Best Josh Calder Podcasts (2025)

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The Studio with DP Adam Newport-Berra and Camera Operator Mark Goellnicht SOC ACO 1:10:16

1d ago1:10:16

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DP Adam Newport-Berra and Camera Operator Mark Goellnicht SOC ACO are the powerhouse duo behind the lens of The Studio. In this episode, we dive into what it’s really like working with comedy legends and co-directors Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg. Adam and Mark take us through the camera rigs they tested and how they meticulously choreographed scene…

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The Last of Us Season 2 with Cinematographer Ksenia Sereda 1:01:21

11d ago1:01:21

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Cinematographer Ksenia Sereda takes us behind the scenes for The Last Of Us Season 2. It’s clear from the start how deeply she loves what she does. She lives and breathes her work and her passion is infectious. In this episode, we break down everything from the custom-built Cooke lenses she helped design, shooting cast on horseback and the responsi…

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The Acolyte with Cinematographer Chris Teague 1:03:25

23d ago1:03:25

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Chris Teague, an Emmy Award winning Director of Photography, has worked on a diverse slate of projects, from Russian Doll and Only Murders in the Building to entering the Star Wars universe with The Acolyte. In our conversation, we talk about his path into drama, the value of building strong creative relationships, and what it means to be a setup D…

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AJK Grips: Mad Max Fury Road, Furiosa & The Fall Guy 1:38:08

1M ago1:38:08

1:38:08

Key Grip Adam "Skull" Kuiper and Best Boy Josh Calder lead one of Australia’s top grip teams at AJK Grips. In this episode, we dive into how Skull earned his nickname, his journey into key gripping, and the art of building grip trucks from the ground up. Josh shares insights into the role of a Best Boy Grip and their shared vision for training the …

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Remote Pilot Aidan Kelly: Mission Impossible, James Bond, The Fall Guy & Building XM2 1:18:53

2M ago1:18:53

1:18:53

Aiden Kelly is one of the world’s leading remote pilots and the co-founder of XM2. He shares how he started out flying remote helicopters and running a hobby shop, which led to building XM2 into a global remote head company with offices in Australia, the US, the UK, and Korea. We talk about the early days of drone cinematography and how XM2 expande…

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Snow White with Cinematographer Mandy Walker AM ASC ACS 1:10:07

3M ago1:10:07

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Mandy Walker AM ASC ACS’s stunning cinematography has captivated audiences around the world. From Australia to Elvis, Snow White, and commercials for global brands like Chanel, Nike, Louis Vuitton, and Audi — her work is bold, emotional, and always cinematic. In this episode, Mandy shares how she carved her own path without film school, became a tr…

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Adolescence with DP Matt Lewis and Camera Operator Lee Brown 2:27:35

3M ago2:27:35

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Netflix hit series Adolescence has taken the world by storm — a gripping 4-part mini series exploring parenting, misogyny, and bullying — each episode shot in one continuous take. This week on the podcast, we chat with Director of Photography Matt Lewis and Camera Operator Lee Brown, the duo behind the lens of this viral sensation. They break down …

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September 5 with Markus Förderer ASC BVK 1:13:08

3M ago1:13:08

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Markus Förderer ASC BVK takes us behind the scenes of September 5, an independent feature where he crafted an authentic 1970s broadcast aesthetic while pushing the boundaries of digital cinematography. He shares how he transformed the RED V-Raptor to look like film, lit the set for 360-degree shooting, and operated in a raw, documentary style witho…

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Sean Flannery: Mastering Live Broadcast – Oscars, Grammys, Super Bowl Halftime Shows, Steadicam & Trinity 2:00:12

4M ago2:00:12

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Sean Flannery has operated on some of the biggest live broadcasts in the world—Oscars, Grammys, Super Bowl Halftime Shows, you name it. In this episode, we sit down with Sean to unpack what it takes to operate under intense pressure while millions watch live. We dive deep into the technical side of Steadicam and Trinity, break down what it was like…

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Matt Poynter ACO, SOC Assoc BSC: Becoming President of the ACO, the Importance of Assisting, A vs. B Cam, Building Relationships, Crane Work & Steadicam. 1:14:48

