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The problems of “Quotations”
This blog is based on an article I wrote on Linkedin in June 2017. Just to be clear, this is not about Shakespeare, Churchill, Red Adair, Tony Blair et al. It’s the email that says “can you give me a quotation?” The quotation that does spring to mind is “How long is a piece of … Continue reading
The DSVP Showreel
At the beginning of the month I previewed my latest DSVP showreel, as part of a presentation at a business networking event. The main content of the new DSVP showreel contains 12 diverse clips: Conga – Spirit Productions – filmed multi-camera at the Salle des Etoille in Monte Carlo, with all post production undertaken in … Continue reading
The anatomy of a TV ad?
When a TV ad comes on screen, do you rush off to make a cuppa, reach for the remote control or do you ever wonder about the vigorous compliance process that goes on before the ad gets to air? You don’t; full marks you have a life. That said the process is quite interesting. As … Continue reading
Why I am an ex IOV member.
EX For well over 15 years I had resisted joining this organisation and given that since 1983, when from humble beginnings, I first started my business and had progressed to directing multi-camera shoots at West End theatres and making TV Commercials, I considered I had done “OK” without them for all this time. However, in October … Continue reading
My friend Bob.
In early April 2015, 250 people packed into Southend Crematorium to say goodbye to one of the nicest guys in the industry, Bob Frost of Spa Films. In the heyday of VHS, Bob had the largest duplication facility in Essex. With a push of one button, a bank of JVC professional Duplicators and Triplicators would whirr … Continue reading
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