Reality and Long Format Procution

TDS Media provided services for reality shows, like Friday night Tykes Steel Country and Long Island Medium, as well as to networks such as PBS, Comedy Central,  and the Pennsylvania Cable Network.  From camera operators to media management, TDS Media is ready to support your next project.

SignTasTic, 4K HDR Game Show

TDS Media was instrumental in the production of this groundbreaking new game show shot in 4K HDR, providing turnkey technical and crewing services.  SignTasTic is a game show on American Sign Language where hearing contestants compete for a cash prize.  The host and performers on the show are deaf, which provided unique technical challenges for the TDS Media team.  With a 1.6-million-dollar budget and five shooting days, SignTasTic produced ten episodes

Daily Show Segment

TDS Media provided camera operator for the shooting of a segment of the Daily Show in Pittsburgh, PA.  The camera package consisted of Sony FS7.

PBS -  A Gathering of Sons

TDS Media edited the recording of this performance utilizing the live multi-camera line cut, as well as ISO footage from the four cameras and two GoPro's.  We created a opening, ending credits, performed color matching, and edited for the network time slot.  Due in large part from the work of TDS Media's Doug Sicchitano, 'A Gathering of Sons' received a Bronze World Medal Award  at the NY Festivals 2019 International TV and Film Awards.

Friday Night Tykes  SC

TDS Media provided camera operator and media manger for the second season of the reality show Friday Night Tykes Steel Country.  The camera package consisted of Sony PDW-F800, Sony FS7, Canon 5D, and GoPro's.

Duquesne Coaches Show

The coaches show, airs on AT&T SportsNet, in 2018 for football and basketball.  At the start of the 2019 season Duquesne lost the shooting location due to construction.  TDS Media was able to create a cost-effective temporary solution on campus.  Our founder Doug Sicchitano Produced the show, while updating the workflow and raising the production quality.  The updated workflow allows for two people to complete a show in two days for delivery to AT&T SportsNet.

20/20 ABC News 

TDS Media provided camera operator for the shooting of show in Western PA.  The camera package consisted of Sony PDW-F800 and was tasked with shooting MOS interviews and B-Roll.

PCN's Humanities on the Road

Directed and managed this four camera production, including crewing and the development of series visual look.  The series spanned over two seasons, and all episodes where shot on location live to tape.
2012 Bronze Telly Award Winner.

NBA TV's Beyond the Paint

Highlights of TDS Media's work on NBA TV's Beyond the Paint segment on John Brisker.  TDS Media scouted locations for standups, shot footage with Sony FS7's, and utilized Litepanel Astra and Blind Spot Gear Scorpion 4D kits for lighting.

PCN's PA Books 

Produced, Directed, and managed this four camera production, including crewing.