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TechSec Media Ltd wins prestigious IOV Award

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 19:45:28 +0000

2008 IOV Award Winners

The IOV (Institute of Videography) announced the winners of their annual awards on 15th October at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry.  The IOV Awards cover key areas of video production, namely Best Corporate, Best Documentary, Best Short Film and Best Open Video are freely open to all IOV members.

Techsec Media Ltd was awarded Third place in the Best Corporate category against extremely tough competition.  With over 1,000 members throughout Europe, the IOV Awards has fast become the leading showcase of talent in professional videography and attracts sponsorship from the leading manufacturers and suppliers to the industry.

TechSec media Ltd’s entry, Nacre QUIETPRO, was one of only five short-listed titles within the corporate category – which is a significant achievement in itself.  Judges were not only looking for exceptional video production standards, but also originality and creative flair which demonstrate the value to customers of commissioning a professional videographer.

Techsec Media Ltd are tremendously proud of their achievement in the IOV Awards and look forward to the additional exposure that IOV Award winners receive each year.  IOV Administrator, Kevin Cook, commented on TechSec’s award, “The IOV Awards get tougher and tougher each year as the general standards in video production rise. To win an IOV Award is a significant accomplishment indeed.  I’m really pleased for Techsec and hope that this achievement will generate more commissions for video production work in the coming year.”

More details about the IOV and its annual awards are available from their website – www.iov.com.  Site visitors can search the IOV’s database of accredited members.

To see the award wining film and for more information about TechSec media Ltd please visit us at www.techsecmedia.co.uk or you can email us at: info@techsecmedia.co.uk

TechSec Media Short Films delivering outstanding value

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:30:59 +0100

We are pleased to announce the launch of our latest film enterprise! TechSec Media Short Films (TSMSF) is a new and exciting media production service designed specifically for small to medium sized business that until now may have discount using film as a medium for marketing company services and products.

TSMSF offers high quality, cost effective HD-Video 60-90 second films produced by a team of film production experts that includes former BBC cameraman, film producer / director, 3D animators, technical access experts.

Standard package: 7 Phases, 7 production days!

0x days complete online enquiry form
1x day requirements capture meeting with the production producer
2x days Production planning
1x day filming by film director / camera operator
2x days Post production editing
½ day post production snag list
½ day replication and delivery

TSMSF: Examples

Vantage Aviation Promo Video
Time Laps Greenway ferry Promo Video
Armoured Technology Hybrid Video

For more information on TSMSF services or about TechSec Media please email: info@techsecmedia.co.uk or visit our website for more information on our services at www.techsecmedia.co.uk

Vantage Aviation promo film

Mon, 8 Sep 2008 09:00:00 +0100

TechSec Media’s latest promo film has just been delivered to Vantage Aviation’s MD James Newton. The high octane action packed film demonstrates Vantage Aviation range of film production support services from providing state of the art helicopters flown by experienced pilots to one stop helicopter film solutions (pilot, platform and cameramen). Vantage has recently provided expertise and support during the filming of a recent TechSec production.

The Vantage Aviation Promo Film was a concept demonstrator production for TSM-60 film productions. TSM-60 is a new TechSec service offering cost effective, 60 second, HD-Video film productions to company’s who wish to promote there services and products though high quality video marketing. The service is due to be launched in the autumn; we’ll keep you posted on TSM-60 related news over the coming weeks....

Now follow the link and enjoy the film.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T-kbBcp5_sY

For more information on TSM-60 services or about TechSec Media please email: info@techsecmedia.co.uk or visit our website for more information on our services at www.techsecmedia.co.uk

Institute of Videography Highest award for TechSec Director!

Wed, 3 Sep 2008 22:44:23 +0100

TechSec Media’s production Director Nicky Brown has just been awarded a Fellowship of the IOV for his work on recent corporate film productions. The fellowship award is the IOV highest recognition for excellence in film production.

On behalf of the TechSec team many congratulations Nicky Brown F.Inst.V.
The news of Nicky’s award comes on the back of TechSec’s being selected as one of the 5 short-listed entries to be put forward for final judging in the Corporate Category of the 2008 IOV Awards taking place on the 15th October.

Well keep you posted on how TechSec get on.