4M ago1:14:48

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In this episode, we sit down with Matt Poynter ACO, SOC Assoc, BSC to talk about his journey from a young assistant to becoming the President of the ACO (Association of Camera Operators). Matt shares insights into the ACO’s role in the industry, as well as his own career path—moving to London, starting out in a rental house, and the pivotal moment …

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Beast Games with Series DP Jason Elliott 59:03

4M ago59:03

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What does it take to be the series DP for Beast Games, the most ambitious reality series ever, helmed by none other than MrBeast? In this episode, we sit down with cinematographer Jason Elliott to break down the high-stakes spectacle—shattering camera world records, orchestrating shots with 1,000 contestants and a massive crew, and bringing extrava…

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Invisible Boys with Director Nicholas Verso and Cinematographer Jason Hargreaves ACS 1:30:12

4M ago1:30:12

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In this episode, we dive into Invisible Boys, the Stan original series adapted from Holden Sheppard’s award-winning novel. The story follows four young men navigating identity and sexuality in a coastal country town—a perspective rarely seen on Australian screens. Joining the podcast is Director Nicholas Verso and Cinematographer Jason Hargreaves A…

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The Wild Robot with Head of Story Heidi Jo Gilbert 53:50

5M ago53:50

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Heidi Jo Gilbert’s journey in animation is as inspiring as the stories she brings to life. After losing her dream job at Disney and facing one of the darkest times in her life, Heidi found unexpected inspiration in the story of Tom Brady—a quarterback who overcame doubt to become one of the greatest. That spark ignited her comeback. She channeled h…

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Dolly Grip Jamie Starr: Starting in Video Assist, James Bond, the art of dolly gripping, telescopic cranes, 1917 & Star Wars 1:13:27

5M ago1:13:27

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On this episode of Cinemapodgrapher, we sit down with international dolly grip Jamie Starr to discuss his incredible career. From starting out as a video assistant to working on James Bond, to dolly gripping on 1917, and Star Wars: Episode VIII. He also gives us an insider's perspective on the art of dolly gripping and working with telescopic crane…

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#89 WARBIRDS - Anth & Looch join Craig on the latest episode! 1:15:59

7M ago1:15:59

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Hello my friends! Welcome to episode number 89 of Foxx on the Wire! I was joined recently in studio by Anth & Looch from Aussie rock power trio, WARBIRDS! It was great to catch up with the lads again and reflect on 2024 and what a huge year its been for the band. Check out the video version of our chat here at the Foxx on the Wire YouTube Channel. …

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Patrick Caligiuri: The Decline of Hollywood, Artificial Intelligence, Independent Filmmaking, & the Rise of Branded Content 1:14:37

7M ago1:14:37

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Producer Patrick Caligiuri began creating content during COVID discussing the Film & TV industry on TikTok and Instagram. He has since amassed over 250k followers and established himself as a respected voice and thought leader. Patrick joins us to explore the biggest topics shaping the future of entertainment, including the decline of Hollywood, th…

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The Penguin with Director Helen Shaver 1:42:33

7M ago1:42:33

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Helen Shaver has directed some of television’s most celebrated shows, including Vikings, Orphan Black, Law & Order: SVU, Westworld, Station Eleven and The Penguin (Episodes 4 and 5). Helen takes us on a personal journey, sharing how a childhood illness led her to discover a passion for storytelling. We explore how her time in the hospital influence…

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Wolfs with Cinematographer Larkin Seiple 1:17:21

7M ago1:17:21

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In this episode, we chat with Larkin Seiple, the visionary cinematographer behind some of the most iconic visuals in recent film and music video history. Larkin discusses his early years working in reality television and shooting over 100 music videos. We break down his work on viral music videos like DJ Snake’s "Turn Down for What" and Childish Ga…

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David Elmes: Focus pulling on the Matrix, Ghost in the Shell, Hacksaw Ridge and Mad Max Furiosa 1:10:13

8M ago1:10:13

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David Elmes, one of Australia's most experienced focus pullers, works predominantly on U.S. features with many of those films budgets exceeding $100 million. In this episode, we begin by discussing his top tips for new assistants and his insights into the role of the A Cam focus puller. David also shares his journey from New Zealand to Brisbane, an…

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Sky Davies ACS: Short Films, Climbing the Camera Dept Ladder, Family and DPing Drama 1:29:30

