19 Live Video Streaming - With Jake Ward of Groovy Gecko

In this episode we speak with Film Birmingham about all things planning and permissions to film on the streets of a busy city.

Whether you’re a student working on your final dissertation film, a corporate video producer, a prime time TV show or even Steven Spielberg - if you want to film on the streets of a busy city you’ll need to get the relevant filming permissions and planning in place to do so.

 

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For more information on this episode, and to view accompanying images and videos, visit the episode web page at: https://www.slinkyproductions.co.uk/backlight/21-city-filming-permissions-planning-sindy-campbell-film-birmingham

You can find out more about Film Birmingham at http://www.filmbirmingham.co.uk

 

ABOUT BACKLIGHT:

Backlight is a podcast for marketing people, video and film producers, and anyone who has an interest in applying media and digital marketing techniques to their own businesses or careers.

Each episode brings you a one-to-one interview with an industry expert from a variety of media, marketing and video production topics - to help you explore how to enrich your video content, and how to maximise distribution channels and audience reach.

* Backlight (noun); Illumination from behind which helps to give depth to an image. *

Backlight is brought to you by Slinky Productions - a video production company based in Birmingham UK - https://www.slinkyproductions.co.uk

 

In this episode we are joined by mobile game designer Michael Price to discuss how he designed, developed and launched his own mobile game app 'Trawler Trouble'.

Michael, by trade, is actually an animator and sculptor who has worked with acclaimed studios; Aardman Animations, Mackinnon & Saunders and Yamination Studios, producing commercials and TV shows for a range of clients including Disney and the BBC.

Michael’s latest venture sees him releasing the rather addictive fish-based mobile game, ‘Trawler Trouble!‘

 

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For more information on this episode, and to view accompanying images and videos, visit the episode web page at: https://www.slinkyproductions.co.uk/backlight/20-mobile-game-app-development-michael-price

You can find out more about Trawler Trouble at https://www.trawlertrouble.com

 

ABOUT BACKLIGHT:

Backlight is a podcast for marketing people, video and film producers, and anyone who has an interest in applying media and digital marketing techniques to their own businesses or careers. Each episode brings you a one-to-one interview with an industry expert from a variety of media, marketing and video production topics - to help you explore how to enrich your video content, and how to maximise distribution channels and audience reach.

* Backlight (noun); Illumination from behind which helps to give depth to an image. *

Backlight is brought to you by Slinky Productions - a video production company based in Birmingham UK - https://www.slinkyproductions.co.uk

 

In this episode I’m joined by Jake Ward, who is a streaming media specialist at Groovy Gecko.

Groovy Gecko are experts in live video streaming. They have been helping people to stream video and audio on the internet since 1999. Whether live or on demand, self-served or fully managed, Groovy Gecko deliver streaming video into all kinds of devices through many different platforms from social media to corporate websites.

 

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For more information on this episode, and to view accompanying images and videos, visit the episode web page at: https://www.slinkyproductions.co.uk/backlight/19-live-video-streaming-jake-ward-groovy-gecko/

You can find out more about Groovy Gecko at http://www.groovygecko.com

 

ABOUT BACKLIGHT

Backlight is a podcast for marketing people, video and film producers, and anyone who has an interest in applying media and digital marketing techniques to their own businesses or careers. Each episode brings you a one-to-one interview with an industry expert from a variety of media, marketing and video production topics - to help you explore how to enrich your video content, and how to maximise distribution channels and audience reach.

* Backlight (noun); Illumination from behind which helps to give depth to an image. *

Backlight is brought to you by Slinky Productions - a video production company based in Birmingham UK - https://www.slinkyproductions.co.uk

 

In this episode we speak with Deborah Cross, a highly experienced recruiter and consultant at Christy Media Solutions, who provide tailored recruitment solutions across all aspects of broadcasting and media content distribution.

Specialised recruitment agencies act as go between for the employer and employee, ensuring that the right person gets to the right job. Nowhere is this more helpful than in the media industry, where skills and experience can be so wide ranging, and the competition so fierce.

 

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For more information on this episode, and to view accompanying images and videos, visit the episode web page at: https://www.slinkyproductions.co.uk/backlight/18-broadcast-media-recruitment-deborah-cross-christy-media-solutions/

You can find out more about Christy Media Solutions at http://christy-media.com

 

ABOUT BACKLIGHT

Backlight is a podcast for marketing people, video and film producers, and anyone who has an interest in applying media and digital marketing techniques to their own businesses or careers. Each episode brings you a one-to-one interview with an industry expert from a variety of media, marketing and video production topics - to help you explore how to enrich your video content, and how to maximise distribution channels and audience reach.

* Backlight (noun); Illumination from behind which helps to give depth to an image. *

Backlight is brought to you by Slinky Productions - a video production company based in Birmingham UK - https://www.slinkyproductions.co.uk

 

In this episode we talk all things 'royalty free' with Anthony McTiffen, the Managing Director of AKM Music, who offer a great music library with simple, no-hassle, royalty free music licensing.

 

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For more information on this episode, and to view accompanying images and videos, visit the episode web page at: https://www.slinkyproductions.co.uk/backlight/17-royalty-free-music-licensing-anthony-mctiffen-akm-music/

You can find out more about AKM Music at https://www.akmmusic.co.uk

 

ABOUT BACKLIGHT

Backlight is a podcast for marketing people, video and film producers, and anyone who has an interest in applying media and digital marketing techniques to their own businesses or careers. Each episode brings you a one-to-one interview with an industry expert from a variety of media, marketing and video production topics - to help you explore how to enrich your video content, and how to maximise distribution channels and audience reach.

