Training testimonials
P2 Shoots
Frances Lea"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."
Intermediate Avid Editing
"The VET facilities are very good and provide a comfortable environment for learning"
Tony Steele, HMCE
Editing - Fundamental Concepts
Leslie Hakim-Dowek“Very comprehensive and informative. So refreshing to be in a place that’s well-run!”
AVID 101 Media Composer Editing
Ryan Coughlan, Ogilvy and Mather“The course met my expectations in every way! Very good!”
Directing DV
Joanna Carolan“I loved the build-up to the end project, working closely with a sound recordist and editor”
Editing - Fundamental Concepts
Soraya Nakasuwan“Fantastic course!”
AVID 101 Media Composer Editing
Daniela Antonini“The trainer made the course very enjoyable and easy to digest"
Final Cut Pro Editing
Andy Perkins“Excellent. A brilliant teacher, very patient and knowledgeable”
Editing - Fundamental Concepts
Lynda Thompson, Film Council“Good grounding in the basics. I felt it was pitched at exactly the right level”
Advanced Editing with Effects - Special
Lionel Reternaz, Turner Broadcasting“The teacher was very clear and the content captivating”
Directing DV
Joanna Carolan“Practical work started from day one, which I greatly approve of”
DV Shooting for Drama
Karen Hope“Great atmosphere. All staff I encountered were helpful and friendly ”
Introduction to DVD
Vanessa Brown“Very informative, filled in the gaps in my understanding and clearly presented”
Avid 101 Media Composer Editing
Daniela Antonini“Met my expectations in every way – has given me the grounding for basic offline editing, which is exactly what I needed”
Avid 119 Xpress DV Editing
Lucy Frears“A great tutor. Very aware of students’ needs – very helpful”
Avid 201 Advanced Techniques for Media Composer
Patrick Michaud“I learnt more about streamlining my work in 2 days than I have in 2 years”
HD-DVD Overview
Katy Deegan, Metropolis"Provided detailed information allowing me to build and expand on existing knowledge."
DV Shoots
Martin Hughes"It was excellent. Exceeded in fact my expectations."
Intermediate Avid Editing
Andy Harrison, AVC Media"Very theoretical with a good balance of practical"
DV Shoots
Grace Reynolds"Better than expectations. It was very comprehensive. I was especially pleased to take the camera out and practice. The teacher was also excellent."
Editing - Fundamental Concepts
Mark Rock"It introduced me to the technical terms needed to get me to the next stage of learning."
Industry Induction Certificate
Matthew Cross“I gained lots of good info that will improve my chances of gaining employment."
DVD Authoring with Scenarist
Andrew Price“The course was very thorough and covered quite a wide area."
Business Skills
Bethan Jones“Really enjoyed all the presentations... Really wish I knew this stuff before."
HD for Artists
Louise Stevens“The session was excellent, very thorough and quite challenging explanation of HD cameras, equipment & operations."
HD for Artists
Lorraine Neeson“Professional and highly knowledgeable staff."
Production and facilities testimonials
Apprenticeship Awards
Kirstin Rowan: Marketing Communications Consultant, Apprenticeship Awards, Learning and Skills Council“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”
RNIB AUDETEL Video
Jill Apsey: Communications team, AUDETEL video, RNIB“…everyone enjoyed working with your crew. You’ve made the process so painless…”
King's College London
Jan Penrose: Student recruitment liason, 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……..”
Genius of the Vikings
Chris Lent: Series Director, Genius of the Vikings, Darlow Smithson Productions"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."
Jane Goldman investigates
Julie Thomson: Series producer. Jane Goldman investigates, Flame TV"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"
The Boy Whose Skin Fell Off
Patrick Collerton: Director, The Boy Whose Skin Fell Off, Yipp Films"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."
Battle of Orgreave
Nick Fenton: Offline editor, Battle of Orgreave, Artangel Media"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"
London Calling DVD
Maggie Ellis: Head of production, Film London“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!!”
100 Greatest Films
Matt Cole: Director/Producer, 100 Greatest Films, Yorkshire Television"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.”
Turner Prize Nominee 2007
Mark Wallinger: Artist, Turner Prize nominee 2007“Many thanks for your good wishes and being such great company, in both senses of the word!”
Melanie Manchot
Melanie Manchot: Artist"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"
Jananne Al-Ani
Jananne Al-Ani: Artist"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"
MTV European Top 20
Noah Harris: Creative director, MTV European Top 20, Precursor"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."
Capita video interactive library CDRom
Martin Long: Producer, Capita video interactive library CDRom, Fulcrum Productions"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."
Rose's Last Train
Melina Henderson: Filmmaker, Rose's Last Train, Angelic Films"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."
Bogstandard
Dylan Byrne: Creative director, 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!"
Interstellar Stella
Al + Al: Filmakers, Interstellar Stella, METAL“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”
Teaching Speaking
Ingrid Falck: Director, Teaching speaking, Flashback TV“Thanks for all who did such good work on my vodcasts, they look divine”
British Council
Deborah Prosser: Visual arts coordinator, 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”
Ghost of Songs
David Lawson: Curator, Ghost of Songs, Otolith Group“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”
Tick Tock Lullaby
Lisa Gornick: Filmmaker, Tick Tock Lullaby, Valiant doll“VET is so lovely and supportive with me – and I truly have grown and will grow more with you”
Captive Minds
Marcus Chidgey: Creative director, Captive Minds“I got the first cut from the edit this morning” – quick turnaround much appreciated!”
Blowing Up
Rayna Nadeem: Blowing up, Clerkenwell Film & Video Festival“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”
Pingu Loves English
Colin Izod: Producer, Pingu loves English, Big Heart TV"...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!"
How to get Number One
Sean Doherty: Director, How to get a Number One, Chrysalis Entertainment"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"
Battlestations
Tim O'Connor: Production manager, Battlestations, Flashback TelevisionOwing 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..."
Shakespeare In The Square
Paul Roseby: Joint artistic director, Shakespeare in the square, National Youth Theatre“… 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….”