9M ago1:29:30

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Cinematographer Sky Davies ACS is one of Australia’s rising stars. She joins us for a conversation about navigating the camera department, from assisting to DPing on drama. We discuss her early years hustling on short films, how they shaped her work ethic, and inspired her to innovate creative techniques. We also talk about balancing family and wor…

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#88 Tony 'Jack The Bear' Mantz - Owner of Deluxe Mastering, Carnivore diet, Mental Health & MORE 1:10:59

9M ago1:10:59

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Welcome to episode number 88 folks with our amazing guest, Tony 'Jack The Bear' Mantz! Owner and Founder of Jack The Bear's Deluxe Mastering - "State of the art studios with Australia’s most formidable team of mastering engineers ready to handle any project". Quick personal story, Jack The Bear Mastered two of my bands EP's back in the early 2000's…

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#87 Karly Jewell 34:53

9M ago34:53

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Oh mannnn...it's been so damn long! It's been a hectic year with gigs, rehearsals, work, life etc etc. Unfortunately, this Podcast had to take a back seat. I'm so happy to be back again with a new episode. Thank you for sticking around. For episode #87 we have one of our fav Aussie rock chicks, Karly Jewell! Some of you original listeners of Foxx O…

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From Football to Hollywood: A Journey with 1st AC Todd Schlopy 1:48:27

10M ago1:48:27

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From barefoot kicker for the Michigan Wolverines and the Buffalo Bills to Hollywood 1st AC, Todd Schlopy shares behind-the-scenes stories from blockbuster films such as Starship Troopers, Air Force One, Spider-Man, Transformers, Wanted, The Revenant, and Swordfish. Throughout the episode, we discuss the techniques he uses for focus pulling, offerin…

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Alien: Romulus with Production Designer Naaman Marshall 1:25:57

10M ago1:25:57

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Naaman Marshall spent his early childhood visiting famous film sets designed by his uncle, such as Hook and Saving Private Ryan. This inspired him to pursue a career in the art department, where he has worked as a model maker, art director, and production designer on films including Westworld, The Dark Knight, Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, M…

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House of the Dragon with Catherine Goldschmidt BSC 1:17:11

11M ago1:17:11

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Catherine Goldschmidt BSC was nominated for both an Emmy and an ASC Award for her work on HBO's House of the Dragon and was named a rising star of cinematography by American Cinematographer. Two seasons later, she is credited with shooting three episodes: "Lord of the Tides," "Burning Mill," and the Season 2 finale, "The Queen Who Ever Was." In thi…

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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes with VFX Supervisor Erik Winquist 1:25:45

11M ago1:25:45

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Erik Winquist is a renowned VFX Supervisor at Wētā FX, a leading visual effects company based in New Zealand. After leaving the US to work on the Lord of the Rings, he now has over two decades of experience working on iconic films such as Avatar, X-Men, I Robot, King Kong, Rampage, and the Planet of the Apes franchise. In this episode, we discuss t…

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Filmcare Trinity 2, Steadicam & A Cam Masterclass 1:12:37

11M ago1:12:37

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The Cinemapodgrapher team travelled from Brisbane to Lisbon for Filmcare's Trinity 2, Steadicam & A Cam masterclass. We recap all the higlights of the camera operator workshop hosted by Geoff Haley SOC, Ari Robbins SOC, Curt Schaller & Fares Corbani SOC ACO. We also talk all things football, food, castles and one crazy Tuk Tuk ride down a mountain.…

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Flying Sideways with Fred North 1:14:19

1y ago1:14:19

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The world's most famous stunt helicopter pilot, Fred North, has flown over 20,000 hours, shot 200 films, worked with directors Michael Bay, Roland Emmerich, and Sam Hargrave, holds a world record for altitude, and is the author of his autobiography, Flying Sideways. Some of his credits include Inception, James Bond: Spectre, Mission Impossible, Gua…

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Mental health in the entertainment industry with Ben Steel 51:41

1y ago51:41

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Mental health issues are significantly higher in the entertainment industry than in the general population. Symptoms of anxiety are ten times higher, depression five times higher, and sleep disorders seven times higher, with five suicide attempts every week. Early in his career, Ben Steel battled his own mental health issues, which led him to creat…

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The costumes of Shogun with Carlos Rosario 1:28:12

