Profiles
The Channel405 logo is based on an ITA test pattern from the 1960s known as the Picasso.
Channel405 is a collective of engineers, technicians and creative talent. This means that we know who to get the best results from kit and are always ready to work things out to get a project moving. Between all the members we have a vast range of resources and experience. Each person has their own kit and as a collective make a well equipped crew.
Tim
Ward: Founder
& Cameraman/Editor/ Audio Video Engineer, BECTU,
tim@channel405.co.uk
(07970 209063)
Available for daily hire.
Tim has full shooting kit based around a Sony DSR500WSP 16x9 DVCAM Camera. Tim also has an edit suite based around Adobe software with 850gb of storage. Tims has worked in the electronics and technology industry for the past 16 years and has been trained by Sony and Hitachi among others. He started Channel405 in 2003 fulfilling a long time ambition to get into the creative side of television-and playing around with all that lovely kit! The name Channel405 is a reflection of the technical and engineering background of Tim and others with in the group. The world's first TV service used 405 lines to make up a complete picture, ironically it was called the worlds first high definition service! Tim's attic is full of examples of this technology, more so than the local museum!
Kit: Sony 16x9 & 4x3 DVCAM Camcorders, Sony PVM9045QM Field Monitor, Matt Box, Vinten ENG Tripod with Zoom Demand, Sennheiser Radio Mic Kit, Sennheiser ME66 Shot Gun Mic, Shure Location Mixer, Bayer Dynamic DT100 Headphones, Rycote Suspension & Basket with Windjammer & Boom, Lighting, NLE with 850Gb Storage, DVCAM/Beta SP/DVHS/DVD/U-Matic Capacity, 2x Sony BVM Broadcast Monitors, Panasonic Vision Mixer.
Ben
Ward: PC
Systems Engineer/Second
Camera Op ben@channel405.co.uk
Available for dull
conversations about the thrills of networking!
Yes the surname is the same, Tim's younger brother. Ben trained in computer systems and networking, both software and hardware. Ben designed and built much of the Channel405 NLE system. A commercially purchased system of the same spec would have cost thousands. He also set up channel405.com. Ben passed his Comptia A+ and Server+ Certificate as well as becoming a HP Accredited Platform Specialist in 2004. Then early in 2005 Ben added Network+ to his portfolio.
associate members
Derrick Pugh:
Cameraman/Director/Editor (FCP)
& Technician. pvptv@freenet.co.uk
(07763 108710)
Available for daily hire.
Derrick is an experienced BECTU registered cameraman of many years experience. Clients include the BBC, ITV, S4C, National Geographic Channel, SKY News, Sky Sports, Peter Jones Productions (US), Telegsop, Rapture Television, Termite Art Productions (US) & Channel 4. He also has experience in directing & editing with his own production company PTP Systems Television. Derrick has produced many corporate videos for large international firms. Like others at Channel405, he has a keen interest & understanding of technology that helps to give us the edge. Derrick also has over 20 years of experience in the television industry.
Kit: Digital Betacam, Betacam SX, Betacam SP, DVCAM, HDV, DV all on 4x3 or 16x9 formats. Crew includes sound, lighting & accessories, Estate car.
Richard
Gott: Sound Recordist rich@pixelfoundry.co.uk
(07813 064680)
Available for daily hire.
Richard is an experienced soundie with his own kit and BECTU member. He has worked for clients including Aspect TV for BBC Wales, HTV, S4C as well as other independent & corporate productions. Richard has lots of experience in theatre. Richard is also a founder member of Life Story.
Kit: SQN 4-S Mixer, Sennheiser MKH60 Mic, Pistol Grip, Boom, 2x Micron Explorer RX & TX +TRAM50 Laveliers, Sony MDR7506 Headphones
Audio Studio Facility
Contact Tim tim@channel405.co.uk
(07970 209063)
Available for daily hire.
This is a surround sound studio that has been set up for film productions and freelance work. It has an advanced audio recording, mastering & processing facilities that can mix up to 64 tracks of 24 bit digital audio down to 5.1 audio and do real-time Dolby Digital AC3 Surround Sound encoding using Dolby DP 569 encoders, ProTools, Digital Performer with MAC support. This means our corporate DVDs can have very impressive sound rivaling that of Hollywood! The studio's owners have worked on music videos, corporate productions, defence jobs and film scores.
Other facilities
include: Yamaha
02R96V2 Mixer, Dolby 5.1 Encoder, DTRS DA 98 HR/DAT24/SACD/DVD & Legacy
16mm/35mm 2-3
Track Lay Off/On Mags, Yamaha KX88, Neumann Mics, Tannoy DMT15MK2 Surround
Monitors, Beta SP VTRS and Camera Kit and new Yamaha C7L Grand piano
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