Manchester, 8-12 March 2010

Introduction to the Audiovisual Archive World (includes visits to the NW Film Archive, National Media Museum and BBC Manchester)

FINAL SCHEDULE HERE

London, 7-11June, 2010

(Read report and comments + photos of this year's event) http://www.focalint.org/trainingweek_jun09.htm)

- from archive to exploitation -

A week long course designed for anyone from anywhere in the world who needs to know more about the footage industry - image archivists, footage researchers, production managers, producers, directors – whatever your media background, learn how to expand your knowledge and appreciation of the world of footage archives, their systems and uses.

Full schedule of lectures and seminars presented by leading industry professionals

Topics covered:

* History of film and tape formats - hands-on!

* Principles of Digital Archive Management and Digital Rights Management, Metadata and cataloguing

* Technical production processes involving footage

* End to end footage research

* Principles of rights clearance

* International Copyright Law affecting the footage industry including Fair Use vs Fair Dealing and new plartforms

* The Producer's Perspective

* Use and Abuse of Footage

Plus

* Ticket for FOCAL International's major summer networking event.

The cost of the course in Manchester is £250 + VAT

The cost of the course in London is £850 + VAT (early bird rate of £750 + VAT applies on all bookings made before 1st March 2010). Includes seminars, lunches, some transport between training venues, plus social event. Accommodation NOT included.

NB. These Training Week's are eligible for a Jane Mercer Footage Training Bursary

TO REGISTER: Call FOCAL International giving full contact details: +44 (0)20 8423 5853 info@focalint.org

NB. You do NOT have to be a member of FOCAL International to attend this course. The course is held in English.

FOCAL International offers a special membership category to newcomers who want to develop a career as a content researcher. Membership is available for one year only during which time exisiting Company Members and Individuals are encouraged to make time to aid the Associate in their introduction to the business.

click here to join

Several of FOCAL International's consultant members are professional trainers who can provide training to individuals or groups of any size on:

* Introduction to Film Research
* Footage & Stills Copyright Clearance
* Archive Management
* Third Party Rights
* Content delivery
* Streaming, encoding & digitisation
To book please contact the FOCAL office on:

+44 (0)20 8423 5853 or info@focalint.org