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Arc is Scotland’s most comprehensive post-production and media facility with custom-built offices near Glasgow City Centre on the Southside of the River Clyde.
We specialise in all aspects of editing, motion graphics, sound, interactive media, film and video production for advertising agencies, broadcasters, independent film and television production companies, corporate communications in the public and private sectors, national and international organisations. Arc is a creative and user-friendly facility - add great atmosphere, surroundings and hospitality to the mix and you can see why we enjoy our reputation as a leader in the Scottish post-production, film and video industry.
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Arc
Floor 4
Dalintober Hall
40 Dalintober Street
Glasgow
G5 8NW
t: 0141 420 0900
f: 0141 429 3723
e: info@arccreative.co.uk
w: arccreative.co.uk
Registered in Scotland
Company number: SC 246189
Vat Registration No: 809 5651 10
Editing
Offline
All our edit suites are comfortable and well equipped, and feature WiFi broadband access and remote viewing facility. Arc has its own award-winning staff editors with a wealth of experience in all genres.
Suites may also be dry-hired using freelance edit talent with the same comprehensive backup including runner & on-site technical support.
We fully understand the needs of today’s programme makers so facilities like remote viewing of cuts comes naturally to us.
Clip 1: Clans
Now in it’s third series, these programmes take a look at the bloodthirsty history of Scottish clans. A Mentorn production for BBC.
Clip 2: Mapman
Post production of a 2 series for BBC produced by Tern Television, which shows how the early map makers achieved their remarkable results without the aid of satellites and GPS! Presented in a particularly engaging style by Nicholas Crane.
Clip 3: Black Watch – A Soldiers Story
A Bafta award winning documentary about the National Theatre of Scotland play which looks at the politics of the war in Iraq through the eyes of soldiers from this legendary Scottish regiment.
Grading & Finishing
Arc uses Smoke and the latest Avid Symphony Nitris High Definition editing systems for our online colour grading, compositing and finishing requirements. Many award winning films, programmes and commercials have had their finishing touches at Arc.
Our secure network system allows for a fast and efficient workflow amongst our online, offline, graphics and sound suites.
Clip 1: Russian Revolution in Colour
Post production of two 60 min documentaries using black and white archive material that has been “modernised” - coloured and treated, creating a dramatic sense of realism. Dramatic reconstruction is also used to illustrate key points for which there is no actual archive. A Wark Clements production for Discovery Networks and Channel 5.
Clip 2: Great British Journeys
Clip 3: Beyond Narnia
Beyond Narnia focuses on the life of C.S. Lewis, which illuminates his writing, faith and love in this docu-drama played by Anton Rodgers. Post-production project for a Canadian co-production directed by Norman Stone.
Film at Arc
At Arc, we have had a long association with cinema. Our in house talent has cut and graded feature films, award winning shorts and created fabulous soundscapes for a wide range of clients.
Clip 1: Senseless
A Matador Pictures and Plum films co-production. Directed by Simon Hynd. The story of one man's deterioration at the hands of political extremists, Senseless is an exploration of commercialism, capitalism, and the American Dream in the new world of radical extremists.
Clip 2: St Mathurins School
School pranks are not only allowed at St. Mathurin's, they’re on the curriculum. Won first prize Best Live Action Short: 2006 BAM kids festival, New York. Won Best Film Honours as voted by the Children’s Jury, aged 5 and up: 2005 BIFF, Bermuda. Won 2nd prize Best Live Action Short: 2004 Chicago film Festival.
Clip 3: Quicken
Graphics
The graphics team at Arc works closely with clients from initial brief through to final delivery on a diverse range of projects including 2D/3D animation, digital effects, title sequences and motion graphics.
We use the latest computer technology including Maya, After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator.
We’re good at bouncing around ideas, so contact us early and we can help you visualise your thoughts.
Clip 1 : Magnetic North
Arc Graphics were commissioned by BBC Producer Allan Campbell to create a Title Sequence and Content Graphics for a 4 part series 'Magnetic North'.
The brief was to create a graphic style that reflected the tone of the series and the character of series presenter Jonathan Meades.
Clip 2 : Beko
A commission by London facility house Scramble Soho to create the 3D animation for this 60second TV commercial for major European manufacturer Beko. Broadcast solely in mainland Europe. All 3D elements were created in Maya and rendered with Mental Ray. Shortlisted for a D&AD Award.
