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• Get a head for business

  Like it or not, most cameramen are nowadays also to some degree 'businessmen'. To some, this part of the job does not come naturally and we all need a little help understanding the... [READ MORE]

• Latest News from Wildscreen 2010

  Registration is open for this year's Wildscreen Festival in Bristol. The festival which this year takes place from 10 to 15 October comprises a full programme of screenings, debates, keynote lectures, workshops, masterclasses and... [READ MORE]

• GTC Awards 2010 at the BFI - in asociation with Zerb

  The GTC Awards judges have met and made their decisions about who the recipients of this year's coveted camerawork awards will be - but you'll have to join us at the BFI Southbank... [READ MORE]

• The GTC elects a new Chairman

  The GTC Council is pleased to announce the election of Graeme McAlpine as its new Chairman. Graeme recently rejoined Council after a gap of some 25 years and replaces the outgoing Chairman Brian... [READ MORE]

• GTC sponsors Vinten presented with Queens Award for Enterprise 2010

  At midday on Tuesday 13 July guests and members of Vinten Broadcast staff, past and present, gathered at the company's headquarters and factory in Bury St Edmunds for the presentation of the... [READ MORE]

• June 2010 GTC In Focus available online

    GTC members can now read the latest issue of GTC InFocus online if they prefer to view it in this way. GTC In Focus June 2010 is available as a downloadable pdf... [READ MORE]

• Zerb Editor to judge Reelshow International film competition

  The Zerb Managing Editor and administrator of this website, Alison Chapman, is delighted to have been asked to be the judge for Reelshow International's monthly film competition in July. Reelshow International is an... [READ MORE]

• GTC members invited to JVC product launch

  JVC Pro and Planet Video Systems would like to offer all GTC members a FREE VIP invitation to the UK launch of the brand new JVC GY-HM790 ProHD HD studio... [READ MORE]

• GTC welcomes Insight Insurance as sponsors

  The GTC is delighted to welcome Insight Insurance to its growing list of sponsor companies.  Insight have been providing insurance services to the TV and Film industry since 2002. The company specialises in... [READ MORE]

• Skillset funded RED training available next week

  Bridge Training of East London has advised us that due to late cancellations they have some last minute places available on their Red Camera and Workflow course next week (Monday 12 to Friday... [READ MORE]

• Sun shines on the ‘Meet the Wildlife Filmmakers’ workshop

  Home-going Glastonbury fans caused huge traffic queues in Somerset on Monday but that didn't deter nearly 40 GTC members travelling from as far afield as North Wales, Manchester, Milton Keynes and the London... [READ MORE]

• ARRI Alexa shipping now

  ARRI announced today that it has fulfilled its commitment to ship the new ALEXA digital camera in June. Production ramp-up of the new camera is now underway, with initial delivery priority being given to... [READ MORE]

• Last chance to nominate for the GTC Awards

  Today is the last day for making your GTC Awards 2010 nominations Nominating an award online is simple using the awards nomination forms so get your nomination in now before it's too late.   You can... [READ MORE]

• Are you free next Monday? Come to the GTC Wildlife Workshop

  The good news is that GTC members are busy working. The slightly bad news is that we now unexpectedly have a couple of free spaces on our Meet the Wildlife Filmmakers workshop. This... [READ MORE]

• GTC welcomes Prolink as sponsors

  The GTC is delighted to welcome facilities company Prolink to its growing list of sponsor companies.   Prolink Television Facilities has been providing multi and single camera facilities to broadcasters and production companies... [READ MORE]

• Support the Vision Soho Fun Run

  It's not too late to get involved in this year's Vision Charity Fun Run. The TV industry-supported Vision Charity raises funds for the benefit of blind, visually impaired and dyslexic children. Donations... [READ MORE]

• Rory Peck Awards 2010

  The closing date for entries for the Rory Peck Awards 2010 is Monday 6 September. These prestigious awards are open to freelance cameramen and camerawomen working in news and current affairs, and will... [READ MORE]

• GTC members honoured with RTS Awards

  GTC member Keith Massey has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award in this year's RTS Yorkshire regional awards.  At the same ceremony GTC member Dave Rimmington was awarded the RTS Award for ‘Professional... [READ MORE]

• GTC welcomes Litepanels as sponsors

  The GTC is delighted that Litepanels have decided to join our growing list of sponsor companies. Litepanels' pioneering, energy-efficient, eco-friendly, LED lights are valued tools throughout the television, motion picture, and audio-visual... [READ MORE]

• GTC AGM held at ARRI GB HQ

  The 38th AGM of the GTC took place at ARRI GB on Thursday 20th May. We had a virtually full house, thanks in part to the excellent presentation earlier by ARRI Media’s digital... [READ MORE]

• New P2 centre launched at PInewood

  GTC Chairman Brian Rose was pleased to attend the launch last week of Panasonic AVSE's brand new Pinewood Centre for Hands On Experience of the full range of Panasonic Broadcast Solutions. Brian writes... [READ MORE]

• BECTU Freelancers Fair 2010

  BECTU's annual Freelancers' Fair is now taking bookings. The event, on Friday 11 June, offers a mix of seminars, an industry exhibition and two sessions of the popular Freelance Toolkit workshop.... [READ MORE]