1y ago1:28:12

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At 21, Carlos Rosario left the fashion houses of Paris for the hills of Hollywood, where his illustrations landed him his first job. Now a costume designer himself, his recent credits include A Girl in the Spider's Web, Alien Romulus, and FX's hit series Shogun. We talk about his love for fashion, being mentored by four-time Oscar winner Colleen At…

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Film Care with Fares Corbani SOC ACO 51:09

1y ago51:09

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At 14 years old, Fares Corbani SOC ACO, was helping a neigbour with wedding videography in Beirut, Lebanon. This would then lead him on a journey to becoming a Trinity, Steadicam and Camera Operator shooting in the Middle East and Europe. Fares' love of workshops inspired him to found Film Care, the home of elite film workshops. We discuss buying h…

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Fallout with Stuart Dryburgh ASC NZCS 1:33:34

1y ago1:33:34

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Stuart Dryburgh ASC NZCS teamed up with Jonathan Nolan for four episodes of Amazon's new hit series, Fallout. Adapted from the popular video game series, we delve into shooting with 35mm film, combining virtual production, and working as a setup DP. We also cover Stuart's beginnings in New Zealand, shooting iconic films such as The Piano and Once W…

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Shogun with Sam McCurdy ASC BSC 2:44:03

1y ago2:44:03

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Sam McCurdy ASC BSC, shot five episodes of FX's new hit series 'Shogun.' Join us for our longest episode ever as we discuss honesty, love, dropping out of art school, Game of Thrones, lighting, football, and break down our favourite moments from the show.By Lucas Tomoana

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Wildlife Cinematographer Sophie Darlington 1:12:33

1y ago1:12:33

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At age 19, Sophie Darlington left Dublin for Tanzania to become a camp manager at the Ngorongoro Crater. It was there that she was mentored by Hugo Van Lawick to become a wildlife cinematographer. Now, 30 years later, Sophie is a BAFTA award winner, and her work has been screened globally on National Geographic, Netflix, BBC, and the Discovery Chan…

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Switching departments with Drone Pilot Jeff Gaunt 1:18:18

1y ago1:18:18

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Jeff Gaunt has been an archery champion, editor, VFX guru, director, and is now a skilled drone pilot for renowned company, Heliguy. His knack for learning new disciplines has seen him successfully pivot his career numerous times. We discuss his early days in post-production at Cutting Edge, directing VFX car commercials, and his transition to dron…

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Cinematographer Meg White 1:27:19

1y ago1:27:19

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Meg White spent her younger years watching horror movies with her older brother, it is there she developed her interest in photography and filmmaking. Her love of photography led her to participate in several exhibitions. One project took her on a journey across Australia, where she captured images of roadkill. We discuss her ability to juggle mult…

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Aerial Cinematography with Dylan Goss 1:44:20

1+ y ago1:44:20

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Dylan Goss has been the Aerial DP for some of the biggest films of the past decade. In this episode, we delve into his contributions to Denis Villeneuve's films such as 'Sicario', 'Blade Runner 2049', and the 'Dune' saga. Additionally, we discuss aircraft, gimbals, planning aerial sequences, and the journey to becoming an aerial director of photogr…

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Trinity with Junior Lucano SOC ACO 1:19:30

1+ y ago1:19:30

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Junior Lucano SOC ACO, is one of the most followed Operators in the world, the first Trinity Operator in Asia and the creator of the Trinity Lab workshop. We follow his journey from Peru to America, Italy, and finally to China. We discuss upgrading to Trinity 2, his emphasis on training, finding answers in one's past, and the struggle between work …

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Lady Camera Guy with Gretchen Warthen SOC 1:42:22

1+ y ago1:42:22

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For International Women's Day, we present to you this special episode featuring Cinematographer and Operator Gretchen Warthen SOC. Gretchen's expertise spans across documentary, reality, and narrative genres. She is also the creator of the renowned Lady Camera Guy Instagram profile, dedicated to championing and promoting women behind the camera. In…

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Flowcine with Caitlin Royse 1:34:07

1+ y ago1:34:07

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Caitlin Royse is an Australian based in Sweden where she worked her way up the camera department ladder as an Assistant. With her recent move into Camera Operating she has also been working with Flowcine, a camera stabilisation company. We discuss flowcine's xArm, xSpine, xReach, GLink and the overall craft of camera operating.…

