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DAVE CHAMEIDES - Camera and Steadicam Operator

Jun 21, 2023

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Episode notes

Introduction

6min

How to Sell a Steady Cam

5min

The Importance of Steady Cam

2min

The Revolution of Steady Cam

1min

The Importance of Storytelling in ER

4min

The Complexity of Live Shows

1min

How to Be a Good Newsman

5min

The Fear of Losing a Camera

2min

The Heart of the Fall

6min

10.

The Importance of Timing

2min

11.

The Importance of Flexibility in Filmmaking

3min

12.

The Importance of Listening to the Director

3min

13.

Vincent and the Family Squabble

3min

14.

The Importance of Study Cam Operators

2min

15.

The Role of Technology in Camera Operation

5min

16.

The Stable Eye

3min

17.

The Ronin: A Single Shot in Real Time

3min

18.

How to Be a Good Cinematographer

2min

19.

How to Shoot Digitally

2min

20.

The Advantages of Digital Filmmaking

3min

21.

The Importance of Lighting

3min

22.

The Importance of Operating

2min

23.

The Importance of Learning Steadicam

3min

24.

How to Choose the Right Equipment for Your Job

2min

SEASON 2 - EPISODE 42 - DAVE CHAMEIDES - CAMERA AND STEADICAM OPERATOR

Today, Team Deakins is joined by camera and steadicam operator Dave Chameides (SNOWFALL, THE WEST WING, ER) on the latest episode of the podcast. During our conversation, we discuss the effectiveness of the cinematography in 1917 and Dave’s contribution to the creation of the final shot in ST. VINCENT. We also consider the responsibility an operator has towards the actors in front of the lens and the role of camera operation in storytelling. Towards the end, Dave also shares advice for anyone interested in steadicam operation as a possible career path.

This episode is sponsored by TrueCut Motion & Falca

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