The 400 Company - Television Facilities

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THE 400 COMPANY HAVE TAKEN DELIVERY OF A SECOND CINE ALTA 'SONY 900R HD'.
AS A SUMMER OFFER WE ARE HIRING IT OUT AT THE PRICE OF A 'SONY 750' AT £350 PER DAY.

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We are a contracted BBC supplier & work across all platforms & departments, recent credits include:

BBC - MAKE MY BODY YOUNGER
Shot by staff cameraman David Wilkins & soundman Byron Bullock, these young boozers, bingers and party animals get a wake-up call before it's too late in Make My Body Younger, presented by George Lamb.
Where each week, the over-the-top lifestyle of a contributor is examined to see what damage their excesses are doing to their insides.
MTV - MY SUPER SWEET I & II
After filming the first of the highly successful MTV series 'My Super Sweet UK', we have just started on the new series, which is looking to be even more fun than the last!
David Murphy & Byron Bullock filmed the OBDOC around the contributors & following them through to the lavish party.

SEX PISTOLS -  THERE'LL ALWAYS BE AN ENGLANDSex Pistols to release live DVD

Directed by Julien Temple, this first ever full-length concert DVD of the Sex Pistols
comes from the band's five-date residency of the Brixton Academy in London from November 2007 which marked the 20th anniversary of the release of their album Never Mind the Bollocks.

The 400 Company shot and co-ordinated this multi HD camera shoot which included mini cams & most importantly not getting under the noses of the band!

An 80-minute documentary called The Knowledge is to be included on the DVD where wel followed the band members as they revisit their old London haunts.

 

X-FACTOR
Our studio & staff lighting cameraman David Murphy lit & shot the inserts for the No.1 X-Factor DVD with Fern Cotton
 'ALLO ALLO' WINS RTS AWARD
The 'Return of Allo Allo' we extensivly worked on for Objective North, has won the RTS award for best network entertainment, well done y'all.
BRITISH SUPER BIKES 2007
We've been following this years BSB riders across the season for two highly successful DVD's.

'CRASH, RECOVER'
Filmed at the 400 Co. studios, ex World Superbike champion,Carl Fogarty, puts the crashes from this years British Superbike season under the microscope as he analyses and explains why the crashes have happened and how they could have been prevented. Assisted by ex British Superbike champion, James Whitham, these experienced riders provide their skilled eye to some wild crashes.

www.odeonent.co.uk

'BEHIND THE SCENES'
Dave Murphy & Dave Wilkins spent the summer with the riders & their teams & ex British Superbike champion, James Whitham, who follows top riders and British hopefuls on the BSB 2007 Season. Every round of the championship is covered as James follows the riders and teams in practice, in the pits, through the race and in the team post mortem.

www.odeonent.co.uk


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Established for 14 years in West London, ‘The 400 Company’ have worked on a huge variety of productions for all major and independent companies.

From SD to HD, AVID Adrenalin & Symphony grading to shooting with blue screen, we can support you on many levels, combined with regular updates to our equipment, we always meet the creative vision of directors & the budgetery demands of producers.

In comparison to other suppliers, our experience is second to none in all areas of production, we become an extension of your unit, from smaller to larger ‘long-term’ projects; we are prepared to help you plan your requirements accordingly.

Crew & Kit Hire


  • Full format Digi & HD Broadcast cameras (Sony Digi-Beta, DSR DVCam, HD Cam, Z1 & Pd's)


  • Experienced, professional accredited crews (in-house staff & freelance teams)

  • Lighting & audio equipment


  • Travel planning, itineries & MPV vehicle support.
  • Track & Dolly
  • Mini Jib
  • Autocue
Post-Production

  • 'Avid Symphony' colour grading & on-line editing

  • 'AvidAdrenaline'off-line/on-line running latest software

  • Dubbing, telecine & transfers.

  • In-house 'broadcast' accomplished editors
Studio

  • Fully lit Studio with chroma key blue/green/black/white drapes

  • Ideal for small sets, talking heads, promos, photos, EPK's etc...

  • Free onsite parking close to BBC Wood Lane