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How to “Never Grow Up” and Still Succeed

Have you ever had the thought, “Maybe I haven’t grown up yet?” For some, such a thought can be worrisome. However, it can be an acceptable characteristic in the minds of others: especially in the world of production. Just ask Bill Diamond, the founder of Bill Diamond Productions, which is a creative production company where […]

How to “Never Grow Up” and Still Succeed

The Life and Strife of a Cinematographer

If you were to look up the word ‘cinematography’ in the dictionary, the definition would read, “the art of making motion pictures.” That is the essence of the word, but it doesn’t elaborate on any of the subtleties or responsibilities of the art. Don’t worry, Ferro is here to provide insight. And who better than […]

The Life and Strife of a Cinematographer

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 […]

Up-and-Coming: Michael “Horse” Becton

How the Film Industry has Evolved, Yet Will Never Change

The film industry has witnessed a number of transformations – from the invention of the motion-picture camera in 1888, to James Cameron’s groundbreaking visual effects used in Avatar in 2009. Although technology and equipment have  changed over time, the great minds within the industry believe that the characteristics necessary for a successful career remain steadfast. […]

How the Film Industry has Evolved, Yet Will Never Change

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. […]

HBO RINGSIDE

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, […]

Behind the Lens: US Open

Art McLaughlin: Production and Passion

The doors open and a crowd begins to gather. Within the hour the show will begin, a spectacle of music and light. The stage is built; the sound is ready, the musicians wrapping up their last minute rehearsals. There’s electricity in the air as everyone gathers to enjoy an evening of laughter and music and […]

Art McLaughlin: Production and Passion

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 […]

Cablecam: The Eye in the Sky

Ken Kelsch: Director of Photography

Ken Kelsch’s philosophy is very similar to that of Nike’s: “Just do everything,” he says. As a cinematographer with over 40 years in the film and television businesses, his resume is as polished as perfectly as an Officer’s shoes. Kelsch has served as the cinematographer on 49 film projects, including 31 feature length films. He […]

Ken Kelsch: Director of Photography

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. […]

Robotic Cameras at St. Patrick’s Cathedral

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 […]

Up-and-Coming: Sean Cox

Directing for Blackberry

When Blackberry introduced their brand new Blackberry10 operating system and new phones, the Z10 & the Q10, they had to get the word out, they needed to reach as many people and media outlets as possible. The company’s market share had been shrinking dramatically, in part due to the iPhone’s continuing dominance and the slew […]

Directing for Blackberry

Rick & The Fighter

The “Holy Grail” and its attainment, to some in the archeological world is considered to be the epitome of success. Depending on your viewpoint, the Holy Grail can be mystical, mythological, ethereal and even intangible. Regardless of what it may be in other worlds, in the world of production, it’s clearly, a single, coveted and […]

Rick & The Fighter

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 […]

NYG Video Capture

JVC PRESS RELEASE

During the past year Ferro Productions has developed a genuine relationship with JVC USA.  Our crew has been using the JVC GY-HM790 ProHD Camera at many high-profile events including Super Bowl XLVI, The Van Halen / Kool & the Gang Tour, Sirius XM’s Celebrity Fantasy Football Draft, and NYG Training Camp.  The results have been amazing. […]

JVC PRESS RELEASE

Cablecam: The Oddity of Our Paths

Don Canfield – Part II THE CHALLENGE: From IMDb I’ve selected either the First, Second or Third cast member, first billed only, from Don’s Filmography of 30 titles and challenged myself to a game of 6 Degrees to Kevin Bacon. The # at the end, seen after Kevin Bacon’s name, represents the number of degrees […]

Cablecam: The Oddity of Our Paths

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 […]

Ferro Hooks Up with JVC

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 […]

Video-Game View on Life!

Lights, Camera, Access

Welcome to FerroProductions.com, the all-new home of Ferro Productions. Here we will showcase the work and accomplishments of Ferro Productions. Through a collection of featured stories and news articles we will also provide you with an insider’s view into the world of production in music and television through the first hand accounts of Ferro’s team […]

Lights, Camera, Access