What customers have to say about our work
Great results from a great team on a great day. Beyond our expectations.
--TBC
What we do...
Studio Production
The DRtv market is still expanding. Have you ever considered putting your product on the TV? Not only is it affordable but it's do-able. Talk to Retail Therapy Television and we will tell you how.
Email or call us today on: +(44)1784 256777
Presenter Training
More channels mean more opportunities. Retail Therapy Television run regular courses throughout the year to help you get to grips with on screen presentation. Email or call us today on: +(44)1784 256777
Employee and Customer Communications
Web broadcasting is the ideal way to get your message to potential customers. It's also a great way of using your own business intranet to tell your key people what's going on. We can stream live or produce material for your site that looks great and gets your message across. Email or call us today on: +(44)1784 256777
FAQs - You may wish to ask...
There will always be a million questions that you need to ask. So here are some of the most common ones. Hopefully they will help you budget and plan for your next production with Retail Therapy Television..
How big is the Studio floor?
Approx 500 square feet, laminate wood flooring, white walls, choice of drapes, soft set available.
Can you do chromakey?
We have blue drapes and green is available. We can provide real time chromakeying. You tell us what you want and we can do it for you.
What cameras do you use?
Our basic studio package uses 3 Sony high definition HDR-FX1 and a remote Sony 3 chip CCD camera mounted in the lighting grid for overhead shots. What if I want to use different cameras and/or formats? We can supply a number of different camera formats as per the list below.
1x Sony DXC D35 or DXC D50 Triax Channel = (£300.00
Comprising off: 1x DXC D35 Camera Head 1x CA TX 7 Triax Adapter 1x CCU TX 7 Camera Control Unit 1x RCP TX7 Remote Control Panel 1x DXF 51 5" Top Viewfinder 1x Standard 14x Lens 1x Remote Zoom 1x Remote Focus Kit 1x 50m Triax Channel 1x Tripod
Camcorders :-
1x Sony DSR 300 4:3 only DVCAM Camcorder = £120.00)
1x Sony DSR 500 / DSR 570 4:3 / 16:9 DVCAM Camcorder = £150.00
1x BVW D 600P Betacam SP Camcorder = (£180.00)
1x Sony DVW 700 WSP 4:3 / 16:9 Digital Betacam Camcorder = £180.00
All prices per day
What format do you record onto?
We can provide all the leading formats. Cost for recorder and media is in addition to standard studio hire charges
Component Recorders :-
1x DVW A500p Digital Betacam = £180.00
1x BVW 75p Beta SP = £130.00
1x DSR 80 DVCAM Recorder = £90.00
All prices per day
Do you have a Camera Jib, for those great crane shots.
We have a remote overhead camera.
Also available 1x Libec Mini Jib = £80.00/day
Do you supply a crew?
We have a preferred crew that understand the studio technology. However, if you wish you can book your own crew with the addition of our own Studio Manager.
What vision mixer do you use?
Retail Therapy Television's facilities are based around the powerful Newtek Video Toaster VT4.6. Boasting 8 SDI inputs, 24 composite inputs and 8 component. This highly versatile vision switcher allows unlimited possibilities including digital VT machines, downstream keying and real time chromakeying.
Can I ISO a channel?
We can ISO all camera channels if required.
What lighting is available?
We have a full lighting grid providing key and soft lighting. This is available in package 2 and above. Do you have prompting facilities? As part of our standard package we have a studio prompter on camera one. When producing files for the prompter will you please make them available as .txt files putting them on a USB memory stick is a good idea! Script editing is available.
Is there any room for pre-production?
The facility is made up of reception/green room, kitchenette with tea/coffee making facilities, microwave and fridge, talent changing room, show prep area and store room, scene store, gallery and studio floor.
What post production support can you give me?
Everything that a full television complex can provide. In house we have post production facilities for graphics and editing and, in association with DMI Productions; we can offer graphic design, Avid suites, voice over booth and Stuart who may do you a magic trick if you ask nicely!
I'm worried about performing in front of the camera. Do you provide training?
We run regular presenter training courses for the aspiring talent of tomorrow. Courses include experience in autocue, direct response television, magazine and interview format programming. Also, we have courses for corporate customers in how to deal with the media.
Our company would like to Webcast. Can you help us put TV on the Internet?
If you wish to communicate with your customers and employees demonstrating new products or services then we can help with both pre-record and interactive live broadcasting. For more details, please contact us.
Can you help me with a product I wish to promote?
We have extensive experience in producing demonstration DVD's for a range of different companies. Give us a call to discuss your requirements.
