Mike Gogel: Media Manager Ramapo College, Radio Host, Actor
When I say the name Mike Gogel some might say, “oh the actor”? Others will reply, “Yea I know him, he’s the audio guy?” or “Isn’t he a DJ?” “Wait I think he’s in Radio”… Some west coast folks will say they knew him as a PA on Hollywood Squares. “oh yea I worked with…
Read MoreBilly Webster: Composer & Musician
You know the phrase “nice guys finish last”? Well that is not the case with composer and musician Billy Webster. He is one of the industries nicest and most genuine. His journey has taken him from a singer in a Heavy Metal band in rural Pennsylvania to a NYC punk band performing at CBGBs. All…
Read MoreAdam Costas: Digital Ad Operations Specialist
Everyone has a journey. From intern at NY Giants broadcast programing to NBC Universal to Tennis Channel to Asian TV to Sirius XM to Premion to Insider to WebMD to hosting and cohosting multiple podcasts, Adam Costas knows how to never stop growing and advancing his skills. As a creative gathering experience and new skills…
Read MoreAlex Aurichio: Cinematographer/Storyteller
The learning never stops. Alex Aurichio began his film career while still in school working on major projects. He first set out to master camera as a Cinematographer. Then while adding to his storytelling abilities he saw the power of lighting as it related to setting the texture and atmosphere of a scene. Those two…
Read MoreTECHNOLOGY IS A “CONTENT” BREEDER.
If you go back through history, you will see a constant forward shift in technology and a dynamic shift in how creatives adapt and expand their creativity with this tech. Before the invention of the camera, the only way to capture a moment in time or the impression of something they saw was by capturing…
Read MorePRODUCTION LESSONS LEARNED FROM AN NFL TEAM
Did you ever blow out the sound system at Carnegie Hall an hour before showtime? Did you ever Nova the lighting grid in the studio during a live broadcast? Have you ever wiped out all the drum tracks on a Steely Dan album before its release without backing it up? Did you ever pull the…
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A GATHERING OF PASSION AND TALENT was invited to a gathering of indie film folks. The sponsors presented it as an industry networking mixer. A chance to meet others in the biz, expand your understanding of the opportunities in the biz and maybe attach to a project. The challenging part of those opportunities is that…
Read MoreAI ISN’T STEALING YOUR GIG … NOT ADJUSTING IS!
Freaking out over a new tech like AI isn’t a new experience. Because change has been part of a creative’s life forever. The threat of AI taking over the whole world or replacing all of our jobs is ridiculous. AI is an awe-inspiring technology. As with all new tech, it comes with the fear of…
Read MoreMarcus Ryle: 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 manufacturer of the same name, Oberhiem. This “kid” went on to help design Oberheim’s OBXa,…
Read MoreChris Merz: A2 for MSG Networks
Say the name Chazz McSorley in a crowded bar or in a broadcast studio and you might get a react from a few people.Say the name Chris Merz in that same room and you will definitely hear a sudden and positive cheer. So, who is this awesome dude from Staten Island, NY? Some may say he is…
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