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| Anita Pal, Event Director i2i Events Group |
We managed to grab a few minutes with Anita Pal of i2i Events Group, the Event Director for BVE North 2012 to discuss what's new and what we can look forward to ahead of BVE North.
What's new at BVE North this year?
The Skills Zone is a
place where we will offer informal discussion sessions to give BVE visitors the chance to get valuable advice from
expert practitioners in the industry. The topics for discussion will be
essential, everyday business concerns, career and training issues, such as
running your own business, how to fight for your right
to freelance, and commissioners pitching sessions.
The Media Innovation Forum is a strategic discussion forum for media business strategic
directors, that will assess trends in the consumption of digital media,
identify the new commissioners and funders of content, discuss how to monetise
content in the multi-platform environment and examine the outlook for UK TV and
film production nationally and internationally. It is an invitation-only event,
but people can apply for tickets at www.bvenorth.co.uk/MIF
The IOV successfully joined forces with BVE at
the London show in February, bringing its unique range of professional
videography-based presentations to the BVE audience in a dedicated exhibition
floor theatre. The partnership continues at BVE North 2012 with the IOV
Theatre offering free seminars and workshops that combine valuable
practical advice with expert insights into current industry issues.
In addition the event will offer extended
networking opportunities via fringe events with Creative England, The Comedy Film Festival,
Northern Soho and a host of other broadcast networking groups in the North
West.
And we are delighted
to welcome 33 new exhibitors and sponsors to the show this year.
Tell me about the sessions we can look forward to at the show?
Where to start! We
have three main theatres:
The Broadcast Theatre covers IT, Audio and Post Production issues,
examining the latest infrastructure and tools for delivering broadcast quality
images and audio in the new digital landscape. Speakers include Charlie Cope,
Technical Executive, BBC Sport, giving an insight into the experience gained from the
summer of sport and the key elements in BBC North infrastructure that enabled
efficient delivery across multiple platforms; John O'Shaughnessy, Head of Technology Operations, MediaCity
Studios leading a panel discussion to examine how production services and
workflows are evolving to reduce capex, enable remote working and
collaboration; and Jennifer
Wilson, Data
& Taxonomy Manager, BBC Scotland, identifying the main challenges for Broadcasters in managing large archives
and devising effective and sustainable metadata procedures.
The Production Theatre offers content creators a wide variety of
strategic and practical sessions, from scripting to selling the finished
project. Speakers include Louise Brown, Multiplatform Commissioning Lead, Channel 4, and Helen Cooke, Commissioning Editor, Entertainment, UKTV examining the implications for broadcasters of multi-screen viewing,
Connected and Smart TVs; Nicola Shindler, Chief Executive, Red Production
Company, presenting a fascinating insight into what production companies look
for in a script; and Lynne McCadden, Head of Development, CREATIVE ENGLAND, Hugo Heppell, Head of Production, Screen
Yorkshire, and Nicola Lees, TV Mole and Mentoring Scheme Producer, WFTV share
their considerable expertise on how to get the green light for projects,
identifying new sources of funding and examining successful and innovative
financing models.
The IOV Theatre bringing a unique range of professional
videography-based presentations to the BVE audience in a dedicated exhibition
floor theatre. Speakers include Richard Laurence, MD, Innsight Television,
examining the opportunities available to videographers from the 21 newly
granted local television licences; Jeff Wood and Rich Daly sharing their
experiences and tips for good wedding cinematography; and Matt Hubbard,
Director, Reels In Motion discussing the growth of video marketing and how to
maximise the potential market of corporate videos.
In addition Sony has its
own theatre where it will demonstrate how it is accelerating change in
the media and broadcast industry, from independent production companies and
freelancers, to international broadcasters and cinema chains. Highlights
include sessions on 4K and the F65 camera, live production innovations and
Sony’s big sensor camcorders.
Can you highlight a few exciting product launches scheduled?
We currently have over
60 national and/or global launches, and we expect a few more nearer the event. New
products on display include audio consoles, camera
systems, test and measurement tools, infrastructure products and accessories.
Here is just a small
selection of new products that will be on display:
Holdan (Stand C29) will present several new products,
including the Panasonic AG AC-90 professional
HD camcorder that combines high image quality, advanced functions and easy
operation at an affordable price; and, as the official Blackmagic distributor,
Holdan is introducing the new Micro Four Thirds
version of the acclaimed Blackmagic
Cinema Camera. Recording 2.5K RAW images to ultra-fast SSD storage drives,
the camera delivers stunning results. The new mount version gives users access
to scores of 4/3rds lenses and PL mount lenses via an adapter.
3D Storm (Stand A34) presents the first UK look at the NewTek TriCaster 8000 Multi-Camera Live Production and streaming system, a full eight M/E integrated solution for live
production and streaming, with up to eight cameras, IsoCorder Technology, 14
configurable outputs, switcher operation macros setup, a full virtual set
library and four DSKs. It also includes a social media instant publishing
feature for producers to distribute any content of the live show to multiple social
media platforms. 3D Storm will also present the NewTek Tricaster 40, the entry level product in the
TriCaster live production range with four video
inputs and two video outputs.
Studer by Harman (Stand C33) demonstrates
the Studer Vista 1 Compact digital audio console for broadcast and theatrical production. It
is a single compact chassis with control surface, I/O and DSP, which is
portable and easy to install. It includes powerful and innovative features such
as FaderGlow and integral USB jingle/spot player.
Garland Partners (Stand C59) will demonstrate a range of new products, including the Teracue DEC-300
HDSDI Portable
HD/SD hardware decoder; the ViewCast Niagara
N2200
portable encoder and ViewCast Osprey Card O845e video
capture card; the ABonAir AB305 wireless
video link; and the LiveU LU70 3G
mobile uplink solution.
Slowmo (Stand B20) will show the
new Photron SA-X camera system, which can
record at a staggering 20,000 fps at 1024 x 576 resolution (1024 x 1024 at
12,500fps). It boasts superb image quality with market leading light
sensitivity and was recently used on a commercial for the new VW Golf.
How many exhibitors are you expecting this year? Will you be adding to
the exhibitor line-up?
Last year’s show was such a great success that
many of our existing exhibitors requested additional space this year, and we
have also welcomed 33 new exhibitors and sponsors. We have added 62% more
exhibition space, and will have over 100 brands on the show floor. Returning exhibitors include ARRI, Blackmagic
Design, Canford, Cirro Lite, CVP, Harris Systems, JVC, Olympus, Panasonic and
Sennheiser, while new exhibitors include Audio Ltd, CandIT Media, FOR-A,
Presteigne Charter, Harman, PNY Technologies, Sonifex and Tyrell CCT.
Who are the 2012 show partners and how are they supporting this
conference?
Our partners
include the IOV, PMA, GTC, GBCT, IABM, Media Parents, Visit Manchester and Midas.
They are all promoting BVE North to their members and will have representatives
at the event.
How has the show evolved since its 2011 launch?
BVE North is the only event of its kind
for the region, and offers a unique opportunity to meet - and sell to - the
growing number of content creation, management and delivery professionals based
in northern England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. The show has grown due to popular demand; we have expanded the show
floor space and are expecting around 3000 visitors across the two days. However, the show remains focussed on the elements that
made last year’s show such a success: its regional roots and its excellent free
seminar content. We have worked very hard to pull together a great seminar
programme full of local talent, and we are confident it will inspire and
educate in equal measure.
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