Visit us at these two events!
At Take1 we like to attend as many industry events as possible, and in the coming weeks we’ll be visiting the Realscreen Summit in Washington and the NATPE event in Miami. The former, now in its 17th...
View ArticleFighting back – The rise of UK indie production
In 2013, British indies made a combined £3bn-plus in revenue from their programme making, and a third of that figure was from selling shows outside of the UK. But the majority of these UK production...
View ArticleWhat is Live Closed Captioning?
Ever wonder how the captions at the bottom of your screen get there so quick in live TV? What wizardry is taking place that allows you to read what’s said a mere second after it has been said? Well...
View ArticleFive things you didn’t know about Valentine’s Day
When we say Valentine’s Day, what do you think of? – Roses? Chocolates? Lavish meals? They’re the usual answers. Thing that probably doesn’t enter your mind though is a field of men stripped naked...
View ArticleWhat happens in an internet minute?
If you’re one of the increasing number of people who browse the internet via a smart phone rather than a computer then the chances are you’re reading this blog on your phone right now. As you look down...
View ArticleMust-watch TV for March
Ever experienced that awful feeling when you can’t find anything decent to watch on TV? You browse the listings, try searching through the menu bar for appealing programmes but for the life of you,...
View ArticleFilming my father in Life and Death
Steve Isaac suffers from Motor Neuron Disease – a condition that damages parts of the nervous system and severely shortens life expectancy. Diagnosed at 51, Steve has defied medical expectations and...
View ArticleForbidden wins IMG Deal
Back in August 2014 we were proud to announce our integration with Forbidden Technologies plc. Forbidden is the developer of Forscene – the world’s most advanced cloud-based video post-production...
View ArticleWomen’s representation in the broadcast industry
It is a fact that women are underrepresented in the broadcast industry. One study actually found that women made up just 23% of crew members in the 2,000 highest grossing films of the past 20 years....
View ArticleThe evolution of cable television
The Evolution of Cable Television It’s hard to imagine life without cable television. In the UK, it is commonly bundled into a subscription service for your phone line or broadband – a service that...
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