Producer/DP Ben Staley On “Deadliest Catch” & Other Tales in Filmmaking

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 AJA Video Systems.Maximize the production power of AJA BRIDGE LIVEWhether facilitating remote production, two-way interviews, live event streaming, multi-cam backhaul, field contribution, confidence monitoring, collaborative production, or ABR ladder profiles, AJA BRIDGE LIVE supports many streaming and contribution codecs, including NDI, H.265, H.264, MPEG-2, JPEG 2000, and now JPEG XS. The device also includes support for RTMP, ST2022-7 hitless redundancy, and input auto-reconfiguration for video and audio formats.Learn more at www.aja.com/bridge-liveZEISS Nano PrimesIntroducing ZEISS Nano Primes - cinema lenses designed for modern full-frame mirrorless cameras - initially available with Sony E-mount. These lenses offer the highest performance and cinematic look in a small package. With six focal lengths ranging from 18mm to 100mm, all featuring a consistent high speed of T1.5, the Nano Primes are the go-to choice for diverse cinematic needs. The lenses come with a small and robust real cine lens housing with professional ergonomics, and also have an interchangeable mount, facilitated by the trusted ZEISS IMS. And with a small and lightweight design, they're perfect for shooting on the go or in tight spaces. ZEISS Nano Primes are the go-to lenses for everyday: True Cinema. For All.Learn more HEREASC Members Focus On Lighting At “The Art Of Cinematic Lighting” Event The NY filmmaking community gathered at Foto Care Rentals in Manhattan on November 30th to hear ASC cinematographers dive deep into the art of cinematic lighting. The conversation was moderated by Dejan Georgevich ASC and featured Mauricio Rubinstein ASC and Vanja Cernjul ASC. The trio broke down scenes and described how they employed lighting techniques to achieve desired cinematic looks and feels. This edition of Foto Care’s Education & Networking Series was made possible by Nanlux and Nanlite with additional support by ShotDeck. From our Friends at Broadfield…The Atomos Ninja bundled with Atomos Connect combines the newest 5" monitor/recorder & playback device with the latest Atomos Cloud features enabled by Atomos Connect. The free 6-month subscription to Atomos Cloud Studio enables camera-to-cloud, remote collaboration and review, cloud editing, live production and streaming. This complete solution will even include an accessory kit with rechargeable batteries, fast-charger, screen protector, travel case and more!Take a look HEREUpcoming Event:Cine Gear Expo NY | March 14-16, 2024Mark your calendars for March and head on out to the thriving Industry City complex along the Brooklyn Upper Bay waterside. Cine Gear’s studio-style event is gathering steam as state-of–the-art technology brands are preparing to reveal their latest & greatest gear in the historic Paper Factory Hall. New this year is Photo Focus, a one-day educational event dedicated to the art and craft of Still Photography. Get your Free Passes hereFor this podcast episode, Special Thanks to Neil Matsumoto.Podcast Rewind:Jan. 2024 - Ep. 25…The Making Of is published by Michael Valinsky.Interested in promoting your products to over 11K film & TV industry pros reading this newsletter? Send an email to: [email protected] Get full access to The Making Of at themakingof.substack.com/subscribe