How easy are you to get to?
We are very near the world famous Shepperton Studios, a stone's throw from Heathrow Airport, not far from the M3 and Kempton Park Racecourse, with easy rail links on the Waterloo line to Ashford, Shepperton or Sunbury stations. Ample car parking space is available. (No congestion charge)!
Can you supply catering?
Everything from sandwiches from the garage to a full cost per person service.
Why should I use you?
Great people, Great Prices, and a day where you will all Laugh out Loud!
Approx 500 square feet, laminate wood flooring, white walls, choice of drapes, soft set available.
Can you do chromakey?
We have blue drapes and green is available. We can provide real time chromakeying. You tell us what you want and we can do it for you.
What cameras do you use?
Our basic studio package uses 3 Sony high definition HDR-FX1 and a remote Sony 3 chip CCD camera mounted in the lighting grid for overhead shots. What if I want to use different cameras and/or formats? We can supply a number of different camera formats as per the list below.
1x Sony DXC D35 or DXC D50 Triax Channel = (£300.00
Comprising off: 1x DXC D35 Camera Head 1x CA TX 7 Triax Adapter 1x CCU TX 7 Camera Control Unit 1x RCP TX7 Remote Control Panel 1x DXF 51 5" Top Viewfinder 1x Standard 14x Lens 1x Remote Zoom 1x Remote Focus Kit 1x 50m Triax Channel 1x Tripod
Camcorders :-
1x Sony DSR 300 4:3 only DVCAM Camcorder = £120.00)
1x Sony DSR 500 / DSR 570 4:3 / 16:9 DVCAM Camcorder = £150.00
1x BVW D 600P Betacam SP Camcorder = (£180.00)
1x Sony DVW 700 WSP 4:3 / 16:9 Digital Betacam Camcorder = £180.00
All prices per day
What format do you record onto?
We can provide all the leading formats. Cost for recorder and media is in addition to standard studio hire charges
Component Recorders :-
1x DVW A500p Digital Betacam = £180.00
1x BVW 75p Beta SP = £130.00
1x DSR 80 DVCAM Recorder = £90.00
All prices per day
Do you have a Camera Jib, for those great crane shots.
We have a remote overhead camera.
Also available 1x Libec Mini Jib = £80.00/day
Do you supply a crew?
We have a preferred crew that understand the studio technology. However, if you wish you can book your own crew with the addition of our own Studio Manager.
What vision mixer do you use?
Retail Therapy Television's facilities are based around the powerful Newtek Video Toaster VT4.6. Boasting 8 SDI inputs, 24 composite inputs and 8 component. This highly versatile vision switcher allows unlimited possibilities including digital VT machines, downstream keying and real time chromakeying.
Can I ISO a channel?
We can ISO all camera channels if required.
What lighting is available?
We have a full lighting grid providing key and soft lighting. This is available in package 2 and above. Do you have prompting facilities? As part of our standard package we have a studio prompter on camera one. When producing files for the prompter will you please make them available as .txt files putting them on a USB memory stick is a good idea! Script editing is available.
Is there any room for pre-production?
The facility is made up of reception/green room, kitchenette with tea/coffee making facilities, microwave and fridge, talent changing room, show prep area and store room, scene store, gallery and studio floor.
What post production support can you give me?
Everything that a full television complex can provide. In house we have post production facilities for graphics and editing and, in association with DMI Productions; we can offer graphic design, Avid suites, voice over booth and Stuart who may do you a magic trick if you ask nicely!
I'm worried about performing in front of the camera. Do you provide training?
We run regular presenter training courses for the aspiring talent of tomorrow. Courses include experience in autocue, direct response television, magazine and interview format programming. Also, we have courses for corporate customers in how to deal with the media.
Our company would like to Webcast. Can you help us put TV on the Internet?
If you wish to communicate with your customers and employees demonstrating new products or services then we can help with both pre-record and interactive live broadcasting. For more details, please contact us.
Can you help me with a product I wish to promote?
We have extensive experience in producing demonstration DVD's for a range of different companies. Give us a call to discuss your requirements.
How easy are you to get to?
We are very near the world famous Shepperton Studios, a stone's throw from Heathrow Airport, not far from the M3 and Kempton Park Racecourse, with easy rail links on the Waterloo line to Ashford, Shepperton or Sunbury stations. Ample car parking space is available. (No congestion charge)!
Can you supply catering?
Everything from sandwiches from the garage to a full cost per person service.
Why should I use you?
Great people, Great Prices, and a day where you will all Laugh out Loud!