Once again the rush to prepare for IBC 2009 is upon me again. Quite why something I knew I’d be attending for an entire year should be a rush is a mystery. It’s been a mystery now for almost 25 years.
During this year’s IBC I’ll be taking in a lot of information before the show about new technologies, software updates etc etc and studying technology and techniques that have been around for a long time. The special focus for me this year is studio design, lighting, camera systems, etc etc.
For a consultant like me it can be a tad confusing, knowing what to focus on. After all my work spans such a wide range.
Currently I’m working with Skillset on helping to create and update National Occupational Standards for the Post Production sector.
This year I have written reports on the future requirements for broadcast engineering, facilitated a major seminar between UK VFX industry and UK educators, provided valuation services to an official reciever dealing with the disposal of a post house, created specifications for training studios, video and radio, created system proposal documents for broadcast playout facilities for a major football team etc etc.
Whilst all that is happening I’m also in the early stages of developing a training course for broadcast technicians and, completely removed from the TV world, developing short courses for helping small businesses understand the power of online marketing and what it can do for them.