Clip 3 : Ballantine’s
Commissioned by Chivas Brothers, we produced a powerful and engaging creative interpretation of the narrative elements in the Ballantine’s crest. This DVD and web-based communication works effectively in many international markets, particularly Europe, Asia and America.
Sound
Arc’s in-house sound designers, Foley artists and dubbing mixers have proven experience in all genres, from feature films to documentary projects, commercials to animations.
Our facility includes a comfortable voice over booth, Foley suite and 2 spacious and relaxed sound dubbing suites featuring the latest digital audio workstations with 5.1 surround. We also have an extensive library of music and effects.
Clip 1: Glendogie Bogey
30 min animation for BBC featuring the voices of Peter Capaldi and Rachel Stevens.
Clip 2: Hedz
Bafta award winning children’s series with crazy comedy sketches using actors with cardboard cut-out heads of celebrities such as The [Wayne] Rooney Twins and Tiger Hood!
Clip 3: On the Road with Russell Brand
Russell Brand sets out across America in homage to one of his literary heroes, Jack Kerouac and his classic novel, On The Road, which has inspired thousands of people to hit the road. A BBC production.
Interactive
At Arc we work closely with clients on a diverse range of projects delivered via CD-ROM, DVD, company intranets and the web. Projects include marketing, internal and external communications, training and health and safety.
Our commitment is to provide the highest quality industry-specific design services and solutions within budget and under tightest deadlines. Our goal is to help our clients efficiently communicate and optimise their business process with visual design and technology solutions. We build strong and lasting relationships with our clients by providing them with timely expert services enabling their organisations to reach and surpass their marketing and business objectives.
We use the latest computer technology including After Effects, Flash, Adobe Encore Photoshop and Illustrator.
Clip 1: First Bus – Health and Safety Induction Training
This is an interactive, content-rich multimedia CD ROM to support health and safety induction training. Its purpose is to enable First to accelerate the learning process and ensure a consistently high standard of training throughout First Bus UK.
Clip 2: DeskSensE – Creating a Safe, Healthy Environment
This interactive online training programme about the safe use of PCs is our third programme for Finning-Caterpillar. We used animation, 2D graphics and text to create an engaging and informative training tool that trainees can work through at a time that suits them – completing a module at a time. Results can be monitored and reported to managers.
Clip 3: The Big Plus – Youth Literacies
This government-sponsored project (Communities Scotland) is an interactive multimedia programme. Its aim is to encourage young people with poor literacy and numeracy skills to participate in local schemes that will interest them in learning, making literacy and numeracy relevant to them through work skills, music, art, sport etc
Production
Where most communication fails – ours works. Audiences can be confused – ours are engaged. We inform and entertain. We provide strategic, efficient screen-based solutions.
With Arc’s production team there is comfort in strength & depth. At Group level, we can offer national coverage.
We will work with you creatively and strategically to make your communication, training and promotion come alive. We will help you to change attitudes and accelerate understanding. Our communication tools are future-proof and flexible to meet your changing requirements.
Clip 1: Burn Stewart - Tobermory
Commissioned by this international distiller for their Visitor Centre and to support international sales, this short film takes the viewer on a journey to the island, highlights the history of the location and the distillery and reinforces brand values.
Clip 2: RBS – Scene
Now in its fourth year of production, this monthly magazine programme offers topical and relevant information in products and training for staff at all levels. This presenter-led programme is imaginatively directed and packages information with engaging humour and energy.
Clip 3: GHA - Mitchelhill
The UK’s largest housing association together with Europe’s largest demolition project combined in a short documentary to tell an engaging story with an emotional glance to the past and a dynamic look to the future of Glasgow’s regeneration.
Showreels
Editing
Graphics
Sound
Interactive
Production
To talk to us or request a showreel contact Bill Fairweather on 0141 420 0900 or e-mail showreels@arccreative.com
(Client gets 1 showreel with chapters – editing, graphics etc)
Contact Us
Arc
Floor 4
Dalintober Hall
40 Dalintober Street
Glasgow
G5 8NW
t: 0141 420 0900
f: 0141 429 3723
e: info@arccreative.co.uk
w: arccreative.co.uk
Arc is a trading name of
Barcud Derwen (Scotland) Ltd
Registered in Scotland
Company number: SC 246189
Vat Registration No: 809 5651 10
Our Glasgow office is located near Glasgow city centre on the Southside of the River Clyde, close to the Kingston Bridge.
