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DV Talent is the UK’s leading independent training provider and career
agency for creative media professionals.
Training – We offer an extensive range of courses across film, TV and
digital media. We are known as the place where the professionals go for
training by the leading programme-makers and creatives in the industry.
Our clients include all the major indies and broadcasters, we are key
suppliers to the BBC and ITV, and have extensive contacts throughout the
creative industries. DV Talent is a member of the Moving Image Training
Alliance (Mita). Many of our courses are eligible for Skillset and other
funding.
Agency – We represents hundreds of the best freelancers in the industry,
and work with all the major broadcasters and Indies crewing up their
productions.
Kit Hire – Specialists in providing compact filming kits at the most
competitive prices. Our stock includes Canon XF305s (approved for BBC HD
delivery) and 105s to Sony EX3s and Z7s, and DSLRs. We are preferred
suppliers to both the BBC and ITV and supply many of the most
challenging broadcast productions with their tailored equipment needs.
NEWSFLASH: FUNDING AVAILABLE IN WALES AND SCOTLAND!
Great news! There is now funding available for Wales and Scotland based
freelancers. This funding can be used on our regional courses and our
regular London courses. Please see below the courses we are running in
January and February:
Cardiff Courses:
Desktop Editing courses: (2 days)
- Introduction to Editing on FCP X / FCP 7 / Avid MC6
- Advanced Editing on FCP X/ FCP 7 / Avid MC6
Shooting and Camera courses: (2 days)
- Shooting and Directing on XF305/ EX3/ Canon 5d mkii
- Words and Pictures: A Commentary Masterclass with Patrick Uden
Glasgow Courses:
Desktop Editing courses: (2 days)
- Introduction to Editing on FCP X / FCP 7 / Avid MC6
- Advanced Editing on FCP X/ FCP 7 / Avid MC6
Shooting and Camera courses: (2 days)
- Shooting and Directing on XF305/ EX3/ Canon 5d mkII
- Words and Pictures: A Commentary Masterclass with Patrick Uden
London based courses which your funding will be applicable to and that
we run on a regular basis:
* Shooting and Directing 360 on the Sony EX3, Canon XF305 or Canon
5Dmkii
* Editing for Online and Crossplatform: FCP 7 and X or Avid Media
Composer 6
* Advanced editing for Online and Crossplatform: FCP, FCP X or Avid
Media Composer 6
* Words and Pictures: A Commentary Masterclass with Patrick Uden
* An Introduction to Production Management
* Lighting on Location
* Sound 360
* Robert Thirkell's Storytelling Masterclass
* Pitching and Proposal Writing
* Essential Practical 360 Producing
* Essential Skills for TV Researchers
* Essential Skills for Production Coordinators
* Think 2.0
* The Ideas Factory
For more information on eligibility and how to apply please contact:
training@dvtalent.co.uk
or 0207 267 2300.
The Talent Manager is live!
DV Talent is proud to announce that The Talent Manager has now gone
live!
The Talent Manager is a new cloud-based talent management tool for the
screen industries launching in autumn 2011 with a host of partner
companies already onboard, and more joining us every day.
This is a complete in-house database system for each company to find and
manage the right production talent pool where individuals post and
update their CVs for FREE and recommended individuals are invited to
join companies' own talent networks.
For Companies:
Our unique search algorithm - designed in collaboration with leading
talent managers – finds the right available people straight away, saving
your valuable time and resources when crewing up. Your company can find
and keep track of the best production staff, store up-to-date CVs and
records of previous and prospective production people. See who
colleagues and commissioners rate and recommend – all within your own
secure private company database.
Post jobs and tenders to your own discrete networks of contacts, or
across the wider industry at the click of a button – safe in the
knowledge that only suitable candidates can apply, and only the best
matches will come to the fore.
Companies that come on board now before launch will gain a significant
free trial period, and receive ongoing discounts if they choose to
subscribe afterwards. Contact Venetia on
network@dvtalent.co.uk
if you would like a free trial.
For Freelancers:
Upload your CV and availability to one centralised place, free of
charge, where the production companies will contact you directly.
You can network around jobs with the companies and colleagues you know,
and be recommended to those you don't; as well as staying up to date on
the latest training courses, and industry news and events.
