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About The Making Of
"The Making Of" explores the creative pros behind the most innovative films & TV shows in recent history. themakingof.substack.com (https://themakingof.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast)
- Publisher
- The Making Of
- Category
- tv & film · tv & film
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- Yes
- First episode
- 1 Jun 2022
- Latest episode
- 7 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
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7 Oct 2026
Director Kate Dolan on Crafting “SOULM8TE,” Part of the M3GAN Universe, Produced by James Wan
In this episode, we talk with director Kate Dolan about SOULM8TE, the latest addition to the M3GAN universe, produced by James Wan. Kate, whose previous work includes the acclaimed horror feature You Are Not My Mother, takes us inside the making of SOULM8TE, discussing her approach to directing and storytelling, and how she collaborated with her creative team to shape the film’s distinctive visual style and atmosphere. She also reflects on her journey as a filmmaker and shares advice for the next generation of directors and storytellers. “The Making Of” is presented by AJA: How Harvard scales sports production Go behind the scenes of Harvard Athletics’ production workflow and learn how it’s pushing the boundaries of live, cross-platform sports storytelling. Read the full interview (https://www.aja.com/news/story/2383-harvard-athletics-building-reliable-sports-storytelling-workflows-that-can-scale) to find out how NDI/SDI gateway, streaming, fiber/SDI conversion and USB 3.0 capture devices from AJA streamline its day-to-day operations, saving countless hours and headaches. Featured Book: OWEN ROIZMAN: LIFE BEHIND THE CAMERA Learn the art and craft of cinematography from a modern master: OWEN ROIZMAN. From how he launched his career in New York City to accepting an Academy Award for a lifetime of exceptional artistry. From The French Connection to The Exorcist to Network to Tootsie to Wyatt Earp — all Oscar-nominated examples of his expert camerawork. With 328 pages and hundreds of rare behind-the-scenes images from Roizman's personal archive, this new biography is a must-have as the cinematographer discusses his approach to visual storytelling, innovative lighting techniques, and key collaborations with directors including William Friedkin, Sydney Pollack and Lawrence Kasdan. Throughout, Roizman’s candid take on the cinematographer’s role provides rare insight on the filmmaking process. Visit here (http://lifebehindthecamera.us) How to Choose the Right Desktop Storage for Video Workflows: For video and post-production professionals, choosing desktop storage comes down to balancing capacity, speed, and connectivity. This guide breaks down when HDD, SSD, single-bay, multi-bay, USB, and Thunderbolt solutions make the most sense, helping you match your storage to active editing, backup, archive, and high-performance post workflows. Learn more here (https://www.owc.com/blog/how-to-choose-the-right-desktop-storage-capacity-speed-and-interface-explained?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=tmo&utm_campaign=desktop_storage) What’s Better Than Royalty Free Music? Unlimited music. Unlimited productions. One straightforward license. CSS Music gives filmmakers and content creators access to music from human composers, backed by a broad standard license with unlimited uses, unlimited productions, and no time limits. Find the right track faster with 8 powerful search options, then customize it for your production with custom-length and stem extraction tools. Plus, easily create playlists and generate cue sheets—all designed to make music licensing and production simpler. No hassles. No surprises. Just great music and tools built for creators. Explore here (https://www.cssmusic.com/custom-page/5872) or email us at info@cssmusic.com (mailto:info@cssmusic.com) ZEISS Introduces Horizon Anamorphic: Full-Frame 2x Anamorphics with a New Lens Technology Platform ZEISS unveils the Horizon Anamorphic series, a new lineup of full-frame 2x anamorphic cinema lenses designed to deliver a distinctive cinematic look along with a new lens technology platform that answers the need for speed and precision demanded by contemporary production workflows. Spanning 35mm to 200mm across seven focal lengths, Horizon lenses combine their anamorphic look—incorporating a pronounced oval bokeh and stretched sense of spatial depth—with a lightweight, fully integrated motorized system that eliminates the need for external focus or iris motors. Visit here (http://zeiss.com/horizonanamorphic) Meet G-RAID PROJECT 2 G-RAID PROJECT 2 delivers high-performance storage for demanding video workflows. With dual 7200RPM Ultrastar enterprise-class drives, Thunderbolt 3, and capacities up to 52TB, it’s built for 4K, 8K, VR, and content-intensive projects. Shop at Videoguys (https://videoguys.com/collections/western-digital?filter.v.price.gte=&filter.v.price.lte=&filter.p.m.custom.storage_format=RAID&sort_by=manual) or call 800-323-2325 for expert advice. Visit here (https://videoguys.com/collections/western-digital?filter.v.price.gte=&filter.v.price.lte=&filter.p.m.custom.storage_format=RAID&sort_by=manual) Podcast Rewind: Sept. 2026 - Ep. 152. Advertise with The Making Of: Reach 275,000 film industry, broadcast production pros, and content creators reading this weekly newsletter. To explore advertising, please email mvalinsky@me.com Get full access to The Making Of at themakingof.substack.com/subscribe (https://themakingof.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)
