Posts by Joe Scacciaferro
Big News: Ferro City & CROOW Join Forces!
I am pleased to announce a new milestone for the growth of our community of emerging leaders in entertainment production. Ferro City has acquired CROOW – a strategic union that represents the coming together of two forward-thinking teams. If you’re not familiar with CROOW, they were named one of the top 100 startups in the…
Read MoreMusician, Inventor, Visionary, Entrepreneur
Would you believe me if I told you I knew a guy who quit school at 16 and went to work in the Caltech Music Lab. At 18 was handpicked by Tom Oberheim, founder of a leading and pioneering synthesizer manufacture of the same name, Oberheim. This “kid” went on to help design Oberheim’s OBXa,…
Read MoreASK YOUTUBE. ASK A.I. OR ASK A FRIEND
We live in what is known as the “Information Age .”The transition from the Industrial Age to the Information Age began somewhere around the mid-20th century. This transition was the result of an economy centered on traditional industries becoming an economy centered on information. Which parallels the development of computers spawned by the invention of…
Read MoreADVICE IS NOT CREATED EQUAL
There is no question advice is a key to learning and succeeding. Whether it is advice on how to best overcome an immediate problem or a better way to operate a piece of gear, relationships, or career paths. Almost anything you can think of is better played with advice. But just like Ben and Jerry’s…
Read MorePRODUCER: MAKE IT, DON’T FAKE IT
In the world of entertainment production, the roles of show producers, supervising producers, and production managers can often be shrouded in mystery for those outside the industry. The question I frequently get asked is, “What do these professionals do, and what does it take to excel in their roles?” Regardless of whether I’m working on…
Read MoreCAREER CLIMBING IS LIKE MOUNTAIN CLIMBING
Embarking on your career journey can often feel like an expedition through uncharted mountain passes in search of hidden treasures. The path is marked by awe-inspiring vistas, daunting rocky terrains, and steep cliffs that can make the journey seem like you’re not equipped and, at times, unworthy of the effort. What adds to the challenge…
Read MoreTOO YOUNG…TOO OLD
If you’ve been in the industry as long as I have, you have heard those phrases for years. And every time I hear them, I laugh. Based on that theory, your contribution to the industry is about an HOUR! The hour when you’re not considered young, and you’re not considered old. When you’re just starting…
Read MoreSTAFFER VERSE FREELANCER
Starting your career in a corporate / network environment could be like a non-domesticated animal being raised in captivity while working as a freelancer might be more like that animal trying to survive in the wild. As many of you know, there are significant differences between life as a freelancer and a staff gig. Even…
Read MoreWHICH IS MORE IMPORTANT WISDOM OR KNOWLEDGE?
Let’s begin with the defining of these words: WISDOM 1. The quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment; the quality of being wise. “listen to his words of wisdom” 2. The soundness of an action or decision with regard to the application of experience, knowledge, and good judgment. the body of knowledge and principles…
Read MoreCONCEPT TO COMPLETED PROJECT
I thought I’d add my two cents with the writers’ strike now behind us. Then, I thought, “Why would I write about something I have no first-hand knowledge of.” (It’s funny in today’s world; speaking about something you have no real insights on seems to be the norm.) However, I do get asked often, “What…
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