Training testimonials

P2 Shoots

"The P2 Shoots course gave me the knowledge and confidence I needed to go out and buy the camera the following month. A no-nonsense practical course that accomodated our individual needs."

Frances Lea

Avid 101 Media Composer Editing

"The training has been a life change; I started editing the day after the course was finished and I am using it every day."

David Iacolucci

Avid 101 Media Composer Editing

“Great tuition from real experts”

Matthew Snead

FT2 Business Skills

“Brilliant knowlegeable trainers who have taught us a great deal in a short time.”

Beth Gillman

FT2 Business Skills

“The tutors were both fantastic. The course was well structured and all the information delivered in a great way - I learnt a lot.”

Richard Rogan

Editing - Fundamental Concepts

“I’m coming away with a greater understanding, not only of editing but of my own job, which I didn't expect”

Jessica Cummings, Assistant Transmissions Operator, Portland TV

Avid 101 Media Composer Editing

“I really liked how every stone was turned during the course. It felt like nothing was rushed or skipped and we still got it all done. I never felt like I couldn't keep up. This had worried me a bit, being Dutch amongst native English speaking group.”

Laurens Kingma, Freelance Editor, The Netherlands

Avid 101 Media Composer Editing

Loved it all. Great staff and excellent facilities

Charlotte Bradley, Freelance Editor

Avid 239 - Colour Correction with Avid Media Composer

“The course has dispelled myths and the anxiety I had about colour grading. I've now got a knowledge base which I'll continue to develop with the plan to becoming a 'professional' grader! Vectorscopes are now my friends!”

James Rose, Filmmaker, Avid Video & Sound Editor

Avid for FCP Editors

“Very coherent structure which covered essentials - fantastic tutor!”

Chris Jones, Producer, Endemol UK

FCP X 101 Bespoke Training

“I can definitely go back to work and crack on with editing video, whereas this morning I was clueless!”

Dan Hudson, Bauer Media

FCP X 101 Bespoke Training

“Explained the set-up and theory behind FCP. Good oversight into how to manage files in a project and working in the timeline. Provided the knowledge for basic videos to enhance show content”.

Charlotte Coker, Bauer Media

Tapeless Camera for Self Shooters

“So much covered in short space of time, definitely great value. Great practice with camera and watch back footage. Great tutor”

Sarah Barber – Freelance Assistant Producer

Tapeless HD Workflow Management

“I will have the confidence now to re-enter the industry and test cameras, had a good grounding in new technology. Was helpful to be able to ask lots of questions throughout”

Anne Dudsworth, Freelance Camera Operator

Avid 101 Media Composer Editing

“The course met my expectations in every way! Very good!”

Ryan Coughlan, Ogilvy and Mather

Final Cut Pro Editing

“Excellent. A brilliant teacher, very patient and knowledgeable”

Andy Perkins

Advanced Editing with Effects - Special

“The teacher was very clear and the content captivating”

Lionel Reternaz, Turner Broadcasting

Introduction to DVD

“Very informative, filled in the gaps in my understanding and clearly presented”

Vanessa Brown

Avid 101 Media Composer Editing

“Met my expectations in every way – has given me the grounding for basic offline editing, which is exactly what I needed”

Daniela Antonini

Avid 201 Advanced Techniques for Media Composer

“I learnt more about streamlining my work in 2 days than I have in 2 years”

Patrick Michaud

HD-DVD Overview

"Provided detailed information allowing me to build and expand on existing knowledge."

Katy Deegan, Metropolis

DVD Authoring with Scenarist

“The course was very thorough and covered quite a wide area."

Andrew Price

Business Skills

“Really enjoyed all the presentations... Really wish I knew this stuff before."

Bethan Jones

HD for Artists

“The session was excellent, very thorough and quite challenging explanation of HD cameras, equipment & operations."

Louise Stevens

HD for Artists

“Professional and highly knowledgeable staff."

Lorraine Neeson

Production and facilities testimonials

Apprenticeship Awards

“It is fab, just what we are after. Make another 2000 copies and we will send it to EVERYONE to promote how fantastic the Awards are”

Kirstin Rowan: Marketing Communications Consultant, Apprenticeship Awards, Learning and Skills Council

RNIB AUDETEL Video

'Everyone enjoyed working with your crew. You've made the process so painless!'

Jill Apsey: Communications team, AUDETEL video, RNIB

King's College London

"the recruitment video has gone down so well with the Heads of Schools that now they all want their own specialist versions made.."

Jan Penrose: Student recruitment liason, Kingâ??s College London

Genius of the Vikings

"For such a graphically ambitious documentary, VET met any challenge we threw at them, and provided a very serene place to work with sound technical support. Their day-lit offline suites are a shining light amongst the dark ages of usual post houses."

Chris Lent: Series Director, Genius of the Vikings, Darlow Smithson Productions

Two Schools in Nablus

VET delivered the complete post production for ‘Two Schools in Nablus' which won Best Film in the Education Welfare Category at the prestigious Japan Prize 2008.

