GTC Day in the CountryFollowing the success of previous years, the GTC returned to A Day in the Country, near Banbury. GTC members enjoyed a day of fun activities, the chance to meet up with fellow members, to take part in the AGM and to celebrate last year's great camerawork at the presentation with the GTC Awards 2017. |
The 2017 activities were:Hovercraft driving (sponsored by Panasonic UK)An unusual and fun test of coordination skills with an element of competition to add some spice! |
4 x 4 DrivingDrivers negotiated a specially designed jungle track through woods with deep water splashes and steep hills. |
Dog Agility & Ferret RacingHead-to-head agility relay race with dogs and ferrets over obstacle course. |
ArcheryTry your hand at hitting static and moving targets in the beautiful 250-acre estate, with traditional bows and arrows. |
Kit demosNew kit was available for attendees to view and try. This included the opportunity to have a go at operating a gimbal camera on a drone courtesy of Aerial Vue, a demonstration of 360°, provided by VE Group, and a chance to try out the ARRI Trinity. |
Video highlightsDuring the day GTC members, with the help of GTC and Award sponsors supporters recirded the activities using a selection of the latest kit. See highlights of the daytime activities. |
AGM 2017The 45th AGM of the GTC took place in the historic Great Barn. |
GTC Awards 2017The Presentation of the 2017 GTC Awards was held in the evening in the Great Barn. Awards included GTC Awards for Excellence, a GTC Seal of Approval, the Mike Baldock Award, two Fellowships and the highly prized TiCA. Zest4.tv generously supported the awards by producing the clips and supplying A/V equipment and crew for the evening. Panasonic provided a wonderful giant screen and lighting was kindly sponsored by ARRI and provided by Dave Walter Lighting. Prompting equipment and personnel were supplied by Portaprompt.and the ceremony transmitted live on the internet, courtesy of SNG Broadcast. Watch the recording of the GTC Awards 2017. |
GTC Awards 2017 Raffle Prizes and Winners |
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Air Solo Tripod Systemdonated by Miller Fluid Heads |
£500 kit hiredonated by Over Exposed |
Marshall M-CT710 monitordonated by Cache Media |
GoPro Hero Sessiondonated by Dan Greenway Ltd |
1430 Protector Casedonated by Peli Products UK |
Lumix DMC TZ70 Cameradonated by Panasonic |
ZhiYun Smooth C gimbaldonated by Top-Teks |
Mixed case of winedonated by RED |