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Welcome
to Issue Four of the Newsletter for members of "The
Creative Networks"
'Creative Networks' at the Technology
Innovation Centre (tic) is
about bringing together all parties involved in screen-based
media in the West Midlands. 'Creative Networks' seeks
to promote successful business development and collaboration.
It seeks to contribute to the establishment of a strong
long-term screen based Creative Industry in the West Midlands.
The tic achieves this through increased
knowledge and use of innovative technologies and creative
practices.
Regular monthly face-to-face networking events are held
at tic. They offer opportunities for
companies to network, make pitches, identify the resources
they are seeking or the projects they are planning.
Visit our online portal www.creativenetworksonline.com
for up-to-date news, funding, business support, training
and tender opportunities.
In This Issue:
1. COMING UP -
June's Creative Networks Event @ tic *DONT
MISS OUT*
2. Event Reviewed
- May's Creative Networks Event - BUYERS FORUM 2005
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For the Creative Audience:
:: Market Awareness
:: Investment Opportunities
:: Bigger Business Insight
For the Buying Audience:
:: Summaries of 'Client Pitches'
:: Summaries of 'Client Showcases'
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We’d
like to hear from you!
Contact Mandeep Chana, The Creative Networks administrator
with your news and views:
:: phone
0121 331 5400
:: email
mandeep.chana@tic.ac.uk
:: or
post to Technology Innovation Centre, Millennium
Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham, B4 7XG |
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COMING UP - June's Creative
Networks Event @ tic *DONT
MISS OUT* |
Wednesday
29th June - From 6.00pm til LATE at tic, Millennium Point
The
Collaborative Networking Event for Creative Industry Professionals
Come to our Summer Party!
We want to celebrate the success of the Creative Networks
events. We also want to thank you for contributing to that
success. So we're having a party, and you're invited! There'll
be:-
Food and Drink
Entertainment
Games
Prizes
Networking
The event is free, if you would like to
join us, please email Mandeep Chana mandeep.chana@tic.ac.uk,
or phone
Ha Vu on 07967 706 445. You'll be
very welcome. |
| 2. Review of May's
Creative Networks Event - BUYERS FORUM 2005 |
Thursday 26th May - From
6.00pm til LATE at tic, Millennium Point
The
liveliest of tic's Creative Networks yet, attracted a
capacity audience to. The special Buyers Forum was split
to address the needs of buyers of creative content on
the one hand, and the interest of the growing number of
creative businesses attending, on the other many have
already had support from i4 short courses or Media Vault
assists.
In the Cafe, creative clients pitched
for business and students showcased examples of their work.
In the Lecture Theatre representatives of business communities
described their projects and how they have been designed
to suit the needs of companies in the Region. In the Content
Creation Labs, clients showcased work they had created using
tic resources.
Diversification and collaboration,
in complex new business fields such as ICT and digital media
distribution, were emphasised by several speakers. With
screen-based media used in more and more locations, opportunities
for business owners and brand developers to reach their
customers have increased unmeasurably in recent months.
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A video presentation
from tic Business Solutions Analyst, Rob Ellis, from
the Centre for Interactive Media, opened the evening
by detailing the new Market Maker project. The video,
which is available on the Creative
Networks Online website, covered a number of new
tenders which have become available through the Market
Maker project.
Synopsis
How tic can help creative suppliers:-
- By bringing them together with clients to form
professional relationships
- By aligning clients with relevant creative support
and services.
What tic Business Solutions Analysts (BSA)
can offer creatives:-
- Front end to new markets
- Help to establish client contact
- Help in guiding inexperienced clients to understand
how creative industries work
- As first port of call
in exploring user markets
The way forward!
- Talk to the BSAs right now!
- Register on the 'creativenetworksonline' portal
to ensure involvement in Market Maker
- Market Maker promotes fair competition through
transparent tenders
The Tendering Process:-
- Market Maker tenders will be issued formally
on the website
- Tenders come in two part. Applications to tender
should give company history and background as
well as resources relevant to the tender itself.
Some Current Tenders include:-
- Marketing material for a Board Game
- Web application
for Home Security Services company
- DVD for gourmet crisps
- Software for Motivational stickers
- Website for medical technologies
and Finally!
- Get the tic involved with your
projects
- Register your interest with a BSA
- Don't forget - visit the portal!
