Don Sperling: Executive Producer
“Don’t ever miss an opportunity to make an impression. You never know who’s watching.” ~ DS Prophetic words of wisdom spoken by Mr. Don Sperling. Keep reading and you’ll surely absorb the deeper meaning beyond the letters penned above. Letters turned into words, words become sentences and sentences become paragraphs, chapters and the ongoing story […]
Creative Set Design for Broadcast
As the modern history of the USA grows each and every year, so too does it’s peoples euphoric fascination with professional sports. The multi-billion dollar a year industry, that is pro sports, collaborates with another multi-billion dollar industry, the production industry, which further fuels the fire of the sports media frenzy. So exactly what is […]
Keys to Success: The David Rosenthal Story
David Rosenthal’s illustrious talents and ambitions have propelled him to the pinnacle of the modern music world since his graduating from Berklee College of Music in Boston. Top Ten Singles, Grammy Nominations, and World Tours with names like Billy Joel and Elton John, Bruce Springsteen, Enrique Iglesias, Robert Palmer, Cyndi Lauper and many others. For […]
Up-and-Coming: Michael “Horse” Becton
What does it take to succeed? Furthermore, especially when all the odds are pointing in the other direction? How does one find the courage and the motivation to soar above and beyond the status-quo, in order to reach higher ground? Ferro Productions unveiled the answers to those questions during our most recent Up-and-Coming interview, featuring […]
One Kool Cat
Earlier this year Ferro Productions was on the road filming a behind the scenes documentary with Kool & The Gang and Van Halen on their world tour. During which we had several opportunities to sit down with arguably the most legendary name in Funk and R&B music, Robert “Kool” Bell. Although this band and its […]
Dennis Size: Lighting Design Group
Nearly impossible, it would be, to turn on your TV at any given time, on any given day, anywhere in the world and not bear witness to their brilliant designs, in all their glory illuminating your screen. A wise man once said, “If you don’t have the proper lighting on a television set, you might […]
HBO RINGSIDE
“Boxing is fighting. It’s life and death; people have literally been killed in the ring. It’s different from other sports because the athletes aren’t thinking about moving on to the next series, or the next championship. Rather, they are thinking about how to knock their opponent on to the ground, and make him stay there. […]
Up-and-Coming: Matt Swensen
One of the most integral components of the human race that has enabled our species to evolve over the course of time is that innate ability to design. The fact that humans can develop a concept out of thin air and then transform that figment of imagination into a physically existing object is simply phenomenal. […]
The Art Behind Production
A wise man once said, ” If you don’t have a passion for it, don’t even try, because it will just break your heart.” The “wise man” – Art McLaughlin. The “it” – the wild world of production. For almost 40 years, Mr. McLaughlin has been a pioneering member in the business, notably, and feel […]
Behind the Lens: US Open
NEW YORK – The US Open, not just a tennis match in Queens, rather a place for the elite to meet. With over forty countries represented in the tournament, each will have network broadcasts covering the event. It will come as no surprise saying that to capture an accurate portrait of the most elite players in the world, […]
The Pioneers of Digital
Digital – per the World English Dictionary; is defined as “the representation of data as a series of numerical values”. Kinda bland as definitions go. At least until one takes a deeper look, especially during a time when it seems that “digital” technology is what keeps our world turning. Let me explain. While digital technology […]
Fashionable Benefits with Saudia Ally
Q: What does it mean to be Marvelous? Connecting art, fashion, family and music with food and beverage in an effort to raise awareness and funds for Autism. Volunteering creative concepts and countless hours/days/weeks/months in an effort to raise awareness and funds for Autism. Bringing together some of the most beautiful, well-rounded people on […]
Brooklyn to Broadway: John Bonanni
“Live presentation is about human contact. We all need it. No matter how many times we iPhone ourselves to death, I believe that the best sort of entertainment is right here in the theatre.” Ferro Productions was at the Warner Theatre in Torrington, Connecticut earlier this month conducting an interview with the theater’s Executive Director, […]
#GiantsCamp Finding Fun
#GiantsCamp always entails a 10+ hour workday. It is always hectic and MOST IMPORTANLY, it truly is always FUN! “Find a job you love and you’ll never work another day in your life.” Television is serious business. Work, in general, should always be handled with a sense of professionalism and significance … However, one must not forget […]
Albany vs. East Rutherford