To register please go to
www.thetalentmanager.co.uk.
STOP PRESS:
The Skillset Craft and Technical and Multiplatform funds are now closed.
To reflect the lack of available funding and make training affordable to
freelancers we are offering discounted rates on our hugely popular
courses. For details see our training pages.
DV Talent has always been committed to ensuring freelancers can access
training.
To reflect the challenging times, we’re offering a few specially
discounted places on some of our most popular courses.
These places are limited, and available only to eligible freelancers.
To find out if you qualify, or for more information, please contact
training@dvtalent.co.uk
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND:
Robert Thirkell's Storytelling Masterclass
is back!
Robert Thirkell is the person the broadcasters and indies turn to to
create - or rescue - their key series, ranging from Jamie's School
Dinners to The Boy Whose Skin Fell Off, and Blood on the Carpet to Big
Chef meets Little Chef. This inspiring two day course provides a unique
opportunity to learn to structure your stories so they have drive and
drama, and to create successful formats and fix problem productions.
"Inspirational"
Denman Rooke
"Everyone stepping into an edit should have access to this"
Tara Jang
“Very good. Excellent examples and tasks. Really knew his stuff. It was
fun, the time flew and we learned a lot.”
Ian Searle
“I felt the course was very well done, informative and extremely
useful. I felt I learnt quite a lot in the time given on the course.
Plus Robert was a very engaging instructor and I came away from the
course feeling inspired.”
Beth Cooper
Who it’s for: An essential course for exec producers, series producers
and PDs.
Dates available: 14th and 15th January and 25th
and 26th January 2012
For more information or to book please contact e:training@dvtalent.co.uk
t: 0207 267 2300
How to Get into TV
PRICE | £99 + VAT
After the extraordinary success of the first ‘How to Get into TV’
Julia
Dodd
will be returning on the 28th January to share some more
pearls with hopeful TV recruits. A day picking the brains of a talent
exec is the stuff of dreams for anybody aspiring to work in the
industry. ‘How to Get into TV’ provides not only this but will also
deliver in-depth and insider knowledge of the following:
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The industry: The different career options available to you and
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The TV Companies: An overview of the leading TV companies, what
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Communicating with future employers: CV clinic, guidance on
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Who’s hiring and how best to contact them. |
“It was great! Julia was very informative, practical and inspiring.”
Diana Liyanage
“Very enjoyable and definitely worthwhile”
Sarah Mageen
Places on the course are limited, and are sure to go very quickly, so
don't miss out!
Dates: 28th January 2012
For more information or to book please contact Francesca e:
training@dvtalent.co.uk
t: 02072672300
The Ideas Factory: Successful Development for Creative Professionals
Developing commissionable ideas is the lifeblood of successful TV
production – so why do some producers seem to be so much better at it
than others?
This intensive, 2-day course equips production professionals with the
secrets of professional development including how to:
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consistently generate new ideas – or find the unique take on a
mainstream story that makes it work
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identify the main narrative ‘drivers’ to your story
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structure the idea into a commissionable format and write a winning
proposal
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find out what commissioners want – get ahead of the pack
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learn techniques for overcoming ‘ideas block’
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learn to evaluate critically your ideas, so you can sift the wheat
from the chaff
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demystify cross-platform production – so you can translate TV ideas
for the web or mobile
“Really inspiring. Great trainers/consultants, informative, superb
handout. Everything can be put to use instantly” – Frances Adie, AP
“The course was informative with a strong practical element which was
very useful” – Heddyr Gregory, Producer
“Lots of practical advice, stimulating, information on the industry and
who to approach and how” – Annabel Herbert
This course is taught by leading development and cross-platform
producers. Places are limited and will be awarded on a first-come,
first-served basis.
Who is it for? Researchers, APs, producers – and anyone else looking to
develop ideas for broadcast
When: 11th and 12th February
Where: London
For more information and to book, please email
training@dvtalent.co.uk
or call 0207 267 2300
DV TALENT’S OTHER HIGHLY ACCLAIMED COURSES ARE ALSO RUNNING:
Shooting and Directing 360: Canon 5D mkii
Canon’s new high end camera shooting high definition video gives a very
filmic look, and is proving hugely popular. This intensive two day
course covers not only setting up and shooting techniques, but also
useful extras such as syncing sound, and properties of different lenses.
