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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: 14^th and 15^th January and 25^th and 26^th 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 28^th 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:

	-	The industry: The different career options available to you and how best to navigate your chosen path.
	-	The TV Companies: An overview of the leading TV companies, what programmes they make, and getting in contact.
	-	Communicating with future employers: CV clinic, guidance on covering letters, interview advice.
	-	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: 28^th 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:

consistently generate new ideas – or find the unique take on a mainstream story that makes it work
identify the main narrative ‘drivers’ to your story
structure the idea into a commissionable format and write a winning proposal
find out what commissioners want – get ahead of the pack
learn techniques for overcoming ‘ideas block’
learn to evaluate critically your ideas, so you can sift the wheat from the chaff
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: 11^th and 12^th 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: 28^th and 29^th January, 25^th and 26^th 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:, 4^th and 5^th February, 3^rd and 4^th 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: 18^th and 19^th February, 17^th and 18^th 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