VINTEN BROADCAST IN FRONT OF THE CAMERA

VINTEN pedestals found themselves in front of the cameras recently instead of supporting them when part of an episode in the Discovery Channel series ‘Pure Invention’ was filmed at the company’s Bury St Edmunds factory.
The programme linked artificial limbs and pneumatic pedestal technology to the modern-day TV studio. David Hatter, Director and Producer of Oval Films, and also an ex-cameraman, chose Vinten because of the impact they have made on TV production, through precision engineering and innovation.
In the programme, Bill Vinten, son of the company’s founder and former Director, takes the presenter, Maxwell Hutchinson, on a brief tour around the factory, giving him an insight into the inspiration behind the original Vinten pedestal and the stages of its development.
The programme highlights both the attention to detail and care that is taken to produce the products for which Vinten are famous, featuring many of the computer-controlled machining and testing installations used throughout the factory to create the final product.
The Vinten contribution concludes with a look at the original 1950’s Vinten pedestal, comparing it with the latest AutoCam robotic pedestal.
The programme, to be screened on the Discovery Channel in February 2001, clearly shows how Vinten’s innovative approach enables them to continue one of the world leaders in the camera support industry.
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