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 week- Shooting fifteen shows in six days at four different locations, and it was all capped off by one GIANT victory.

Members of the Ferro crew on the bus ride to Lucas Oil Stadium

After the close of their live MSG pre-game show on Sunday morning the crew needed to strike their entire set in the hotel lobby.  Next they needed to pack all of their equipment for game day, change into their travel suits and then make it on to the team bus, all in just an hour!  To say that the guys were running off of pure adrenaline at this point would be an understatement.

Once Ferro arrived on location at the stadium it was time to get changed in the locker room and unpack all of the gear.  The crew was equipped with three Sony 700’s (with sticks for post game pressers), three Sony EX 3’s(one set of sticks), two boom audio packages, and three still cameras.

Next, there was a production meeting held on the field.  The meeting reviewed detailed assignments for every member of the crew, including an alternate plan for the end of the game pending the outcome.  If the Giants were to lose than the crew would exit the field immediately and move right in for the press conference.  If Big Blue were to win the game, than the post-game celebration would be covered on the field, followed by locker room celebrations and finally the press conference.  Although the latter of the two plans involved much more chaos and difficult work, it is safe to say that team Ferro was hoping for déjà blue…

At the conclusion of the production meeting a small group went over to the press conference area to position the camera sticks (tripods) for the post game.  Also, at each podium in the presser there was a multiple box for audio output.  At this time Ferro Audio Engineer, Nick Giangrande, set up an XLR at each of the 14 multiple box’s for the cameramen to have quick access to audio during the mayhem that post-game would entail.  Once the set up was complete, it was time to chow down.

The pre-game dinner was held in the press box area at the top of the stadium.  Staff from the Giants and Patriots, as well as members of the press, were granted access.  During dinner the crew relaxed and reminisced about the insane week that had just transpired.  Moments later after a hot cup of coffee it was time to work…

View of the field from press box

Pre-game on the field included celebrity spottings and insane crowd activity.  Historically the Super Bowl crowd is known to be a bit dull compared to a normal home town crowd, but that was simply not the case on Sunday.  The arena was packed with Giants and Patriots fans alike and they were letting it be known to all that they came to cheer their team on.

After Kerry Underwood honored America with her beautiful rendition of the National Anthem it was time for the fans in the stadium and the 111.3 million fans at home to enjoy the highest viewed telecast in American history, Super Bowl XLVI!

During the game our crew had three Sony 700’s covering game action, one in each end zone, and one on the sideline following the ball.  Also in use were the two Sony EX 3’s, which were being used with the audio packages to cover behind the bench player action.  The game was being covered by Ferro just like any other game, although it certainly did not feel like any normal game…and as the first half came to a conclusion it was clear that the world was in for another nail biter between the Pats and the G-Men.

Halftime was a spectacular event to witness in person.  Watching the dozens of stadium crew members haul out the giant stage and speakers, followed by a circus of a show by Madonna.. Simply insane.

Halftime

The second half, much like the first, was a back and forth battle.  As the clock kept ticking the hearts of the Ferro crew began beating a little harder.  First, because their business partner was on the brink of a world championship, and also because their post game assignments depended on the outcome of the game.  It was not until the final play of the game, Tom Brady’s hail mary attempt to the end zone, that the guys knew what they would be doing.  Once the ball hit the floor and the clock read :00, the field was stormed.  All hands were on deck with cameras and audio to capture the once in a life time experience.

The next hour would seem like a short second.  The confetti had dropped and Eli Manning was named Super Bowl MVP for the second time in his career.  At this moment Ferro had four cameras break off to capture the historical press conferences, and one camera go into the locker room to shoot the emotional celebration of players, coaches, and owners alike.  All of this footage will be featured on Ferro’s programming this week and will certainly be kept in the archives forever.

After a successful day for Ferro and the NYG at Super Bowl XLVI, it was time for the exclusive post-game party at the hotel, and you can only imagine…

Frank Scacciaferro captures the moment for Ferro as the confetti drops on the World Champion New York Giants

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