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Directing Multi-Lingual Television
Every once in a while I get a chance to flex my foreign language skills. Sure it does come in handy when you’re ordering from the menu of a Portuguese or Spanish restaurant, but in this global TV market being multi-lingual is a great plus. Because of that, I’ve been able to work with many […]
Directing Multi-Lingual Television
A Producer’s Role
The term “Producer” is as broad and varied as the industries they service. In theater and film the Producer is the dealmaker. Usually their responsibilities are: Find a project. Secure financing. Hire the major players; Director, leading actors, support staff, etc. and manage the team to a profitable conclusion. Their part is primarily that of […]
A Producer’s Role
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
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
#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
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 […]
Albany vs. East Rutherford
Associate Director and base-60 math
In my career as an Associate Director, I’ve been fortunate enough to work in varying AD capacities such as Control room, tape, post-production, sports and music. All those roles come with their specific responsibilities, as well as their own skill set needed to do the job. One AD role is not necessarily tougher than the […]
Associate Director and base-60 math
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 […]
A Fashionable Benefit for Autism
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
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, […]
Teaching at William Paterson University
Lighting for YES Network Live at Montclair
Each year the YES Network conducts a remote shoot at the Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center at New Jersey’s Montclair State University. YES and Montclair have developed a great relationship with each other over the years due to this annual affair. This year the crew was back to shoot Yankees Baseball Tonight, but this time the stakes […]
Lighting for YES Network Live at Montclair
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
LED Lighting for YES Network
Throughout my career I have experienced all sorts of annoyances and mishaps in the world of television and stage production. Whether it be lighting-fixtures burning out before show time, stressed-out directors screaming at crew members, or Video technicians nit-picking my every lighting decision; I’ve grown to understand that the show really does go on, and at […]
LED Lighting for YES Network
NJTV’s Hurricane Sandy Coverage
The wrath of Super Storm Sandy came and went, leaving in its wake a path of destruction of unthinkable proportions. Power transformers exploded, taking with it power lines and electric switching stations, leaving nearly four million homes in darkness. The Jersey shore was devastated, images of what was once the state’s playground was no more. […]
NJTV’s Hurricane Sandy Coverage
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
Ferro Productions Reaches New Heights
Two TERABYTES of behind the scenes action was captured by Ferro Productions’ team upon finishing 14 hours of work at the NFL’s opening day rehearsal and setups at Metlife stadium. At the crack of dawn, as the sun rose over the NY skyline on another jam packed day, Ferro’s crew was already preparing for phase […]
Ferro Productions Reaches New Heights
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 […]
NFL Behind the Scenes
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
Producer Blog
One of the more difficult things about producing programming for a sports team is being at the mercy of a constantly moving target. Every night our producers spend hours pouring over the teams next day schedule trying to match the team’s logistics to our shows content needs. Come morning’s 9:30 production meeting, the producers feel […]
Producer Blog
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 […]
Connecticut Interviews
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 […]
XLVI Ring
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. […]
Eli’s Legacy Shoot
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 […]
Reality TV: Maingear Computers
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. […]
Twas the Night Before…
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 […]
That’s a Wrap
#NYGsocial LIVE Web Stream
Follow @ferroproduction and LIKE Ferro Productions on Facebook for Exclusive BTS content! The New York Giants Web Master with Ferro Productions are producing a “social media live stream” event this evening. Below is a copy of the NYG Press Release explaining the details. Esentially for an hour tomight, fans can use Twitter, Facebook and Google+ […]
#NYGsocial LIVE Web Stream
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 […]
Wednesday in Indy
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 […]
Day 2 #SB46
FOLLOW Media Day Schedule 4 BTS Exclusives
Twitter is our tool of choice on Media Day feel free to follow @FerroProduction. We’re moving fast and will be Tweeting pics every chance we get. Media Day is ALWAYS a crazy fun day as things are moving at breakneck speed. As the Ferro Crew is completely engrossed in doing the work of the work, […]
FOLLOW Media Day Schedule 4 BTS Exclusives
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. […]
Touchdown Giants
NFL, SNL, Baldwin, Eisen
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NFL, SNL, Baldwin, Eisen
Day of Rest
He said on This day yagara pills I Rest .. viagra With the playoff madness behind them and a “Super” week of madness in front of them the Ferro crew takes some well-earned down time. Make sure you stop back tomorrow as the advance crew heads out to Indy to scout locations and prep equipment […]
Day of Rest
The Show Must Go On
In a facility built to be a simple 3 camera, 25’x25’ studio with a 2 channel Sony switcher and limited transmission abilities, the Ferro team was challenged to produce multiple live network telecasts while still maintaining their normal weekly production schedule. Distillation and intoxication just about captures the essence and climate of what’s happening behind […]
The Show Must Go On
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 […]
Final Cut for Indy
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
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 […]
Candlestick Madness
Welcome to the Bay
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Welcome to the Bay
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 […]
Next Stop: San Francisco
A Real Look At Reality TV
In entertainment today it seems that many are quick to discredit reality TV without considering the skill it takes to produce it while facing the challenges that are met along the way. For Ferro Productions, who have produced pilots for reality programming such as “At The Gym…” and “Making It Kool”, reality TV is […]
A Real Look At Reality TV
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
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 […]
NYG Radio Broadcast
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 […]
NFL Play60 Event
Behind The Scenes at NYG
“FOOTBALL IS BACK!” as the collective sighs of relief are heard nationwide from a loyal, dedicated and often times rabid fan-base. Arguably, America’s most popular sport ends it’s lockout. To many people, many things.The NFL, in fact, will be hosting a 2011-2012 season. The FANS can pencil in the fact that they now have at […]
Behind The Scenes at NYG
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
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 […]