• Kodak launches DOF app

  Kodak have introduced a new depth of field calculator and contact application, downloadable free from the  iTunes App Store. The second Kodak Cinema Tool to be released by the company this year, the app... [READ MORE]

• Met Police Film Unit guidance on reclassification of starter pistol

  The Metropolitan Police Film Unit has issued guidance on the recent Home Office decision to reclassify the Olympic .380 BBM revolver, until now known as a 'blank firer' and commonly used in film... [READ MORE]

• Free XDCAM Seminar at CVP

  Click to register here. [READ MORE]

• Get ready for the GTC's AGM

  Don't forget to make a date in your diary for the GTC's AGM which will be held on Thursday 20 May 2010 at 18.30. The GTC is grateful to sponsor company ARRI GB... [READ MORE]

• New Health and Safety Guidelines - have your say

  The Guild is always delighted to be involved in the development of industry-wide guidelines for camera crews. Jon Ling, Safety Manager Vision BBC, has been discussing Health and Safety Guidelines for camera... [READ MORE]

• GTC Council stages a virtual meeting

  The GTC Council yesterday made a breakthrough in the way it conducts meetings. A Council meeting was called at short notice to discuss the GTC Awards event and, as usual, some Council members... [READ MORE]

• Congratulations to Vinten on Queen's Award for Enterprise

  As the Queen celebrates her 84th birthday today, one of the GTC's longest-standing sponsor companies, Vinten, has been honoured with the Queen's Award for Enterprise in the Innovation category. The company has been... [READ MORE]

• Funding for H&S training

  Did you know Skillset offers funding for H&S training? Skillset Health and Safety Bursary  The Skillset TV Freelance Fund Health and Safety Bursary is a grant for individuals working in the UK TV... [READ MORE]

• March 2010 GTC In Focus available online

  GTC members can now read the latest issue of GTC InFocus online if they prefer to view it in this way. GTC In Focus March 2010 is available as a downloadable pdf... [READ MORE]

• GTC out and about at exhibitions

  The GTC has been getting out and about at industry exhibitions. Following a very successful showing at BVE, the Guild was represented at the recent well-attended BSC Show 2010. The BSC Show... [READ MORE]

• Video footage of the 'Hover Challenge'

  See the 'Hover Challenge' at the Helicopter workshop!: As a final act in Saturday's helicopter workshop, GTC members Phil Nixon and Max Hodgetts won the chance to fly the Flying TV helicopter... [READ MORE]

• Have you thought about joining the GTC Council?

  Elections for the GTC Council come around every two years and this year it is time to re-elect the Council. There's so much going on in the GTC at the moment – ridiculously good... [READ MORE]

• Fantastic GTC helicopter workshop

  The GTC 'Shooting from Helicopters' workshop generously hosted by Mike Smith of Flying TV HD at Denham Aerodrome was a huge success. Apart from Mike and co-host Monica Wyer of Flying TV, the... [READ MORE]

• Chairman's March Message

  As I look out of the window of my study, I can see the daffodils coyly poking their sweet yellow heads above their green jackets. The thrush is thrilling its beautiful song, the sun is... [READ MORE]

• FT2 Training Activity to cease

  The problems around funding training have sadly seen another casualty. From this month, the Film and Television Freelance Training organisation FT2 has ceased all training activitydue to a lack of funding after 25 years in... [READ MORE]

• 3 for 2 deal on VMI camera training

  GTC sponsors VMI are offering a 3 for 2 deal on their camera training courses. Included in this offer are the new courses for 2010 includingthe lighting, budget cinematography and HD SLR courses... [READ MORE]

• The Industry Trust asks you to join the fight against piracy

  The Industry Trust was set up in 2004 to help promote copyright and all the good stuff it does. It works together with member companies (from film studios to retailers) to spread the word... [READ MORE]

• Skillset funding for multiplatform courses

  The Skillset TV Freelance Fund is offering Multiplatform Bursaries (50–80% funding) on a pre-selected range of courses covering key multiplatform skills in the industry for UK freelancers and employees. The following BBC Academy... [READ MORE]

• Congratulations to Joe Dunton

  It was nice to see the Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema award at the BAFTAs this year going to camera expert Joe Dunton MBE. He was presented with the Award on Sunday night by... [READ MORE]

• BECTU Camera Department Open Meeting

  BECTU Camera Department Open Meeting - non-union members welcome Date and Time: Saturday 6th March 2010, 9.00 a.m.Venue:             Viewing Theatre, Panavision, Bristol Road, Greenford, UB6 8GD  BECTU... [READ MORE]

• GTC Chairman and Council Member to speak at March RTS event

  Beautiful pictures for successful programmes Date: Wednesday 3 March 2010 at 19.00; tea and coffee at 18.30Venue: Embankment Room, The London Television Centre, Upper Ground, SE1 9LTFREE to RTS members and non-members ... [READ MORE]

• Latest GTC In Focus available online

  October 2009 GTC InFocus available online for members GTC members can now read the latest issue of GTC InFocus online if they prefer to view it in this way. GTC InFocus October... [READ MORE]

• VMI Workshops

  GTC sponsors have announced an extensive programme of training days of interest to cameramen and camera assistants, including: RED DIT for Camera Assistants and Camera Operators  Budget Cinematography and 35mm Adapter... [READ MORE]

• Let's tell the world about the GTC!