For more information on TechSec Media please email: info@techsecmedia.co.uk or visit our website for more information on our services at www.techsecmedia.co.uk

Nicky Brown - Award

Wed, 9 Jul 2008 11:24:11 +0100

It is with great pleasure and pride that I’m able to announce Nicky Brown (TechSec Media director) has been awarded a Master Membership the Institute of Videography (Please see story below for details).

On behalf of the TechSec team I would like to thank Nicky for all his hard work, dedication and professionalism.  Many congratulations Nicky on gaining this prestigious award..…. Good effort mate!

Jon Gilbert TechSec Media

Institute of Videography: Standard Press Release for members gaining IOV accreditation

Local Video Production Company achieves IOV Accreditation

[Nicky Brown] of [Techsec Media] in [Bristol] has recently been awarded [Master Membership] of the IOV (Institute of Videography) – a UK-based trade association which promotes professionalism in video production.

The IOV has over 1,000 members in the UK & Europe specialising in event, corporate and freelance video services.  Less than 50% of applicants are successful in achieving an accredited status within the IOV, which makes this a significant achievement for [Nicky] In addition to their new accredited status, all IOV members agree to act in accordance with a strict Code of Practice which includes offering their client’s access to the IOV’s Arbitration Service.  The IOV’s Arbitration Officer also acts as an independent expert in cases involving non-members – and can advise members of the public on the best course of action should they find themselves in contractual dispute with videographers.

[Techsec Media] specialises in [a wide aspect of production] and is very proud to have achieved this recognition for their work.  [Nicky Brown] said: [it’s great to know others respect your abilities].  IOV Membership Secretary, Martin Baker added: “Gaining an IOV accreditation is no easy task.  As general video production standards increase, so does the expectations of those carrying out the accreditation process.  I’m sure that [Techsec Media] will start to benefit from their achievements in the coming months.”

Chris Waterlow F.Inst.V Added: Thank you for submitting your video for assessment and I am pleased to inform you that you have been awarded Master Membership of the IOV.  I also take great pleasure in informing you that your entry has exceeded the 90% mark necessary for us to recommend you for Fellowship of the IOV.  If you wish to achieve Fellowship level, we would need you to submit a further two samples of your work, which must also achieve in excess of 90%, and, if possible, be different from each other in their subject matter and style.

We do not usually complete the standard assessment form for productions of this quality, so you may be interested to know that the assessment panel were very impressed by your entry and enjoyed watching it very much.  Once again congratulations, and I’m glad you decided to send in the work

Best wishes Chris Waterlow  F.Inst.V.

The IOV’s accreditation system is based on submission of work to a panel of existing Fellows who grade the work in five main categories – namely Graphics, Camera Craft, Sound, Editing and Overall Production Quality.  Each applicant receives a critique back from the panel and, if successful, is permitted to use the IOV’s logo in their advertising and promotional material.  These accredited members are also listed on the IOV’s website under the ‘Find a Videographer’ facility – enabling clients to find a suitable videographer within their area.

More details about the IOV’s Accreditation system can be found on a special section of the IOV website – www.iov.com/assessment.  The contact details for [Nicky Brown] are as follows:  [Info@techsecmedia.co.uk mobile 07771 757148 www.techsecmedia.co.

Terror Cell Found in Westbury

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 16:16:00 +0100

During the first week in June TechSec Media managed our biggest production task to date; a news story on the production was covered by the local paper (see the article below). The film in question is now in its final stages of editing and we aim to deliver by the end of July. Watch this space for more details.

TERROR CELL FOUND IN WESTBURY (Well sort of) the skies above Westbury set the scene for some high octane drama when a Bristol-based media company dropped in to film their latest advert.

A cast and crew of 26 and three helicopters were used to capture some adrenaline fuelled sky-diving action which will be used to market the latest word in military ear protection. Daring stuntmen dived from 10,000 feet to simulate a Special Forces operation detaining a terrorist cell. This big budget feature was production company TechSec Media’s biggest project yet. Director Jon Gilbert said, “Everybody got a lot from it, the feedback we had was tremendous. There some people from the media industry there who were very complimentary about what we’ve put together, especially as its our first big production.”

