Below are some links we think you might find interesting. They include other training providers, many of which we supply trainers to on a regular or ad hoc basis, as well as manufacturers, education institutions and membership groups with whom we have an established working relationship.
Grass Valley is one of the oldest names in the broadcast equipment business, but in reality it is a multitude of other famous names and brands that now reside within this global business.
Soho Editors is a freelance talent and training agency supplying production crew, post production talent and training on most cutting edge post technology.
The Southern African Communications Industries Association is a professional body operating from Johannesburg, but covering the entire Sub-Saharan region.
The University of Surrey provides two exceptionally good courses for those wanting to work in the technical side of our industry. The BMus (Tonmeister) and the Film and Video Production Technology BSc.
Screenskills (originally called Skillset) is the lead body for the screen industries in the UK. Funded by a levy from UK media firms, it provides subsidised training courses and other activities aimed at strategically supporting our industry.
The Digital Production Partnership (DPP) is best known for co-ordinating the delivery standards for all the UK’s broadcasters and setting up common practice and systems.
The International Association of Broadcast Manufacturers supports the companies who make our equipment. It also runs events and conferences, workshops and training courses for members.
The Broadcast Bridge is a digital, weekly digest of news, articles and training from across the industry. It is a curated feed and provides well written, worthwhile information to keep you up to date with technology and developments.
The Guild of Vision Mixers is a professional membership group for vision mixers working in the UK.
Previously a real powerhouse in broadcast training, today the BBC Academy mainly provides internal training and development to BBC staff.
The International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives is a membership group for those who curate and manage sound and pictures.
The Nation Film and Television School provides a range of courses, on the whole production oriented, from degrees and diplomas to short courses.
Perpetual Solutions is a London based training provider which is largely focused towards engineering for telecommunications.
Bucks New University runs an excellent Media Production degree course with links to both manufacturers and broadcasters.
Fédération Internationale des Archives de Télévision (FIAT) or The International Federation of Television Archives (IFTA) is a global membership organisation supporting media archives.
The Guild of Television Camera Professionals is a UK based ‘not for profit’ organisation providing help, advice and support to camera operators worldwide.
The International Broadcast Convention runs one of the world’s largest trade shows. It features every conceivable product you could imagine related to broadcast, media and film production or delivery.
The Society of Television Lighting and Design is a professional group aimed at supporting and promoting the skills of those who work in TV lighting.
