two influential people in his life.

Camera Operator/Director BJ McDonnell

Apr 19, 2026 1h 12m Transcript

BJ and I discuss the importance of remembering where you came from, the power of loving what you do, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, The Fall Guy, and so much more.BJs IMDBTo see pictures and things we…

1st Assistant Camera Eric Swanek

Apr 12, 2026 2h 19m Transcript

Eric and I talk about being the calm in the center of the storm, The Shawshank Redemption, Scent of a Woman, and so much more.Erics IMDBTo see pictures and things we discussed in todays episode check…

Operator Michael Fuchs

Apr 05, 2026 1h 48m Transcript

Michael and I discuss falling in love with the steadicam, the joys of working on a great script, Weapons, Wolfs, and so much more.Michael's IMDBTo see pictures and things we discussed in todays…

William Rexer That One Voice

Apr 01, 2026 2m Transcript

That One Voice celebrates someone pivotal in the live sof those speaking.

Cinematographer William Rexer

Mar 29, 2026 1h 27m Transcript

William talks about the importance of trusting your operators, the value of being invested, The Testament of Ann Lee, Jack Ryan, and so much more.William's IMDBTo see pictures and things we discussed…

Operator Zoe Goodwin

Mar 22, 2026 1h 40m Transcript

Zoe and I discuss the responsibility of looking out for your team, the value in shooting over 300 episodes of the same show, Wonka, The Acolyte, and so much more.Zoe's IMDBTo see pictures and things…

Actor Ronald Guttman

Mar 15, 2026 1h 7m Transcript

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 IMDBTo see pictures and things we discussed in todays…

Operator Peter Robertson

Mar 08, 2026 1h 32m Transcript

Peter and I discuss the power of studying art, turning problems into opportunities, Atonement, Bohemian Rhapsody, and so much more.Peter's IMDBTo see pictures and things we discussed in todays…

Operator Lisa Sene, SOC

Mar 01, 2026 1h 29m

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…

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The Op has published 145 episodes since September 2023, covering topics in Arts, Film Interviews.

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