Who it's for: This course is for people who already have experience
shooting and now want to learn about this amazing camera.
"Very Good – informative, practical and with good resources"
Pete Nicholls
"Excellent, covering lots of ground in a short period. Instructor
really, obviously, knows his stuff as a working pro."
Hywel Davies
"Excellent. Much more detail and info than I was expecting. Great hands
on practical experience as well as theory. Everything was explained
clearly and methodically."
Nina Yoxall
“Would really recommend this course – best camera course I’ve done at DV
Talent”
Mark Henderson
“Extremely positive – an excellent hands on course using a good standard
of equipment. Well organised and taught throughout... Sean was an
excellent teacher who communicated well and enthusiastically with the
group. I would highly recommend him!”
Nick London
Dates available: 28th and 29th January, 25th
and 26th February
Shooting and Directing 360: Canon XF305
DV Talent are running their 2 day shooting and directing course with a
Multiplatform aspect. This course covers all the self shooting
techniques on the Canon XF305, the new tapeless camera taking the
industry by storm after being approved for HD by the BBC and Channel 4.
It also covers how to create multipurpose content for different
platforms such as shooting for the web, the importance of lighting and
how to deal with different formats.
“The course was great - so glad I came on it. The teaching was done at a
great pace and was very current. Nick was great as he works in the
industry and could give us current advice and tips. Also a great balance
of practical and theory.”
Beth Butler
“Great camera! Great Course, lovely people”
Rosa Brough
“Brilliant – feel like I’ve learnt a lot over the two days, very clear
explanations of the basics of the camera, great exercises with camera to
cement our learning (different environments/scenarios). I would 100%
recommend this course to a friend/colleague”
Rachael Martin
“Great! As almost a complete beginner. I learnt loads and it was all
challenging and manageable”
Olivia Isaacs
“It was really useful, good pace, a lot covered in a short space of
time. Good to get practical experience of using camera rather than just
theoretical”
– Lauren Rowles
“I thought it was a fantastic course and learnt so much more than I
thought I could/would. (The tutor) was a great tutor who pitched
everything at the right level.”
Lyndsay Kearney
“Very informative. Very helpful. Definitely gained the knowledge I came
here for.”
Simon Tuit
We are now offering our brilliant courses at highly discounted rate to
reflect the lack of available funding following the closure of the
Skillset Multiplatform fund. The cost for this course is now only £350 +
VAT.
Dates available:, 4th and 5th February, 3rd
and 4th March
See
our training pages
for more details.
Shooting and Directing 360: Sony EX3
DV Talent are running their 2 day shooting and directing course with a
Multiplatform aspect. This course covers all the self shooting
techniques on the Sony EX3, including tapeless workflow. It also covers
how to create multipurpose content for different platforms such as
shooting for the web, the importance of lighting and how to deal with
different formats, including using a nanoflash.
“It was a brilliantly structured course. I thought it was very useful
and accessible.”
Chiara Messineo
“Concentrated + Efficient + Friendly = 10/10”
Tessa Mayes
“Really intense, thorough and really enjoyable. Full on but really felt
I’ve learnt loads.”
Emilie Wright
“Excellent, comprehensive, helpful, enjoyable”
John O’Rourke
“Very comprehensive and informative, delivered with a great deal of
clarity”
Diana Hunter
“Very comprehensive with insight to all aspects of the camera, very
useful for future productions.”Peter
Killops
“Really impressed – far more comprehensive than I thought it would be.
Also, so much printed info – really helpful for future reference”
Laura Offer
“Really thorough course, brilliant stuff. Really great having a small
class. Liked how instructor had great knowledge of industry and the
camera. Liked how the EX3 was compared with Canon and other cameras for
similarities”
Roy Petersen
Dates available: 18th and 19th February, 17th
and 18th March
See
our training pages
for more details.
NEW RATE CARD – We have just released our new rate card for Winter 2010 - 2011.
We now hire out the immensely popular EX3, Canon XF305s and 5DMkii DSLR
kits. See our
hire pages
for pricing and information.
Recruitment
– DV Talent are always ready to hear from talented production
staff, especially if you are a strong self-shooter or an established
producer then send your CV to
cv@dvtalent.co.uk

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