Rohan Van Twest. Photography, Video and Audio

20/11/2024

Went over to Blue Sky to see what the chatter was all about, and one of the first things I saw was one of my pictures...

10/11/2024

Significant upgrade to the camera department this week with this new arrival, the remarkable Nikon Z8 which is my first step into the mirrorless camera world. It looks like a stills camera, but I've added it primarily to be used as a video camera, which means I can now offer 8K video, if anyone wants it (as well as the more practical 4K and various kinds of HD formats) It's going to take a few days for me to get through the instruction manual though. A Bottle of Champagne to the first client who specifies 8K as their format of choice on a job!

28/08/2024

Latest addition to the equipment list. Hopefully cutting down on those endless trips back to the car to collect the gear... now we can just bring bring most of it on the first trip.

22/05/2024

...this is from the same series as the video below, but without using the teleprompter. We made a dozen or so of these videos for Fostering Fortnight, (don't worry, I'm not going to post them all, but I'll link to them from my website) it definitely changes the feel of the presentation using it, but it doesn't suit everybody.

Fostered children deserve the same care and love as our own children. You can foster for your local authority part-time or full-time.Initials of person who ...

22/05/2024

Here's the results of the previously mentioned teleprompter in action... and a bouncing logo!

A social worker talks about a group run at East Sussex County Council for the children of foster carers. It's called 'Young People Who Foster'. This video sh...

21/05/2024

20/05/2024

Heathfield is getting a new youth centre!

Demolition started today on the original Heathfield youth centre located in the high street, making way for a spacious two-storey building that will serve the needs of the community for years to come!

Cllr Bob Bowdler, lead member for children and families, said: “This project will breathe new life into youth services in Heathfield and it’s great to see it moving forward.

“The original Heathfield youth centre was built in the 1950s and has been added to over the years. As a result, it’s not particularly functional and limits the great work that our youth workers can do.

“The new state-of-the-art youth hub will enable us to offer a wide range of positive activities and support services for young people after school, in the evenings and at the weekends, helping young people build confidence and steering them away from anti-social behaviour in Heathfield.”

Plans for the hub were given final approval earlier this year for the demolition of the existing building and the development of a new youth centre building that will incorporate youth provision, Family Hub activities and space that’s available for community groups working across all ages.

Building work is due to start in this summer, with the development of the new centre expected to be completed by spring 2025.

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11/04/2024

First outing for the new "Tele-prompter today. Bit of a fiddle to set up, although I'm sure that will get easier once I get used to it. Definitely a game changer for those straight to camera formal videos.

11/04/2024

"Art Chose Me" gets a screening in a very grown up cinema, at peak time too. Drinks and snacks beforehand downstairs, All fee. Everyone welcome. Any questions, just ask me. Hope to see you there.

06/04/2024

I used a client's own teleprompter kit on a job last year, and was pleasantly surprised at how effective it was. Thought to myself I really should get one of these... Have a job next week that's exactly what this kind of thing is for, so have added this outfit to my available kit. It's not the worlds greatest invention, but when it's needed, it really makes a difference.

22/03/2024

Further upgrades to the audio recording dept. Brand new 32bit, 8 channel zoom recorder, and a very practical, dedicated bag to hold it in along with some new battery power packs which mean it can record all day without needing to recharge. Such an improvement on my previous setup, I should have done this ages ago...

21/03/2024

I've added some upgrades to my audio equipment recently to improve the quality of my work in this area. These elasticated belts (to hold the microphone transmitters on the subjects) are one of the smallest improvements I've made, and I should have got some of these ages ago. Now the transmitters don't have to be pushed into pockets or pinned to the back of jackets - they can slip into the pouch and the belts can be worn under clothing and hopefully the velcro buckles will not show. Simple but effective. I've got a selection of sizes and colours.

02/03/2024

02/03/2024

https://townereastbourne.org.uk/whats-on/eastbourne-alive/compass-arts-the-big-conversation-continues-film-screening

14/02/2024

Another chance to see "Art Chose Me" on the big screen at the Towner Cinema, with comfy seats.