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 to raw footage and help tell the desired story. “Once you see it (the picture) it dictates what you need to hear…if you didn’t notice (the sound) you did it perfectly.” As Joe notes, this was done in days before canned music and developments of new technology which meant long hours and hard work, but the results were well worth it. As both men discuss, audio is critical for telling a good story.

IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT: 

• Karl’s background and career
• The process of “sweetening” in production
• Importance of audio in television production

BIO:

For the past 20 years, Karl has done almost everything that can be done in audio. He started out playing in a glam-band where he was the songwriter, managed production, choreographed the band’s live performances, and led marketing.  In the studio, Karl engineered and produced the band which led him to eventually producing others bands as well. For the last 20 years, he’s been the general managers for one of the largest technical support groups in the music industry.  In addition, Karl moved into television with CBS football.  Karl found a niche in a process known as “sweetening.”