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About mitch turnbull

Freelance factual TV producer/director and director of Bramble Media (cross media content).

Congratulations to Frozen Planet sound,editing and photography teams for their TV BAFTAS!

And congratulations for the other nominations in Directing (factual) and Music…. Well deserved gongs for an outstanding series from the BBC Natural History Unit. WINNERS: http://bcove.me/g91476o8 http://bcove.me/2fi8qaka http://bcove.me/2m3kuhcq NOMINEES: http://bcove.me/alev1nru

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Channel Four launches programme to encourage cross fertilisation between digital and TV companies.

http://www.televisual.com/news-detail/C4-invites-TV-and-digital-companies-to-apply-for-placements-_nid-1571.html

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The BBC Natural History Unit’s ‘Planet Earth Live’ rolls out to the world.

Exec producer Tim Scoones explains how the BBC put together this mammoth technical challenge: http://www.televisual.com/blog-detail/Planet-Earth-Live-Behind-the-scenes_bid-353.html

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VOTE: Frozen Planet….

…http://www.youtube.com/baftaonline

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Earth Day is…

…April 22nd. Celebrate with a good read: http://en.blog.wordpress.com/2012/04/19/earth-day/

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Why did Facebook pay $1billion for Instagram?

Instagram was founded a year ago, has only a handful of employees and and no income. So why did Facebook pay $1billion for it? Because Instagram has simplified digital stills imagery consumption on mobile phones-the hottest and most accessible (6 … Continue reading

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Google’s Project Glass

Look at what ‘fun’ we can have in the near future…..Google launches Project Glass.

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Broadcasters wise up to the power of digital platforms.

BBC Worldwide ramps up its digital presence to capture global eyeballs. Read more here: http://www.nma.co.uk/4000524.article?cmpid=NMAE01&cmptype=newsletter&email=true

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High quality online video keeps brands in focus.

The facts and figures stack up for companies to roll out high end, high quality online video content to keep brands in focus across platforms. Read the following nma article to find out more: http://www.nma.co.uk/4000530.article?cmpid=NMAE01&cmptype=newsletter&email=true  

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Digital and TV companies need to learn from each other in order to expand.

Amaze has appointed former TV producer Claire Phillips to head the launch of a division dedicated to producing TV-quality, cross-platform content for brands In her new role as executive producer of content, Phillips, who has worked across primetime shows including … Continue reading

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