New Series Alert: Diving Deep with The Production Geeks

Welcome to the very first episode of The Production Geeks! If you’ve been following the Sorrentino Media: Media Offline feed, you’re in the right place—we’re just moving into a new phase. While our previous show focused on the people and personalities of the media world, this new series is all about the work behind the work.

Join hosts Michael Sorrentino and Dave Shaw as they pull back the curtain on technical problem-solving, high-level client strategy, and the “raw” reality of professional production.

Beyond “Cookie Cutter” Solutions

At Sorrentino Media, we don’t just sell video or live streaming; we sell certainty. Whether it’s transmitting a live feed from a remote farm with zero cell service or rigging gear for an electric airplane with strict weight limits, we thrive on the 10% of ideas that actually survive the “nerding out” phase.

“We want to show you all of the things that could go wrong… we’re experts, but we’re humans as well.” — Michael Sorrentino

Tour the Tech: Studio 6 Version 2.0

In this episode, Mike and Dave take you on a “raw” tour of their Manhattan studio on Madison Avenue. Once a room that “looked like a bomb went off,” Studio 6 has been transformed into a versatile, high-tech hub.

 

Key gear highlights from the episode include:

  • Cellular Bonding with LiveU: Using the LU-Smart app to combine Wi-Fi and 5G cellular networks into one super-fast, reliable internet pipeline for remote transmission.

  • The Black Magic Ecosystem: A look at the Micro Studio cameras and the Studio Pro cameras, which the team loves for their depth of field and versatility.

  • The Routing “Brain”: Why the Black Magic Video Hub 40×40 was a game-changer for the studio, allowing any input to be sent to any output across the facility.

  • Audio Mastery: A deep dive into the Behringer X32 Compact board and how the team uses IFBs (earpieces) to ensure directors can talk to hosts without the guests hearing the cues.

Let’s Talk Shop

This podcast is an open conversation. We want to hear from you!

  • Suggestions: Have a production topic you want us to tackle?

  • Collaboration: Are you an expert who wants to “talk nerd” with us? Reach out!

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