Alan discusses the differences between critique and criticism, his first time seeing a 35mm camera, Six Feet Under, George Wallace, building a network of co-workers, and so much more. This episode was recorded live in front of a studio audience at The Savannah College of Art and Design where Alan is a professor.   Alan's IMDB Please check us out on the web and instagram and like us and review us if you enjoyed the episode. Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud Theme Mix - Charles Papert

Mick discusses starting out in trash TV, flipping back and forth from A Cam to B cam, Indiana Jones, Girls Trip, Hidden Figures, and so much more. Since this podcast was recorded, Mick was nominated for the SOC Operator of the Year for his outstanding work on Leave The World Behind which wasn't out yet. Mick's IMDB Mick's Instagram Please check us out on the web and instagram and like us and review us if you enjoyed the episode. Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud Theme Mix - Charles Papert

What Went Wrong, one of the best podcasts out there, full stop, that also happens to be about the film industry, did a below the line interview with the great Larry Zanoff, an armorer in the biz, where they discussed gun safety. I highly recommend listening to this episode to ANYONE working in the film industry. A lot of great info. And if you haven't seen it, check out the Local 600 Gun Safety Video with none other than.....Larry Zanoff! Finally, if you like these folks, check out their...

Gretchen discusses better tips for great handheld, what it's like to be the only 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 Please check us out on the web and instagram and like us and review us if you enjoyed the episode. Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud Theme Mix - Charles Papert

Kate and I talk about the importance of the dolly grip, what it’s like to move for 1st AC to B Op and then to A Op, communication on set, Evil, Elementary, Jessica Jones, and a whole lot more! Kate’s IMDB Page Please check us out on the web and instagram and like us and review us if you enjoyed the episode. Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud Theme Mix - Charles Papert

Steve discusses growing up tow work with your idols, Meatballs 3, Mystic River, how the Academy Awards changed his life, the best part of being an operator, and so much more. Stephen's IMDB Stephen's Website 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  

Director Jonathan Kaplan discusses learning from Elia Kazan, having Martin Scorsese teach him at NYU, hanging up on Roger Corman, The Accused, ER,  and much, much more. Jonathan'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 to sponsor a future episode, contact us at www.theop.io.

Darryl and I talk about growing up "a thousand miles away from Hollywood", getting out of your own head, My Cousin Vinnie, In The Heat of the Night, Elvis's Grave, getting your picture taken with Joe Pesci's Oscar, and much much more. Darryl'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...

Danny Bishop ACO, SOC thanks the teacher who inspired in him the love of the frame.

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.  Danny'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 to sponsor a future episode, contact us at www.theop.io.  

Pauline Edwards recalls the teacher who made. difference in her life.

Pauline discusses starting out in reality tv, Snowfall, Grey's Anatomy, America's Next Top Model and much much more. Pauline'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 to sponsor a future episode, contact us at www.theop.io.  

Danny Bishop interviews Operators Pete Robertson, Zoey Goodwin-Stuart and Pete Batten about their amazing work on the movie Wonka.   Special thanks to the ACO (Association of Camera Operators) for allowing us to share their work.

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 to sponsor a future episode, contact us at www.theop.io.  

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 like us and review us if you enjoyed the episode. Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud Theme Mix -...

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 - Tatyana Richaud Theme Mix - Charles Papert We'd like to thank Knuckle Puck Camera for...

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 to thank Knuckle Puck Camera for sponsoring today's episode. If you'd like to sponsor a future...

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 Photography Andy’s Instagram - @andyromanoff Andy’s Writings on Medium To view pictures of Andy...

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 - Tatyana Richaud Theme Mix - Charles Papert We'd like to thank Knuckle Puck Camera for sponsoring...

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 Theme Mix - Charles Papert We'd like to thank Knuckle Puck Camera for sponsoring today's episode....

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 instagram and like us if you enjoyed the episode. Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud Theme Mix - Charles...

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 episode. Theme Music - Tatyana Richaud Theme Mix - Charles Papert