Show Features.

If you’re looking for wall-to-wall content ranging from live demonstrations to workshops and hands-on editing sessions, then the 2005 Show is the place to be!

This year’s Show is jam-packed with exciting features designed in conjunction with industry experts, including:

Channel Centre - NEW
ntl:Premier Lounge - NEW
Producers Room - NEW
Broadcast Freelancer Village - NEW
Make-Up/Costume Stage - NEW
Post-Production Workshops - NEW
FOCAL Footage Zone - NEW
Learning and Work Zone
Camera Skills and Craft Workshops
Audio Workshops
Locations Village
Hands-On Editing
Production Services Village
Engineering Technology Centre
Inmedia Show Bar

NEW! The Channel Centre

Ever wanted to know how to launch your own TV channel? This brand new feature has a variety of
must-see workshops, specifically targeted at broadcasters and producers, covering a mixture of business and transmission content including iTV, revenue models, mobile technology and much more.

Sponsored by ntl:broadcast, in association with The European Television Guild and Cable & Satellite Europe.  Produced by Graham Pitman.

NEW! The ntl:Premier Lounge

An invitation only zone where visitors can relax and find out more about lauching a new channel.

NEW! The Producers Room

A series of workshops designed for producers, production managers and anyone involved in the business of programme-making. Including commissioning insight, financial, legal and tax information and interviews with leading producers and industry veterans.

Organised by Broadcast, in conjunction with leading guilds and associations.

NEW! Broadcast Freelancer Village

An entire area dedicated solely to freelancers. Registration will be taking place for Broadcast Freelancer, the new online work-finding service that is set to become the site of choice for top employers in the industry.

NEW! Make-Up/Costume Stage

Get your wig on. The stage, open to the main floor, will be running live one-off sessions on prosthetics, make-up, costume and special effects.

In association with Greasepaint, The London Studios, Woodbridge Productions and NASMAH.

NEW! Post-Production Workshops

Invaluable sessions targeted at the post-production industry of today and tomorrow. Topics include the facility of the future, tapeless production, Digital Intermediate technology and the business models attached plus how to maximise your HD investment and launching a post-facility.

In conjunction with SOHO EDITORS and UK Post.

NEW! FOCAL Footage Zone

Footage and archive libraries are full of hidden treasures - find out exactly what content and services they can offer you. It’s an unrivalled networking opportunity for researchers and footage buyers.

In conjunction with FOCAL International.

Plus…

>> Learning and Work Zone

Get the knowledge and skills you need to leap ahead. Talk to training companies about how to enhance your prospects and get ideas, advice and inspiration by attending the seminars and workshops. The last day of the workshop features a masterclass from the Rushes Soho Shorts Film Festival.

Skillset and BECTU representatives will be on hand for advice.

>> The Camera Skills and Craft Workshops

Calling all camera operators, lighting professionals and directors – these sessions are for you. All aspects of the acquisition process are put under the spotlight with topics including: directing masterclasses, small studio lighting, shooting in extreme conditions, location lighting techniques and shooting in Hi-Def.

Make sure you don’t miss Peter Scoones who will be talking about his experiences filming ‘The Blue Planet’.

In conjunction with the STLD, GTC, DGGB, Guild of Location Managers and Film London .

>> Audio Workshops

A valuable 3 days worth of comprehensive educational content and debate. Whether you’re in location audio, audio-post or broadcast, this workshop will cover all key issues.

Co-ordinated by Malcolm Johnson of the IBS, and audio journalist Kevin Hilton. In association with IBS, AMPS and Audio Media.

>> Locations Village

A popular, buzzing area of the Show where producers, production managers and location finders source new and exciting locations. Featuring film commissions and location services from the UK and around the globe, this is the only forum of its kind in the UK.

In conjunction with the AFCI, Guild of Location Managers and Film London

>> Hands-On Editing

Dedicated ½ day training sessions from industry experts at dramatically reduced rates! Covering compositing, editing, 2D / 3D animation and VFX. Avid and Apple training available.

Organised by Soho Editors

Booking details available soon

>> Production Services Village

The paradise of production solutions. You’ll find everything here, from animal providers and handlers to set builders, aerial camera facilities, underwater shooting experts, music libraries, prop-hire companies… the list is endless.

Sponsored by The Production Guide

>> The Engineering Technology Centre

A comprehensive range of workshop sessions covering HD in Post, DI film acquisition, Tapeless Production and much more.

Sponsored by Tektronix.

Organised by Jeff Booth (CheFF) and consultant Chris Daubney

PLUS…

Don’t miss the popular demonstration sessions from both Apple Solutions Experts and Sony.

The Inmedia Show Bar

Networking is a key theme for the Broadcast Production Show 2005, and what better place to make new contacts, renew old ones, or simply relax with a drink than the main Show Bar.