Michele LaBrucherie - That One Voice

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Michele LaBrucherie - That One Voice

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Dec 1, 2023

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Podcast episode

Released:

Dec 1, 2023

Format:

Podcast episode

Titles in the series (42)

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 podcast about Operating and the Art of Visual Storytelling. Geared towards all storytellers (Ops, DPs, Directors, Writers, and beyond) both young and old, every other week the Op will bring you a new interview with some of the best the film industry has to offer.

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Seriously? Another Podcast?: 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 Em... by The Op
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That One Voice - Rochelle Brown Thanks Catherine Page: 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 ... by The Op
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Operator Andrew Mitchell, SOC: 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 fant... by The Op
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Operator Don Devine: Veteran Camera Op Don Devine, discusses, water color painting, Hoosiers, Barry, the joy of the silence after they call 'Roll Camera', and what it was like back in the day when you could actually hear the film moving through the movement.. For more ... by The Op
150 min listen
Operator Rochelle Brown: 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 ... by The Op
105 min listen
Operator Bonnie Blake, SOC: Bonnie Blake talks about coming up as an operator when there were very few women in the camera department, learning on the job and figuring out things as you go, working with great actors on The Kominsky Method, The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd, ear... by The Op
93 min listen
1st AD Michele LaBrucherie: 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 s... by The Op
79 min listen
Operator Ari Robbins, SOC: 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 f... by The Op
118 min listen
Operator Peter Rosenfeld, SOC: 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 P... by The Op
111 min listen
Director Tommy Schlamme: 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 relat... by The Op
85 min listen
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Cinematographer John Toll, ASC: 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 discu... by The Op
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That One Voice - Tommy Schlamme Thanks Cecil Pickett: 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 ... by The Op
6 min listen
Dolly Grip Alan ”Moose” Schultz: 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 d... by The Op
88 min listen
DP/Operator Nick Mclean Sr.: 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. ... by The Op
110 min listen
Jason Ellson, SOC: 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 ... by The Op
94 min listen
1st AC Tony Rivetti: 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 v... by The Op
83 min listen
Sanjay Sami: 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'... by The Op
88 min listen
Guy Norman Bee: 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 o... by The Op
112 min listen
Bonus: The Ins and Outs about Oners: 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. by The Op
27 min listen
Bonus: The Intimacy Coordinator and The Op: 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.sarah... by The Op
35 min listen
Boom Operator Randy Johnson: 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... by The Op
106 min listen
John Buzz Moyer, SOC: 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! P... by The Op
118 min listen
Operator Brian Pitts: 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, c... by The Op
95 min listen
Operator Jess Lakoff Cannon: 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 vie... by The Op
103 min listen
Operator Stephen Campanelli: 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 ... by The Op
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That One Voice : Danny Bishop: Danny Bishop ACO, SOC thanks the teacher who inspired in him the love of the frame. by The Op
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The ACO Interview With The OPs from Wonka: Danny Bishop interviews Operators Pete Robertson, Zoey Goodwin-Stewart and Pete Battan about their amazing work on the movie Wonka. Special thanks to the ACO (Association of Camera Operators) for allowing us to share their work. by The Op
64 min listen
Andy Romanoff: 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 ... by The Op
116 min listen
Daniel Bishop ACO SOC: 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 ep... by The Op
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What Went Wrong - Gun Safety w/Larry Zanoff: 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 li... by The Op
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