  In October 2009, your Guild Council chose to elect me as Life President of the Guild of Television Cameramen. I am, of course, deeply honoured by this election and to become the Guild's... [READ MORE]

• GTC welcomes MTF as sponsors

  The GTC is delighted to welcome MTF to its growing list of sponsor companies. MTF Services offers broadcast sales, servicing, design, engineering capability and consultancy. The team consists of engineers, designers and consultants... [READ MORE]

• The Man Who Shot the 60s

  If you're snowed in yet again and wondering what to watch tonight,then maybe you'll enjoy this interesting documentary about the father of Carey Duffy, who many will know as filter expert and GTC sponsor... [READ MORE]

• Discount for GTC members at HD workshop

    The next GTC workshop 'A New Look at HD' will be held courtesy of GTC sponsors TopTeks at their Harefield base on Thursday 28th January. As well as generously providing lunch and the use... [READ MORE]

• Chairman's December Message

  This time of year is traditionally a time to take stock of the previous twelve months and (if we are brave or even foolhardy enough) to make decisions about the following year.   I say decisions, rather than resolutions... [READ MORE]

• New guidance for Met Police officers

  John Yates, Assistant Commissioner Specialist Operations, recently remindedall MPS officers and staff that people taking photographs in public shouldnot be stopped and searched unless there is a valid reason.The message, which has... [READ MORE]

• GTC welcomes accountants Bradley Foreman as sponsors

  The GTC is delighted to welcome accountants Bradley Foreman as sponsors As anyone who attended the 'How to Survive as a Freelance' GTC workshop, kindly hosted by ARRI GB a couple of weeks ago... [READ MORE]

• New HQ for Tiffen and The London Filter Company

  GTC sponsor companies Tiffen and South London Filters (recently renamed The London Filter Company) have formed a partnership and both have moved to new premises to facilitate their expanding business. Tiffen International has... [READ MORE]

• Pitch, Shoot and Kill – discount for GTC members

  Do you have an idea for a programme but no idea how to go get it commissioned? GTC member Rishi Issar of Freerun TV is offering GTC members a discounted rate on his company's... [READ MORE]

• Sony UK Power of Images event

  Specialist Sony dealer Camerakit.tv has asked us to draw your attention to Sony's UK Power of Images (STAR) event on Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 November. Other dealers will also be participating.  This... [READ MORE]

• GTC business skills workshop

  GTC members interested in improving their understanding of the issues around running their own business as a freelance cameramen enjoyed a very informative series of presentations from industry experts at ARRI GB, Uxbridge... [READ MORE]

• Latest GTC In Focus available online

  October 2009 GTC InFocus available online for members GTC members can now read the latest issue of GTC InFocus online if they prefer to view it in this way. GTC InFocus October 09... [READ MORE]

• Chairman's November Message

  Those happy few who came to the GTC Awards last month will know that they were an outstanding success. During the day we had a fascinating series of talks – not only by... [READ MORE]

• Alpha Grip Open House

  Alpha Grip is exhibiting various new products at a series of Open House days and would like to invite GTC members to come and see how these work. Get straightforward, good advice... [READ MORE]

• Visual Impact at Televisual road shows

  As one of the key partners of the forthcoming Televisual Road Show, Visual Impact would like to invite GTC members to attend this exciting event. Taking place at 5 different locations around the... [READ MORE]

• Miller on the move

  GTC sponsors Miller Fluid Heads (Europe) Ltd has moved to larger premises closer to central London. Located in Shepperton Business Park, a short drive from Heathrow International Airport, the expanded facility is easily... [READ MORE]

• A big thank you from GTC Awards 2009 to our sponsors

  The organisers of the GTC Awards which were sponsored by   would like to say a big thank you to the other sponsors of this year's successful Awards event at the BFI Southbank. At the... [READ MORE]

• Live from NFT3 – GTC Awards seminars

  The GTC Awards 2009 are underway! Sponsor companies were up at the crack of dawn setting up for the trade show and the seminar programme has kicked off with the first presentation sponsored... [READ MORE]

• More news from the GTC Awards

  The programme of seminars at the GTC Awards continued with Nigel Arnott of GrassValley updating the audience on latest developments in the LDK range of cameras as announced at IBC 2009. Nigel looked at the evolution... [READ MORE]

• Aerial DOP flies in from Germany for GTC Awards

  The GTC is delighted to welcome aerial cameraman Peter Thompson, who recently worked on the multi-million dollar film Home, to the BFI as one of the speakers in theGTC Awards day programme of seminars. Peter... [READ MORE]

• Learn how to light with balloons

  Airstar the leading UK supplier of lighting balloons is keen to arrange seminars to show DOPs and gaffers how to use their innovative lighting products to best effect. Used for many productions from... [READ MORE]

• GTC members invited to LED lighting open day

  PROKIT have issued the following invitation to GTC Members: GTC members are invited to an LED Lighting Open Day at PROKIT on Thursday 15 October 2009 from 10.00 am... [READ MORE]

• Rotolight becomes a GTC sponsor

  The GTC is delighted to welcome Rotolight to its growing list of sponsor companies.   The Award Winning Rotolight RL48 ‘Stealth’ has 48 Ultra-Bright LED’s and a special Filter holder with a... [READ MORE]

• www.gtc.org.uk Phase 2 is coming!

