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The Making Of

"The Making Of" explores the creative pros behind the most innovative films & TV shows in recent history. themakingof.substack.com

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54:57

"Bridgerton" Cinematographer Alicia Robbins on Her...

The Making Of ·

2024/07/10

In this episode, we welcome cinematographer Alicia Robbins. Alicia has worked on top television shows such as “Bridgerton” Season 3, “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Quantum Leap,” and “For The People,” as well as feature films including Creed II and Dawn of the Planet of the Apes. In our chat, she shares about her early years, path to studying at AFI, experiences working on low-budget projects, on through shooting one of Netflix's most popular titles of all time. Alicia also discusses her favorite films, what

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47:53

"Shōgun" Cinematographer Christopher Ross, BSC On His...

The Making Of ·

2024/06/29

In this episode, we welcome cinematographer Christopher Ross, BSC. Chris has worked on critically-acclaimed series including “Shōgun,” “Top Boy” and “Trust” as well as films such as Yesterday, The Great Escaper, Eden Lake, and Room. In our chat, we hear his backstory, how he started in the industry, and about his process prepping and shooting various projects. Chris also takes us behind-the-scenes of “Shōgun” — sharing the techniques and technologies used to create this epic show. The Making Of is

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32:45

Seth Emmons On Leitz Cine Lenses, Cinematography, &...

The Making Of ·

2024/06/24

In this episode, we welcome Seth Emmons, Director of Communications at Leitz Cine. In our chat, Seth shares his backstory, experiences in the film industry, and about his longtime role at Leitz. He also discusses the evolution in technologies for digital cinematography over the last decade, insights from being on the front lines of serving cinematographers for years — and the state of the industry post-strikes.The Making Of is presented by AJA Video Systems:Uplevel your pipeline with AJA’s latest

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31:56

Producer Keli Price on Filmmaking with Mickey Rourke,...

The Making Of ·

2024/06/17

In this episode, we welcome Producer Keli Price. Keli is an actor, writer, producer and the CEO of Price Productions. In recent years, he’s produced a slate of feature films starring Mickey Rourke, Harvey Keitel, Danny Trejo, Mel Gibson, Penelope Ann Miller, Josh Duhamel, Elisha Cuthbert, Jason Patrick, Mena Suvari, Natasha Henstridge, and many others. In our chat, Keli shares about his early days, path into producing, and the various ways he approaches developing projects. In addition, he provides

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47:17

Cinematographer John Matysiak on Collaboration and...

The Making Of ·

2024/06/03

In this episode, we welcome cinematographer John Matysiak. John has shot acclaimed features such as Old Henry, Acid Man, and Big George Foreman, as well as series including “Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty” and “Still the King.” In our chat, we hear John’s origins, path into filmmaking, and his experience working on a range of projects. We also learn about his approach to collaborating with different directors, and how he formulates the look for each production. The Making Of is

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43:36

Cinematographer Denson Baker ACS NZCS on Creating The...

The Making Of ·

2024/05/28

In this episode, we welcome cinematographer Denson Baker ACS NZCS. Denson has lensed projects including The Colour Room, Ophelia, Mountain Boy, Measure of a Man, “The Luminaries,” “Victoria,” The Black Balloon, The Waiting City, Ukraine on Fire, The Dark Horse, Oranges and Sunshine, and Deck Dogz. In our chat, Denson shares his backstory, early education, cinematic influences, and behind the scenes of working on various films. He also describes how he creates the look for each project, his process

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50:18

ZEISS' Tony Wisniewski Talks Cine and Photo Lenses,...

The Making Of ·

2024/05/10

In this episode, we welcome Tony Wisniewski. Tony is the Sr. Marketing Manager for Cinematography and Photography divisions at ZEISS. Having supported creatives in both communities for many years, he has his pulse on the latest movements in each market. In our chat, we hear Tony’s backstory, career evolution into the world of optics, and all about the latest products from ZEISS — including their solutions for Virtual Production. In addition, we hear his predictions for the filmmaking industry for

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38:25

Producer Mark Skelton on Independent Documentary...

The Making Of ·

2024/05/02

In this episode, we welcome producer Mark Skelton. Mark is currently at work on a feature-length documentary about the infamous Cannonball Run car race across America. He has a long history of producing films, documentaries, and other content. In our conversation, Mark shares his path into filmmaking, prior projects he’s worked on, and artists that have inspired him. He also shows us under the hood about how he’s producing this documentary, Cannonballer, that’s currently in production. The Making

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31:11

Vimeo Curators Meghan Oretsky and Ina Pira Talk Staff...

The Making Of ·

2024/04/22

In this episode, we welcome Vimeo curators Meghan Oretsky and Ina Pira. This pivotal team at Vimeo leads the curation of the platform’s celebrated Staff Picks and engages with the filmmaking community on a constant basis. In our chat, we hear their back stories, how they got involved with Vimeo, and their unique roles with curation. In addition, they share insights on the state of independent film today — and what’s coming for Staff Picks events throughout 2024.The Making Of is presented by AJA

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61:21

"Open Water" Director Chris Kentis On Independent...

The Making Of ·

2024/04/12

In this episode, we welcome filmmaker Chris Kentis. Chris is a writer, director, producer and editor, who achieved great success with his independent film, Open Water, in 2003. In our chat, we hear his backstory, path into filmmaking, and process making this movie. Chris also shares about his cinematic inspirations, other projects he’s worked on, and what's next for him. The Making Of is presented by AJA Video Systems.As productions grow in complexity, access to on-set displays for monitoring is

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41:49

Adobe's Esteban Toro on Travel Photography,...