* Download the latest version of RealPlayer
for free to view the video clip mentioned above. |
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| For the Creative
Audience... |
| Summary of the
Market Awareness Session |
| The Region's business
development and support organisations made presentations which
identified the creative potential which exists within their
industries. They explored the importance of media/ICT in a
variety of industries in order to stimulate discussion with
representatives from sectors such as Higher Value Added Consumer
Goods, Food & Drink and Tourism & Leisure. |
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Summary of presentation...
Mike is the Cluster manager from Advantage West Midlands
(AWM). He is responsible for Higher Added Value Consumer
Goods (HAVCG) which includes the local glass, leather, jewellery,
and furniture industries.
Mike explained that these business sectors are changing
and there is an increased emphasis on innovation, quality
and style. Opportunities are abundant for modern and diversifying
companies. He believes that the future of the Region lies
in the uptake of new technologies which also encourage collaborative
working practices. This will help businesses exploit new
markets and business opportunities. |
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Summary of presentation...
Anthony highlighted how the business need for design and
other creative/digital support begins with the effective
Branding. He examined how the business then portrays itself
in the marketplace through and effective Web-presence which
every modern business should have. He emphasised that future
success relies on the effective use of technology, from
SMS messaging to 3d design for use in PDA's. In short the
message from Business Link was, 'don't tell me show me'...
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Summary of presentation...
Sue described her department and gave some insights into
the current position of the F&D cluster and its component
companies' varied use of media.
Her team work mainly with SMEs, along the food and drink
production chain from growers through to food producers
and technology manufacturers. Main target markets are Europe,
Dubai, Asia and Australia. Existing marketing usage varies.
One company may use very little marketing material, whilst
others use every type of media, including TV advertising.
A recent website project with Brighton University revealed
that small F&D companies appear slow to take up new
media - and even companies which do have a good web presence
in the UK are not found on some overseas web searches.
In this cluster the best prospects for creatives were considered
to be technology manufacturers and larger SMEs. Sue's team
is to feature the services and work of tic
and its Creative Networks in their next newsletter. |
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Summary of presentation...
The Regional Centre for Tourism Business Support is a partnership
between Regional Development Agency, Advantage West Midlands,
and the Region's six Business Links. The Centre provides
help, advice and support directly to tourism, leisure and
hospitality businesses to help them improve their performance.
Howard stressed that the Centre needs to be made aware of
new technology and innovation in order to get its message
out to clients.
Businesses in this sector have varying levels of marketing
knowledge, with many relying on passing trade and scattergun
publication advertising. The vast majority of the businesses
produce leaflets and brochures of some kind.
However there are an increasing number of businesses looking
at more innovative marketing, which may be anything from
a simple marketing website to on-line booking /e-commerce
and virtual tours. Some are also looking at email marketing,
producing on-line newsletters and brochures. Some accommodation
providers are also now adding wireless hotspots/ freespots
as added benefits to their customers.
The challenge for the Centre is to encourage small tourism
businesses to use technology and innovation. |
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Summary of presentation...
Andy stated that "the regeneration of the Jewellery
Quarter presents many opportunities for creative enterprises
among some 500 jewellery or jewellery-related businesses.
This includes over 100 specialist retailers, 50 designer-
makers and festivals such as 'Brilliantly Birmingham', which
attracts many visitors. There are plans for a new public
square and improvements to greenspaces and streets in the
Quarter. Additionally, there are an increasing amount of
affordable workspaces which are attracting a growing number
of creative businesses drawn by the Quarter's unique ambience.
This clustering in workspace developments such as the Big
Peg and the Argent Centre present a particularly convenient
opportunity to interface with Jewellery Quarter businesses." |
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Summary of presentation...
Starting up in business is a big step. Shihab's message
was that businesses shouldn't be afraid to ask for support
and advice. There are a number of external agencies which
support pre-start-up, recent start-ups and young businesses,
many of which offer subsidised or even free support! He
invited such businesses to give VC Consulting a call because
"they're there to help YOU!" |
| Summary of the
Investment Opportunities Session |
| The Buyers Forum provided
a rare opportunity for our Creative Networks to hear from
four major regional investment sources. Their scope and degree
of investment varied, but their aim was consistent: to encourage
local businesses to grow and diversify. The company owners
and business operators present had the chance to learn more
about how to access the finance necessary to be able to maintain
growth, and contribute to the future of the region. Whether
businesses need finance for research, marketing, new product
development, or merchandising - these are the kind of people
they need to meet. |
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Summary of presentation...
Rex advised his audience that The Advantage Creative Fund
invests in creative businesses in the West Midlands region.
