Agtel films Science Week Lecture Series in HD

Agtel filming at the Science Week Lectures

Science Week Ireland is always a busy time for the Agtel team and this year was no different. Filming on behalf of the Irish Government initiative Discover Science & Engineering, Agtel filmed this year’s Science Week Lectures Series in High Definition.

Building on the success of last year’s Series which Agtel also filmed, the 2008 Lecture Series took place between Monday 10th November and Friday 14th November in the Science Gallery, Trinity College Dublin. This year there was a fantastic mix of Irish and international speakers to talk about a variety of topics such as the ‘Science Behind Hollywood Special Effects’, ‘Will Robots Ever Have Emotions’ and ‘The Future of Space Tourism.’

Using a two camera High Definition setup to capture all the action along with broadcast quality audio recording, Agtel worked with the event organisers to optimise the lighting and audio at the Science Gallery venue. Advanced post-production techniques are used to full effect to create the finished products which include video inserts from the speakers as well as smooth rostrum moves on their PowerPoint slides to illustrate key points. Motion graphics and dramatic music are also used to full effect to create an impactful opening sequence for each of the lectures.

The lectures are available for viewing on-line on the Science Week website http://www.scienceweek.ie/sw2008/lecture_2008.asp – and if you want to see any of last year’s lectures you can still watch them in the Science Week 2007 lecture series video archive!

Agtel presents environmental tv award in London

EuroPAWS Festival and Awards 2008

The environment is the theme of this year’s EuroPAWS science and technology TV and new media festival and the winners will be announced in London soon.

Each year EuroPAWS runs a festival for the best TV programmes in Europe drawing on science and technology. The range of productions featured now includes New Media and promotional Video in recognition of the growing variety of audio-visual opportunities for communicating science and technology and reaching new audiences.

Taking place at the Instituition of Engineers (IET), the Awards Evening features a panel-led discussion on “Climate Change: Seeing is Believing”. There will also be a Keynote Address by Sir David King, who is currently Director of the Smith School of Enterprise and Environment, Univserity of Oxford and who was until recently the UK Government’s Chief Scientific Adviser. Diarmaid Mac Mathúna represents Agtel on the international judging panel, and on the night he will be presenting the Jury prize for “a programme / production with special qualities beyond categorisation.”

Award for ‘Battle of the Boyne’

‘Best International Historical Documentary’ at the New York Independent Film and Video Festival

Agtel’s first ever big screen production ‘The Battle of the Boyne’ which was launched at an historic event by Bertie Ahern and Ian Paisley on the 6th of May this year has just scooped the award for ‘Best International Historical Documentary’ at the New York Independent Film and Video Festival.

This is a major achievement for all involved in the project. Here in Agtel, we hope it is the first of many awards for the cutting edge high-definition production which tells an engaging and action packed story of the biggest battle over fought on Irish soil. The film is also in contention for further awards and festival screenings in the coming months so watch this space!

The production is screened daily at the Battle of the Boyne visitors centre at Oldbridge in Co. Meath. DVD copies are available by contacting Lee Cronin – lee.c@agtel.ie

Agtel Vs The All Blacks…

Lee Cronin & John Keville from Agtel with the All Blacks at the launch

Agtel’s latest High Definition production gets it’s premiere at the much anticipated Munster Vs All Blacks match on Tuesday 18th November.

‘We Are Munster’ is an exciting and emotional short film which tells the story of passionate Munster fans in the lead up to a big game.

Created though a combination of slick drama sequences and stirring archive footage ‘We Are Munster’ is Agtel’s first production shot on the RED ONE camera.

The film will form the centre-piece of the museum in the brand new Thomond Park stadium, being screened daily on the big screen.

Produced by John Keville and directed by Lee Cronin. ‘We Are Munster’ was executive produced by Michael Parker. For further details about this and other productions contact michael.parker@agtel.ie