Posts by Frank Scacciaferro
Dave Burke: Graphics Operator for Broadcast
Ever wonder how all those stats and graphics end up on your screen while watching a live sporting event or news? Who designs them? Who decides when they need to appear on the screen? How do they keep updating? How does someone even get into that gig? We had them same questions so we decided…
Read MoreElsy Gil Lucero: Editor in Chief of FerroCity’s “Insider Guide”
Elsy Gil started her career as a journalist in Venezuela. She then advanced her career to producing network programming at one of the nations premier networks. After a brief educational break in Canada she returned to Venezuela and resumed her broadcast career. When her personal beliefs forced her to leave Venezuela. She had to leave…
Read MoreMatt Swensen (Swen): Manager of Photography & Graphic Design
Photography? Motion Graphic? Apparel Graphic Design?Why pick one when you can master all three. Matt Swensen, currently the Manager of Photography & Graphic Design at New York Football Giants shares his secrets of success. Key Takeaways:
Read MoreTaylor Ringold: New York based host and content creator
If your goal was to be an on air sports personality and you get your degree in journalism why take internship in “front line broadcast production”? Taylor Ringold has the answer. Why listen to him? Because that’s exactly what he did and it has paid off enormously. Key Takeaways:
Read MoreMike Fortunato: Building Audio Tech for Various Live Stages and Performers
Ever wonder where all the show tech is when a band is playing in the round and their stage is in the center of an arena or stadium? How about knowing what you need to make your live band recording sound as good or better then if you were in the audience? Sit back and…
Read MoreNilay Shah: VP of Digital Marketing for the New York Giants
From software engineer to VP of Digital Marketing at the New York Giants. It’s all about knowing when to pivot and maintaining an entrepreneur approach in a corporate environment. Drop in as Nilay Shah shares his secrets of his climb to success. Key Takeaways:
Read MoreThe Miracle on 34th Street: MSG Arena – 4 Shows in 3 Days
What did it take to produce four different massive events in the legendary Madison Square Garden in only 72 hours? It’s a discussion that could only be had by four of FerroCity’s legendary members. Three of which were an integral part making those events a success. The fourth just does his best to hold this…
Read MoreJoe Schlip: Show Director, Audio Engineer, & College Professor
Ever wonder what it would be like to be a professional in game sports show director? How about an audio engineer? A robo camera operator? A communication professor at a university? WHY pick one when you can do it all, like the Renaissance man, Joe Schilp. Key Takeaways:
Read MoreJack Garno: Music Producer and more for “Array of Hope”
Is it possible to be an accomplished recording engineer, guitar player, music producer and the current Director of Music and Audio Production for Array of Hope, all at once? The answer is YES if your name is Jack Garno. Relatively, new to the industry Jack has packed a lot of experience into a small amount…
Read MoreJoe Calo: Emmy Award Winning Editor for YES Network
No other industry gives out awards for being a Preditor . Just ask our guest, 14 Emmy-winning editor Joe Calo, as he shares his storied career from Ferro intern to YES Network & much more! Key Takeaways:
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