Change is it good or bad? In which “CAMP” do you find yourself? In the summer of 1996, the New York Football Giants partnered with State University of New York at Albany and began a sixteen-season relationship in which Big Blue called the Central NY campus home for the month of August. That partnership has […]
Bill Diamond Productions
Creativity is everywhere. All across your city, your state, your country, your world… Contrary to popular belief, creativity is not isolated to the glittering sidewalks of sunny southern California. Furthermore- it is not isolated to any one area, period. Earlier this month our crew was reminded of this concept as we traveled to rural upstate […]
Robotic Cameras at St. Patrick’s Cathedral
St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City is arguably one of the most historic landmarks in the United States. Since opening it’s doors in 1879, millions of people have visited, gathered and prayed at the cathedral encompassing an entire square city block from 5th Avenue to Madison Avenue between 50 and 51st streets in Manhattan. […]
Up-and-Coming: Sean Cox
When people think about the most imperative job titles in a production house, seldom do the roles of Intern or Production Assistant pop into their head. Producer, Director of Photography, Audio Engineer; those are some of the usual suspects who collect all of the credit. In our newest Up-and-Coming Featured Article, Ferro Productions is going […]
A Fashionable Benefit for Autism
New York, NY MyGOAL Autism, whose Mission is to Support Families Facing Autism through education, marriage counseling, and advocacy as they navigate through the complex challenges associated with the journey of autism from diagnoses to recovery or a better quality of life, held an amazing Fashion Fundraiser at Sony Wonder Technology Lab in New York […]
New Look for FerroProductions.com
The Featured Articles and Videos on FerroProductions.com, historically, have given you an in-depth look at the careers of the industry’s most seasoned veterans. We decided to mix things up a bit and give you, our fans, an inside scoop on the up-and-coming members of the production world. These new articles and videos will serve as both […]
Up-and-Coming: Long Shot Productions
The Featured Articles and Videos on FerroProductions.com, historically, have given you an in-depth look at the careers of the industry’s most seasoned veterans. We decided to mix things up a bit and give you, our fans, an inside scoop on the up-and-coming members of the production world. These new articles and videos will serve as both […]
February @ Ferro
February was a busy month for Ferro Productions as we re-embarked on our path to seek out the industry’s most intriguing names for on-camera interviews. We were fortunate enough to sit down with three individuals, respectively, who represent very different spectrums of the production community. Each of our interviewees took us on a vivid ride […]
The Radio Revolution: Steve Cohen
The radio communication service of the world has sure come a long way since it first burst upon the scene in the early 20th century. From the original patents of “wireless” to current day satellite, radio has undoubtedly made a monumental contribution to humanity. Steve Cohen is Vice President of Sports Programming at Sirius […]
Catapulting Your Broadcasting Career
With Super Bowl XLVII in the books, it’s that time of the year again when Ferro Productions says goodbye to it’s NFL Programming responsibilities and hello to the world of endless entertainment and production possibilities. It is always around this time of the year when many of our friends and industry peers begin asking the same question, “What […]
Teaching at William Paterson University
Sergio Geraldes is a freelancer who has decades of experience in television. Aside from Directing for Ferro Productions, Sergio has written and produced for networks such as Fox, ESPN 2, FX, CNBC, and MTV. In addition to his creative role in production, Sergio also serves as a Technology and Media Consultant for companies like Verizon, […]
Live from the Booth
Every Sunday thousands of fans tune in to the most listened to sports radio station in the nation, Sports Radio 66 WFAN. They are tuned in to hear a New York Giants radio broadcast masterfully portrayed by the enthusiastic play-by-play calls of Bob Papa, the expert analysis of Carl Banks and production of one very […]
NFL Behind the Scenes
This Wednesday, September 5th, marks the beginning to another season of our country’s beloved NFL. The defending Super Bowl Champion New York Giants are hosting the Dallas Cowboys in what is guaranteed to be one of the biggest events of the year. With tens of millions of anticipated viewers for this high-profile match between divisional […]
Training Camp ’12
Albany, NY Football is back! The New York Giants began Training Camp on July 26th at SUNY Albany with aspirations for yet another successful NFL season. Ferro Productions also began Training Camp on July 26th at SUNY Albany with aspirations for another successful NFL season. One working towards perfection on the grid-iron and […]
Connecticut Interviews
