Today was a funny old day, started at 8am freezing cold to film local school children on location. Brrrrrr it was minus 5 but no trouble for the Sony EX3 camcorder. I understand the Sony EX3 was used in the TV documentary with Joanna Lumley about the Northern Lights, were the Sony EX3 Camcorder had to cope with temperatures approaching minus 30 degrees centigrade so my mere minus 5 was nothing!
Christmas is now upon us and it was cute filming the school children with a real donkey courtesy of Only Foals and Horses a registered charity in Oswaldwistle for there Christmas Nativity.
At dinnertime we got another hire job for yet 6 more Flipchart Easels with Pads and Pens. - Whats going on?
RB Entertainments came with a urgent order at 3pm and collected it at 7pm. We try our best!!! - Thanks for the business Dave!
Monday 29 November 2010
Friday 26 November 2010
End of Week - The Flipchart Easel Makes a comeback!
Great day on Thursday, another installation of Audio Visual Equipment completed along with several hires! - I was amazed this week with the number of Flipchart Easels we hired out! They were everywhere, does this mean that the humble Flipchart Easel, Pad and Pens are back on the conference agenda, instead of the Powerpoint presentation? - Even at a large event we did recently out came two Flipchart easels on stage. We needed to use one of our Sony EX3 Video cameras to project the images on the big screen as the presenter did numerous Rolf Harris drawings etc... To be honest he held the attention of the delegates very well with his drawings etc.....
We also had a job at a new venue for us "Ribby Hall", The first impressions were very positive and our client was impressed to, so much so we understand that we are to do 6 more events in the near future. Finally we have had a great responce so far in our Christmas Competition, it's not to late for you to enter so good luck.
We also had a job at a new venue for us "Ribby Hall", The first impressions were very positive and our client was impressed to, so much so we understand that we are to do 6 more events in the near future. Finally we have had a great responce so far in our Christmas Competition, it's not to late for you to enter so good luck.
Wednesday 24 November 2010
Remembrance Day
Once again Gregory Audio Visual was asked to provide sound equipment for the Remembrance Day Service at Billsbrough. The kit provided was a 4 Speaker PA, Mixer Amp, Radio Mics and stands. The day was very wet but over 200 people took part in the service.
Christmas Competition
If you get the December edition of the new Peoples Local Magazine you can find out details of our Free to enter competition to win a set of disco party LED lights. They have a built in sound to light controller so you can simply plug them in and your up and running!You can also enter by emailing the following answer (HOW LONG HAS GREGORY AUDIO VISUAL BEEN TRADING?) You can find the answer on our website http://www.gregoryav.co.uk/
Send your answer to sales@gregoryav.co.uk - competition ends 20th December 2010
LIghting HIre & Installations
Just done lighting hire at a local school for a presentation evening! They required a couple of T Bars and some Par Cans. They are a new customer and we look forward to being of service to them for the future.
Today has been a busy morning installing 2 projectors in local schools. One of the projectors was a replacement after some thieving scum broke into a childrens nursery and stole the projector by ripping it down from the ceiling. It was a White NEC VT570 Projector with a silver coloured projector mount. There is probably evidence of a Gregory Audio Visual Security Sticker being removed. The projector serial numbers have been "flagged" so anyone trying to buy a replacement lamp or remote for the unit will be associated with the theft. If you have information about this theft from the Fishmoor Area of Blackburn, please contact Blackburn Police on 01254 51212 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. The replacement new projector has been fitted with keycode security and anti theft alarm!
Today has been a busy morning installing 2 projectors in local schools. One of the projectors was a replacement after some thieving scum broke into a childrens nursery and stole the projector by ripping it down from the ceiling. It was a White NEC VT570 Projector with a silver coloured projector mount. There is probably evidence of a Gregory Audio Visual Security Sticker being removed. The projector serial numbers have been "flagged" so anyone trying to buy a replacement lamp or remote for the unit will be associated with the theft. If you have information about this theft from the Fishmoor Area of Blackburn, please contact Blackburn Police on 01254 51212 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. The replacement new projector has been fitted with keycode security and anti theft alarm!
Tuesday 16 November 2010
Editing Today!
Today I've been editing the Blackburn Harriers Centenary Dinner DVD. Should be finished later today so must crack on! If you need more information about our studio facilities, please contact us on 01254 674444 or by email at studio@gregoryav.co.uk alternatively you can visit our website at the following link... http://www.gregoryav.co.uk/serv01.htm
Monday 15 November 2010
Transfering Cine to Video/DVD and VHS Video to DVD Conversions
At present we are very busy with Old Cine Film Transfers and conversions of Video Tapes to DVD. With Christmas just around the corner if you are planning to have this type of work done, please bring it to us before the end of this month to avoid disappointment.
CINE FILM TO DVD HOW WE DO IT!
DVD Presentations are converted from Cine Film. Using a single a single reflex mirror and a diffused glass panel developed by NASA for the Space Shuttle Program. The projected image is normally captured at 24 frames per second on a Frame adjustable 3CCD Digital Video Camera, this helps reduce flicker effect on the capture.After capture the footage is edited using Computer Software, enhanced and colour corrected. If there is footage that contains an original sound recording we will transfer this as well. We can transfer 16mm Film, Standard or Super 8mm Cine Film, and 9.5mm. 35 mm movie film can also be transferred. Once transferred the edited footage is then copied to a DVD-R Disc(s). We always make two copies of the transfer a "Master Backup Copy" and a "Play Copy".
For those people who have video tapes, we also transfer the following formats to DVD Disc.
VHS, SVHS, C/VHS, C.SVHS, 8mm, Hi8mm, Digital 8mm, DV, DVCAM, even the new Flash Memory Cards to DVD.
