Tuesday, 8 December 2009

Small Majority to Celebrate 10 Years

It only seems like yesterday when we were carefully unwrapping our Canon XL1 and G4 Powermac to start out on a business venture right here in Stirling. The digital video juggernaut was just in its infancy and i had just been given a 'hand-me-down mobile phone' (my first), one with a snazzy lcd display and an antenna you had to pull up to improve reception. Technology was moving quickly. And reflecting on the last 10 years from the time we left University, it was these advancements that helped facilitate the birth of Small Majority as a new digital film company.

We were in a position where we could create broadcast quality video on a startup budget of £10,000; something that hitherto was unthinkable. Video services could now be accessible to a new range of clients; everyone could now punch well above their weight. By the time YouTube was acquired by Google for $1.65 billion in September 2006, everyone who used the Internet regularly had seen one of their videos. Once it became common practice for people to watch video online and an essential part of the experience.

While the Xl1 and old Powermac are no longer with us, giving way to the new exciting possibilities afforded by High Definition, our ethos remains the same. Even more so.

10 years on and we have produced over 300 projects for clients, shot thousands of hours and worked across the world. And whether is be filming a travel video in Iceland or a community arts project in Perth we show the same commitment and passion for every project we work on. While other companies have come and gone , it our approach to working with every client
as partners has ensured Small Majority's continuing success. Our passion for production is stronger than ever and we look forward to the next 10 years.

Keep an eye out for details of our 10 year anniversary party this year and sign up to this feed for an invite!

GTC Scotland Video Goes Online

The General Teaching Council for Scotland is the professional body for teachers in Scotland. Small Majority was commissioned to produce a series of films showing how the organisation improves education for children by supporting and developing the teaching profession. Available in online and DVD formats, the films explore the work of GTC Scotland and features interviews with the Professional Practice Team, Probationary and Chartered Teachers and a profile of the Chief Executive. Check out http://www.gtcs.org.uk to find out more.