PODCAST: Sound Producer Karl DelPiano

EPISODE SYNOPSIS: In this episode, Joe Scacciaferro talks with long time broadcast sound producer Karl Del Piano. Coming from a background in music, Karl was able to take that skill and successfully transition into entertainment broadcasting specializing in a process known as “sweetening.” Similar to follies in film, Karl was tasked with matching appropriate audio…

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PODCAST: Music A2 Mike Fortunato

EPISODE SYNOPSIS: In this episode, Joe Scacciaferro talks with Mike Fortunato, longtime music for television A2. In sharing his vast experience working in musical production, Mike explains what his role entails and it’s importance for any live event. Mike also shares some of the numerous events and places he’s worked on including some of his…

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PODCAST: American Musician Dave Rosenthal

EPISODE SYNOPSIS: In this episode, Joe Scacciaferro talks with musician Dave Rosenthal about his early love of music and tech and how that began a successful career. Dave shares his experiences playing with Billy Joel and Elton John, talks about what goes into true live performance, and details how changes in technology have affected his…

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PODCAST: Specialty Camera Op Frank Scacciaferro

EPISODE SYNOPSIS: In this episode, Joe Scacciaferro talks with son Frank Scacciaferro on his career and success in production at a young age. Beginning when he was 10 to winning his first Emmy at 26, Frank has had a vast set of experiences through which he has dedicated himself to continually mastering his craft. “I…

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PODCAST: Music Creator Josh Bess

EPISODE SYNAPSIS: In this episode of Skills and Technology, Joe Scacciaferro receives the talented musician Joss Bess and he explains his music production method which It’s all focused on breaking down and teaching the core elements of music production. These elements are found in any western song the first one is songwriting arrangement, which could…

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PODCAST: Dennis Size, A True Broadcast Legend

Episode Synopsis:  In this episode of Skills and Technology, Joe Scacciaferro receives Dennis Size in his vast experience of over 40 years of experience in the entertainment industry more specifically  in the lighting department take us back in time and explains how was the use of light in the 80’s creating a natural look and…

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PODCAST: SaVon Slater – Podcast Producer & Pioneer

EPISODE SYNOPSIS:  In this episode of Skills & Technology, Joe Scacciaferro welcomes SaVon Slater, a real podcast producer, Savon shared with us his experience producing podcasts and how to ‘keep it real’ is one of the basis core to have a successful podcast, SaVon took a risk to follow his dreams to achieve his goals…

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