Jon said that this had given the company the confidence to drive on and get on with some big plans, which he hopes will involve more filming in Westbury. “Hopefully this will become a bit of a trend for us.” said Jon. He added that the skydive scenes had been carefully filmed to represent anywhere in northern Europe, so even the born and bred of Westbury might not be able to recognize their home town.  The project should be completed in the next six weeks, after which it will be available for all to see on the TechSec Media website (www. techsecmedia.co.uk) and their YouTube channel.

The advert will be used by Norwegian defence industry supplier Nacre to promote its hi-tech in-ear protection device the ‘Quietpro’ to the European market. It is already in use by American forces in Iraq and Afghanistan and the company hope to encourage more nations to take the protection of soldiers’ hearing more seriously.
Nacre International sales director Peter Ditchfield said, “It’s a very hot topic at the moment. The modern soldier is in fire fights every day and a lot of soldiers refuse to wear ear plugs because it reduces their awareness, which is exactly where our product comes in. “its worth investing to protect a soldier’s hearing as it affects their quality of life after they have completed service as well.”
The skies above Westbury set the scene for some high octane drama when a Bristol-based media company dropped in to film their latest advert.

A cast and crew of 26 and three helicopters were used to capture some adrenaline fuelled sky-diving action which will be used to market the latest word in military ear protection. Daring stuntmen dived from 10,000 feet to simulate a Special Forces operation detaining a terrorist cell. This big budget feature was production company TechSec Media’s biggest project yet. Director Jon Gilbert said, “Everybody got a lot from it, the feedback we had was tremendous. There some people from the media industry there who were very complimentary about what we’ve put together, especially as its our first big production.”

Jon said that this had given the company the confidence to drive on and get on with some big plans, which he hopes will involve more filming in Westbury. “Hopefully this will become a bit of a trend for us.” said Jon. He added that the skydive scenes had been carefully filmed to represent anywhere in northern Europe, so even the born and bred of Westbury might not be able to recognize their home town.  The project should be completed in the next six weeks, after which it will be available for all to see on the TechSec Media website (www. techsecmedia.co.uk) and their YouTube channel.

The advert will be used by Norwegian defence industry supplier Nacre to promote its hi-tech in-ear protection device the ‘Quietpro’ to the European market. It is already in use by American forces in Iraq and Afghanistan and the company hope to encourage more nations to take the protection of soldiers’ hearing more seriously.
Nacre International sales director Peter Ditchfield said, “It’s a very hot topic at the moment. The modern soldier is in fire fights every day and a lot of soldiers refuse to wear ear plugs because it reduces their awareness, which is exactly where our product comes in. “its worth investing to protect a soldier’s hearing as it affects their quality of life after they have completed service as well.”

For more information on TechSec Media please email: info@techsecmedia.co.uk or visit our website for more information on our services at www.techsecmedia.co.uk

TechSec Media: Association of Landrover Clubs National Finals. Story by Lee Durant

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 10:51:39 +0100

Association of Landrover Clubs National Finals Techsec Media was invited to cover the Association of Landrover Clubs National Finals weekend at Eastnor Castle in Herefordshire, organised by Midlands Rover Owners Club and TechSec took up the challenge on with the professionalism and enthusiasm we would any other task, it was a good job we did. The event became a good chance to test both the technical skills and the resolve of our two new cameramen (Lee and Matt). Being former members of the British Forces they were used to performing in extreme conditions but this weekend, the wet May weather took the proverbial.

Nicky (Brown TechSec Director) took on the mantle of filming and producing the events annual DVD which all the regular participants enjoy watching every year. Matt and Lee had the task of taking stills pictures of every competitor as they were testing their off-road skills on the 80 miles of driving tracks throughout the estate.

We pitched up at section 5 on the first day managing to set up 2 positions on the same course, this enabled us to get at least 7 different images of each vehicle and capture everyone who was competing. Nicky was then free to roam around with a newly purchased Cannon High Definition Video camera to get footage of every stance including the self help section where competitors have to rescue their stricken Landrovers from a near impossible situation with only the tools they carry in their vehicle.

9 hours and over 3,500 images later and the first day' s taking was complete, that just left the downloading, renaming, file information and selling of the images to do. With a bedtime after midnight we could see the next day' s early start being a hard one.

