Training testimonials
P2 Shoots
Frances Lea"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."
Avid 101 Media Composer Editing
David Iacolucci"The training has been a life change; I started editing the day after the course was finished and I am using it every day."
Avid 101 Media Composer Editing
Matthew Snead“Great tuition from real experts”
FT2 Business Skills
Beth Gillman“Brilliant knowlegeable trainers who have taught us a great deal in a short time.”
FT2 Business Skills
Richard Rogan“The tutors were both fantastic. The course was well structured and all the information delivered in a great way - I learnt a lot.”
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
Ryan Coughlan, Ogilvy and Mather“The course met my expectations in every way! Very good!”
Final Cut Pro Editing
Andy Perkins“Excellent. A brilliant teacher, very patient and knowledgeable”
Advanced Editing with Effects - Special
Lionel Reternaz, Turner Broadcasting“The teacher was very clear and the content captivating”
Introduction to DVD
Vanessa Brown“Very informative, filled in the gaps in my understanding and clearly presented”
Avid 101 Media Composer Editing
Daniela Antonini“Met my expectations in every way – has given me the grounding for basic offline editing, which is exactly what I needed”
Avid 201 Advanced Techniques for Media Composer
Patrick Michaud“I learnt more about streamlining my work in 2 days than I have in 2 years”
HD-DVD Overview
Katy Deegan, Metropolis"Provided detailed information allowing me to build and expand on existing knowledge."
DVD Authoring with Scenarist
Andrew Price“The course was very thorough and covered quite a wide area."
Business Skills
Bethan Jones“Really enjoyed all the presentations... Really wish I knew this stuff before."
HD for Artists
Louise Stevens“The session was excellent, very thorough and quite challenging explanation of HD cameras, equipment & operations."
HD for Artists
Lorraine Neeson“Professional and highly knowledgeable staff."
Production and facilities testimonials
Apprenticeship Awards
Kirstin Rowan: Marketing Communications Consultant, Apprenticeship Awards, Learning and Skills Council“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”
RNIB AUDETEL Video
Jill Apsey: Communications team, AUDETEL video, RNIB“…everyone enjoyed working with your crew. You’ve made the process so painless…”
King's College London
Jan Penrose: Student recruitment liason, 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……..”
Genius of the Vikings
Chris Lent: Series Director, Genius of the Vikings, Darlow Smithson Productions"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."
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
Patrick Collerton: Director, The Boy Whose Skin Fell Off, Yipp Films"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."
London Calling DVD
Maggie Ellis: Head of production, Film London“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!!”
100 Greatest Films
Matt Cole: Director/Producer, 100 Greatest Films, Yorkshire Television"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.”
Turner Prize Nominee 2007
Mark Wallinger: Artist, Turner Prize nominee 2007“Many thanks for your good wishes and being such great company, in both senses of the word!”
DTV
Angeline Swan: DTVVET 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.
MTV European Top 20
Noah Harris: Creative director, MTV European Top 20, Precursor"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."
Capita video interactive library CDRom
Martin Long: Producer, Capita video interactive library CDRom, Fulcrum Productions"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."
Rose's Last Train
Melina Henderson: Filmmaker, Rose's Last Train, Angelic Films"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."
Bogstandard
Dylan Byrne: Creative director, 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!"
Interstellar Stella
Al + Al: Filmakers, Interstellar Stella, METAL“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”
Teaching Speaking
Ingrid Falck: Director, Teaching speaking, Flashback TV“Thanks for all who did such good work on my vodcasts, they look divine”
British Council
Deborah Prosser: Visual arts coordinator, 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”
Ghost of Songs
David Lawson: Curator, Ghost of Songs, Otolith Group“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”
Tick Tock Lullaby
Lisa Gornick: Filmmaker, Tick Tock Lullaby, Valiant doll“VET is so lovely and supportive with me – and I truly have grown and will grow more with you”
Captive Minds
Marcus Chidgey: Creative director, Captive Minds“I got the first cut from the edit this morning” – quick turnaround much appreciated!”
Blowing Up
Rayna Nadeem: Blowing up, Clerkenwell Film & Video Festival“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”
Pingu Loves English
Colin Izod: Producer, Pingu loves English, Big Heart TV"...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!"
How to get Number One
Sean Doherty: Director, How to get a Number One, Chrysalis Entertainment"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"
Battlestations
Tim O'Connor: Production manager, Battlestations, Flashback TelevisionOwing 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..."
Shakespeare In The Square
Paul Roseby: Joint artistic director, Shakespeare in the square, National Youth Theatre“… 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….”