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#86 Josh Durno from Tassie trio 'The Sketches'! 1:10:37

1+ y ago1:10:37

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Happy New Year folks! Welcome to 2024! We're starting off this year with a great friend of mine Josh Durno from the Tassie 3-piece 'The Sketches'! It's almost been 4 years to the day since Josh was first on the podcast, way back in Jan of 2020. Josh made his way up to Victoria from his beautiful home state of Tasmania for a bit of a holiday, so I t…

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The Op with Dave Chameides SOC 1:44:44

1+ y ago1:44:44

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Dave Chameides SOC is a two-time Emmy Award-winning Steadicam operator, environmentalist educator, and founder of The Op, a podcast, and website for camera operators. Dave's career has spanned productions such as ER, The West Wing, Ozark, From Dusk Till Dawn, Donnie Darko, Saint Vincent, and Shame. He has not only been nominated for Feature Operato…

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From New Zealand to the World with Denson Baker ACS NZCS 1:31:07

1+ y ago1:31:07

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Denson Baker ACS NZCS is a Maori Aussie raised in Auckland, New Zealand, and Perth, Australia. An alumnus of the national film school, AFTRS, Denson eventually moved to the UK, where he shoots TV and feature films internationally. In this episode, we discuss his early beginnings in Auckland and Perth, his studies at AFTRS, transitioning into intern…

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The Legacy of Mark Toia with Jordan Toia and Jake Koning 1:37:37

1+ y ago1:37:37

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After the recent passing of my mentor and friend Mark Toia, I sit down with Jordan Toia, his son, and Jake Koning, fellow mentee. We have an open and vulnerable conversation on what Mark meant to us. We share some memories and lessons, and discuss how we will continue his legacy.By Lucas Tomoana

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Episode 100: Camera & Steadicam Operator Brad Grimmett, podcast host of Walking Backwards 2:38:58

1+ y ago2:38:58

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Episode 100 is a doozy and we’re mixing it up with a special collaboration. LA based Camera & Steadicam Operator Brad Grimmett has worked on a huge amount of productions that include The Terminal list, Taken, Empire, CSI and Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. In our longest episode ever, Brad shares stories from his career, our meeting via the backstreet boys …

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#85 WARBIRDS on deck! Anth & Luciano join Foxx on the Wire! 48:50

1+ y ago48:50

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Anth & Luciano (whom you may recognise from previous episodes!) from WARBIRDS join us on episode #85 of Foxx on the Wire!!! WARBIRDS have just released their latest single 'Bring Back Your Love' and are about to head off overseas on a UK tour! If you dig this episode and what they are doing, please consider chipping in and helping them out while th…

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The Sony Burano 43:58

2y ago43:58

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Sony has announced its new full frame cinema camera, the Burano. Director Tony Walsh owns an FX3, FX6 & FX9 so I've brought him back for a special segment I like to call "Sony with Tony". We discuss the Burano specs, how it compares to the rest of the CineaAlta line and where we see it being used in the market.…

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#84 Metallica ’St Anger’ 20 Years on... With Jörg aka Riff_Madness 1:46:50

2y ago1:46:50

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Hello my friends!!! I'm so sorry it's been a few months since the last episode! Things have been very busy and I've had to focus the little spare time I have, entirely on music. But I'm happy to be back with you here for episode #84 where we have our very special guest Jörg aka @Riff_Madness on Instagram, back on the show to discuss Metallica's 'St…

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Crew HQ with Kirsty Stark 25:50

2y ago25:50

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Kirsty started as a camera assistant, won an Emmy as a producer, and is now the founder of Crew HQ, a one-stop shop for Australian film and TV crew. We discuss her transition from the camera department to production, how Crew HQ operates, and the upcoming Crewcon, a conference for below-the-line Film and TV crew.…

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Camera & Steadicam Operator Koon Ya-Inta SOC ACO 1:24:24

2y ago1:24:24

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Koon was studying to be a musician until he came across a camera and began filming his classmates. This led him to study in San Francisco where he learnt steadicam and joined the SOC. Now based in Bangkok, Koon is the first Thai SOC and the ACO full member. We discuss his student days in San Fran, steadicam rigs, segways, MK-V AR Omega and his rece…

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