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 […]
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 […]
THE GIANTS “BEAT”
Many “Journalists” may be focused on working diligently and creatively, just to keep their dreams alive. Dreams of someday becoming a “Columnist”… Or is that dream perhaps more of a nightmare, if and when it becomes real? Depends…. More on that later, what’s critical now is getting into the “BEAT”. Mixing it up with the […]
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 […]
Digital and Social Media Directing
Standing over “center” of the digital services department of the New York Giants, similar to Eli Manning when he’s calling the shots at his position, is Nilay Shah, the Director of Digital and Social Media Strategy for the Giants’ organization. Whereas Eli has oversight of the New York Giants’ offense and primarily administers the running […]
Photoshop Magic
By Joe Scacciaferro “The journey should be as exciting as the arrival”. A perfect example is watching a master craftsman at work. In the attached link we’d like you to sit back and watch as our senior designer and still photog, Matt Swensen “Swen”, applies his magic. Watch as he transforms a good photo into […]
Cablecam: The Eye in the Sky
Don Canfield is arguably one of the most knowledgeable and accomplished motion control operators in the country. Don’s 20+ years in the industry operating and innovating at the highest levels of sophistication within the niche area of advanced motion control hardware and techniques has nobly served and entertained he and the public very well. What […]
Producing Gameday @ MetLife Stadium
FACT. There have been fewer Ringmasters of the Greatest Show On Earth® than Presidents of these United States. 36 to be exact and arguably such a grand position and title stand as a mere SUBTITLE in both form and function to the New York Football Giants, Director of Production, Christine Baluyot. Let’s meet our Ringmaster […]
Paul Schwartz – Home vs Away Camp
“We could walk with someone to their car … talk to players in a much more casual sense, outside the cafeteria” for example. “In Albany the access was much different.” recalls Paul as related to access… And access is precisely what this mini-series is all about! The words above are from the very talented Columnist, […]
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 […]
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 […]
NYG Video Capture
NEW YORK – What can you do with 2 cameras and a passion for your profession and for the game? Specifically, Video Production and Football that is. Well, you can be the “Fundamental” source that creates a nearly insurmountable amount of content, in nearly impossible time frames using state of the art technology. All to […]
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 […]
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 […]
STAGE: World Class Pyro
Ferro takes you backstage and behind the scenes at Metlife Stadium for the NFL’s opening day rehearsals. In this episode we take a look at the Pyrotechnics aspect and show how they get prepared for game day.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Eli Super Bowl Ring Sizing
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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 […]
Madonna XLVI
Super Bowl Halftime Show XLVI – “My stage gets built in 8 minutes and it’s an elaborate stage and we do a lot of crazy stuff on the stage and so for me the hoping and the praying that’s going to go on to make sure that it’s all put together right…” Madonna shares on […]
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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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Video-Game View on Life!
Captured the Running of the Bulls – Pamplona. Participated in 5 Olympics. Spotted at the Academy, MTV, BET and Kid’s Choice Awards. Hung with Paul McCartney, James Brown, Garth Brooks, Madonna, Metallica, The Stones, Black Eyed Peas and Celine Dion. On set with Batman, Catwoman, Spiderman and the Terminator. Arguably has the best seats in […]
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 […]