  The GTC website underwent a major relaunch at the GTC Awards event last year. Now, exactly a year on, we are about to launch Phase 2 with several exciting new features. Members of... [READ MORE]

• GTC Awards online shop now live

  The GTC Awards Event Shop is now live. Visit the shop to purchase tickets for the camera awards presentation ceremony and celebration party, GTC members can register for the free trade show and... [READ MORE]

• The Camera Store – 'Go Local' Day

  The Camera Store (TCS) would like to invite all GTC members to a 'Go Local' Open Day at their Twickenham base on Tuesday 6th October. If you're planning a day in London for... [READ MORE]

• ARRI news from IBC

  Not at IBC this year? Well you needn't miss out on the latest news and product announcements from GTC sponsor company ARRI. All their news including about the launch of their new digital... [READ MORE]

• GTC Awards 2009 – have you booked your ticket yet?

  The GTC Awards event is really taking shape now. Sponsors are coming on board for the free day-long trade show to be held in the Delegates Centre of the BFI Southbank, and... [READ MORE]

• GTC Chairman's September message

  ‘I've got to admit it's getting better A little better all the time It can't get no worse’  (Lennon/McCartney)I haven’t heard the digitally re-mastered version of the Beatles catalogue yet, so I’ll... [READ MORE]

• Litepanels now available for hire from TCS

  GTC sponsor company The Camera Store is now offering award-winning Litepanels LED lighting units for hire. Litepanels® Inc was recently awarded a Technology & Engineering Emmy for this innovative technology from the Academy of... [READ MORE]

• Vinten win World Cup contract

  Good news for long-standing GTC sponsor company Vinten – the Vitec Group brand and global leader in camera supports, has won a large order for tripods, heads and other support equipment to be... [READ MORE]

• Have you seen: SteadiShots.org?

  Have you discovered this fascinating site yet?  SteadiShots.org is a site where the skills of the men and women responsible for some of the most memorable shots in television and cinema history are... [READ MORE]

• New training courses from GTC sponsors VMI

  VMI are launching a new range of one day courses to meet the demands of production personnel.   New courses include Budget Cinematography and 35mm Adapter Operation using Letus adapters and lenses; Professional Camera Operation using... [READ MORE]

• GTC P2 day in Shepperton

  The third in the series of regional GTC P2 events took place today at Panasonic's new ‘P2 Live' Experience Centre at Shepperton Studios. The brand new permanent P2 training/demonstration centre was host to 13 registered... [READ MORE]

• Rosco iPhone app available

  GTC sponsors Rosco have come up with an innovative way of accessing their catalogue of steel and glass gobos while on the road. The entire catalogue is now available as a downloadable app... [READ MORE]

• Zerb 70 … Read all about it!

  The latest issue of Zerb (issue number 70) hit the streets last week. Click here for a full list of contents in this packed issue which features user reviews of some of the... [READ MORE]

• Location Lighting Workshop in Germany with Alan Bermingham

  Fancy an educational trip to the world's biggest beer festival? The newly formed German Television Camera Guild (reported on this site at German TV Cameramen's Guild launches) is running a 3-day location lighting... [READ MORE]

• Decode discount on RED training

    High definition hire company Decode in Hammersmith, London are offering a fantastic 50% discount (still fully deductible from the first day's hire) for GTC members attending their RED camera training days reported in full... [READ MORE]

• RED training in Hammersmith

  Do you have a shoot on RED coming up and want to famliarise yourself with the camera first? High definition hire company Decode in Hammersmith, London are offering training in all aspects of... [READ MORE]

• Camera Corps Q-Ball robotic cameras live in Trafalgar Square

  If you are passing through Trafalgar Square in the next 3 months and pause to look at the well publicised Anthony Gormley 'One and Other' people's plinth on which vounteers from the public... [READ MORE]

• Project Pinewood

  GTC members may have read about the hugely ambitious Project Pinewood, whereby the Pinewood Studios Group plan to build a large purpose-built permanent 'set' featuring whole streets in the style of European and... [READ MORE]

• P2 or not P2 Shepperton day - date fixed

  Following the successful Panasonic P2 workshops in Bristol and Manchester (report coming soon) we can now announce details for the third event in the series. This is to be held at the new Panasonic... [READ MORE]

• BSC Film and Digital Evaluation 2009

  On 8 July I attended the BSC Film and Digital Image Evaluation 2009, premiered at the National Film Theatre in London. This event reported back on extensive camera/format tests conducted by the BSC... [READ MORE]

• GTC Vice Chairman John Henshall honoured

  The work and career of pioneering cameraman and photographer John Henshall, joint vice chairman of the GTC, has been recognised with an honorary degree from UCA (the University for the Creative Arts) awarded... [READ MORE]

• GTC sponsors Gekko expand to new HQ

  GTC sponsors, Gekko Technology, leading producers of LED-based lighting equipment for film and television, has expanded into new headquarters. Completed at the beginning of July, the move provides the company with nearly three times the... [READ MORE]

• Last chance to nominate for GTC Awards

  GTC members have just three more days to get their nominations for all the categories of GTC Awards in before the deadline of Tuesday 7th July. You can make your nominations by completing... [READ MORE]

