February 2012
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The Ultimate Bank Job
Medialease’s Paul Robson believes that UK facilities companies should work in tandem rather than against each other if they want to attract more broadcast work.
You don’t need me to tell you that 2012 is going to be a massive year for Great Britain and in particular London. Not only will we witness the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations (and get an extra day’s holiday as a result) we will also...
December 2011
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Why digital production needs PAYG storage options
Medialease managing director Paul Robson details why there is a real need for easy-to-hire, pay-as-you-go storage options when it comes to digital production.
Hold the front page. Breaking news. 2011 is the year that film finally died. Sort of.
If, like me, you’ve heard the proclamation about the death of film just about every year since you came into the media industry, you’re probably quite...
November 2011
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Tax breaks shouldn't stop at animation
Medialease managing director Paul Robson argues that animation isn’t the only part of the UK television market that needs financial assistance.
There’s been a lot of talk lately about the UK animation industry and the need for tax breaks. It is said that if this crucial sector is to survive it needs to be given a financial helping hand so that it can compete with cheaper alternatives...
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Paul Robson on the future of post-production
Medialease’s Paul Robson, in his regular InBroadcast column, provides some thoughts on how post-production will shape up over the next few years.
Post-production, as we know it, is dying. I hate to say it. But it is. Not in all aspects, but certainly in the traditional areas of cutting, simple audio and basic finishing.
How have I come to this conclusion? Simple really: most producers...
