Posts by Frank Scacciaferro
Hand-placement, skin tones, and adjusting to new tech. – Crew Call S2:E2
Italians aren’t the only ones to speak with their hands. But on camera, that can be a bad thing. Grab a side with the crew as they dish on hand-placement, skin tones, and adjusting to new tech.
Read MoreDoes tech really go obsolete or does it just get repurposed – Crew Call S2:E1
Does tech really go obsolete or does it just get repurposed for things it wasn’t made for? Join the crew for a blunt discussion of used tech gear & the importance of being direct in speaking on set.
Read MoreIs it easier to do live or live-to-tape? – Crew Call S1:E10
Is it easier to do live or live-to-tape? Join this insightful (pre-taped) talk as our crew explains why doing live is better as well as what happens when tragedies do occur on set.
Read More“it’s not the tool, it’s the carpenter” applies to tech – Crew Call S1:E9
If you had to pick one skill would it be coding, graphic design, audio, or video editing? Our crew reveals their top choice & why the adage “it’s not the tool, it’s the carpenter” applies to tech.
Read MoreListen as the crew discusses “nature vs nurture” – Crew Call S1:E8
Do you have your job because of your personality? Or your personality because of your job? Listen as the crew discusses “nature vs nurture,” & defining traits needed to succeed in the industry.
Read MoreNot all noise is created equal. – Crew Call S1:E7
Not all noise is created equal. How do you get the audio you want while managing the kind you don’t from tech, people, or London airports? Grab a side with the crew as they sound off on this & more.
Read MoreBeing focused can save your gig & life. – Crew Call S1:E6
Imagine filming in the endzone of an NFL game as the player in your lens is headed straight for you. Being focused can save your gig & life. Listen to the crew share this & how to manage BIG egos.
Read MoreInsightful Finances Episode – Crew Call S1:E5
Does it matter if you work alongside old cranky guys vs young energetic ones? Can you work in the industry without going broke or starving? Join the crew in this insightful finances episode.
Read MoreThe ridiculous terms used in the biz – Crew Call S1:E4
Why say “brick” if you mean camera battery? Do “camera condoms” protect them from STDs? Our experts address these ridiculous terms used in the biz, plus the long term impact of COVID on production.
Read MoreSo who needs collaboration? Well… you do! – Crew Call S1:E3
Today’s tech lets you be an all-in-one studio. So who needs collaboration? Well… you do! What drives new tech: A)creatives’ needs or B)engineers’ ability? Grab a side as the crew breaks down the argument.
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