• Polecam to demo 7th Heaven at !BC 2009

  GTC sponsor company Polecam has chosen IBC 2009 for the worldwide introduction of the film and broadcast industry's longest-reach truly portable camera rig, Polecam 7th Heaven. This will receive its first fully... [READ MORE]

• June GTC In Focus online for members

  GTC members can read the latest issue of GTC InFocus online if they prefer to view it in this way. The June 2009 edition is available as a downloadable pdf at: GTC In... [READ MORE]

• P2 or not P2: in Bristol

  The first in the summer series of GTC regional P2 workshops, organised in conjunction with Panasonic, took place at the Bristol Conference Centre on 22 June. It proved to be a very... [READ MORE]

• GTC Chairman's June message

  Like many other GTC members I suspect,I’m looking at alternative careers. Don’t (or rather, do) laugh, but I’m currently working on a course as a stand-up comic. So in a few months... [READ MORE]

• BSC Film and Digital Evaluation 2009

  Registration is now open for the premiere of the BSC Film and Digital Image Evaluation 2009, which will take place on 8 July 2009 at the National Film Theatre, BFI, Southbank in London. Visit http://www.bscine.com/events to register.A special discounted rate of... [READ MORE]

• P2 or not P2 - live from Bristol

  Currently in progress at the Bristol Conference Centre ... a spirited discussion between the Panasonic team and GTC members attending the first in our series of summer regional workshops on the whys... [READ MORE]

• VMI workshops ... coming up

  GTC sponsors VMI will host personal demonstrations of the XDCAM EX and XDCAM HD workflow in small groups of seven per session on 30 June at their Soho premises. In association with Sony... [READ MORE]

• Manchester P2 workshop fixed for 21 July

  GTC workshop co-ordinator Clive North has now finalised a date and venue for the second in the summer series of P2 workshops in association with GTC sponsors Panasonic. The Manchester workshop will take... [READ MORE]

• The GTC is on Facebook

  Did you know - the GTC is on Facebook? The link to this fairly new group is: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=11889928781&ref=ts Council member James Fulcher is now overseeing the GTC's page. If you are... [READ MORE]

• Beam up your footage

  News of a different way to market your footage: The idea behind Beamups is that video and photo journalists from around the world upload newsworthy footage to sell directly to broadcasters, web... [READ MORE]

• Performance Insurance becomes GTC sponsor company

  The GTC is pleased to welcome Performance Insurance to our growing list of sponsor companies. Performance Insurance has been offering insurance to the film, television and media industries for more than a... [READ MORE]

• Summer P2 workshops

    Following our recent survey about the most popular destinations for non-South-east based GTC workshops around the country, we're hitting the road for the summer! Many members around the country expressed regret at... [READ MORE]

• GTC AGM 2009 held at Arri GB

  The Thirty-Seventh AGM of the GTC took place on Thursday 21 May 2009 at ARRI (GB)'s Uxbridge site. A good cross-section of GTC members (some long-established members including member number 001) and newer members enjoyed... [READ MORE]

• Bristol Media Networking evening

  One of the biggest creative networks in the UK, Bristol Media has been going since 2005 and currently has a membership of 3500 across the digital, TV, animation, design, marketing, PR, publishing, film... [READ MORE]

• GTC Chairman's April message

  So what’s the most boring shoot you’ve ever worked on? For me, it was probably a one week, very arcane medical conference, for which I was required to frame head and shoulders... [READ MORE]

• Brand new lights and lenses from ARRI: see them at the GTC AGM

  GTC sponsors ARRI (GB) have kindly offered to host the Guild's Annual General Meeting for the third year. The meeting will take place at their conveniently placed Uxbridge headquarters (good access from the... [READ MORE]

• German Television Cameramen's Guild launches

  GTC Chairman, Brian Rose recently returned from Germany, where he was invited to help launch the BUNDESVERBAND DER FERNSEHKAMERALEUTE (BVFK)  – the German Television Camera Association. The Association’s Chairman, Hans-Joachim Esser-Mamat invited Rose after... [READ MORE]

• Video Production Workshop for Women

  Wed 29 April 2009 10am–4pm Cost: £35 + VAT Light House Media Centre This video production workshop is designed for all skills levels whether you are a beginner, enthusiast or have more experience... [READ MORE]

• Latest GTC In Focus online for members

  GTC members can read the latest issue of GTC InFocus online if they prefer to view it in this way. GTC InFocus March 09 is available as a downloadable pdf at: GTC InFocus March... [READ MORE]

• Steadicam Training in the Sun

  As previously announced on this site, US-based Film Workshops International have recently opened training centres in both Liverpool and the Mediterranean island of Mallorca (Majorca). In May they are running their first... [READ MORE]

• GTC Incident Report Form launched

  Have you been involved in or witnessed an accident or near miss while working? If so, the GTC would like to hear about it. In order to help understand the type and number of... [READ MORE]

• Skillset funded HD courses in the Midlands

  Light House is offering continuous professional development courses in High Definition production techniques, aimed at enabling UK based filmmakers and broadcast engineers to widen their skills base as well as allowing independent... [READ MORE]

• Top-Teks Work Flow Open Days

  Workflow training for Sony and Panasonic In today's world where 'workflow' is banded around and everybody nods knowingly, it can feel like you're the only one that doesn't actually know. The truth is... [READ MORE]

• Are you being paid enough?