* Backlight (noun); Illumination from behind which helps to give depth to an image. *

Backlight is brought to you by Slinky Productions - a video production company based in Birmingham UK - https://www.slinkyproductions.co.uk

 

In this episode we are joined by Simon Barros who is the coordinator at Hiive, which is a professional network for creative people set up by Creative Skillset.

Creative Skillset is a UK wide strategic skills body working with the UK’s screen based creative industries to develop skills and talent from classroom through to boardroom.

 

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For more information on this episode, and to view accompanying images and videos, visit the episode web page at: https://www.slinkyproductions.co.uk/backlight/16-creative-skillset-simon-barros-hiive/

You can find out more about Creative Skillset and Hiive at: https://creativeskillset.org https://app.hiive.co.uk

 

ABOUT BACKLIGHT

Backlight is a podcast for marketing people, video and film producers, and anyone who has an interest in applying media and digital marketing techniques to their own businesses or careers. Each episode brings you a one-to-one interview with an industry expert from a variety of media, marketing and video production topics - to help you explore how to enrich your video content, and how to maximise distribution channels and audience reach.

* Backlight (noun); Illumination from behind which helps to give depth to an image. *

Backlight is brought to you by Slinky Productions - a video production company based in Birmingham UK - https://www.slinkyproductions.co.uk

 

In this episode we are joined by Laura Adams, Head of Member Services at Directors UK.

Directors are the creative leaders, responsible for steering productions with increasingly pressured schedules and budgets whilst embracing new working practices and technology.

Directors UK is the professional association of directors working with the moving image in the UK. It is both a payment collecting society and a campaigning body alongside offering training and career development for its 6,000 members.

 

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For more information on this episode, and to view accompanying images and videos, visit the episode web page at: https://www.slinkyproductions.co.uk/backlight/15-film-tv-directing-laura-adams-directors-uk/

You can find out more about Laura and Directors UK at https://www.directors.uk.com

 

ABOUT BACKLIGHT

Backlight is a podcast for marketing people, video and film producers, and anyone who has an interest in applying media and digital marketing techniques to their own businesses or careers. Each episode brings you a one-to-one interview with an industry expert from a variety of media, marketing and video production topics - to help you explore how to enrich your video content, and how to maximise distribution channels and audience reach.

* Backlight (noun); Illumination from behind which helps to give depth to an image. *

Backlight is brought to you by Slinky Productions - a video production company based in Birmingham UK - https://www.slinkyproductions.co.uk

 

In this episode we are joined by Mike Kelt of physical special effects company, Artem.

Artem is a creative company based in London and Glasgow who provide physical special effects and creative solutions for film, TV, commercials, events and exhibitions. They specialise in a number of disciplines including pyrotechnics, floor effects, prosthetics, animatronics and puppets, special costumes, high end model making, mechanical rigs and liquids.

 

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For more information on this episode, and to view accompanying images and videos, visit the episode web page at: https://www.slinkyproductions.co.uk/backlight/14-special-effects-mike-kelt-artem/

You can find out more about Artem at http://www.artem.com

 

ABOUT BACKLIGHT

Backlight is a podcast for marketing people, video and film producers, and anyone who has an interest in applying media and digital marketing techniques to their own businesses or careers. Each episode brings you a one-to-one interview with an industry expert from a variety of media, marketing and video production topics - to help you explore how to enrich your video content, and how to maximise distribution channels and audience reach.

* Backlight (noun); Illumination from behind which helps to give depth to an image. *

Backlight is brought to you by Slinky Productions - a video production company based in Birmingham UK - https://www.slinkyproductions.co.uk

 

In this episode we discuss 360-degree video; an immersive type of video recording where the view in every direction is recorded at the same time, filmed using an omnidirectional camera or a collection of cameras.

Our guest, Alx Klive, formed 360 Designs in 2015; a company that produces, sells and rents professional tools for 360 video and virtual reality, whilst also producing a host of live 360 video productions.

 

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For more information on this episode, and to view accompanying images and videos, visit the episode web page at: https://www.slinkyproductions.co.uk/backlight/13-vr-360-video-alx-klive-360-designs/

You can find out more about 360 Designs at http://360designs.io/

 

ABOUT BACKLIGHT:

Backlight is a podcast for marketing people, video and film producers, and anyone who has an interest in applying media and digital marketing techniques to their own businesses or careers.

Each episode brings you a one-to-one interview with an industry expert from a variety of media, marketing and video production topics - to help you explore how to enrich your video content, and how to maximise distribution channels and audience reach.

* Backlight (noun); Illumination from behind which helps to give depth to an image. *

Backlight is brought to you by Slinky Productions - a video production company based in Birmingham UK - https://www.slinkyproductions.co.uk

In this episode we discuss Media CV and Job Interview Tips, exploring how to make yourself more appealing in this ever evolving jobs market. Maddie Turner is a consultant at Christy Media Solutions, who provide tailored recruitment solutions across all aspects of broadcasting and media content distribution.

 

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For more information on this episode, and to view accompanying images and videos, visit the episode web page at: https://www.slinkyproductions.co.uk/backlight/12-media-cv-job-interview-tips-maddie-turner-christy-media-solutions/

You can find out more about Christy Media Solutions at http://christy-media.com

 

ABOUT BACKLIGHT:

Backlight is a podcast for marketing people, video and film producers, and anyone who has an interest in applying media and digital marketing techniques to their own businesses or careers.

Each episode brings you a one-to-one interview with an industry expert from a variety of media, marketing and video production topics - to help you explore how to enrich your video content, and how to maximise distribution channels and audience reach.

* Backlight (noun); Illumination from behind which helps to give depth to an image. *

Backlight is brought to you by Slinky Productions - a video production company based in Birmingham UK - https://www.slinkyproductions.co.uk