Training testimonials

P2 Shoots

"The P2 Shoots course gave me the knowledge and confidence I needed to go out and buy the camera the following month. A no-nonsense practical course that accomodated our individual needs."

Frances Lea

Intermediate Avid Editing

"The VET facilities are very good and provide a comfortable environment for learning"

Tony Steele, HMCE

Editing - Fundamental Concepts

“Very comprehensive and informative. So refreshing to be in a place that’s well-run!”

Leslie Hakim-Dowek

AVID 101 Media Composer Editing

“The course met my expectations in every way! Very good!”

Ryan Coughlan, Ogilvy and Mather

Directing DV

“I loved the build-up to the end project, working closely with a sound recordist and editor”

Joanna Carolan

Editing - Fundamental Concepts

“Fantastic course!”

Soraya Nakasuwan

AVID 101 Media Composer Editing

“The trainer made the course very enjoyable and easy to digest"

Daniela Antonini

Final Cut Pro Editing

“Excellent. A brilliant teacher, very patient and knowledgeable”

Andy Perkins

Editing - Fundamental Concepts

“Good grounding in the basics. I felt it was pitched at exactly the right level”

Lynda Thompson, Film Council

Advanced Editing with Effects - Special

“The teacher was very clear and the content captivating”

Lionel Reternaz, Turner Broadcasting

Directing DV

“Practical work started from day one, which I greatly approve of”

Joanna Carolan

DV Shooting for Drama

“Great atmosphere. All staff I encountered were helpful and friendly ”

Karen Hope

Introduction to DVD

“Very informative, filled in the gaps in my understanding and clearly presented”

Vanessa Brown

Avid 101 Media Composer Editing

“Met my expectations in every way – has given me the grounding for basic offline editing, which is exactly what I needed”

Daniela Antonini

Avid 119 Xpress DV Editing

“A great tutor. Very aware of students’ needs – very helpful”

Lucy Frears

Avid 201 Advanced Techniques for Media Composer

“I learnt more about streamlining my work in 2 days than I have in 2 years”

Patrick Michaud

HD-DVD Overview

"Provided detailed information allowing me to build and expand on existing knowledge."

Katy Deegan, Metropolis

DV Shoots

"It was excellent. Exceeded in fact my expectations."

Martin Hughes

Intermediate Avid Editing

"Very theoretical with a good balance of practical"

Andy Harrison, AVC Media

DV Shoots

"Better than expectations. It was very comprehensive. I was especially pleased to take the camera out and practice. The teacher was also excellent."

Grace Reynolds

Editing - Fundamental Concepts

"It introduced me to the technical terms needed to get me to the next stage of learning."

Mark Rock

Industry Induction Certificate

“I gained lots of good info that will improve my chances of gaining employment."

Matthew Cross

DVD Authoring with Scenarist

“The course was very thorough and covered quite a wide area."

Andrew Price

Business Skills

“Really enjoyed all the presentations... Really wish I knew this stuff before."

Bethan Jones

HD for Artists

“The session was excellent, very thorough and quite challenging explanation of HD cameras, equipment & operations."

Louise Stevens

HD for Artists

“Professional and highly knowledgeable staff."

Lorraine Neeson

Production and facilities testimonials

Apprenticeship Awards

“It is fab, just what we are after. Make another 2000 copies and we will send it to EVERYONE to promote how fantastic the Awards are”

Kirstin Rowan: Marketing Communications Consultant, Apprenticeship Awards, Learning and Skills Council

RNIB AUDETEL Video

“…everyone enjoyed working with your crew. You’ve made the process so painless…”

Jill Apsey: Communications team, AUDETEL video, RNIB

King's College London

“… the recruitment video has gone down so well with the Heads of Schools that now they all want their own specialist versions made……..”

Jan Penrose: Student recruitment liason, King’s College London

Genius of the Vikings

"For such a graphically ambitious documentary, VET met any challenge we threw at them, and provided a very serene place to work with sound technical support. Their day-lit offline suites are a shining light amongst the dark ages of usual post houses."

Chris Lent: Series Director, Genius of the Vikings, Darlow Smithson Productions

Jane Goldman investigates

"Editing the series at VET was a very smooth running operation from offline to dubbing. The working surroundings were calm and comfortable and the staff incredibly helpful and friendly"

Julie Thomson: Series producer. Jane Goldman investigates, Flame TV

The Boy Whose Skin Fell Off

"The Boy Whose Skin Fell Off was a tough, at times, harrowing edit. The sensitivity, calm, and good humour we found at VET was of immense help during this period."

