Posts by Frank Scacciaferro
David Schoner — Mentorship, Logistics and the Rise of New Jersey’s Film Industry
David W. Schoner Jr. is an award-winning producer and a cornerstone of New Jersey’s film and television industry. As Senior Advisor for Film at the New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commission, following 15 years as Associate Director, he has helped shepherd thousands of productions through the state, from The Sopranos to Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure…
Read MoreRoad Case Stories: Episode 3 with J3 and Anthony Bozza
Welcome to Road Case Stories on FerroCity! FerroCity’s own Joe Scacciaferro kicks off the episode before handing the reins to host J3 for an unbelievable sit-down with renowned music biographer Anthony Bozza. Joe and J3 get the inside scoop on what it takes to document the lives of rock and hip-hop’s biggest legends. Anthony Bozza…
Read MoreRoad Case Stories: Episode 2 with J3 & John Rupp
Road Case Stories is back on FerroTV as Joe Scacciaferro, J3, and veteran road‑tech John Rupp trade wild, behind‑the‑scenes touring tales. From failing consoles at Lollapalooza, frozen mics on a snowbound ski gig and grounding shocks in India to promoter no‑shows, ticketing chaos and shambolic local backline, the episode exposes the practical crises and quick…
Read MoreRoad Case Stories: Episode 1 with Bryan Worthen
You are tuning into Road Case Stories on FerroCity! FerroCity founder Joe Scacciaferro kicks off the show, hyping up this week’s massive guest before handing it over to host J3. Together, Joe and J3 dive deep into the trenches with front-of-house (FOH) audio royalty, Bryan Worthen. Episode Highlights: Accidental Audio Origins: Worthen got his start…
Read MoreDon’t Follow the Pack. Lead the Pack
When FerroCity was being conceptualized, I never imagined it becoming a major influence in the entertainment production industry, yet it has! Early on, I identified an industry need and waited for it to be addressed. It didn’t happen. The need: “Why was there such a gap in the industry needing next-gen workers capable of learning…
Read MoreHumans Need Not Apply
Here is just what the world doesn’t need: another person pontificating on the future of AI and its place in our world. But I’m going to do it anyway, keeping in mind that my world is the entertainment production industry. As you know, over the years, I have always been one of the voices who…
Read MoreAI Need Not Apply: Rebuttal to blog: Humans Need Not Apply
Before you read this rebuttal blog, you need to (or I suggest you should) read the original: Humans Need Not Apply. The funny thing is, I wrote both the original — “Humans Need Not Apply” — and this one, “AI Need Not Apply,” and I agree with both! To recap: the original blog outlined and…
Read MoreFrank Scacciaferro: 3 Months of a Freelance Specialty Camera Operator
Frank, a 35‑year‑old broadcast robotics camera operator, shows how mastering robo heads, 4K high‑frame‑rate capture and wireless systems—paired with tight crew collaboration—wins top sports and live‑event gigs. He shares intense travel and stadium‑specific rigging for Thursday Night Football, NHL hockey, MLB Playoff Baseball (including a wireless 4K dirt‑cam with 250 fps for the World Series)…
Read MoreBrian Laitalle: Cinematographer for Film & TV
Chance introductions and persistent networking took Brian Lataille from childhood photography to Steadicam, tower, railcam and aerial rig operating and occasional DP work across TV, film, live events and awards shows. Practical advice centers on saying yes to learning gigs, mastering rig mechanics, balance and safety, cultivating soft skills and fitness, and accepting the freelance…
Read MoreMike 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…
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