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Patrick and I discuss the art of B cam, the origins of the CamWok, Snowfall, Arrested Development, and so much more.

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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 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 page on The Op.

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Matt Lewis and Lee David Brown discuss the incredible feat of pulling of four one shot episodes for the series Adolescence.

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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 page on The Op.

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The GripWorks Website

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

Spencer talks about following your dreams, making hard decisions, Scream Queens, BMF, and so much more.

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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.

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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!

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To view pictures of Jess on set, as well as the pic that started Crew Stories, check out her podcast page on The Op.

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Tori discusses her mentor and friend, Larry McConkey.

Tori and I discuss learning from Larry McConkey, the intricacies of set dynamics, Blue Bloods, SNL, and so much more.

Tori's IMDB

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Eric and I discuss the importance of a good work ethic, missing school to be an extra on a Michael Jackson video, Snowfall, Baywatch, Steve Spielberg's favorite pastry, and so much more.

Eric's  IMDB

Make sure to take a look at Eric's podcast page on The Op to see pics from his career and find him in a Max Headroom video!

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Heather and I talk about learning filmmaking from the one and only Martin Scorsese, Goodfellas, Happyish, Monsoon Wedding, working with Sydney Lumet, safety on set and so much more.

Heather's IMDB 

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Fabrizio discusses someone who has been instrumental in his success.

Fabrizio and I discuss working for auteur directors, the importance of passion, Werwulf, Midsommar, and so much more.

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Alec and I talk about starting out in a small market knowing no one, working on an OKGO video, Coda, The Good Fight, and so much more.

Alec's IMDB

Alec's Operating Website

Alec's Cinematography Website

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Andy and I discuss staying calm in the midst of chaos, being of service to your project, shooting documentaries, Thank You, Mr. Brown, and so much more.

Andy's IMDB

Thank You, Mr. Brown

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Adam and I discuss what can be learned from shooting news, the value of being fearless, The Boondock Saints, Heroes, and so much more.

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Geoff and I discuss the how music can help your operating, how you transition from the sound department to the camera department, Joker, American Hustle, and so much more.

Geoff's IMDB

Geoff's Walking Backwards interview that he mentions.

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Ari and I discuss the job of the A Camera, the importance of listening, Ozark, Boston Strangler, and so much more!!!

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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 IMDB

LadyCameraGuy, Gretchen's amazing instagram account

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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 much more. 

Dan's IMDB

Watch Dan's Breakdown of a shot from Air Force One

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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.

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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.

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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 shout out that they deserve.

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 episode for anyone trying to get into the industry or just starting out because Rochelle shares tips on how to succeed and has great advice for excelling at whatever you do in life.

Rochelle's website and Instagram 

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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 IMDB

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BJ shares two influential people in his life.

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 IMDB

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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.

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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 IMDB

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

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 IMDB

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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 IMDB

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Ronald and I discuss what Method acting is, the importance of relaxation, The Hunt For Red October, All My Children, and so much more.

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Peter and I discuss the power of studying art, turning problems into opportunities, Atonement, Bohemian Rhapsody, and so much more.

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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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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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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. 

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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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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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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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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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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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Join us as we discuss being one of the worlds first steadicam operators, shooting concerts in front of 100s of thousands of people, NCIS New Orleans, Monsters Ball, and so much more.

Jerry's IMDB

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Join us as Clair and I discuss the need to stay out of the story, the challenges of extreme nature cinematography, Free Solo, Still: A Michael J Fox Movie, and so much more.

Claire's IMDB

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Michael and I discuss his operating over the years, working with John Cassavetes and Orson Welles, on Die Hard, Waterworld, and Snakes on A Plane, and so much more.

Mike's IMDB

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Albert and I discuss skipping school to make movies, making movies with Ridley, Braveheart, The Martian, and so much more.

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James and I discuss the importance of Star Wars, Learning about cinematography in a closed book store, All Quiet on the Western Front, Patrick Melrose, and much much more.

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Nick and I discuss dancing on cruise ships, Stranger Things, Fall, Fear Street, and so much more.

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