24 Sept 2026
“Futurama” Showrunner David X. Cohen on the New Season, Collaborating with Matt Groening, & More
In this episode, we welcome four-time Emmy Award winner David X. Cohen, co-creator, executive producer and head writer of Futurama. David takes us inside the making of the iconic animated series, from its origins and his longtime collaboration with Matt Groening on The Simpsons, to the creative process behind Futurama and its new season. He also shares insights and advice for today’s writers and creators developing their own original work. “The Making Of” is presented by AJA: Tackle production problems head-on with AJA’s latest products From FS8 to OG-FiDO-4, AJA’s newest products address modern production demands. A 12G-SDI/SMPTE ST 2110 Media Processor, FS8 delivers powerful tools for navigating mismatched frame rates, rasters, and color spaces, streamlining audio routing, and more. OG-FiDO-4 openGear four-channel SDI/Fiber conversion cards let teams extend SDI infrastructure over fiber. Explore here (http://www.aja.com/whats-new) Vimeo Announces 2nd Annual Short Film Grant Launched in 2025, this initiative supports the production of artistically driven short films by awarding five emerging filmmakers with money, mentorship, and access to gear for the production of their next short film projects. Following this open call for submissions, a dream team jury featuring Koganada, Josephine Decker, Pete Ohs, Sarah Winshall, and Jomo Fray, ASC will select five winners to each receive a $60,000 cash production grant, access to select Panavision camera packages and OWC storage, one-on-one mentorship with the jury, screenings, distribution and promotion on Vimeo, and more. With support from Panavision, OWC, AJA Video Systems, and ShotDeck. Explore here (https://vimeo.slideroom.com/#/login/program/91215) Post|Production World New York Oct. 20-21 | New York, NY Post|Production World New York returns to NAB Show New York, Oct 20-21 at the Javits Center. Two days of high-impact training in editing, motion graphics, AI workflows, & visual storytelling, taught by the industry’s leading trainers in Premiere, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, and Cinema 4D. Discount Code: PPWTMO Visit here (https://bit.ly/ppwny-tmo) Build Your RAID. Save While You Do It. The OWC Express 4M2 gives video and post professionals a flexible four-slot NVMe RAID solution with speeds up to 3200MB/s, support for up to 32TB today, and near-silent adaptive cooling. Choose your own NVMe drives and configure the storage your workflow needs. Right now, the Express 4M2 enclosure is on sale starting at just $178.99 Explore here (https://eshop.macsales.com/shop/owc-express-4m2?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=tmo&utm_campaign=express4m2) Cineverse Oct. 16-17 | Rome, Italy Cinematography, technology, and the next generation - at the iconic Cinecittà Studios, Rome. Join us for Cineverse from 16–17 October 2026. Two days of exhibition, technology, AIC IMAGO panels, Frame Bar sessions and networking. Discover the people, ideas and innovations shaping the future of cinematography, from established industry voices to the next generation of talent. Visit here (https://cineverseexpo.com/) What’s Better Than Royalty Free Music? Music That Enhances Your Creative Experience. Unlimited music. Unlimited productions. One straightforward license. CSS Music gives filmmakers and content creators access to music from human composers, backed by a broad standard license with unlimited uses, unlimited productions, and no time limits. Find the right track faster with 8 powerful search options, then customize it for your production with custom-length and stem extraction tools. Plus, easily create playlists and generate cue sheets—all designed to make music licensing and production simpler. No hassles. No surprises. Just great music and tools built for creators. Explore here (https://www.cssmusic.com/custom-page/5872) ZEISS Introduces Horizon Anamorphic: Full-Frame 2x Anamorphics with a New Lens Technology Platform ZEISS unveils the Horizon Anamorphic series, a new lineup of full-frame 2x anamorphic cinema lenses designed to deliver a distinctive cinematic look along with a new lens technology platform that answers the need for speed and precision demanded by contemporary production workflows. Spanning 35mm to 200mm across seven focal lengths, Horizon lenses combine their anamorphic look—incorporating a pronounced oval bokeh and stretched sense of spatial depth—with a lightweight, fully integrated motorized system that eliminates the need for external focus or iris motors. Visit here (http://zeiss.com/horizonanamorphic) Meet G-RAID PROJECT 2 G-RAID PROJECT 2 delivers high-performance storage for demanding video workflows. With dual 7200RPM Ultrastar enterprise-class drives, Thunderbolt 3, and capacities up to 52TB, it’s built for 4K, 8K, VR, and content-intensive projects. Shop at Videoguys (https://videoguys.com/collections/western-digital?filter.v.price.gte=&filter.v.price.lte=&filter.p.m.custom.storage_format=RAID&sort_by=manual) or call 800-323-2325 for expert advice. Visit here (https://videoguys.com/collections/western-digital?filter.v.price.gte=&filter.v.price.lte=&filter.p.m.custom.storage_format=RAID&sort_by=manual) Podcast Rewind: Sept. 2026 - Ep. 151. Partner with The Making Of: Reach 275,000 film industry, broadcast pros, and content creators reading this newsletter. To explore advertising opportunities, please email mvalinsky@me.com Get full access to The Making Of at themakingof.substack.com/subscribe (https://themakingof.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)