Ferro Productions was in Connecticut last week conducting three enlightening interviews with some of the entertainment industry’s most intriguing behind-the-scenes characters. Our production crew consisted of four members; Producer, Lighting Director/Set Designer, and Two Camera Operators. Our core production package included: JVC ProHD 790 cameras (2) Lectrosonics UM400 Wireless packs (2) Tram TR50 Mic’s (2) Shure FP33 three-channel […]
SiriusXM Event
Ferro Productions is excited to announce its involvement in the third annual SiriusXM Celebrity Fantasy Football Event tomorrow in Times Square. Earlier this month we conducted a REEL Ferro interview with SIRUS Vice President of Sports Programming, Steve Cohen at their corporate headquarters in Midtown Manhattan. Continuing with our coverage on Mr. Cohen’s illustrious career, […]
XLVI Ring
The New York Giants ownership have just presented Mr. Joe Scacciaferro his SECOND Super Bowl ring for his company’s loyalty, dedication, and performance in representing the team to the world media. Inside the Super Bowl XLVI ring you can find the words “All in” and “Finish.” These were not only Big Blue’s two themes to […]
Eli’s Legacy Shoot
ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL?! Ferro Productions was “Back in the New York state of mind” yesterday at the Timex Performance Center in East Rutherford, NJ to shoot a segment for the MSG show Giants Chronicles. Bob Papa was joined on-set by recent Saturday Night Live host and reigning Super Bowl MVP, Eli Manning. […]
Ferro’s New Look
A MESSAGE TO OUR MANY FANS, FOLLOWERS AND ASSOCIATES: COMING REAL SOON!!! FerroProductions.com will be taking on a whole new look. Get yourself ready for THE new and different layout, which has been exclusively designed to allow smoother navigation to all the amazing content in our extensive archives. Our new-look site will also feature new […]
NYG @ The Pilot Studio
BOONTON, NJ- Last night, Ferro Productions conducted a video shoot featuring New York Giants Offensive Lineman and Super Bowl XLVI Champion, Mitch Petrus. This time rather than shooting footage of Mr. Petrus performing on the grid-iron or as a guest on one of our “sports talks”, we were gathering footage of Mitch attending to his […]
Hanging on the Tour Bus
Atlantic City, NJ Ferro Productions had a crew travel to America’s Playground yesterday gathering content for the upcoming reality show “Making It Kool.” We joined Robert “Kool” Bell and a few members of his Gang on their state-of-the-art tour bus at The Golden Nugget Resort and Casino to compose two different interviews. During the first […]
Our Kool Production Package
We have been asked over and over to share whats in Ferro’s production package. Below is a complete list of the major equipment we are using to capture all the behind the scenes footage of the Van Halen and Kool & The Gang Tour! Camera JVC ProHD 790 (2) Our cameras had to be light […]
Backstage @ The Garden
NEW YORK, NY ON THE ROAD AGAIN! Last week Ferro Productions took it to the streets, this time not in pursuit of the “pigskin” rather on a mission to document the “FUNK! The journey begins exactly with the formula they love the most. Another one of the world’s legendary stages of both Sport and Concert, […]
Reality TV: Maingear Computers
Q:What happens when two private companies with a BURNING desire to shape the future link up? I’ll tell ya… Ferro Productions President Joe Scacciaferro sat down with executives from Maingear Computers yesterday to explore an idea for a new reality show. Maingear CEO Wallace Santos and COO Danny Soares joined Ferro for a simple meet […]
All Too Kool Ferro Tour
CORPORATE AMERICA vs. ROCK n ROLL: After 29 weeks of a strict NFL production schedule the Ferro crew is preparing for a more relaxed and undefined working environment for their next project. Although more undefined, the standards for the end product remain as high, if not higher for this client. So you may be wondering…”What […]
Ferro Hooks Up with JVC
Upon our return from Super Bowl XLVI, our “Industry” friends asked “So now what?” HINT it’s KOOL and … Expecting to hear something from us along the lines of “we’re gonna rest”, or perhaps even a “who knows, after the Super Bowl, what could you do to keep that high going!” Little did they know in […]
XLVI: The Aftermath
Now that the confetti has fallen, the after party has ended, the plane has touched down in NJ, and the Super Bowl Parade is finished…It is time to reflect back on the magic that transpired on February 5th at Lucas Oil Stadium. The boys at Ferro Productions had an absolutely historical run during Super Bowl […]
Twas the Night Before…
Today the crew built the set for Giants Opening Drive Live: Super Bowl Edition in the main lobby here at the Downtown Marriott. With hundreds pet pharmacy online of excited fans crowding around the area and a live band performing just across the lobby, it certainly made for a fascinating two hours of set up. […]
That’s a Wrap
“STOP TAPE” says Technical Director Jamie Kiley at the conclusion of Giants Road to the Super Bowl… and just like that, it’s a wrap. Ferro has just completed a colossal week of production here in Indianapolis and now the studio will be black until Sunday. With over ten full broadcasts in the books, along with countless […]
