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What happens when a Jersey guy goes to Japan? (We don’t mean The Karate Kid). Specialty cam operator Frank Scacciaferro dishes on his gig at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in this can’t miss episode.
Key Takeaways:
- Frank Scacciaferro worked major events recently, including the US Open and the Tokyo Olympics, and got the Olympic opportunity through a recommendation.
- He dealt with language barriers in Japan and often relied on Google Translate to communicate.
- Traveling to Tokyo during COVID-19 had extra hurdles, but Frank found the overall process surprisingly efficient once underway.
- The Olympics golf production setup was complex, involving cameras mounted on trusses and tee boxes, with cables buried underground to keep everything clean and connected.
- The crew was highly international, with people from many countries coordinating to build and operate the broadcast infrastructure.
- The control room operations were run from trucks, with audio handled separately from the video setup.
- Beyond the work, Frank appreciated Tokyo’s hospitality, got to explore despite quarantine restrictions, and enjoyed local food like sushi.
- The episode ends with talk about the Tokyo Giants baseball team and teases future content focused on the US Open.
