TCC & Shift 4 Kit Review – Sliders
In the search for more creative and interesting shots, film and programme makers often turn to jibs, track and dolly, gimbals and other equipment traditionally known as grips. No doubt, they add a lot of production value but they can often be difficult and time consuming to set up and
TCC & Shift 4 Kit Review – Sony PXW-FS7 Mk II
The Crewing Company visited the test rooms of kit hire company Shift 4 to review some new and unique pieces of equipment now available for rental. With full access to Shift 4’s stocks of gear and explanation and demos from Shift 4’s Technical Manager Paul Kendler, The Crewing Company freelancers
CV Writing – Creative CVs
*dramatic music* Previously on TCC CV Series….*dum dum* So we’ve examined the basic CV, those new to the industry and how to represent multiple CVs. As we work in a creative and visual industry, should a CV not be that way? This post looks at how they may work. I will be
CV writing – How to use credits
Our previous CV blog posts have looked at how a standard CV should look and examined how best to construct a CV for those without much experience. This blog will look at those who perhaps have too much experience for a standard two page CV and what to do with
CV Writing for those new to the Industry
Let's start with a top 10 quick reference guide! 1. 2. Stick to two pages 3. Make sure u splel check and dont use slang or emojis D. Be consistent 5. Don’t repeat yourself 6. Make sure your hobbies are relevant 7. Don’t repeat yourself 8. I wouldn’t write really long sentences about what you’ve achieved, what you’ve
The 6 Basic Rules of CV Writing
Previously we’ve looked at our top tips for showreels but we’ve decided to go back to basics and look at CVs. Similar to showreels, we look at hundreds of CVs every week, so we know when we see a good CV. We have previously given advice in one-to-one clinics at industry
10 commandments of audience engagement – Marketing content for millennials
The LadBible Group’s Head of Marketing, Stephen Mai, recently delivered a keynote talk detailing 10 crucial tips for millennial audience engagement. Here's our summary! Mai provides insights into the TheLadBible's approach to commercial growth and discusses the inspiration of content curation for Generation Z & Y. The LadBible are all about creating a
TV Drama Commissioning is Changing
The commissioning landscape for drama in the UK is changing fast, with US giants looming over the traditional British TV landscape. At this crucial time we hear the BVE experts discuss the impacts of commissioning priorities, the key requirements for format, story and style, and how online platforms differ from
The Cloud: Broadcast in the future
We are seeing a number of key technological developments emerging within the sphere of production and broadcast. We speak to an industry specific panel to discuss this topic: Brian Noonan – CEO, Broadcast Sim Marc Risby – CTO, Boxer Systems Steve Plunkett – CTO, Ericsson Darren Woolfson – Group Director of Technology, Pinewood Studios
Co-productions in the US and UK
In terms of production, the UK is highly sought after at the moment, and it’s not hard to see why: apart from the benefits of the UK Film Tax Relief available, the UK offers immensely talented VFX capabilities, expanding studio space, homegrown talent and against the US dollar, the currency