Broadcast Television News

Our main in-house kit is a full PAL-spec Sony DVCam system including a DSR-450WSP camcorder with Canon lenses and Anton Bauer power system. A full ENG kit includes Sennheiser mics (MKH-416 with radio transmitter for wireless operation) and stick and lapel mics, all wireless. Dual channel radio mic operation provided. Separate sound recordist available. Arri 650 watt and 800 watt redhead lighting is carried, as are the usual compliment of newsgathering accessories and equipment, including safety clothing and first aid.

Crew vehicle is a Land Rover One Ten with on board editing facilities using Final Cut Studio on a MacBook Pro laptop computer, with DVCam VTR for streaming camera original material. Output to tape for playout or as a data file. 3G broadband connectivity. Location editing with maximum mobility - there are very few venues this setup cannot reach. Driver and two passenger seats for travelling. Extra equipment and operators available by negotiation.

News and documentary production are our specialities, but we undertake media-training, corporate and commercial production also. Recent work includes an aviation documentary for The History Channel and ITV, and filming behind the scenes at the famous Fairport Convention annual reunion 40th anniversay concert.