It invests by taking an equity stake in companies. The Fund
invests from £25,000 up to £150,000. It seeks ambitious
companies who want to grow rapidly. There are no application
forms but a well developed realistic business plan is needed
to start the ball rolling. Existing businesses, as well
as new start ups can apply. The fund usually looks for partnership
investment, working with banks or other funders to ensure
that promising businesses have sufficient finance to develop.
Once an investment has been made, ongoing support and aftercare
will help the business and the fund's grow. For businesses
interested it is a good idea to register on the website
at an early stage, even before the business plan is complete. |
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Andy King
- Business Manager
Aston Re-Investment Trust
phone 0121
359 2444
web
www.reinvest.co.uk |
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Summary of presentation...
Established in 1997, ART provides loans of £2000-£50,000
to SMEs and Social Enterprises unable to secure full or
part funding from their bank. All applicants must be based
in Birmingham or North Solihull. ART's portfolio of borrowers
ranges from start-ups to established businesses and covers
a wide range of sectors. Loans can be for cashflow or asset
purchases and ART will either lend on its own, or in partnership
with others.
More information on ART and what they offer is posted
on their website. Alternatively, please feel free to ring
them if for more information or to discuss a proposition.
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Summary of presentation...
The availability of finance is a major barrier to new enterprise.
Particularly affected are ethnic minority and 'disadvantaged'
entrepreneurs with viable business opportunities. This can
be a barrier to the creation of jobs and wealth and a restraint
on the enterprise economy. The Arrow Fund Ltd is a loan
guarantee scheme designed to support those that cannot access
finance through the banks. Established for 11 years, it
goes some way to address the needs of micro and small businesses
unable to raise funds.
The Arrow Fund Ltd provides loans of up to £7500 to small
businesses located in Birmingham & Solihull which
cannot raise the finance required through a bank.
Start-ups and existing businesses up to 5 years old,
with less than 10 employees, are eligible to apply.
Loans are in conjunction with Lloyds TSB and HSBC banks
- existing businesses must be willing to transfer banking
to one of these.
Loans are available for equipment purchase, refurbishment
or premises, marketing, stock purchase, working capital
etc.
Applications must include: a completed application form,
a Business Plan, a clear credit search, and 6 months personal
bank statements.
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Summary of presentation...
Lee introduced the substantial Screen West Midlands
Film & Media Production Fund which first invested in
Coventry based film-maker Debbie Issit's "Confetti"
(a collaboration with BBC Films and Wasted Talent). This
fund can invest up to £300,000 or 25% of a project's budget,
whichever is lesser.
Lee said that, at the time of speaking, the other prime
source of funding he was responsible - the Advantage Development
Fund - had yet to be finalised, but will be able to invest
between 10-30k in a range of TV, games and film development
projects. This is due to launch this summer, so watch the
website for details.
Since the presentation, it has been announced that the deadline
for Digital Shorts 2005 will be 5pm Monday 4th July 2005!!
Dan Lawson, New Talent Manager explains, "Digital Shorts
is back for another year, and we're looking for the most
promising new filmmaking talent in the West Midlands to
take part. A total of 16 projects will undertake an intensive
development programme, and a minimum of 8 short films will
be produced."
For further information on its full activity range Lee recommends
the Screen West Midlands website as a great place to start! |
| Summary of the
Bigger Business Insight Session |
| This session brought
together a number of speakers from large organisations. Focusing
on their various media needs, they highlighted the importance
of researching these organisations, in order to choose the
best means of accessing the opportunities available. |
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Summary of presentation...
Geraldine briefly described the BBC Big Screen Project,
whereby large outdoor screens are being used in city centres,
providing standard BBC content but also relaying special
events. The Birmingham screen is on the side of the Town
Hall, facing the library in Chamberlain Square. It has recently
broadcast sporting events such as the FA Cup Final, but
also other local events such as the St. George's Day Concert
from Symphony Hall, and the VE Day celebrations. Geraldine
is keen for local creatives to send her interesting content
to be broadcast on the Birmingham screen and on other screens
around the country. This content could be short films, animations
or other motion graphics. Also welcome are ideas for interactive
content. Unfortunately Geraldine does not have a budget
for content, but stressed that the Big Screen provides an
excellent opportunity for showcasing your talent, with tickers
showing your credits whilst the content is played. The walk-by
audience is estimated at 170,000 per weekend, so this is
not an opportunity to be sneezed at! |
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Summary of presentation...
