Anyone want to guess what the most viewed programme is in UK TV broadcast history? It wasn’t a wedding or a funeral if that helps. If I tell you that Geoff Hurst was the lead character in this 1966 drama, that’s probably enough to tell you that England’s World Cup win remains the UK’s most...Read More
When Bucks New University committed to installing a state-of-the-art LED Virtual Production studio, they were investing not just in equipment—but in the education of the next generation of film-makers. However, turning a high-tech vision into reality often involves more than just selecting the right equipment; it requires a financial structure that works for everyone involved....Read More
Phew! What a rollercoaster. As the esteemed business guru Mike Tyson used to say, “Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face.” Coming so soon after COVID, and the apparent recovery of the ensuing increased production levels during 2021/22, it is probably fair to say that the challenges presented by 2023 were unanticipated....Read More
At Adamantean, we’re all about staying at the forefront of industry innovations, and we’re excited to share the latest developments with you. Our leadership team recently attended The Kit Plus Show at the Kia Oval, IBC in Amsterdam and EnergaCamerimage Film Festival in Poland, which were all showcasing cutting-edge broadcast and media technology. Gareth, Samantha,...Read More
Accessing funds to finance equipment has got harder but there are routes to capital that specialist brokers can help SMEs to navigate. The economic downturn, interest rate rises, inflation and the writer’s strike, plus ongoing budget cuts for unscripted TV among public service broadcasters, have combined to make the equipment asset finance market the worst...Read More
It looks like the IBC four-day format is here to stay, which I’m a big fan of. Five days was always too long, especially if you tag on the increasingly influential SVG Summit at the front end. But do you think that Thursday – Sunday would be better than Friday – Monday? I doubt that...Read More
In my younger and more vulnerable years my father gave me some advice that I’ve been turning over in my mind ever since. “Whenever you feel like criticizing any one,” he told me, “just remember that all the people in this world haven’t had the advantages that you’ve had.”Obviously not my words, but they’re never...Read More
After a 6 year NAB hiatus for me, there were some interesting changes. The new Las Vegas Convention Centre West Hall is a bit of a hike from the other halls. Now in any other country and any other exhibition centre, the attendees would just have to accept that it helps to get your step count up....Read More