The Flashback Television production for Teachers’ TV and Al Jazeera follows two schools in the West Bank. The documentaries give us a unique insight into the pressures of life in Palestine under Israeli occupation.

VET finished the picture in SD on Avid Symphony Nitris and mixed the sound in Avid Protools to provide broadcast deliverables for all six programmes and the feature specials. We are happy that this has gained international acclaim and as recognition for these two schools.

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The Boy Whose Skin Fell Off

"The Boy Whose Skin Fell Off was a tough, at times, harrowing edit. The sensitivity, calm, and good humour we found at VET was of immense help during this period."

Patrick Collerton: Director, The Boy Whose Skin Fell Off, Yipp Films

London Calling DVD

“Everyone who picks up the London Calling DVD is very impressed. Thank you for a terrific job. It is not often that work is so painless!!”

Maggie Ellis: Head of production, Film London

100 Greatest Films

"VET surpasses West End facilities .... it's nice to work in a place where they worry more about the programme than I do. The bookings team, equipment, online editors, dubbing mixers and support crew are brilliant.”

Matt Cole: Director/Producer, 100 Greatest Films, Yorkshire Television

Turner Prize Nominee 2007

“Many thanks for your good wishes and being such great company, in both senses of the word!”

Mark Wallinger: Artist, Turner Prize nominee 2007

DTV

VET has been giving us the benefit of their production expertise for the last few months, with advice and support as well as full service post. Their creative editing has always added value to our important campaigns. They are incredibly flexible and able to provide quality services up to the final minute, enabling us to respond quickly to global disasters. Most notably, they have an understanding of what production companies are looking for and we really enjoy working with them.

Angeline Swan:DTV

MTV European Top 20

"Working with VET is straightforward and very convenient. We know we can rely on them for technology, which allows us to spend more time on creativity. A valuable addition to the Hoxton community."

Noah Harris: Creative director, MTV European Top 20, Precursor

Capita video interactive library CDRom

"I have worked with VET on increasingly complex multimedia solutions over a number of years now. We have managed to come up with highly innovative solutions on tight schedules, and most importantly, managed to retain a friendly working relationship."

Martin Long: Producer, Capita video interactive library CDRom, Fulcrum Productions

Rose's Last Train

"I would like to thank VET for their support; to have a commercial enterprise that is so supportive, to entry level filmmakers is brilliant. I use the link to my streams all the time to promote my work."

Melina Henderson: Filmmaker, Rose's Last Train, Angelic Films

Bogstandard

"Having a facility close to hand like VET, allowed us to efficiently convert selected shots from tape to file and vice versa. All of that in a relaxed calm and helpful environment. VET also offers some of the most competitive prices around!"

Dylan Byrne: Creative director, BogStandard

Interstellar Stella

“We’ve just seen and heard the Blu-Ray disc at the FACT gallery in Liverpool and we are absolutely delighted with the work done by your team; we really appreciate all your support”

Al + Al: Filmakers, Interstellar Stella, METAL

Teaching Speaking

“Thanks for all who did such good work on my vodcasts, they look divine”

Ingrid Falck: Director, Teaching speaking, Flashback TV

British Council

“We shall be installing these works in Naples. Thank you so much for all your help on this job, which has been perhaps one of the more complicated ones”

Deborah Prosser: Visual arts coordinator, British Council

Ghost of Songs

“Thanks to all the VET team for getting the films ready for my show. You did a great job, especially sorting out the pixel ratio problems”

David Lawson: Curator, Ghost of Songs, Otolith Group

Tick Tock Lullaby

“VET is so lovely and supportive with me – and I truly have grown and will grow more with you”

Lisa Gornick: Filmmaker, Tick Tock Lullaby, Valiant doll

Captive Minds

“I got the first cut from the edit this morning” – quick turnaround much appreciated!”

Marcus Chidgey: Creative director, Captive Minds

Blowing Up

“Thanks again for VET’s kind support this year; it’s really great to know that a facilities house is not all driven by money these days but supports what happens in their local community”

Rayna Nadeem: Blowing up, Clerkenwell Film & Video Festival

Pingu Loves English

"...staff at all levels provide informed and rapid support for my projects. Problems and challenges never seem to become catastrophes and often turn into triumphs!"

Colin Izod: Producer, Pingu loves English, Big Heart TV

How to get Number One

"The one-stop service made a tricky against the wire programme really quite easy. We just wouldn't have met our deadline otherwise. VET's technical support was superb, and every single member of staff couldn't do enough to help out which really made a difference on a long job"

Sean Doherty: Director, How to get a Number One, Chrysalis Entertainment

Battlestations

Owing to the success of Battlestations, further runs have been commissioned before we have completed programmes already in production, please pass my thanks to VET for all your fine work on the series so far..."

Tim O'Connor: Production manager, Battlestations, Flashback Television

Shakespeare In The Square

“… thank VET for all your amazing support prior to and post Shakespeare in the Square. The event could not have been more successful with over 6000 visitors, live TV coverage and a multi-media pack….”

Paul Roseby: Joint artistic director, Shakespeare in the square, National Youth Theatre