Raja Khan described the exciting new satellite TV channel
his company is launching, Raj TV. Having obtained an Ofcom
Licence the channel is due to go live in September. This
will be the first ever British, English-speaking satellite
television channel, targeting Asian market audiences in
the UK, Asia and worldwide. It will broadcast concurrently
to an international audience via the Internet. Based in
Birmingham, Raj TV is developing its own production units
and is looking to work with other content producers to fill
its 24/7 output. So if you have any content ideas for Raj
TV 's audience now is the opportunity to get in at the start.
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Summary of presentation...
Tom Hamilton was representing this multi-billion turnover
corporation. He explained that BT operates a separate website
www.selling2bt.com to help source its supplies. BT also
operates approved supplier schemes. He suggested that smaller
creative companies could profitably identify these approved
suppliers and then work with them to supply content to BT.
He also described how BT is changing as an organisation
from a telecoms operator to become a company supplying solutions
for the digital networked community. So watch this space. |
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Summary of presentation...
Tim described the the role of Marketing Birmingham in projecting
Birmingham as a great European City and in maintaining its
position as Britain's second city. Clearly, there is a need
for innovative marketing materials. Tim pointed out that
the organisation has been undergoing reorganisation. This
should be complete in about two weeks time. As the new leadership
gets established this could be the time to get content ideas
in front of them. |
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Mario
Di Maggio - Planetarium Manager
Thinktank, Birmingham Science Museum
web www.thinktank.ac
phone 0121
202 2258
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Summary of presentation...
Mario Di Maggio gave an enthusiastic account of the upcoming
Digital Planetarium in Birmingham's Thinktank, at Millennium
Point. Special software will blend the images from 6 LCD
projectors to form a single unified image on a hemispherical
screen. The audience recline in sloped seats such that their
whole field of view is filled by the display. Of course
planetariums are used conventionally to illustrate the sky
by night with stars and planets. However, Mario would love
additional content, especially for teaching about the orbits
of the moon and the solar system, but creatives may have
other valuable ideas! Mario pointed out that there is a
growing international presence of digital planetariums.
For anyone able to develop interesting content, there is
the potential for a lucrative niche market. |
| For the Buying
Audience... |
| Summaries of the
Supplier Pitching Session |
At every Creative Networks
event there is an opportunity for attendees to promote themselves
or their companies, and to talk about current projects and
to seek collaboration or partnership with others. Great success
stories have resulted. The Buyers Forum proved no exception;
clients seized the chance to pitch with enthusiasm. On this
occasion, with buyers present, these sessions were extended
to allow nine creative companies from around the Region to
give five minute 'elevator pitche'.
Profiles of those who participated are listed below together
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Malcolm Cave
Company: MCP Media Limited
Malcolm presented a DVD video showreel giving an overview
of the diverse nature of different projects he has worked
on, they included:
- Graphics opener to financial institution
- Motivational activities at a pharmaceutical conference
in Sardinia
- Awards presentation for Birmingham Midshires
- Tooling and engineering demo
- L'Oreal Colour Challenge (hair championships) in assoc
with NTV
- Midland expressway M6 toll public enquiry, awareness
video
- Royal Mail stamp production (Walsall Security Print
Group)
- Connexions launch (Birmingham & Solihull)
email: mail@mcpmedia.co.uk
web: www.mcpmedia.co.uk
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Pritesh Patel
Company: TWOPEASANDAPOD
TWOPEASANDAPOD specialises in print-based and multimedia
design. Their area of expertise covers traditional promotional
materials: business identity, exhibition displays, brochures,
leaflets, film posters, flyers and stationery. It also
designs for the Internet, producing exceptional e-cards
and e-flyers, as well as great interactive storytelling
websites using the latest software.
TWOPEASANDAPOD also designs motion graphic/animated title
credit sequences for films. Its work has featured in the
Channel 4 Ideasfactory Creative Week exhibition showcasing
new and exciting talent in the region and the company's
short film, Victor & Hugo, has received wide recognition,
including 'Official Selection' at the Barcelona International
Film Festival, best Art Direction at the 2004 Brussels
Film Festival and Best Actor Performance at the Miami
International Short Film Festival.
email: p2p@twopeasandapod.co.uk
web: www.twopeasandapod.co.uk
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Paul
John Birch
Company: Revolver Music Ltd
Paul introduced the Revolver label by outlining its artists
and repertoires, past and present. He explained how the
company distributes music through a network of international
distributors into record stores on the streets of Birmingham,
Tokyo, Chicago and Milan. Paul explained how technological
change and innovation have augmented the supply channel.
Distribution has changed to include the sale of sound recordings
by mobile phone and the downloading of music through legal
MP3 sites such OD2, Sony, i-tunes etc.
