How to make your CV and Showreel stand out in a COVID Secure Media Industry.
In recent weeks, we’ve been given more opportunity to socialise and collaborate with one another as the lockdown policies are slowly mitigated and things are gradually returning to what seems to be a normal, but reformed, way of life. So we at TCC are thinking of ways we can all
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
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
TCC shake up traditional hold music
As you may well know, at TCC we like to do things a bit differently than other recruitment agencies. We love being friendly, open minded and constantly adaptable to changes and we try to implement this in all areas of the business - even our on-hold music! To avoid the generic
Northern Focus: Greg Holt on QTAKE
Greg Holt is one of TCC's Video Playback Operators based in Manchester. He studied Media Technology at the University of Central Lancashire and has been in the industry since graduating in 2005. Greg has been doing playback on commercials and dramas for about 7 or 8 years but in the last 3 years he
We just need a little three minute video…
Darius Laws is an award-winning TCC Producer/Director who has experience working with Vodafone, HSBC and British Gas. He spends his time creating video content of the highest standard and here, he reflects on the implications when a client says they 'just need a little three minute video'
Art Director’s Perspective: Victoria & Broadchurch
John West has been freelancing as an Art Director and Set Designer since 1987 when he left the theatre - he joined TCC in 2011. John is an expert in guiding the creation and delivery of complex production designs for major TV projects using VectorWorks, SketchUp and Photoshop. By collaborating with
Jason Foo: A Storytelling CEO
We speak to creative agency BBD Perfect Storm's CEO, Jason Foo, on the importance of delivering stories effectively to an audience. As a key influencer within the industry, Jason founded BBD Perfect Storm with the belief that brands could build different and more powerful relationships with consumers. As CEO to a
BCU Film Freelancer Fair
TCC team members Caroline "CJ" Dalton and Elle Finn were invited along to Birmingham City University's first ever Film Freelancer Fair yesterday, and they had great fun. The emphasis of the event was to assist new entrants and novice workers entering the flexible labour market of the UK Film and TV