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SK58 Video Production

Updated 14th November 2007

Back in 2001 the group were awarded £5000 by the Awards for All Lottery organisation. With this money the group purchased video recording and editing hardware and software. As a result the group can boast the latest digital recording and editing equipment on the market. With this equipment we can produce a video from concept, storyboarding, filming and editing, through to transferring the final production to tape or CD-ROM. In 2006 we were awarded a further £5000, part of this was used to upgrade our system, to the latest Power Mac G5, plus Final Cut Studio.

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We have just begun work on our next production, a video on the changes, past present and future at North Anston Pit Top. We are currently researching old images, as well as filming the area in it's current state. We will then film the changes as the redevelopment takes place, including the creation of a nature reserve. One ongoing project is to produce a video site guide to SK58- Watch this space.

We have produced a video on Anston Stones Wood on behalf of Anston Parish Council. Ten years ago a botanical survey was undertaken with photo's taken throughout the wood to capture the different aspects and habitats. Ten years on Anston Parish Council commissioned the group to retake these images so comparisons could be drawn, and changes noted. We decided to put our new equipment to good use. Between March and September several members of the group spent afternoons storyboarding and filming sequences for this video. Over the next few months we edited this, put in the graphics, commentary and music and handed over the final production to Anston Parish Council on Mini DV, VHS and CD-ROM.

The Anston Stones Wood video is available on VHS, Mini DV and CD-ROM (Microsoft Office Powerpoint and Quicktime Movie). Copies in whatever format are available. See publications page for costs.

Above images from our SK58 promotional video produced in 2000, using borrowed equipment. Click on any image for a selection of video grabs from this video. 2 of our production team

One member has years of experience in this field whilst other members are quickly learning the ropes. In essence we are a complete video production unit. If you are in the market for a promotional video, preferably environmental, or would like anything documenting to tape, then do email us or contact any of the organisers.

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We have the equipment and experience, so why not put us to use. Our next project has yet to be decided, but productions charting the changes along the Chesterfield Canal and at North Anston Pit Top are on the cards.