"We are now catering for the sale of our repertoire
directly to our customers via third party websites such
as HMV and Apple, eBay and Amazon. Also through our own
sites and micro-sites branded to our artists" Paul
explained. He highlighted the opportunity that exists
for companies wanting to use music content to embellish,
or add value to, their own offering, through options such
as call-waiting, on their phone systems, use on intranets,
premium offers and specialist couplings (compilations).
These may be based on their specific needs or those of
their clients.
email: Paul.Birch@Revolver-e.com
web: www.revolver-e.com
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Tajinder
Sandhu
Company: Fashion Photography and Portraiture
Tajinder Sandhu is an award winning photographer and scriptwriter.
He presented a slide show of his video and photographic
work which through 6 -years of fashion photography experience,
has begun to push the boundaries of fashion. Tajinder works
with various styles and still shoots on film, ensuring that
very little if any correction is needed in post-production.
phone: 07779 222878
web: www.tajindersandhu.com |
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Alice
Trueman
Company: Soundtrack
Composer
Alice is a freelance composer for film, TV, animation and
video games, writing in a wide variety of styles, ranging
from orchestral scores to electronic music. She was a finalist
in Channel 4's Soundtrack Competition (2004) and one of
the winners in Channel 4's Creative Class Competition 2005/2006.
Alice worked with directors such as Justin Edgar and Paul
Hardy and has just finished two soundtracks for Brummiewood
2005. She has also produced commercial music for Light House
Media Centre. Alice told buyers, "Don't limit yourself
to off-the-shelf sounds when you could have music tailored
to your exact requirements at very competitive rates!"
email: alice@sound-factory.co.uk
web: www.alicetrueman.co.uk |
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Scott
Herford
Company: Ultratainment
The pitch from Ultratainment covered a reality-style TV
series which the company plan to produce in the future.
Scott outlined the concept with the intention of seeking
potential buyers, investors, distributors, production partners
or sponsors.
email: scott@ultratainment.co.uk
web: www.ultratainment.co.uk |
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Stuart
Coburn
Company: Optical Prime Broadcast
Optical Prime Broadcast is an Audio/Visual Production company.
Supplying a range of media services, it offers a one-stop
solution for all production needs, providing the highest
standards from planning to delivery. By listening to each
client's individual requirements and offering practical
solutions, Optical Prime guarantee the smooth progression
of any project from start to finish.
In their own words, "We plan, film, edit, design FX
and deliver all of our products to a high professional standard."
email: opticalprime@hotmail.com
phone: 07773375876
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Andrew
Bowyer
Company: Clusta Ltd
Clusta is a team who love design. There is no restriction
on the medium in which Clusta work, what matters most is
to use the medium necessary to achieve the impact a message
needs. Clusta's job is to make clients stand out from the
crowd; to get them noticed; to have an effect; create the
right sort of impact; to make a difference. Names such as
Sony, Orange and the BBC have already discovered Clusta's
capabilities which range from web design through 3D modelling
to interior design. Based in Birmingham, Clusta is recognised
internationally as one of the leading names in consistently
ground-breaking design. Their motto: Clusta don't do ordinary!
email: hello@clusta.com
web: www.clusta.com |
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Stuart
Barnecutt
Company: Screenburn
Ltd
Screenburn Limited is a new animation company set up early
in 2004, and it's currently producing professional quality
3D animation for broadcast, games and industry. Their short
film "Little Angel" is sponsored by Hewlett Packard
and has been shown at film festivals across the globe, including
Cannes. Screenburn also recently completed special effects
shots for Gerry Anderson's New Captain Scarlet.
email:
info@screenburn.co.uk
web: www.screenburn.co.uk |
| Summaries of the
Supplier Showcasing Session |
During the
Buyers Forum, attendees were free to tour tic's
Content Creation Labs in the Centre for Interactive Media.
Throughout the evening clients and staff showcased the actual
content they have produced here, demonstrating their abilities
and how the facilities at tic have been used.
A variety of applications were on show in the Virtual TV Studio
and the Digital Asset Management (DAM) suite, from production
of animation and music videos, to films shot and edited. Also
featured were DVD and Interactive authoring, website creation,
the full scope of DAM usage, as well as the creation of 3D
Avatars and virtual environments.