16 Sept 2026
“Mayday” Directors John Francis Daley & Jonathan Goldstein on Making the Apple TV Film
In this episode of The Making Of, we’re joined by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein, the writer-director team behind Vacation, Game Night, and Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, to go behind the scenes of their latest film, Apple TV’s MAYDAY, starring Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh. John and Jonathan take us inside the making of MAYDAY, reflect on the creative partnership they’ve built across more than a decade, and share advice for the next generation of filmmakers. “The Making Of” is presented by AJA: Tackle production problems head-on with AJA’s latest products From FS8 to OG-FiDO-4, AJA’s newest products address modern production demands. A 12G-SDI/SMPTE ST 2110 Media Processor, FS8 delivers powerful tools for navigating mismatched frame rates, rasters, and color spaces, streamlining audio routing, and more. OG-FiDO-4 openGear four-channel SDI/Fiber conversion cards let teams extend SDI infrastructure over fiber. Explore here (http://www.aja.com/whats-new) What’s Better Than Royalty Free Music? Music That Enhances Your Creative Experience. Unlimited music. Unlimited productions. One straightforward license. CSS Music gives filmmakers and content creators access to music from human composers, backed by a broad standard license with unlimited uses, unlimited productions, and no time limits. Find the right track faster with 8 powerful search options, then customize it for your production with custom-length and stem extraction tools. Plus, easily create playlists and generate cue sheets—all designed to make music licensing and production simpler. No hassles. No surprises. Just great music and tools built for creators. Explore here (https://www.cssmusic.com/custom-page/5872) Post|Production World New York Oct. 20-21 | New York, NY Post|Production World New York returns to NAB Show New York, October 20-21 at the Javits Center. Two days of high-impact training in editing, motion graphics, AI workflows, and visual storytelling, taught by the industry’s leading trainers in Premiere, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, and Cinema 4D. Discount Code: PPWTMO Register here (https://bit.ly/ppwny-tmo) A Solution Built Around Your Workflow The OWC Express 4M2 Ultra is available in a range of configurations to fit your workflow and budget. Choose from ready-to-run solutions with up to 32TB of high-performance NVMe storage, giving you the speed, capacity, and reliability needed for everything from multi-camera editing to demanding VFX and finishing workflows. Available now. Explore here (https://www.owc.com/solutions/express-4m2-ultra?utm_source=tmo&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=express4M2ultra_solutions) ZEISS Introduces Horizon Anamorphic: Full-Frame 2x Anamorphics with a New Lens Technology Platform ZEISS unveils the Horizon Anamorphic series, a new lineup of full-frame 2x anamorphic cinema lenses designed to deliver a distinctive cinematic look along with a new lens technology platform that answers the need for speed and precision demanded by contemporary production workflows. Spanning 35mm to 200mm across seven focal lengths, Horizon lenses combine their anamorphic look—incorporating a pronounced oval bokeh and stretched sense of spatial depth—with a lightweight, fully integrated motorized system that eliminates the need for external focus or iris motors. Visit here (http://zeiss.com/horizonanamorphic) Meet G-RAID PROJECT 2 G-RAID PROJECT 2 delivers high-performance storage for demanding video workflows. With dual 7200RPM Ultrastar enterprise-class drives, Thunderbolt 3, and capacities up to 52TB, it’s built for 4K, 8K, VR, and content-intensive projects. Shop at Videoguys (https://videoguys.com/collections/western-digital?filter.v.price.gte=&filter.v.price.lte=&filter.p.m.custom.storage_format=RAID&sort_by=manual) or call 800-323-2325 for expert advice. Visit here (https://videoguys.com/collections/western-digital?filter.v.price.gte=&filter.v.price.lte=&filter.p.m.custom.storage_format=RAID&sort_by=manual) Podcast Rewind: Sept. 2026 - Ep. 150. Partner with The Making Of: Reach 275K film industry, broadcast pros, and content creators reading this newsletter. To explore advertising opportunities, please email mvalinsky@me.com Get full access to The Making Of at themakingof.substack.com/subscribe (https://themakingof.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)
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- Phil Arntz
- Will Banks
- Alan Taylor
- Jessica Lee Gagné
- Stefani Robinson
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- 5.0 / 5
- 13 ratings
- Spotify
- 5.0 / 5
- 8 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 53 / 100
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