The night time weather took a turn for the worst but luckily we had secured the guide ropes well and the tents were still above our heads when we woke. We just knew however, that the adverse conditions were going to make it hard work looking after the camera kit. The weather wasn't t only blowing a gale through the woods where we had agreed to set up the night before but the atmosphere was so rainy and damp we were on a loser from the start. We set up a tent to cover the laptop and spare batteries and a poncho to cover Matt so that his designer clothes didn't t shrink in the rain.

This plan worked well until the section we were set up to photograph became too treacherous for even the mighty Landrover to handle. The organisers cancelled the course and we had to pick ourselves up and quickly re-locate to another vantage point.

A quick recce later and we set up our overhead cover between two trees, on a particularly muddy section of the course that involved the vehicles sling-shotting themselves around an extremely unfortunate tree. We considered this a great viewpoint until one driver thought the route went under our poncho. Matt had never moved as fast as he did the moment he saw a Landrover bearing down on him through his 200mm zoom lens.
A very wet 12 hour day in the rain, another 2,500 Photographs later and a Cannon Video Camera that was so sorry for itself it shut down completely without asking Nicky for his opinion, we went to bed feeling like we had a pretty productive day considering mother natures wrath.

The third and final day saw Nicky dealing with sales back at base camp, despite the dwindling attendance the Comp Safari event took place with Lee in charge of video camera and Matt taking the lead as sole stills photographer. Again the weather was horrendous and the course was constantly being changed to keep the event running. After resorting to holding the small Sony Handicam under a dodgy umbrella Lee managed to inadvertently dunk it in a big muddy puddle. He resorted to his backup, the fully waterproof VEEcam, this camera performed very well in the wet conditions as you would expect. So through all this we managed to get the last few pieces of footage we needed in order to complete the DVD and Matt realised that as good as his brand new Nikon D3 is, it isn't t actually waterproof.

All in all the weekend was a success with two new cameramen tested to the end of their tether, our new video and photographic equipment tested to the extreme and a formal request to cover the event next year.

Lee Durant

TechSec-Secure Media: Helyx SIS Ltd - DragonMap

Fri, 2 May 2008 22:47:35 +0100

TechSec-Secure Media: Helyx SIS Ltd
During April we provided direct media and consultancy support to Helyx SIS during field work of the Helyx DragonMap product utilizing our security cleared teams. What is dragon map? We ask Sean Kennedy from Helyx to explain:

DragonMap is a intuitive and flexible GIS capability that everyone can use, it provides a simple and intuitive ability to visualise data to support decision making at all levels. The system is flexible allowing you to capture the right information in the right format, through the use of straightforward wizards, HTML forms and data independence; based on the world’s most open and interoperable GIS platform – ESRI ArcGIS.

All geospatial data can be managed centrally and therefore a common, up to date view of the data within an organisation can be guaranteed. DragonMap allows you to easily distribute information internally, to external departments, agencies or customers via CD, DVD or over a network. The application can grow with your organisation, backed by expert and accessible Helyx Geo consultancy support.

DragonMap can grow with the customer’s architecture from file based to multi-user enterprise solutions, delivering the flexibility to grow with your needs. And throughout users benefit from the same intuitive interface, regardless of the level at which it is used. Helyx have teamed with ESRI who’s ArcGIS forms the backbone of the product and therefore offers the benefits of the world’s leading GIS platform. A core strength of DragonMap is that the functionality can be expanded to take advantage of the latest developments in ArcGIS, but kept in a simple interface for the non-specialist user.

Already in use within the Defence and Public Safety domain: DragonMap’s ease of use combined with powerful functionality makes it an excellent choice for many applications, including:

Resource/asset and target mapping
Incident/event management planning
Operational planning and briefing
Infrastructure maintenance
Environmental research and data capture

Comprehensive through-life support ensures fast integration and rapid uptake, with a commitment to constantly develop DragonMap to meet future requirements. Where required, DragonMap is supported by a comprehensive training package designed to accelerate the effective use of the solution within the organisation. The user friendly design of the software means training can be completed in hours, not days, and can be provided as remote computer-based training if required. Customers also benefit from ESRI (UK)’s class-leading technical support service, providing fast and friendly advice on all aspects of the DragonMap’s implementation and operation.

