Lush Places Media

What we offer

All training will be provided by Andrew Glover MA, Director of Lush Places Media. Andrew is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster and multimedia trainer with over 25 years working in newspapers, radio, television and online. Major clients include the Press Association who use Andrew to lead video camera, editing and podcasting courses.

Broadcasting Masterclasses

Lush Places Media and Radio Teesdale have combined to provide half day and day long courses packed with hints, tips and practical exercises in improving your presentation skills in a radio studio or in front of a TV camera. These sessions. run by broadcast professionals, are ideal for both individuals and organisations looking to be proactive and make the most of any media opportunity. Perfect for both novice and those wanting to brush up their existing skills. The courses are held at Enterprise House in Barnard Castle. The courses also include sessions on making social media and the digital environment work for you; getting noticed by media outlets and what to do when the press come calling.

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Understanding social media

This one day course helps you get to grips with all things digital. You’ll learn how to write blogs, use RSS feeds and find your way round You Tube, Flickr, Facebook and Twitter.

Lights! Camera! Action!

A unique and interactive TV workshop using cutting edge technology. Our portable television studio with the latest 'virtual' computer generated set gives groups a rare opportunity to experience life in the high pressure world of broadcast news. More information »

Portable studio for hire

  • Sony NXCAM AVCHD camera with Reflecmedia Lite Ring
  • Vinten tripod
  • Sennheiser radio microphones
  • Reflecmedia collapsible Chromaflex 2.1 m x 2.1m screen
  • Autocue
  • Refecmedia Chromaflex floor mat 2.1m x 1.4 m
  • iZtac fluorescent lights with stands
  • NewTek Tricaster Pro Live production unit with virtual set technology

Video camera and editing training

Want to transform your website or produce a video to promote your organisation. We’ll give you full training from framing the right shots through to editing the polished end result.

Corporate videos

Hire us to write, film, edit and produce a DVD for your organisation.

Podcast Training

Podcasts allow users with a mobile device or PC to automatically receive updates from your organisation. Our one day course will show you how to gather audio, edit the content and then make it available to your audience.


Soundslides

This innovative software combines images and audio into a ‘one click’ web presentation. A refreshing alternative to a traditional website picture gallery. Our one day course takes you through from selecting the best images to gathering the audio and bringing the two together into a unique presentation.

Some examples :

Wedding videos

We do weddings with a twist. Sure, we'll film all the crucial moments but we'll also get the unconvential 'colour' of the day behind the scenes and that includes interviews with the main stars (and the new in-laws!). More details >