BVE, Up North!

 Humanoid were in attendance as the Broadcast Video Expo left London for the first time with the inaugural BVE North event at Manchester Central. Shooting footage for event organisers EMAP, Humanoid's two camera crews captured the buzz of excitement over the move north, speaking with representatives of major broadcast technology companies, seminar presenters, exhibitors and a handful of the 2400 professional attendees.

The 2-day event featured 36 free seminars, including a talk from acclaimed director Shane Meadows on digital film making. Over 90 of the top industry names were exhibiting, including 26 new product launches.

"It really is a necessity that BVE's up here, representing those manufacturers, resellers and dealers from around the UK," explains Event Director Charlotte Wheeler, "really focusing them in a great city like Manchester". The move north was hugely popular with attendees; many interviewees commented on the talent in the region, the link to MediaCityUK and the "northern welcome".

"Quite frankly," exhibitor Eric Joseph told the cameras, "this show's been a hit!"

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