Did you know we also transfer Photographs and Slides to DVD, and can restore damaged old photographs.
For more information about the media services we offer please contact studio@gregoryav.co.uk or visit our website http://www.gregoryav.co.uk/ or sales at http://www.audio-visual-uk.co.uk/
We recommend that you dim the lights when watching the cine movie in order to get the better conditions.
Friday 12 November 2010
Compliments from our customers
Following a conference this week, we have received the following email:....
The client had a 15Mtr Stage, Fastfold screen with drapes, profile lights, High Res Sanyo Projector, 7 Radio Lapel Mics, 2 Handheld Radio Mics, Mixing Desk and PA, I.T. Support, 6 Breakout Rooms equipped with Laptops, Flipchart Easels, Projectors and Screens. We also covered the event photography wise.
If you are planning a conference or event, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01254 674444 or via our website at www.gregoryav.co.uk
Hi Elaine
Please thanks all the team on our behalf for the fantastic service we received from you, without them going above and beyond the Conference would not have been the success it was.
As I said we will contact you again when we need your type of service and hopefully we will work together again.
Many thanks
Pearl
The client had a 15Mtr Stage, Fastfold screen with drapes, profile lights, High Res Sanyo Projector, 7 Radio Lapel Mics, 2 Handheld Radio Mics, Mixing Desk and PA, I.T. Support, 6 Breakout Rooms equipped with Laptops, Flipchart Easels, Projectors and Screens. We also covered the event photography wise.
If you are planning a conference or event, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01254 674444 or via our website at www.gregoryav.co.uk
Tuesday 9 November 2010
So Busy!
Hi All,
Sorry for the delay in updating my blog, it's just with the run-up to Christmas we've been so busy I haven't had time to update it. Since my last Blog we've done a few installs - replacing projectors etc and have a lot more work to do. One job we recently undertook was a upgrade to a lighting system for a theatre group. This involved removal and rewiring the old system with a DMX lighting controlled dimmer packs and new lamp replacements. We needed to hire in scaffold to get to the lighting rack and make adjustments. Hopefully the client will take our recommendation to have a electric driven truss installed, but I guess it's down to money in the end.
Aircelle Burnley had a "open day" and we supplied a few 42" LCD TV on K Stands with DVD Players attached. Over the next 48 hours we had 3 other large events to do, a large event at Preston North End Football Club, and and in the end we got only 8 hours sleep in two days!!! after a good nights rest we had the Blackburn Harriers Centenary Dinner to cover held in the International Suite at Blackburn Rovers Football Club.
On the sales side of things we've noticed a sharp increase in the trade prices of electrical goods, while most companies are trying to hold off any price increases, I think it will only be till the New Year. With VAT going up to 20% and the high prices of electrical wholesale goods coming in, if your thinking of buying something like the new TV, BlueRay, PC etc I would do it now and not leave it much longer!!!
I know quite a few people expected to see us at the Witton Park Bonfire event this year for what would have been our 5th year, but in short things happened and while we are pleased that the charity event went well, we are very disappointed that the management at 107 The Bee influenced the Blackburn Bonfire committee to use a "out of town" stage instead of the local business!!
Today is another late one! We have a 15Mtr Stage to build with 12 x 10 screens, rear projection, PA, over 9 lapel radio mics, 2 hand held radio mics and of course the lighting for the event. So it time to sign out and load up for setting up. It's great to have "Young Criag Hessy" back with us to help out on this one, he's back to were it all started for him! - So come on Craig --- lets get cracking!
Bye 4 now
Nigel
P.S. Good luck Rachel & Kevin on your wedding day this weekend, and also congrats to yor brother and bestman Lee celebrating his big 30th as well! Looking forward to the party!
Sorry for the delay in updating my blog, it's just with the run-up to Christmas we've been so busy I haven't had time to update it. Since my last Blog we've done a few installs - replacing projectors etc and have a lot more work to do. One job we recently undertook was a upgrade to a lighting system for a theatre group. This involved removal and rewiring the old system with a DMX lighting controlled dimmer packs and new lamp replacements. We needed to hire in scaffold to get to the lighting rack and make adjustments. Hopefully the client will take our recommendation to have a electric driven truss installed, but I guess it's down to money in the end.
Aircelle Burnley had a "open day" and we supplied a few 42" LCD TV on K Stands with DVD Players attached. Over the next 48 hours we had 3 other large events to do, a large event at Preston North End Football Club, and and in the end we got only 8 hours sleep in two days!!! after a good nights rest we had the Blackburn Harriers Centenary Dinner to cover held in the International Suite at Blackburn Rovers Football Club.
On the sales side of things we've noticed a sharp increase in the trade prices of electrical goods, while most companies are trying to hold off any price increases, I think it will only be till the New Year. With VAT going up to 20% and the high prices of electrical wholesale goods coming in, if your thinking of buying something like the new TV, BlueRay, PC etc I would do it now and not leave it much longer!!!
I know quite a few people expected to see us at the Witton Park Bonfire event this year for what would have been our 5th year, but in short things happened and while we are pleased that the charity event went well, we are very disappointed that the management at 107 The Bee influenced the Blackburn Bonfire committee to use a "out of town" stage instead of the local business!!
Today is another late one! We have a 15Mtr Stage to build with 12 x 10 screens, rear projection, PA, over 9 lapel radio mics, 2 hand held radio mics and of course the lighting for the event. So it time to sign out and load up for setting up. It's great to have "Young Criag Hessy" back with us to help out on this one, he's back to were it all started for him! - So come on Craig --- lets get cracking!
Bye 4 now
Nigel
P.S. Good luck Rachel & Kevin on your wedding day this weekend, and also congrats to yor brother and bestman Lee celebrating his big 30th as well! Looking forward to the party!
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