17x Emmy Winning Camera Operator Patrick Rondou
May 27, 2025•1 hr 1 min•Season 7Ep. 43
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Episode description
Andy chats with longtime colleague & 17x Emmy winning camera operator, Patrick "Cheese" Rondou! The man responsible for some of the most breathtaking shots in sports, Patrick Rondou has been one of the premiere camera operators in the world of sports & entertainment; from 35 NBA Finals, 12 World Series, 11 Super Bowls, 15 Summer & Winter Olympics, to over 3,500 episodes of The Oprah Winfrey Show and more! Andy & Patrick reminisce over their many years together under the baskets of NBA games, his path into photography, winning his first Emmy, his most memorable moments such as the 1996 Olympic Torch Lightning Ceremony with Muhammad Ali, navigating his way around crowds & coaches, the evolution of the camera technology, Fujinon, his mentoring work & passion for teaching, directing live music performances in Chicago, the genesis of his nickname "Cheese", and much more!
Presented by Fujifilm!
Presented by Fujifilm!
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