By Road:
M8 Eastbound take Junction 21 and follow signs for East Kilbride/Tradeston. Keep right and take the Tradeston turn off, with the Travel Lodge on your right. At the lights turn right onto Paisley Road. Travel under the Kingston Bridge and turn first right. Cross Morrison Street to enter into Dalintober Street.
M77 Eastbound take Junction 22 and follow signs for Kinning Park/Tradeston. Keep right and take the Tradeston turn off. Continue on the same directions as described above.
M8 Westbound take Junction 20 turning left onto West Street. Continue on West Street, with the SAAB garage on your left. At the lights turn left onto Morrison Street. Dalintober Street is second on the left.
By Train:
Both West and East Coast rail networks will take you to either of Glasgow’s main train stations Glasgow Central and Queen Street. Bridge Street and West Street Underground Stations are a five-minute walk from the facility.
By Air:
Glasgow International Airport has direct flights from all major European airports including London, Amsterdam and Paris as well as flights to the US and Canada.
Click here for directions in PDF format.
Latest News
Picardy and Arc – integrating excellence with a new brand
Businesses evolve, improve, change and grow. Picardy and Arc have sat comfortably side by side for many years and through the benefits of our integrated functions we see a lot of sense in merging our identities.
Accordingly, from March 2009 we will be called Arc and will continue to offer exactly the same levels of services and facilities we’ve been delivering successfully for years.
The merger will be so seamless you won’t notice it!
Babcock Marine
Chosen as part of the consortium to build the Royal Navy’s new aircraft carriers, Babcock commissioned Arc to develop interactive training projects for staff and sub-contractors. A further challenge was to make it effective for users whose first language isn’t English.
The Big Man
British Waterways are commissioning a colossus to bridge the Forth & Clyde canal at Maryhill. Arc has been asked to produce a film illustrating this 30 metre steel giant who holds the bridge in place. It is a huge opportunity for our creative team.
Napier University
We won the contract to make a series of films, which feature the University’s new Centres of Excellence. Designed to appeal to an international audience, the films feature each centre’s latest R & D and we meet the teams leading research and working with partners to enhance services including manufacturing, health, food and drink.
Tobermory
This leading distiller commissioned Arc to develop a film, which will feature in their new visitor centre. It packages the distilling process and showcases the brand.
Scottish Leader Idents
Arc Graphics have been commissioned by SMG Commercials to post produce six idents for Scottish Leader sponsorship of Scotland Today.
Using a combination of Live Action footage and composited 3D animation, the idents show different scenes of Scottish Leader distillery workers displaying extraordinary football skills.
The style of the idents was designed to tie in with Scottish Leader's current press campaign.
Client Testimonials
ARC post production has always offered a first rate service for all of the Network television productions I have taken there. Whether using Arc's very own highly experienced staff or range of freelance VT editors recruited, we have always hit TX deadlines, within budget and to a high standard. I've always felt that the ARC team have offered a personal service, care hugely for the projects and take pride in the work that they do. The dubbing suites, complete with amazing tracklaying experts and brilliant V/O recording facilities has often been when our shows have taken shape and really come alive
NICK HOPKIN, Freelance Producer / Director - Stakeout, Hedz, Ooglies
Just a little bit of news about 'Karelian Cowgirls' you helped us to finish last year:
It is going to be at the London International Documentary Festival at the start of April, and Tampere International Short Film Festival early March.
It has already been screened at Tromso International Film Festival, London Short Film Festival and Edinburgh last summer.
It has looked and sounded fantastic in every single cinema screen we've seen it so far, and so a big thank you for all your work on it.
All the best,
Minttu
I liked the idea of a one-stop-shop. Everything we required was done in-house and we had a dedicated creative team working with us throughout a successful project, which was also a very pleasant experience.
Mark Abrami, Brand Manager - Ballantine's Finest, Chivas Brothers
We’ve been working with Arc for a few years and we have entrusted them with several projects. That speaks for itself.
