Posts by Frank Scacciaferro
Mike Musselman: Assistant Director of Engineering
Mike Musselman, a former jazz trumpet player turned theater production expert, now works as an assistant engineer at NEP Specialty Capture (Fletcher Sports), specializing in advanced camera technology for sports broadcasting. His notable project and responsibility, “TRACE,” is an automated camera system for tennis that leverages LIDAR and AI for enhanced player tracking. Mike emphasizes…
Read MoreFrank Scacciaferro: World Athletic Championships
The WAC (World Athletic Championships) was hosted at Hayward Field at the University of Oregon isn’t your typical collegiate track and field event. Then again neither was the broadcast tech and crew used to capture and present these events. In 2022 Frank Scacciaferro was part of an elite team covering the four-week road trip that…
Read MoreGrateful Dead’s “60 Years Later” Show
🎸 Grateful Dead: 60 Years Later — Behind the Golden Gate Park Gig | Interview with Mike Fortunato Say “Grateful Dead” to anyone from 18 to 80, and odds are they know the band. For six decades, the Dead have inspired one of the most loyal fan bases in music history — a community that…
Read MoreBobby Owsinski: Creating Music with A.I.
Curious about how AI is shaking up music production? Yeah, us too. That’s why we sat down with Bobby Owsinski, the author of The Musician’s AI Handbook, to talk about how technology is transforming the creative process in the studio. If you’re in the world of music or audio, you probably already know Bobby’s name.…
Read MoreMark Conklin: Performer, Songwriter, Music Executive
From performer to songwriter to music executive. From New York to Nashville, Mark Conklin’s story is one you can’t miss. As an artist, songwriter, and producer, his list of accomplishments is staggering. He is a Grammy-nominated artist. As a songwriter/producer, he has been listed on Billboard’s Blues top ten and Billboard’s Breakout top forty. His…
Read More“J3” (John Allen III): Front of House Engineer Pt. 2
What do the Foo Fighters, Rolling Stones, Tommy Lee, MTV World Stage, Motley Crue, Lollapalozza, Kid Rock, Good Morning America, The Tonight Show have in common? It’s all part of the J3 story. “J3” (John Allen III) landed a major part either on tour as a Front Of House engineer, or song writer, or singer,…
Read More“J3” (John Allen III): Front of House Engineer Pt. 1
What do the Foo Fighters, Rolling Stones, Tommy Lee, MTV World Stage, Motley Crue, Lollapalozza, Kid Rock, Good Morning America, Tonight Show have in common? It’s all part of the J3 story. “J3” (John Allen III) landed a major part either on tour as a Front Of House engineer, or song writer, or singer, or…
Read MoreCreating Music with A.I. Coding
Steve DeFuria, a pioneer in the art of synthesizer sound design, accomplished LA session musician, product developer for both Lexicon and Line 6 amps, and, along with Ferro City’s CEO Joe Scacciaferro, has coauthored 15 books on the art of creating with technology. During this episode, Steve discusses his journey into A.I. coding with Python,…
Read MoreBalance of A.I. and Human Components
Guest Mike Musselman, Assistant Director of Engineering | FletcherNEP Broadcast Services discusses cutting-edge automated camera technology for sports broadcasting, including TRACE software that tracks tennis matches with minimal human input. The conversation delves into A.I.’s historical context, its role in enhancing broadcasting through object recognition, and the importance of storytelling. Mike emphasizes the balance between A.I.-generated…
Read MoreEnhancing Filmmaking and Hollywood with A.I.
Exploring the increasing integration of A.I. in media, we cite the recent collaboration between media giant Lionsgate with A.I. startup Runway to enhance filmmaking efficiency. With a focus on creative opportunities across all production stages, the show emphasizes the importance of collaboration between tech developers and creatives. Industry leaders view A.I. as a tool for…
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