  BECTU has just published its latest going rates of pay for freelance camera crew.  The tables below show recommended going rates by grade and type of production. They are based on information provided by... [READ MORE]

• Performance Film Awards

  Film and media insurance specialists Performance have been supporting the UK film industry by running a short film competition. After sifting through an impressive 430 entries, they have announced a shortlist of 12 finalists: Tom... [READ MORE]

• Counter Terrorism Act 2008 – implications for cameramen?

  As GTC members have expressed concern over the potential impact of the new Counter-Terrorism Act on cameramen going about their work, Dudley Darby asked PC Alan Cousins of the Metropolitan Police Film... [READ MORE]

• House of Lords Inquiry into the British Film and Television Industry

  The GTC would like to provide evidence to the House of Lords Communications Committee on its members’ behalf. If you have any comments, please let Brian Rose know as soon as possible. Unfortunately, we have very little time... [READ MORE]

• BFI venue confirmed for GTC Awards 2009

  The GTC Awards committee is delighted to have secured the prestigious NFT venue for the 2009 Awards event on Tuesday 6th October.  Conveniently placed on the Southbank in Central London, the BFI Southbank... [READ MORE]

• A Grade Day Out – Again

  Great news for all those who missed the very successful 'A Grade Day Out' GTC workshop on grading held two years ago at Molinare's Soho premises – Molinare have kindly agreed to a repeat performance. Dubbed 'A... [READ MORE]

• Zerb for sale online

  Missing a crucial issue of Zerb? Our online shopping facility is now live and a selection of back issues of Zerb is available for sale. Check out which issues are on sale now... [READ MORE]

• Reelshow International - site for student film-makers

  Drama DoP Richard Dodd (Waterloo Road, Doc Martin, Cracker, The Royle Family, to name but a few) and partner Mary Lou Brown have launched Reelshow International, a website devoted to showing the graduation films and... [READ MORE]

• GTC Awards 2009 go live!

  Have you enjoyed viewing any outstanding examples of excellent camerawork recently? Do you have a favourite piece of new camera gear that has transformed the quality or ease of your work? Do you... [READ MORE]

• Training place for GTC member to help charity Everest shoot

  After sifting through a pile of very strong applications from GTC members for the great opportunity of a free place offered by The Film Workshops on the HD Digital Production training course at their brand... [READ MORE]

• GTC Chairman's February message: is the GTC too filmic?

  A member recently remarked that he felt that the GTC was becoming too ‘filmic’. It got me thinking. Personally, I am quite agnostic as to what media are used to originate television... [READ MORE]

• Sammy's reunion

  Do you remember the heady days of Samuelson Film Service in Cricklewood? Perhaps you even worked for them? If so, you may like to take a look at the following website: http://www.samuelsonfilmservice.co.uk/ The staff... [READ MORE]

• Discounted places on camera operators' music workshop

  There are still a few places left at a discounted price on this exciting sounding new workshop organised by GTC member Rishi Issar.  For more details and how to apply for one of the last... [READ MORE]

• Free training opportunity for GTC member

  What are you doing next week? Can you be in Liverpool and would you like to take advantage of an exciting opportunity to attend a new HD Digital Production training course free of charge?... [READ MORE]

• Best Regional Documentary filmed by GTC Council Member

  Somerset media company GRACE Productions has picked up a top award at the Royal Television Society’s West of England presentation night. Beeching’s Tracks with Simon Calder, shot by GTC member John Samuels, was named Best Regional Documentary, against... [READ MORE]

• Did you work on Fawlty Towers?

  Tiger Aspect are making a documentary about Fawlty Towers and are trying to track down members of the original crew. If you were involved in shooting this classic comedy, Emily Dollman, researcher for Tiger Aspect will... [READ MORE]

• Join the GTC at BVE

  Why not visit the GTC stand at Broadcast Video Expo? Representatives from the GTC will be on hand throughout the three days of the exhibition to chat to you about all aspects of... [READ MORE]

• Camera operator's music workshop

  GTC member and freelance camera operator Rishi Issar of FreeRun TV is running an exciting sounding new programme of creative skills workshops for technical crew, kicking off with a Camera Operator's Music Workshop... [READ MORE]

• Film Workshops International open Liverpool centre

  USA based Media Workshops International from Rockport, Maine is to launch two European centres for career training in Liverpool, UK and the island of Mallorca. Recognising the expanded need for advanced training for... [READ MORE]

• ARRIMAX lights receive 'Sci Tech Oscar'

  GTC sponsor company ARRI is delighted to announce that the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) is to honour the three designers of the ARRIMAX 18/12 HMI, Erwin Melzner, Volker... [READ MORE]

• The GTC welcomes VMI as sponsors

  The GTC is delighted to welcome VMI to our growing list of sponsor companies. Digital and HD specialists, VMI run many events and workshops of interest to cameramen and you can see a... [READ MORE]

• GTC Chairman's January message

  I wake up in the morning to the news. Yet more recession. More banks going bottom up. Thousands more out of work. More wars ... whole nations starving ... a world heading... [READ MORE]

• Health and Safety (Offences) Act 2008

    The Health and Safety (Offences) Act 2008 came into force on the 16 January 2009, prompting a raft of warnings to employers, the self-employed and employees who may be tempted to cut... [READ MORE]