DragonMap has a clear development path with a series of planned extensions, each designed to deliver enhanced functionality and capabilities to the user over time. For more information on DragonMap please contact Mr Sean Kennedy on 01531 671917 or by email at s.kennedy@helyx.co.uk

What is NITEworks?

Tue, 8 Apr 2008 19:41:30 +0100

Niteworks was originally established to look at challenges of implementing effective Networked Enabled Capability (NEC); providing collaborative MOD/Industry Partnership, NITEworks that brings to gather warfighters, subject-matter experts and industry in a safe environment stimulating new ideas and solutions. Now a integral part of the MOD’s capability management process, NITEworks provides a multi-disciplinary environment to explore innovative and practical solutions to capability challenges.

For more information on TechSec Media please email: info@techsecmedia.co.uk or visit our website for more information on our services at www.techsecmedia.co.uk

TechSec-Secure Media: Support to VEGA

Tue, 8 Apr 2008 19:41:32 +0100

Through the TechSec security cleared media team service, TechSec can provide direct media support solutions to the Defence industry. This year has seen our security cleared camera men and postproduction teams providing support services to Vega. Vega are a major provider of independent technology solutions and practical support consultancy services to the Defence and commercial industries. We were tasked by Vega to integrate into one of their project teams working on NITEworks task, which involved working to some challenging task schedules, providing a real test of our media team’s ability to work to very tight time lines and strict budgets.

For more information on TechSec Media please email: info@techsecmedia.co.uk or visit our website for more information on our services at www.techsecmedia.co.uk

TechSec-Films: Spectra training facility film

Tue, 8 Apr 2008 19:41:35 +0100

In February TechSec completed our second film for Si Davis MD of Spectra Telecom Solutions Ltd promoting Spectra’s new residential training facility at Kingston, in the heart of Herefordshire. The film offers a visual guide to student’s accommodation and training facilities in a light and easy to view style and includes the opening title animations produced by our in house graphics and animations team. Spectra are provides of commercial telecommunications-based resettlement courses for ex-military personnel wishing to continue their careers in the commercial security industry.

For more information on TechSec Media please email: info@techsecmedia.co.uk or visit our website for more information on our services at www.techsecmedia.co.uk

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TechSec-Trials: VEEcam POV at Plymouth Aquarium

Tue, 8 Apr 2008 19:41:37 +0100

WE have also been working with Persides Ltd (manufactures of the VEEcam POV camera system) and the National Aquarium in Plymouth. As part of our on going media support to VEEcam TechSec experts were on hand to advise on the fitting of the camera systems to Aquarium divers. We look forward to providing support to Persides and the Plymouth Aquarium Dive and the prospect of a product promotion video being released

For more information on TechSec Media please email: info@techsecmedia.co.uk or visit our website for more information on our services at www.techsecmedia.co.uk

TechSec-Air Media

Tue, 8 Apr 2008 19:41:40 +0100

TechSec Media is pleased to announce our new Airborne Media capability ‘TechSec-Air Media’. Through a partnership with James Newton MD of Vantage Aviation. We can offer Military and Civilian role aircraft including the very popular Hughes 500 (Ex Special Forces) and Jet Ranger BII specific media support task (films, photography, trail support and sporting events).

All pilots are either ex-Military Instructors or Aircraft Captains with experience of operating in the harshest of environments from the Arctic to the Jungle, in all weathers; day-night coupled with a huge amount of experience in Maritime Operations from Super Yachts to Aircraft Carriers.

We are looking forward to developing our Air Media capability with James and providing media solutions for sport events and promotion films. Why not contact the

For more information on TechSec Media please email: info@techsecmedia.co.uk or visit our website for more information on our services at www.techsecmedia.co.uk

TechSec-Photography: Chancellor of the Exchequer visit to Bristol

Tue, 8 Apr 2008 19:41:43 +0100

TechSec Media was commissioned by the Pervasive Media Studio part of the Watershed in Bristol to photograph the officially by Alistair Darling, Chancellor of the Exchequer. TechSec photographer spent the morning following the Chancellor on his visit to Bristol. The photographs where well received and images can be viewed on the Pervasive Media flicker account.

For more information on TechSec Media please email: info@techsecmedia.co.uk or visit our website for more information on our services at www.techsecmedia.co.uk