The Op

We discuss starting out sweeping floors at Warner Brothers Studios, M*A*S*H*, The Goonies, Leslie Nielsen's Fart Machine, and so much more. Mike's IMDB Please check us out on our website and on instagram and like us and review us if you enjoyed the episode. 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...

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 some of Sanjay's work and rigs check out his podcast web page on The Op. Sanjay's IMDB The GripWorks Website Please check us out on our website and on instagram and...

Buzz discusses his work on The Post and Cocaine Bear, why he doesn’t use a HAD (Horizontal Augmentation Device), working with Steven Spielberg, how to set a crane base, and much much more. Buzz's IMDB See Buzz ACTING in one of his first commercial! Please check us out on our website to view pics and links for Buzz, and on instagram and like us and review us if you enjoyed the episode. Theme Music...

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 to view pics and links for Jason, and on instagram and like us and review us if you enjoyed the episode. Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud Theme Mix - Charles Papert We'd like t...

Andy Romanoff discusses bringing the Louma Crane to the US, wowing Steven Spielberg, 1941, Blood Feast, why you should never marry the lead actress and much much more. An incredible interview with a fascinating character. If you enjoyed hearing Andy you MUST read his amazing book about his early life and start in Hollywood - simply amazing. Andy’s IMDB Stories I’ve Been Meaning To Tell You Andy’s...

Former operator, now director, Guy Norman Bee talks about ER, Third Watch, George Clooney's practical jokes, Austin Powers, and so much more. Guy's IMDB Page Guy's Instagram @beevision Twitter/X - @guynormanbee To view pictures of Guy on set, check out his podcast page on The Op . Please check us out on the web and instagram and like us and review us if you enjoyed the episode. Theme Music - Tatya...

Randy Johnson discusses his incredible career in the film industry, being a key part of the Coen Brothers Film Making Family, Cop Rock, what he looks for in a good camera operator, and so much more. Randy's IMDB To view pictures of Randy on set check out his podcast page on The Op . Please check us out on the web and instagram and like us if you enjoyed the episode. Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud T...

Sarah Scanlon, a certified intimacy coordinator, talks about the job of the intimacy coordinator, what the do's and dont's are for an operator on set, and how to interact with the actors. A wealth of information for operators young and old. www.sarahscanlon.com For more info visit www.theop.io

Operator Jess Lakoff Canon talks 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 pictures of Jess on set, as well as the pic that started Crew Stories, check out her podcast page on The Op . Please check us out on the web and ins...

Amazing operator Ari Issler (Ozark, The Outsider, Boston Strangler) and I sit down to discuss the ins and outs of oners and the challenges that come along with them.

Legendary 1st AC Tony Rivetti discusses how he got into the business, working on some of the biggest shows with the biggest names in Hollywood, what he looks for in an Operator and so much more. A great interview with a great artist. Tony's IMDB To view pictures of Tony on set, check out his podcast page on The Op . Please check us out on the web and instagram and like us if you enjoyed the episod...

Camera Op Brian Pitts discusses getting into the industry without any connections, the importance of non verbal communication on set, the role of the B camera operator, handheld work, and so much more. Brian's IMDB To view pictures of Brian on set, check out his podcast page on The Op . Please check us out on the web and instagram and like us if you enjoyed the episode. Theme Music - Tatyana Richa...

Andrew Mitchell 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 fantastic operator. Andrew's IMDB Andrew's Outside Art Instagram To view pictures and the BTS video of Andrew on Daddy Day Camp, check out his podcast pag...

Nick McLean Sr, one of the biggest ops 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 not to be missed.   IMDB Nick’s Book To see Nick finding the first Panaflex ever used, that was sent to him for Spielbergs Sugarland Express, click here For clips and im...

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Michele and I talk about doubting yourself, what to do as a new operator if the AD asks for a time estimate and you don't really know, the benefits of working your way up, the AD/Camera operator relationship, and a lot more. For clips and images of some of the things we talked about, check out Michele's page on The Op . Please check us out on the web and instagram and like us if you enjoyed the ep...

On todays episode we discuss Peter's early days covering conflicts all over the world for news outlets, working with storytellers like David Fincher and Aaron Sorkin, tips for operators to think about and prep, and so much more. Some quick links to Peter's info below. Newsletter Instagram IMDB For more links, pics and videos, check out the page for this episode on The Op . Please check us out on t...

Today we sit down with one of the best Dolly Grips in the biz and talk about his work on films like Pearl Harbor, The Bird Cage, and Seabiscuit, working a bunch of films with Michael Bey, and tips for how a new operator can work well with a veteran dolly grip. More info on Moose and links to some of the things we talk about can be found here. Please check us out on the web and instagram and like u...

Today on the podcast I sit down with legendary Cinematographer John Toll, ASC. John talks about his years as an operator, working his way up from being a PA, his first time loading a camera, and a host of other topics. An incredibly interesting discussion and a great deal of valuable lessons that anyone, young or old, can learn from. A truly stupendous interview and one that I thoroughly enjoyed....

The creator of The West Wing, Parenthood, Sports Night and Manhattan, Tommy has had a prolific career and has an intrinsic connection to camera operators. He shares his views on getting ahead, how to work with actors, navigating the DP/Director relationship and so much more. A great episode with a phenomenal storyteller. Links to some of the episodes and shows we talk about in todays episodes as w...

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 themselves. Not everyone has a person like this in their past, but for those who do, That One Voice is a chance to give that person the credit they deserve. Former UH students salute to the late Cecil...

Hear how Ari Robbins, SOC went from booking freebies off of Craigslist to being one of the more sought after A Camera/Steadicam/Trinity operators in the film industry. We talk about his work on Bardo, La La Land, some really bad music videos (and a few good ones) and of course, Sharknado. For links, pics, and more info on Ari, click here . For more information on camera operators, camera operating...

Trailer for the upcoming podcast, The Op , where we talk with camera operators and other professionals in the film industry about camera operating and the art of visual storytelling. Dave Chameides, an A Cam/Steadicam op with 35 years experience, 2 Emmy’s, 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 podc...