David Shanks, Brand Guardian, Glasgow Housing Association
As a small charity Ownership Options has to spend its time and its money wisely. Deciding to commission a film from Arc was one of the best decisions I have ever made. The film has been very well received and has explained our mission and promoted our activities in ways that have far exceeded our expectations.
Moira Bayne, Director, Ownership Options
Credit List
Crimes That Shook The World
10 x 45 for Discovery / IWC Media
Britannia
3 x 45 mins for BBC / Tern Television
Half Moon Investigations
13 x 30 min drama series for CBBC
Stakeout
13 x 30 mins for CBBC
Hedz
16 x 15 mins for CBBC
Highland Clans
6 x 30 mins for Mentorn for BBC
Michaela’s Zoo Babies
Taking On Trump
1 x 30 for BBC / Mac Tv
Blackwatch – A Soldier’s Story
1 x 60 BBC [Bafta winner]
And Finally
1 x 60 for BBC
Highland Quest
3 x 60 for BBC / Mac Tv
Glendogie Bogey
30 min animation for BBC / Ko Lik Films
Marvo the Chicken
26 x 60 sec animations for Red Kite
Gralloch
Cinema Short for Brocken Spectre
Kissing, Tickling…
Cinema Short for Brocken Spectre
Great British Journeys
8 X 60 min for BBC 2 / Tern Television
The History Detectives
8 x 30 mins for BBC 2 / Lion Television
A Chip On Both Shoulders
1 x 60 min for BBC Scotland / Mentorn
Comedy Connections
6 x 40 mins for BBC
Cinema Show
7 x 60 mins for BBC
The Four Lives of William Wallace
1 x 60 min for BBC Scotland / Saltire Films
Stepfamilies
5 x 60 mins for BBC Scotland / Lion Television
Mapman
8 x 30 mins for BBC Scotland / Tern Television
The Europe Show
4 x 60 mins for BBC Scotland / Wark Clements
Russian Revolution In Colour
2 x 50 mins for Five and Discovery Channel / IWC Media
Beyond Narnia : C.S. Lewis
60 min feature for Windborne Productions / Hallmark Channel
The Book Show
13 x 30 mins for BBC 4 / Lion Television
St. Mathurin’s School of Practical Joking
15 min Tartan Small
A Dogtooth Media production for Scottish Screen / BBC
Mapman
8 x 30 mins BBC Scotland / Tern Television
Robert Burns – The People’s Poet
1x90min for BBC
Senseless
1x90min feature film.
Matador Pictures/Plum Films.
Broadford or Bust
1x40min sitcom for BBC Alba / Mad Mac Productions
Abroad in the Baltics with Jonathan Meades
3x60 min doc BBC2 Network
Mr & Mrs Mackintosh
1x60 Mentorn for BBC Network
Trump
1 x 30 BBC / Mac Tv
Hard Sell
6 x 30 BBC
On The Road With Russell Brand
1 x 60 BBC
One Life – The Waking Pill
1 x 60 BBC
History Detectives
6 x 30 BBC 2 / Lion Television
Highland Quest
2 x 60 for BBC Scotland / Endemol
The Spa of Embarrassing Illnesses
3 x 60 UK Style / Tern
You Can’t Fire Me I’m Famous
2 X 40 mins for BBC 1 / Endemol
Barcud Derwen Group
In March 2003 Arc became part of the Barcud Derwen Group. Barcud Derwen is the largest television facility company outside London (source: Televisual). The company was formed as a result of a merger between Barcud and Derwen in 1997. The company has expanded dramatically since then and the group is now run as twelve divisions. To find out more about the group members visit www.barcudderwen.com
Secure Client Area
Our file and video streaming facility allows clients the flexibility of being able to view their edits and/or work-in-progress from anywhere in the world. Time saving and only a click away!
Click here to link directly to the arc client login.
File Encoding and Transferring
Arc Facilities is fully equipped with the latest high-end hardware and software for capturing and encoding video into Quicktime, Windows Media, Real-time, MPEG (including MPEG1, 2 and 4) and Flash. We encode and transfer video from any of the following formats including HDCAM, Digi-Beta, BetaSP, DVCAM, DV PRO, and DV as well as tapeless formats RED and P2. Other services include Audio encoding from MP3 and WAV, DVD encoding and duplication, Blu Ray encoding and burning and web encoding.
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