Archives for January 2009

This is a bit odd really, as I’m writing for something that is currently still in development. I’m really excited by he prospect of our new website, as I recognise that the old one has been neglected of late, and really doesn’t show what we do very well.

I’m also excited because we’ve been out meeting other rental companies and catching up with people we haven’t seen for a while at others. Why’s that exciting? Well because we’ve been doing this for the last four years.

Personally I’ve been trying to push the quality of what we do since I started- things like running DVI Video digitally over Fibre Optic (something we first did in 2006), which others are just starting to do. Then there’s using Apple products due to the fact that 99% of the time they let you get on with what you want to do, not fight the OS to achieve things- again a competitor has just decided to start doing that.

The Barco R10+ – we were one of the first to recognise what has become a great machine, when it ticked the boxes and we sold one to Cheltenham Racecourse in 2007,  with other companies following our lead in 2008.

All in all it leaves me excited, as we’re leading the way, but also making the right decisions in terms of the kit we invest in, and then the knock on for the quality of the presentation for you as the end client.

So despite the doom and gloom 2009 promises to be an exciting and year for us. I’m certainly looking forward to the year and the challenges it brings, and making sure we meet them head on.

Speak soon,

Pete

“I would like to say a personal thank you to everyone involved on the Lambeth Conference in Canterbury. From a technical production perspective it was a real success and the client has asked me to thank everybody who was involved.”

Andy Bartlett – Production Manager, Lambeth Conference 2008 for Affinity Events

Production:av now offer a dedicated service to businesses across the country.  Our business packages provide a PA system with projector and screen, delivered and installed, for your next presentation.  This service is designed for businesses to use on their own premises and ensures that you are heard clearly, and that your presentation has maximum visual impact.

Visit the services area of our website for further information and pricing.

Production:av are now proud to be able to offer Conference Media productions. Whether you require a PowerPoint to be created, or Video Stings and motion graphics, Production:av is able to provide these for your event. Utilising software such as Final Cut Studio, Photoshop, Keynote and others, we’re able to work in a variety of formats and produce content that will work across a range of formats such as web distribution, live content to screens or DVD post event we can handle it.

We are pleased to have been appointed as supplier of projection and video control for the 2009 racing season at Cheltenham Racecourse.  Using a Barco CLM R10 projector coupled with ScreenProII switching, the camera image and commentary feed provided by the outside broadcast trucks is relayed on a large projection screen inside the Centaur building adding to the experience of a “day at the races”.

“You guys were great! Thank you so much for all your hard work! As usual your attention to detail and high quality equipment meant the carol service looked stunning. Looking forward to the next event”

David Dorey, Freelance Production Manager for Holy Trinity Carol Service 2008

Production:av supplied equipment hire and services for the 2008 Trinity Church Carol Service.

Production :av is working hard to ensure that we give you the best value inthe current hard times. one way to do this is through our media creation abilities. 

We can create and edit media for your event, reducing the number of contact points and the time and effort in creating the custom content that you require for your event.

Production:av offer advice, design and installation of audio visual systems for a wide range of organisations.  This includes schools, churches, and presentation systems for businesses.  Please visit the services section of the website for more information.

We also provide full training and maintenance services and our team or available 24/7 to assist as required.

Call now to arrange a site inspection or to discuss your requirements in more detail.