Posts by Frank Scacciaferro
Reflection Time…
This past Thanksgiving found me sharing my holiday dinner with some of my broadcast production family. Yes, if you’re watching TV on a holiday many of us are working to make that happen. This blog isn’t about me complaining about working on a holiday or missing being with my family, which I did, it’s about “reflection”.…
Read MoreYou Never Know Until You Ask
I’ve been at my career (life) for a long ass time. I’ve had some really amazing moments along the way. I’ve learned a ton. I developed an insane network of incredible people. At this point in my career you might say, “I made it”. Made it? Ummmm Yes, I’m proud of what I’ve done. I have even…
Read MoreWhy is Everyone’s Career So Cool?
If you follow people’s social media accounts in the production entertainment industries, you’d think everyone, everyday are living the best life. Everything goes their way. And every day is successful and loaded with adventures. That’s not to say everyone’s post are Bull Sh** T. There are a lot of people doing cool gigs. Just not every minute…
Read MoreListening isn’t Just Hearing
A million years ago, I spent my days designing and studying the creation of sound through the technology of analog and digital synthesizers. My nights were occupied by pushing audio faders and tweaking EQs as a studio and live sound engineer throughout NYC’s recording studios, clubs and concert venues. Without realizing it I was rewiring…
Read MoreThe Internet is a Resource, Not a Mentor
I know I’ve written about this before but it is so important that I thought I’d do it again. Before you get all, “Your generation doesn’t understand how we get our information. Your old ways take too long to explain and provide more information then I need when I need it.” Let me start by…
Read MoreMy Allegiance is Always to the Project
Regardless of the project or what everyone else thinks of the project, I always try and bring my best. I approach the project with all my acquired skills and talents. Well… “Hurrah for me” haha. Not so fast. There is another side to this approach. I will never disrespect my clients and or bosses. But I never let…
Read MoreLeft/Right isn’t just for Politics
Being a Digital Engineer, primarily hardware engineering, and being a “Creative”, primarily Video, Music and Writing, I’ve been told I use both sides of my brain. Apparently, neuroscience had said that is unusual. Well now some of them say that Right Brain / Left Brain dominance is a myth. It is more complex than Right…
Read MoreSpeaking First Doesn’t Make you the Leader
Waiting your turn and laying back in a creative collaboration environment is more beneficial then leading the conversation. The creation of an episodic show, a movie, a play, a song, etc. all need to blend the talents of a diverse group of creatives. It also takes everyone knowing when to execute their particular talents /…
Read MoreWill the Real Storyteller Please Stand Up
Lights, Camera, Action… Is that all it takes to bring a story to life? Some lights, a camera and go for it? As all of you in the biz know, that’s not even close to what it takes. For those in the biz, this article or post or whatever I’m supposed to call these writings,…
Read MoreRadio City Music Hall Blowout – Just Sayin S1:E7
Ever blow out the sound system at Radio City Music Hall before a show? Lose a job thanks to cicadas? Joe has. Let him tell you how to avoid owning these stories.
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