Francesco Focher

Audio & Video Production Engineer | Software Developer

Profile

During my professional career, I have specialized in music production, voice-over recording, and sound design for national broadcast media, as well as shaping the audio for numerous short films. Currently, I work for Rai - Radiotelevisione Italiana SpA as an augmented reality & virtual studio production specialist and video switcher operator.

For me, music and programming have been lifelong companions. Long before my professional career, I was singing in a classical Baroque choir, playing the keyboards in bands ranging from Italian pop to power metal, and programming Sudoku solvers and mini-games in high school. This dual passion shaped my mindset: I am a proactive problem-solver who naturally bridges the gap between creative media and technical implementation.

Today, beyond the broadcast world, I am a proficient software developer with a strong focus on system integrations, process automation, browser extensions, and 3D reconstruction techniques.

I firmly believe in Louis Pasteur's quote, "To be astonished at anything is the first movement of the mind towards discovery." This curiosity drives me to master new technologies and fuels my personal life. Whether I am exploring the mountains through skiing and hiking, or diving into virtual reality gaming — where I boast a fiercely competitive rank in Beat Saber — I bring deep passion and curiosity to everything I do.

Core Competencies

Software & Automation

Practical AI & Neural Network Deployment (Computer Vision, 3D Reconstruction), System Integrations, Browser Extensions.

Video & Broadcast

AR/XR Production Systems, Virtual Studios, Brainstorm eStudio, Video Switching, Photo/Video Editing, Photoshop, Premiere.

Audio & Music

Sound Design, Music Production, Soundtracks, Mixing & Mastering, Foley Artist, Logic Pro, Pro Tools.

Employment History

Rai - Radiotelevisione Italiana SpA

Technical Artist & Television Production Engineer | 2020 – Present

  • Responsible for the real-time technical deployment and live execution of Augmented Reality (AR) systems for high-stakes, prime-time national and international broadcasts, ensuring precise camera tracking calibration and graphics integration for the Olympic Games (Paris and Milano Cortina) Italian national broadcast, Venice Film Festival awards, La Domenica Sportiva, Le Parole della Settimana and Macondo.
  • Act as a Technical Artist for Virtual Studios, engineering the real-time 3D asset pipeline: collaborate with set designers to import and optimize 3D models from Autodesk 3ds Max into Brainstorm eStudio, configuring real-time lighting, shaders, and custom look-development for Rai Sport programs including Perle di Sport, Sportabilia, ski and cycling world competitions.
  • Operate high-end production video switchers (Grass Valley, For-A) and advanced multi-channel playout systems (SimplyLive, vMix) in live broadcast environments, managing vision mixing and video playback operations for the Rai 3 regional and national newscast and major television shows including Che Tempo Che Fa and Ore 14.

Sing Sing Music Srl

Music Composer & Sound Engineer | 2017 – 2020

  • Produced music, recorded voice talents, and designed sound effects for many TV, web, and radio commercials for brands such as Enel, Loacker, Huawei, Skoda, Mediaworld, Ichnusa and Ferrarelle.
  • Served as a sound engineer for live exhibitions featuring international artists including Alice Merton, Matt Simons, and The Strumbellas.
  • Composed, arranged and produced original music ("Sparkling River"), recorded voice talents, and mixed sound effects for Acqua Lete's Vita da Cellule campaign.

Music Production Srl

Music Composer & Sound Engineer | 2015 – 2017

  • Composed "Stockholm Lights" and mixed the soundtrack for Our War, a documentary presented at the 73rd Venice Biennale.
  • Worked as a Foley artist, sound editor, and mixer for the short movie Pura Passione, directed by Luca Lucini.
  • Handled audio recording, editing, and mixing in Pro Tools and Logic Pro X for national advertising campaigns including Volkswagen, Alitalia, and Fastweb.
  • Acted as a sound engineer and production assistant for prominent discography projects, including Gizmodrome (with Stewart Copeland, Mark King and Adrian Belew) and Malika Ayane.
  • Arranged and produced the electro-swing version of the famous Galbani jingle.
  • Engineered voice recordings for Elio in the Italian edition of Peter and the Wolf in Hollywood (Deutsche Grammophon).
  • Recorded additional piano and voice tracks for Deproducers' Botanica album.

Software & Open Source Projects

Languages & Personal Details

Languages

Italian: Native
English: B2 First – Grade A (C1 Level certified performance)

Personal Details

Location: Pavia, Italy
Date of Birth: February 1, 1991

Education

Multiverse Institute for Arts and Technology (MIAT)
2023
Immersive Storytelling & Metaverse Masterclass covering Generative AI, VR/MR, and AI-driven storytelling.
Scuola di Alto Perfezionamento Musicale
2013 – 2014
Music Composer and Sound Engineer.
Liceo Scientifico Statale Torquato Taramelli
2005 – 2010
High School Diploma (PNI).