Profiles of those who participated are listed below together
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Theme Productions |
Phillip
Cooper
Company: Big Theme Productions
Phillip Cooper from Big Theme Productions showcased their
up-coming production, 'Gift' - a tragic story, based, on
a young man's 'fight with his demons' as he attempts to
buy his sister a thank-you present.
tic's recent Media Vault project had
supported Big Theme through hire of Sony DSR-570 DVCAM
film cameras. Once shot, the film was edited in Manchester,
but returned to the Midlands for the finishing touches.
The Media Vault team also worked closely with Big Theme
to produce a DVD of the film which featured a slideshow
of the production photography, a storyboard-to-final-film
comparison and audio options. These included a special
5.1 "Surround Sound" mix. The finished DVD is
to be sent to film festivals worldwide.
email: TBA web: TBA
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Peter
Smith
Company: Quench Design
Quench have a passion for creating new and exciting ideas
that make their clients' messages stand out from the crowd.
They specialize in design for broadcast, commercials and
corporate television.
From concept to delivery, Quench produce titles, programme
content and branding to provide a complete multimedia
solution across video, DVD, web, print and display. Their
award winning team can 'quench' your thirst for excellent
television design and branding.
email: peter@quenchdesign.co.uk
web: www.quenchdesign.co.uk
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Stuart
Marshal
Company: Marlin Productions
Marlin currently produces paper-based and DVD student-support
materials. However, having their own Final Cut Pro edit
suite they are also interested in commissions for other
DVD/video based projects such as corporate training materials.
Marlin demonstrated examples of their current project DVDs
which are soon to be sold nationwide. Their directors are
postgraduate educationalists who can ensure that your productions
are not only well-produced, but educationally sound.
Contact Marlin and ask for your free sample DVD.
email: info@marlinproductions.co.uk
web: www.marlinproductions.co.uk |
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David
Broadbent
Company: Cyberjenn, Concept Innovation Design
David introduced Cyberjenn to the buyers and enlightened
them on how new media technologies could enhance their businesses.
Cyberjenn - founded by David Broadbent - specialises in
digital media, interactive publishing, graphic design and
Create 3D Virtual hosts which, applied to the commercial
world, raise a company brand to levels not thought to be
possible. This is thanks to the wealth of endless opportunities
made available through the use of technology.
email: infocyberjenn@blueyonder.co.uk
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Andy
Wickett
Company: Andy Wickett Audio Visual - Music and
Animation
Andy has extensive experience in the production of broadcast-quality
animation. He has produced several animated pop videos for
broadcast on MTV and cable networks. His music-video projects
were contracted on a freelance basis for the Birmingham
video production company Plan 9 and the record companies:
Oriental Star Agencies Ltd, Sony/ Wizcraft.
email: andywickett@blueyonder.co.uk
web: www.andywickett.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk |
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tic's
Satinderpal Singh demonstrated his work in 3D character
modelling and animation. He has created a CGI character
in one of the leading 3D modelling packages. It is a specialised
subject, but with the feature length films and special effects
that are being produced 3d modelling has become quite popular.
However, its popularity is not just confined to the entertainment
industry, it is also used for product visualisation. Satinderpal
demonstrated how the tic's Avatar can be used to produce
a 3D full body scan that can be imported into 3D environments.
The beauty of CGI is that the only limit is your imagination.
email: satinderpal.sohal@tic.ac.uk |
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tic's
Peter Rigg demonstrated interactive MPEG-4 content developed
at the tic for Def Flava Records. This
comprised of text, images and video content. MPEG-4 is a
leading edge multimedia standard which seamlessly integrates
multiple audio-visual objects within a single MPEG-4 scene.
The user has the ability to control the playback of a number
of videos, whilst navigating through text and websites which
have been hyperlinked from within the product.
email: peter.rigg@tic.ac.uk |
| Summaries of the
Student Showcasing |
Students from tic's
industry-integrated degree programmes joined the creative
media and client companies in the Buyer's Forum. Graduates
and final year students from the B.Sc (hons) Multimedia Technology
and the B.Sc (hons) Television Technology and Production demonstrated
their University projects as well as commercial and portfolio
work. Displayed on laptops, projectors, large format TV's
and mobile devices, the students walked and talked clients
through how the media was created and how their individual
styles and talents went into producing the final piece.
Multimedia
Technology students
Laura Bayliss
Ben Fraser
Emma Ridley
Karl Harvey |
Television
Technology and Production students
Matthew Nellis
Matthew Butler
Lewis Bolwell
Razwana Saddiq
Neil Horsman |
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Millennium Point, Curzon Street, Birmingham B4 7XG
phone +44 (0)121 331 5400 fax +44 (0)121
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