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Shooting an episode of Charlie Rose
The day begins very early, because of the extremely high level of security screening. The location is The Waldorf Astoria and we’re here to tape an interview with the new President of Egypt, Mohamed Morsi. We load in half a cube truck of video, lighting, engineering and grip gear, then we’re given a small two […]
Shooting an episode of Charlie Rose
Operating the “TowerCam”
I’ve worked with tons of different cameras, lenses, mounts, robotics, jibs, dollies, just about anything related to capturing images, so when a new technology comes along, and I have the chance to work with it, I jump on the opportunity. The director for ESPN soccer games, who I’ve worked with for years, wanted to add […]
Operating the “TowerCam”
Debate Debacle
|riˈdəndəntce| I flew out to Colorado, to the University of Denver, as part of the ABC pool feed covering the 2012 Presidential Debate. We were the only unit covering the event, so our images were being transmitted out to the world. Our pool feed enabled ALL networks to take our images and use them whichever […]
Debate Debacle
Shooting a news show pilot for Chinese TV
I was recently hired to D.P. a pilot for the Chinese network, CCTV. It’s a news program call “I Cheng”, starring reporter Gloria Cheng Ai. The show is mostly interviews with politicians, economists and world leaders. There are also stand ups with Gloria, as well as ‘man on the street’ interviews and a lot of […]
Shooting a news show pilot for Chinese TV
The New Age of Sports Reporting
This new age of digital media has been both educational and expansive for individual writers, and feel free to roll those descriptors up to the outlets that provide both print and online news sources. Just ask Ohm Youngmisuk – also known as @NotoriousOHM on Twitter – a prominent writer for ESPN New York who has […]
The New Age of Sports Reporting
Photo Edit Breakdown
This past Sunday the New York Giants played host to the Indianapolis Colts in their pre-season home opener. For all of Big Blue’s home games, I use my Canon 7D camera and Sigma 10-20 mm lens to capture photos… Immediately after the game I check out all of the pics and decide which one I […]
Photo Edit Breakdown
#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 […]
#GiantsCamp Finding Fun
New Insider at Ferro!
Ferro recently had the opportunity to venture deep into the life and career of renowned Cinematographer and Director of Photography, Ken Kelsch, as he sat down with Joe Scacciaferro for an on-camera interview. Ken’s knowledge and experience in the industry is second to none, which is why we are very excited to announce the installment […]
New Insider at Ferro!
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 […]
February @ Ferro
Shooting Camera for HBO Boxing
I was in Vegas a few weeks ago covering one of the most anticipated boxing matches of the year. Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez met for the fourth time in their respective careers in what was an absolutely star-studded evening at the MGM Grand Casino and Hotel. It’s always great to be back […]
Shooting Camera for HBO Boxing
Soccer in the Bronx
On July 22, 2012, the Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germaine match was the first soccer game ever played at the new Yankee Stadium. I’ve covered sports for a major portion of my career, and have covered events in many cities and countries, but this event was different. Watching the international pastime being played on the home […]
Soccer in the Bronx
Capturing 9/11 “Never Forget” a Production Company’s thoughts and memories
With the passing of yet another 911 anniversary I am always drawn to the day and the flood of emotions it created. For all of us there is “a” moment. The moment we heard, saw or felt the horror. The moment we realized how fragile our lives are. The moment we realized how much we […]
Capturing 9/11 “Never Forget” a Production Company’s thoughts and memories
The Art of Video Capture
Our job as TV / Broadcast Producers is to tell a story, optimally with as much visual content as possible. To capture that content, a Producer must rely on the talents and experience of his Camera Operators and Director of Photography (DP). However, all the talent in the world will not help Feeling. I as […]
The Art of Video Capture
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 […]
Our Kool Production Package
Film Breakdown: Cruz Control and Technical Analysis Capture
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Film Breakdown: Cruz Control and Technical Analysis Capture
The Giants Top 10 Pivotal Plays of the Year & Cablecams Role as Eye In The Sky
The Giants top 10 pivotal plays of the years, per the New York Post and what it takes to get a real life view from an unreal perspective. Only through the evolution of technology and the well honed technical craftsmanship of men like Don Canfield a world class Motion Control Camera Operator, are we able to enjoy play […]
The Giants Top 10 Pivotal Plays of the Year & Cablecams Role as Eye In The Sky
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 […]
Prepping for Indianapolis
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 […]
A Giant Legacy
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 […]
Youth at the Superbowl
MetLife Event
NEW YORK CITY, Ny- Ferro Productions traveled to Bryant Park in New York City last Friday to cover a ceremony held by MetLife which celebrated the company’s purchasing of the naming rights to the former New Meadowlands Stadium. Under it’s new name, MetLife Stadium, the building will serve it’s second season as a home to […]