• New GTC Council members

  GTC Council expands: Following an appeal by GTC Chairman, Brian Rose, the GTC Council is delighted to have been joined by no less than six new members following the latest Council... [READ MORE]

• Gekko Technology to sponsor GTC website

  The GTC is delighted that Gekko Technology has decided to sponsor the 'About the GTC' section of www.gtc.org.uk. Gekko Technology is a UK owned and operated company, based in the West Midlands. Started... [READ MORE]

• ARRI lights win iF design award

  ARRI's newest lighting products, the TRUE BLUE line of studio and tungsten fixtures have been awarded the International Forum (iF) Design Award, a very prestigious design honour. Introduced earlier this year, the TRUE BLUEs use advanced... [READ MORE]

• savethebiz.org

  An all-volunteer cast and crew has released a video spot that dramatizes the extreme impact on the film and TV industries a strike by the Screen Actors Guild would have. Executive produced by David... [READ MORE]

• Canon lens calculator

  In case you haven't already discovered it for yourself, we've just come across a really useful online lens calculator from Canon at:  http://www.canon.com/bctv/calculator/index.html The calculator works out angle of view, depth of field... [READ MORE]

• GTC InFocus available online for members

  GTC members can now read the latest issue of GTC InFocus online if they prefer to view it in this way. GTC InFocus December 08 is available as a downloadable pdf at: GTC InFocus... [READ MORE]

• HD training opportunities for the New Year

  Make a New Year's resolution to find your way round some of the latest HD cameras and workflows.  The GTC is offering a fantastic top-end HD camera workshop tutored by Dan Mulligan... [READ MORE]

• GTC certificate presented to Nick Dance DOP of Skins

  Director of Photography Nick Dance and his camera team have been presented with a coveted GTC Awards nomination certificate on location in Bristol where they have been shooting the third series of Skins, the popular Channel... [READ MORE]

• GTC Chairman's December message

  December, we are told, is the Season of Goodwill. This has always struck me as somewhat nonsensical. Surely goodwill is something that we should be practising 365 days a year; not just... [READ MORE]

• HMRC Open Days

  Business Advice Open Days HMRC will hold a nationwide series of roadshow open days where you can get free quality advice and information to help you run a successful business. What support is... [READ MORE]

• BFI Filmstore discount for GTC members

  The BFI Filmstore will give a 10% discount to GTC members who come into the Flmstore on the Southbank London. The store holds a good selection of books, magazines and DVDs etc including... [READ MORE]

• Formatt Filters offer 20% discount to GTC members

  Formatt Filters are happy to announce a 20% discount to GTC members off all filters in their range. This includes high density ND filters, polarisers and even the new Hot Mirror filter. Also... [READ MORE]

• Camerimage: Image Forum launches

    As previously reported on this site, the new Image Forum was launched on Wednesday 3 December at the Plus Camerimage cinematography festival in Poland. Three GTC Council members were in attendance: Chairman... [READ MORE]

• P2 Open Day in Cheshire

  If you would have liked to attend the GTC Panasonic 'TV by IT' day in Bracknell last week but it was just too far away, you can catch up with all the latest... [READ MORE]

• Sentinel become GTC sponsors

  The GTC is delighted to welcome Sentinel Broadcast to our growing list of sponsor companies. Sentinel Broadcast is a UK based dealer in new and used broadcast equipment. They offer a wide range... [READ MORE]

• New sponsors: Camera Corps

  The GTC welcomes specialist camera systems supply company Camera Corps as sponsors. Following many years working in the broadcasting equipment and services industry, Laurie Frost created Camera Corps to provide speciality... [READ MORE]

• Image Forum to launch tomorrow

  The new Image Forum, on which GTC Council Member Martin Hammond is a committee member, is ready to launch on 3 December 2008 at the International Film Festival of the Art of Cinematography... [READ MORE]

• GTC representatives at Camerimage

  The GTC will have representation at Plus Camerimage 2008 in Lodz, Poland. Council members, Chairman Brian Rose, Vice Chairman John Tarby and Martin Hammond will all be there. If you are also thinking... [READ MORE]

• Canon sponsor GTC News and Features

  The GTC is delighted that Canon have decided to carry on their association with our website by sponsoring theNews & Features section of the new site. We are grateful to them for their... [READ MORE]

• CVP-Mitcorp equip Liverpool John Moores University

  GTC Sponsors CVP-Mitcorp has supplied and installed a substantial number of Sony HVR Z1E cameras and Avid editing stations, plus peripheral equipment, to Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU). A UK leader for media education and... [READ MORE]

• Could this be the ultimate multi-camera shoot?

  Now screening on a TV near you, Toshiba’s £3million ad campaign manipulates ‘moving snapshots of time’ using some 200 Toshiba Gigashot camcorders. The campaign promotes Toshiba’s new range of upscaling products &ndash... [READ MORE]

• Aimimage forms ICE

  Aimimage Camera Company in Camden has recently acquired the assets of ICE Film. A newly formed hire company to be known simply as ICE will continue to operate from their Kings Cross... [READ MORE]

• GTC Chairman's November message

  As you can see, the new GTC website is truly up-and-running and fast becoming a major source of information for everyone working in the television industry. These are very early days and as... [READ MORE]

• Draft risk assessment form now available

  The BBC risk assessment form for DOP/lighting directors/gaffers is now available as a download for GTC members in the technical resources area. This form provides an excellent starting point and checklist of the... [READ MORE]

• Panasonic workshop for GTC members

    Panasonic have invited GTC members to view and use all the latest equipment in their HD ranges on Thursday 27 November at their headquarters in Bracknell. Cameras from the P2 HD, DVCPRO... [READ MORE]

• GTC/Met Police Film Unit notes now available

  The notes from the two very popular GTC 'Are You Shooting Legally?' workshops are now available in the Technical Resources section of the site. Click here to see the full notes. [READ MORE]

• Are you Safe?

