It's been a while...

I know...but it has been so busy - which I guess is a good thing given the current climate, but the downside is I haven't had a minute to catch my breath. The run up to Christmas isn't going to see any let up either.

This week I've been to Hull and Sunderland filming various events and next week sees me down in Stoke and Cheshire Oaks and then the week after Sunderland again, Andover and Sheffield in that order!

In between all that filming, I've also quite a lot of editing to do... and that's before we get to December...needless to say my blog posts may be a bit sparse over the next couple of months. Roll on the Christmas break!

Stop Press...we did it!

Press release from the IOV...

Local video production company wins prestigious IOV Award

The IOV (Institute of Videography) announced the winners of their annual awards on 14th October at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry. The IOV Awards cover six key areas of video production, namely Best Corporate, Best Wedding Day Film, Best Documentary, Best Film, Best Music Video and Best Open - and are freely open to all IOV members. In addition, a new award was introduced this year for Best Overall Production.

Chris Dell of ABC Video Facilities Ltd, based in Leyland, Lancashire was awarded third place in the Corporate category against extremely tough competition. With over 1,000 members throughout Europe, the IOV Awards has fast become the leading showcase of talent in professional videography and attracts sponsorship from the leading manufacturers and suppliers to the industry.

Presented by former Tomorrow’s World star, Maggie Philbin, the Oscar-style ceremony took place alongside the IOV’s Annual Convention held in the Jaguar Halls at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry. Almost all the short-listed entrants were in attendance, and as the final running order is not announced until the night it creates a wonderfully exciting atmosphere for all participants.

Chris recieving his award...

Their entry, Adventure Play, was one of only five short-listed titles within the Corporate category – which is a significant achievement in itself. Judges were not only looking for exceptional video production standards, but also originality and creative flair which demonstrate the value to customers of commissioning a professional videographer.

Chris Dell and ABC Video Facilities Ltd are tremendously proud of their achievement in the IOV Awards and look forward to the additional exposure that IOV Award winners receive each year. IOV Administrator, Kevin Cook, commented on ABC Video’s award, “The IOV Awards get tougher and tougher each year as the general standards in video production rise. To win an IOV Award is a significant accomplishment indeed. I’m really pleased for Chris Dell at ABC Video Facilities Ltd and hope that this achievement will generate more commissions for Chris in the coming year.”

More details about the IOV and its annual awards are available from their website – www.iov.com. Site visitors can request a membership information pack, study guides on commissioning a video – and search the IOV’s database of accredited members.

All the Winners...

And this was the winning entry...

Sutcliffe Play Corporate DVD - Adventure Playgrounds from ABC Video Facilities on Vimeo.

Leanne & Tom's Wedding Highlights...

Just had time to upload one of this years weddings to our Vimeo web site... It was filmed at the end of May on one of the few sunny days we had this year.

Leanne and Tom Wedding Highlights from ABC Video Facilities on Vimeo.

The service was held at Inglewhite Church followed by a reception at Stanley House.

Looking forward to a weekend off...

Next weekend...I hope!

Having worked continuously, 7 days a week, since getting back off holiday in August, I'm really looking forward to putting my feet up...

This weekend however, we've been at Shrigley Hall for Gemma and Mike's wedding on Saturday...and then this morning it was a trip to the Trafford Centre to film a message to staff from Daniel one of the directors at Beaverbrooks. I made the mistake of taking Julie with me this time to help out...ooops...she was very taken with the jewellery. She particularly liked the new Colours collection! Not a good move really...given it's her birthday next weekend :-)

Wedding Fair Reminder...Beeston Manor

Just a quick reminder that we will be at the Beeston Manor Wedding Fair on Sunday 20th September. The doors open at 11.00am with catwalk shows at 12.00noon and 2.00pm.



Why not come along and have a look around Beeston Manor and see for yourself the The Ribble Valley's newest venue for Weddings, Conferences and Events.

Built out of trees recycled from Beeston Wood, stone extracted from the Beeston Quarry, even the wardrobes in the bedrooms have been built from timber recycled from tumbledown farm buildings.

You can also chat to all the different exhibitors there and pick up one of our sample DVD's as well.

See you there...

Seeing double at the Waxworks....news footage

The footage that I shot at the Waxworks appeared in a couple of the Granada News bulletins...they were actually quite good pieces.

Seeing double at the Waxworks... from ABC Video Facilities on Vimeo.

It is quite satisfying when you can get some of your work on the local news...

One Wedding, One Wedding Fair and a Freedom Festival in Hull...

What a fantastic day it was today for a wedding and what a setting - St Peter's Church at Stoneyhurst College, set in some of Lancashire's most beautiful countryside...to say it was idyllic would be understatement!

Louise and Rob certainly had fortune looking down on them today as we were blessed with one of the nicest days we have had all summer.Unfortunately Julie forgot her camera...so you'll have to wait until I've edited the footage to see some of the gorgeous shots we filmed. Although John Hornby who was the photographer today (and also a friend of ours) did offer to e-mail us some of his photos, so watch this space...

But I guess she can be forgiven after the hectic week we have had, both with work and also the kids going back to school after the summer break. There were a couple of mad dashes to shops for trainers, football boots and trousers...mainly due to Alex have had a mad growing spurt these last couple of months. He's now in age 15 trouser with a 31" inside leg ...and he's only 13!!!

This weekend is also a bit hectic... after the wedding today, I'm up in the early hours to travel over to Hull, for a 7.30am start, filming the Freedom Festival there for Big TV. And whilst I'm over in Hull, Julie will be at the wedding fair at Thornton Hall Hotel & Spa.


Sunday, 13th September 2009
Thornton Hall Hotel & Spa Wedding Fayre
12.00noon 4.00pm