The Making Of ·

2024/03/25

In this episode, we welcome award-winning photographer and filmmaker, Esteban Toro. Esteban also serves as Adobe’s Sr. Community Relationship Manager and is based in New York City. In our chat, he shares his origin story, how he learned photography, on through becoming an ambassador for brands such as Sony and BenQ. He also talks about his role at Adobe supporting the creative community of filmmakers and editors — and sheds light about recent developments in post workflows, A.I., and much more. The

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40:27

Composer Chris Ruggiero on Scoring Music for Film & TV

The Making Of ·

2024/03/04

In this episode, we welcome Emmy-nominated Composer, Score Producer and Musician Chris Ruggiero. Chris has worked on films such as Emily the Criminal, Swallow, The Martha Mitchell Effect, Minding the Gap, Hooligan Sparrow, “Soundbreaking: Stories from the Cutting Edge of Recorded Music,” One Child Nation, Plan C, Camp Courage, episodes of “American Masters" and “American Experience” — and Resynator, which is premiering at SXSW this month. In our chat, we hear Chris’ backstory, his path from working

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49:05

Producer/DP Ben Staley On “Deadliest Catch” & Other...

The Making Of ·

2024/02/10

In this episode, we welcome Emmy-winning Cinematographer and Producer Ben Staley. Ben has worked extensively on the popular series “Deadliest Catch” — as well as “Ice Road Truckers,” “Lost Gold of the Aztecs,” “Alaskan Bush People,” “Mysterious Creatures with Forrest Galante,” “Shark Week” and “Pirate Gold of Adak Island”. In our chat, Ben shares all about growing up in Alaska, his path to filmmaking, and tales from shooting in extreme environments all over the world.The Making Of is presented by

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46:31

Emmy Winning Editor Arielle Amsalem on Documentary...

The Making Of ·

2024/01/31

In this episode, we welcome Emmy-winning Documentary Editor Arielle Amsalem. Arielle has worked on docs including By the People: The Election of Barack Obama, When the Levees Broke: A Requiem in Four Acts, “The Circus: Inside the Greatest Political Show on Earth,” Pete Seeger: The Power of Song, Whose Streets?, The Education of Dee Dee Ricks, Coming Back with Wes Moore, and They Called Him Mostly Harmless. In our chat, Arielle shares about her upbringing, path into film editing, education at NYU,

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42:50

American Zoetrope's James Mockoski Talks Restoration...

The Making Of ·

2024/01/20

In this episode, we welcomed James Mockoski, Film Archivist and Restoration Supervisor at American Zoetrope. Over the last twenty years, James has worked on and restored The Godfather, Apocalypse Now, The Outsiders, One from the Heart, Tucker: The Man and His Dream, The Cotton Club, and The Conversation for its 50th Anniversary in 2024. In addition, James restored the Talking Heads concert film “Stop Making Sense” for its 40th Anniversary last year — and is producing Mike Figgis’ documentary about

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49:21

Steve Bannerman at Amazon Studios Talks Post...

The Making Of ·

2024/01/12

In this episode, we welcomed our friend Steve Bannerman, Head of Post for International Features at Amazon Studios. Steve’s career includes many years at Apple, GenArts, Assimilate, Silverdraft Supercomputing, as well as running Local Hero Post, now REAL by FAKE, in Santa Monica, CA. In our chat, we hear Steve’s backstory and his insights from working for decades for top technology companies and in Hollywood. Topics discussed include evolving technologies, production tax incentives, A.I. in post

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28:24

Jem Schofield on Production, Technology & Education

The Making Of ·

2023/12/13

In this episode, we welcomed producer/director, DP and educator Jem Schofield. Jem has been a fixture in the industry for over twenty years — helping educate filmmakers about cinematography, lighting, cameras, lenses, producing, and much more. He’s also created content for leading groups such as NAB, LinkedIn Learning, AbelCine, Apple, B&H, Canon, RØDE, Sony, Westcott, and ZEISS. In our chat, Jem shares all about his journey into the business, what types of projects he works on, his educational

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47:32

Filmmaker Martina Radwan on Documentary Cinematography

The Making Of ·

2023/11/02

In this episode, we spoke with Emmy-nominated Cinematographer Martina Radwan. Martina has shot award-winning documentaries including The Last Year, Food and Country, The Social Dilemma, How to Survive a Pandemic, Hot Coffee, Arthur Miller: Writer, Saving Face, Tomorrow, Tomorrow, Tomorrow, and episodes of American Masters, Frontline, Independent Lens, and P.O.V. On the narrative front, her films include The Killing Floor, Personal Velocity, Love Liza, Nico Icon, and Wim Wenders’ Until the End of

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41:25

Decentralized Pictures Co-Founders Share About Their...

The Making Of ·

2023/10/23

In this episode, we spoke with Decentralized Pictures Co-Founders Leo Matchett and Mike Musante. Along with Roman Coppola, these three founded the innovative film production company that’s helping to fund many independent projects, as well as provide a home for mentorship and other support for emerging filmmakers. Mr. Matchett serves as CEO of the company and Mr. Musante as its Head of Production. In our conversation, Leo and Mike share their backstories and pathways into producing — plus the

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49:05

Wolfgang Held ASC on Documentary Filmmaking, Learning...

The Making Of ·

2023/10/16

In this episode, we welcomed New York-based Cinematographer Wolfgang Held, ASC. Wolfgang has shot over 100 documentaries and feature films including The Andy Warhol Diaries, Joan Baez I Am a Noise, This Stolen Country of Mine, All In: The Fight for Democracy, The Fourth Estate, Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind, Particle Fever, Brüno, Teeth, and the Oscar-nominated documentary Children Underground. In our chat, Wolfgang shares about his early days, his journey into documentary filmmaking, his

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