Producer Mark Skelton on Independent Documentary Filmmaking

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 Of is presented by AJA Video Systems.Uplevel your pipeline with AJA’s latest updatesFrom color management to IP video, data management, and beyond, media production pipelines are rapidly evolving. Stay ahead of the curve with AJA’s latest technology updates for production and post pros, including a new ColorBox release with ACES support and other great improvements, to new Desktop software features, and beyond. Find out more here Brendan Steacy ASC, CSC Shoots CSC-Nominated "Rabbit Hole" with ZEISS Supreme Prime Lenses, Creating a Visual MasterpieceBrendan Steacy ASC, CSC, a virtuoso of visual language, trusted ZEISS Supreme Primes once again. Read the full interview on the ZEISS Lenspire blog to find out how he achieved the modern visual aesthetic that complements the film's cyber-spy-privacy-invasive narrative. Available to read hereFrom our Friends at Videoguys…V-RAPTOR® [X] 8K VV combines the strengths of RED’s two families of cameras into one powerful all-purpose workhorse. The frame rates, lowlight performance, and resolution of the V-RAPTOR® line combined with the global shutter advancements of KOMODO®, the V-RAPTOR [X] 8K VV sensor is the culmination of the latest advancements in digital cinema image making. Using RED’s newest 8K VV sensor, V-RAPTOR [X] leverages the benefits and flexibility of large format, global shutter, high framerate, 8K acquisition, all inside of a compact and feature rich body weighing just over 4lbs.Inquire hereVimeo Staff Picks Screening:Tuesday, May 7th | TorontoA night of inspiring Vimeo Staff Picks + live filmmaker commentary! Join Vimeo curator Ina Pira as she screens recent and upcoming Staff Picked films with live, unscripted commentary from some of the best creators on Vimeo. Free RSVP hereFeatured Industry Event:Cine Gear Expo | Burbank, CACine Gear Expo features exhibits, new product and service introductions, complimentary seminars led by industry leaders, masterclasses, a film competition, and awards ceremony. From June 6-9th, the LA Expo will be held at the historic Warner Bros Studios in Burbank, CA.A fitting backdrop for the Cine Gear industry trade show, visitors can enjoy outdoor booths on Warner Bros Midwest and French Streets, former home to The Music Man, Bonnie and Clyde, and “Gilmore Girls”. Simultaneously, The Friends and Young Sheldon Stages will house indoor booths filled with the latest tech from popular equipment vendors. Warner’s full-service facility also offers state-of-the-art venues like the Steven J. Ross Theatre to accommodate Cine Gear’s hallmark Film Competition, Screening Series, and Presentations. Learn more hereMovie List of the Month: John Carpenter’s Top 10Check out The Master of Horror’s list here Podcast Rewind:April 2024 - Ep. 30…The Making Of is published by Michael Valinsky.If interested in promoting your products to over 13,700 leading film, TV and video industry pros reading this newsletter, please email us: [email protected] Get full access to The Making Of at themakingof.substack.com/subscribe