Patrick Collerton: Director, The Boy Whose Skin Fell Off, Yipp Films

Battle of Orgreave

"This ambitious documentary required a sensitive team who understood not only the practicalities of large scale projects but also the historical importance of the film. VET is the only facility with that combination"

Nick Fenton: Offline editor, Battle of Orgreave, Artangel Media

London Calling DVD

“Everyone who picks up the London Calling DVD is very impressed. Thank you for a terrific job. It is not often that work is so painless!!”

Maggie Ellis: Head of production, Film London

100 Greatest Films

"VET surpasses West End facilities .... it's nice to work in a place where they worry more about the programme than I do. The bookings team, equipment, online editors, dubbing mixers and support crew are brilliant.”

Matt Cole: Director/Producer, 100 Greatest Films, Yorkshire Television

Turner Prize Nominee 2007

“Many thanks for your good wishes and being such great company, in both senses of the word!”

Mark Wallinger: Artist, Turner Prize nominee 2007

Melanie Manchot

"The people at VET are very patient and creatively understanding which is crucial in pulling off work which has been produced through technically challenging processes. For artists working in different media simultaneously, technical expertise is a key asset and I will go back to VET with my forthcoming video and sound work"

Melanie Manchot: Artist

Jananne Al-Ani

"This was the first job VET did for me and they handled a complex and lengthy piece, using developing technology, with fantastic attention to detail and professionalism. They are flexible and open to suggestion which makes them great for artists to work with"

Jananne Al-Ani: Artist

MTV European Top 20

"Working with VET is straightforward and very convenient. We know we can rely on them for technology, which allows us to spend more time on creativity. A valuable addition to the Hoxton community."

Noah Harris: Creative director, MTV European Top 20, Precursor

Capita video interactive library CDRom

"I have worked with VET on increasingly complex multimedia solutions over a number of years now. We have managed to come up with highly innovative solutions on tight schedules, and most importantly, managed to retain a friendly working relationship."

Martin Long: Producer, Capita video interactive library CDRom, Fulcrum Productions

Rose's Last Train

"I would like to thank VET for their support; to have a commercial enterprise that is so supportive, to entry level filmmakers is brilliant. I use the link to my streams all the time to promote my work."

Melina Henderson: Filmmaker, Rose's Last Train, Angelic Films

Bogstandard

"Having a facility close to hand like VET, allowed us to efficiently convert selected shots from tape to file and vice versa. All of that in a relaxed calm and helpful environment. VET also offers some of the most competitive prices around!"

Dylan Byrne: Creative director, BogStandard

Interstellar Stella

“We’ve just seen and heard the Blu-Ray disc at the FACT gallery in Liverpool and we are absolutely delighted with the work done by your team; we really appreciate all your support”

Al + Al: Filmakers, Interstellar Stella, METAL

Teaching Speaking

“Thanks for all who did such good work on my vodcasts, they look divine”

Ingrid Falck: Director, Teaching speaking, Flashback TV

British Council

“We shall be installing these works in Naples. Thank you so much for all your help on this job, which has been perhaps one of the more complicated ones”

Deborah Prosser: Visual arts coordinator, British Council

Ghost of Songs

“Thanks to all the VET team for getting the films ready for my show. You did a great job, especially sorting out the pixel ratio problems”

David Lawson: Curator, Ghost of Songs, Otolith Group

Tick Tock Lullaby

“VET is so lovely and supportive with me – and I truly have grown and will grow more with you”

Lisa Gornick: Filmmaker, Tick Tock Lullaby, Valiant doll

Captive Minds

“I got the first cut from the edit this morning” – quick turnaround much appreciated!”

Marcus Chidgey: Creative director, Captive Minds

Blowing Up

“Thanks again for VET’s kind support this year; it’s really great to know that a facilities house is not all driven by money these days but supports what happens in their local community”

Rayna Nadeem: Blowing up, Clerkenwell Film & Video Festival

Pingu Loves English

"...staff at all levels provide informed and rapid support for my projects. Problems and challenges never seem to become catastrophes and often turn into triumphs!"

Colin Izod: Producer, Pingu loves English, Big Heart TV

How to get Number One

"The one-stop service made a tricky against the wire programme really quite easy. We just wouldn't have met our deadline otherwise. VET's technical support was superb, and every single member of staff couldn't do enough to help out which really made a difference on a long job"

Sean Doherty: Director, How to get a Number One, Chrysalis Entertainment

Battlestations

Owing to the success of Battlestations, further runs have been commissioned before we have completed programmes already in production, please pass my thanks to VET for all your fine work on the series so far..."

Tim O'Connor: Production manager, Battlestations, Flashback Television

Shakespeare In The Square

“… thank VET for all your amazing support prior to and post Shakespeare in the Square. The event could not have been more successful with over 6000 visitors, live TV coverage and a multi-media pack….”

Paul Roseby: Joint artistic director, Shakespeare in the square, National Youth Theatre