  Are you a contractor, or an employee, and does it make any difference when it comes to Health and Safety? A freelance camera person providing just his or her skills to an... [READ MORE]

• RED Europe to open at Pinewood

  RED Digital Cinema launches its first operation outside the US at Pinewood Studios, England, to serve its European customer base, from 1 November 2008. Challenging film in the realm of feature, independent... [READ MORE]

• Fineline join GTC sponsor companies

    The GTC is delighted to welcome Fineline to its rapidly growing list of sponsor companies. The media finance company offers specialist advice and tailor-made products to anyone in the industry looking for... [READ MORE]

• Pyser–SGI sponsor HD discussion at the GTC Awards

  The GTC is grateful to Pyser–SGI for generously sponsoring its high-profile HD panel discussion at the GTC Awards/Talkback event on 7 October at the BFI Southbank. The discussion which was chaired by HD... [READ MORE]

• New P2 HD Varicams from Panasonic

  www.gtc.org has been given exciting news of two new cameras to be unveiled by GTC sponsors Panasonic at the Wildscreen Film Festival on Tuesday October 21 at 11am in Theatre 3, The... [READ MORE]

• Videosys – new GTC sponsors

  The GTC is delighted to announce that Videosys Broadcast Ltd has joined our growing list of sponsor companies. The company offers a range of sales and services, including UK distribution of Domo digital... [READ MORE]

• GTC welcomes new sponsor Vocas

  The GTC is pleased to welcome Vocas Systems BV as new sponsors. The Netherlands-based company specialises in designing and developing camera accessories for video and film camera operators, in particular matte boxes, follow focus... [READ MORE]

• Image Forum

  Some GTC members may have heard already about the formation of The Image Forum, a new group of industry professionals who are keen to keep quality images at the top of programme... [READ MORE]

• GTC Awards event reviewed

  This year’s GTC Awards celebration was very different; a midweek event instead of the customary weekend (an attempt to accommodate members regularly working on OBs at weekends) and, for the first... [READ MORE]

• GTC celebrates its 2008 Award Winners

  The GTC Awards/Talkback day culminated in a celebration of excellence in camerawork in the past year. GTC Chairman Brian Rose introduced the Awards by stating: "It is sometimes difficult to find the rare... [READ MORE]

• GTC Trade Show starts

  The first delegates started arriving at the BFI Southbank, Waterloo at 10.00 for what promises to be a packed day of seminars, networking, viewing new products from our sponsors at the special trade show, all... [READ MORE]

• The Pyser–SGI/GTC Heads of Technology panel discussion

  The GTC was pleased to host a fascinating HD panel discussion with Bill Garrett of the BBC, Bevan Gibson of BSB, Mark Chaplin of ITV and Andrew Pearson of Channel 4. The seminar's introduction... [READ MORE]

• Seminars taking place at GTC Talkback event

  At the BFI Southbank, the programme of seminars has resumed after lunch with a presentation by Sony during which they introduced their current range of products including the XD CAM HD, XD... [READ MORE]

• H&S documents uploaded

  New files on the Health & Safety page. As the site develops we are aiming to add more and more useful resources for GTC members. Recently uploaded are new Health & Safety documents.... [READ MORE]

• New Website Launched!

  Welcome to the brand new GTC website. We hope you will enjoy discovering its new features or – better still – can come along and see it being demonstrated during its launch at... [READ MORE]

• GTC Chairman's October message

  Brian Rose: As I write this, we are about to celebrate the 2008 GTC Awards. Both the name of the Guild and the citation on the Awards themselves use the word ‘television’.... [READ MORE]

• Missing Zerbs

  It seems some members have not received the latest copy of Zerb which came out in August. We are very disappointed that this distribution problem has occurred and are keen to make... [READ MORE]

• BSC plans camera tests and road shows

  Following the success of the British Society of Cinematographers’ independent camera tests and their subsequent road shows, the BSC have submitted a funding application to Skillset for a new set of tests... [READ MORE]

• Latest GTC In Focus

  GTC members can now read online the latest issue of GTC In Focus with full report from IBC and notes from the very popular 'Are You Shooting Legally? workshop with Metropolitan Police officer PC Alan... [READ MORE]

• The ARRI Lighting Academy

  The ARRI Lighting Academy organised by Bill Curtis Associates have a course for anyone interested in improving their lighting knowledge and techniques. Hosted by ARRI (GB) at their headquarters in Uxbridge, London... [READ MORE]

• 10% Off Stage Electrics Workshops

  Stage Electrics have a number of courses available which may interest members. They range from PAT testing to an Introduction to Stage Lighting. All GTC members are entitled to a 10% discount. All... [READ MORE]