Wednesday in Indy
Team Ferro had quite the day here in Indianapolis on this Super Bowl Wednesday. The morning consisted of two shoots: an ENG at the team practice facility with NYG Equipment Manager Joe Skiba, and a fully produced sit-down discussion at the team hotel with Howard Cross and the Giants Tight Ends. The crew stopped […]
Day 2 #SB46
Production was in full swing on Tuesday for the Ferro crew here in Indianapolis. After the guys worked into the late hours of Monday night building their set at the stadium (control center, audio configuration, lighting, stage settings, and cameras) it was time for a brief slumber back at the hotel, followed by an early wake […]
Touchdown Giants
The day has finally come. The New York Giants and Ferro Productions have landed in Indianapolis and are ready for the business trip of a lifetime. The crew was equipped with two Sony EX 3 cameras for the flight, which were used to capture the highly exclusive player arrivals on board the plane for Indy. […]
Final Cut for Indy
Preparation and execution make a great recipe for success in television. Producing a brilliant idea, Directing a smooth circulating show, and capturing it all on camera… BUT, there is still one very important piece of the puzzle missing. Let us not forget about the designers and editors that are the de facto finishing pieces to […]
Eli Speaks: You Listen
When Eli Manning speaks, the Giants listen. That led us here at Ferro Productions to think about exactly how we make sure when Eli talks at the podium during press conferences, the whole world is able to listen. TECHNICALLY: The world listens to Eli via Ferro Productions audio configuration. His words travel through the 12” Gooseneck microphones to the Rolls […]
Prepping for Indianapolis
East Rutherford, NJ- In case you haven’t heard, the New York Giants are headed to Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis for a rematch with Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. Ferro Productions will be shipping out to Indy on Monday for a monumental week of production, therefore the crew will need this entire week […]
Candlestick Madness
Follow @FerroProduction San Francisco, CA- Game day was finally upon us yesterday in the Bay Area. It was an early morning for the Ferro crew, who made the bus ride from the hotel to “the stick” hours before kick off. Although they say it never rains in California, the Niners welcomed the Giants and nation’s media […]
Welcome to the Bay
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Next Stop: San Francisco
Although the NFL Playoffs officially began on January 7th, the New York Giants have been in playoff mode since week 16 of the regular season. The Giants were able to overcome Rex Ryan and the Jets in that week 16 matchup on Christmas Eve and Big Blue hasn’t looked back. Since then they have […]
A Giant Legacy
East Rutherford, NJ–Earlier this week Ferro had a crew on location at MetLife Stadium for a shoot with Bob Papa. On the second level of the stadium lies the prestigious and limited access Giants Legacy Club, and that’s exactly where the crew was. Essentially a hall of fame for the organization, the Legacy Club holds […]
NYG Radio Broadcast
Producing a two hour pre-game show, a three hour game broadcast, and a two hour post-game show for New York Giants football games is no walk in the park. All you have to do is ask John Schmeelk, because he does it every week. John is not only a host and reporter for the Giants […]
NFL Play60 Event
West New York, NJ — Ferro Productions covered an NFL Play60 event in Northeastern New Jersey on Tuesday. The New York Giants teamed up with The United Way and Play60 to help donate a youth fitness area at Public School 1 in West New York. Chris Snee, Jake Ballard, Bear Pascoe, and Kevin Boothe were there […]
Youth at the Superbowl
Most Camera Operator’s will never have the opportunity to shoot an NFL game from the sidelines. Frank Scacciaferro has been doing it since the age of 14. Frank is a Camera Operator for Ferro Productions, and has been working with the Giants since he was in the eighth grade. 2007 was a very special year […]
Stop & Shop Commercial
East Rutherford, NJ — Ferro Productions was at the Timex Performance Center last week to produce a commercial for Stop & Shop grocery stores. Stop & Shop, a leading supermarket in the New York Metro area, was promoting a sale that they are having for all tailgate items. From chips to charcoal, all of the […]
9/11/2001
In the recent waking of the ten year anniversary of September 11th, 2001, Ferro Productions took time to reflect back on that horrifying day. The events that transpired on 9/11 will forever be engraved in the history books of this country and although all Americans were affected by the terrorist attacks, people living in the […]
The Pilot Studio w/ Dave Ryan
The entertainment industry is filled with young, talented people who have a deep appreciation and commitment for the work that they do. Dave Ryan of Ferro Productions is one of these people. Dave is a freelance Audio Engineer currently working for the New York Football Giants Broadcast Crew. After a normal ten hour day doing audio […]
