BBC Post Production has invested in a new dubbing suite for Bristol in response to the need to provide local post production for BBC ONE drama series, Casualty, as well as service the audio requirements of other customers including the Natural History Unit.

The new dubbing theatre, equipped with Dolby 5.1 surround sound, will allow all of the post production for Casualty to be transferred to Bristol for the first time. Until recently the series has been post produced by BBC Post Production in London.

In addition an existing dubbing theatre has been completely re-furbished to the same specifications as the new one, creating extra capacity for wildlife documentaries and other ongoing series such as Antiques Roadshow and Bargain Hunt.

The two main dubbing theatres are equipped with the latest AMS Neve MMC consoles with foley facilities and a third, smaller, dubbing theatre with a commentary booth. An additional track lay area has been installed and all sound areas now have the Audiofile SC star network, which will allow files to be shared between dubbing theatres and track lay areas improving the efficiency of the dubbing process.

One of the main drivers behind the investment has been the need to produce superior quality audio for programmes going on to DVD, cinema release or HD format.

Phil Kelsh, Post Manager, BBC Post Production says "Bristol is one of the premier dubbing areas for television production in the country, driven largely by the demand for extremely high audio post standards particularly amongst natural history and drama programmes. We are delighted to be able to invest in the region."

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About BBC Resources
BBC Resources is one of the leading broadcast facilities operations in the UK. The company was incorporated in 1998, and was the first of the BBC's commercial business-to-business subsidiaries to be established. It now forms one of the four businesses within the BBC Ventures Group – alongside BBC Technology, BBC Broadcast and Kingswood Warren Ventures. BBC Resources supplies a comprehensive set of facilities and services including outside broadcasts, studios, post production and costume and wigs, combining extensive experience with a plethora of award-winning talent and expertise. Mike Southgate is its Managing Director. Further information about BBC Resources can be found at: www.bbcresources.com

About BBC Post Production
BBC Post Production, a division of BBC Resources, offers award-winning creative solutions using the latest graphics technology. BBC Post Production facilities are the largest of their kind in the UK. Located in London, Bristol and Birmingham its extensive range of services include 3D animation and digital effects through to editing, audio and telecine. Using the most up-to-date technology in comfortable and inspiring surroundings the team bring talent and experience to a range of productions, trails and promos. Further information can be found at: www.bbcresources.com/postproduction
Post Production - Design Bristol is an award-winning team developing innovative solutions for clients across all markets and media, delivering a unique blend of brand/concept development, broadcast & interactive design, animation and commercials production. Developing concepts and sequences is at the heart of their content design offering. Directors, digital effects and animation teams bring these concepts ‘to life' utilising the very latest developments in CGI animation, compositing and in- camera techniques.

For further information, please contact:
Georgie Hollett, PR & Comms Exec, BBC Resources
Tel: +44 (0)20 8576 2350 (Television Centre)
Mobile: +44 (0)7834 845612 (Mobile)
Email: georgie.hollett@bbc.co.uk

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