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‘You and your team are clearly very experienced at working with the industry and with government officials. I found You all friendly and very easy and helpful to work with on the DVD. You were also very flexible to our needs and where necessary rearranged your diaries in order to get the job done, on time and to the required standard.
I also appreciated that you were adaptable to change, as the detail of the Regulation changed during shooting. You were very understanding about this and were keen to film the detail Regulation as accurately as possible for the DVD. Where necessary you were happy to re-edit and reshoot (i.e. the changes to the movement document). The outcome was that the DVD was produced on time and accurately reflects the detail of the Regulation. The DVD and the link on the Defra web/You Tube will be a great aid to keepers understanding of the Regulation.’
Fred Parsonage - DEFRA 2010
"Ian Damms of Breeze and Freeze is a valued member of the Steering Group for the UK/NZ Link Foundation's Culinary Challenge. This is an annual award given to a young chef in the UK who competes for a prize-winning trip to New Zealand to study ingredients, food suppliers, food culture and, above all, top restaurants in NZ. The NZ winner travels to the UK for a similar experience. For each winner this is a wonderful opportunity to expand their professional horizons, gain invaluable experience and to work with some of the world's finest chefs. Ian's involvement enables us to provide a show case for NZ venison and to raise the profile of this superior ingredient amongst restaurants and colleges, and amongst young chef entrants. For the 2009 competition, Ian contributed a short seminar on NZ venison for the benefit of the finalists, invited guests and some lucky catering students from Kingsway Westminster College. For most it was the first time they had ever heard of this product and had the chance to taste it. In addition to his involvement with the planning and execution of the competition, Ian also captures the critical moments of the competition and the subsequent Awards evening. His comany records the finalists' cook-off (still photography and video), including displays of the finished dishes, and swiftly edits these for presentation later the same day at the Awards event. This skilfully edited footage helps guests and sponsors to see for themselves the challenge faced by the young chefs who have progressed to the final. His photos shot at the Awards evening capture the essence of the event and provide a permanent record for the young chefs, especially the winner and runner-up. The footage and stills are also invaluable in enabling the Foundation to promote the competition both in the UK and in NZ, as well as securing publicity for the competition eg in the trade press. Ian's involvement in all the crucial planning stages means that he has an excellent understanding of what the Foundation requires and how best to communicate the purpose and impact of the Awards."
Jenny Stevens Chair, Steering Group Culinary Challenge UK/NZ Link Foundation.
"Since 2003, Holstein UK have been striving to develop and idea, born following a British Society of Animal Science Conference, to create a fully interactive 'Virtual Cow'. The main aim of this idea was to provide an extremely valuable education tool, used for training and education purposes. Many years passed without the availability of the technology or shared vision for our aim. Then we found Breeze and Freeze. This small but highly professional media company made our dreams a reality, through a combination of professionalism, vision, enthusiasm, highly skilled people a positive attitude but most of all commitment to make our ideas become a reality. The delivery of our long-awaited Virtual Cow to the industry has enjoyed an immediate positive impact. This committed and positive company managed the process for us and helped to keep all elements of the project on track, on time and most importantly on budget. I would have no hesitation in working with Breeze and Freeze again, they are a credit to their industry and the agricultural community are lucky to have such a resourceful company available to them."
Lucy Andrews R&D Executive - Holstein UK 2009
"The Cereals Industry Resource Centre was scripted and put together by the Breeze and Freeze team. The resource is easy to use and understand and has been really well received by the industry. A professional job from start to finish..."
Rebecca Geraghty, Cereals Industry Forum
"I worked with Ian for the first time on a product launch in June 2004. The deadlines were short and difficult to meet but after a full day on location and an afternoon in the editing studio, we were able to create a video which was both informative and interesting. The turnaround time was impressive, the quality was of broadcast standard and we were very pleased with the end result. The use of internet download technology facilitated rapid review and feedback during the final stages of the editing process. The DVD has subsequently been used extensively as a selling aid with customers both in the UK and America. All in all we had a very good experience and would be happy to recommend Stile media."
Nigel Otter, Director, IGENITY and New Business Development, Merial Animal Health Limited.
"Breeze and Freeze have been very professional from script development right through to the final stages of post production. No request has been a problem, phone calls and emails are returned promptly and the working relationship is cultivated to ensure the best outcome for all. They achieve a balance between being supportive of the project, innovative and creative without taking over. At all times they have been efficient, and importantly, fun to work with. Our work with them was on budget, on brief and on time – what more can you ask?"
Julia Sayers, McTimoney Chiropractic Association
"We recently required a high quality DVD to promote our new advice & service offering. Ian Damms was recommended to us and given the remit of producing a DVD featuring farmers experiences of dealing with Kemira Growhow. We found Ian very easy to work with and his agricultural background invaluable. This combined with his knowledgeable and professional approach resulted in a superb DVD. This has been very well received by our customers and also at our internal company conference. We would have no hesitation in working with Stile Media again in the future."
Clive Deeley, Sales Development Manager, Kemira GrowHow UK Ltd.
" We employed Stile Media to produce a promotional video, business card CD Rom and DVD for our Tineseeder drill, the programme was produced in English and Spanish and was videoed on locations in UK and Spain. We found the team at Stile Media thoroughly professional in their approach, with innovative and creative ideas to improve the impact of the programme. I have no problem in recommending the company to others and indeed when the need arises we will use them again."
Ole Horstad, Marketing Manager, Kverneland Accord, Germany
" Ian Damms and Alison Spencer have worked proactively for us both in the UK and New Zealand since 1994 on public relations related activities including media relations, issues management, function organisation, newsletter writing and trade promotion support. Good networks, initiative, common sense and good writing skills have underpinned their work and we find them a delight to work with."
MJ Loza, Chief Executive, New Zealand Game Industry Board, New Zealand.
" Ian Damms has provided corporate PR services to Meat New Zealand in the UK for the past 2 years. This has involved the monitoring of agricultural and trade media, the production of " New Zealand Meat in Europe" a quarterly 4 page newsletter to EU opinion formers, and general liaison with the media and various agricultural organisations.
Ian has demonstrated integrity and has performed these tasks in a professional manner and his network of media contacts has proven most useful. In addition Ian has a solid relationship with the UK's Agricultural Colleges and Universities.
I would commend Ian's services to any party seeking assistance in networking in and monitoring the UK's agricultural sector. "
Tim Ritchie, General Manager, Europe, Meat New Zealand.
" I commissioned Ian Damms to produce a CD Rom to support the HGCA Grain Sampling and Analysis project. The CD was aimed at farmers and was designed to provide visual information on grain sampling protocols. In addition it provided a range of additional information and contained 6 video-based modules.
Stile Media were selected for their knowledge of the industry and their ability to fulfil my specific requirements. In the event this proved to be the case and a most satisfactory CD was produced. I requested a easy to use and clean format and this was delivered.
I found Ian easy to work with and he was highly responsive to my requests. He and the camera-man he selected to work on this project had the ability to relax those being filmed and most particularly when they were being interviewed."
Simon Hook, Project Manager, Home Grown Cereals Authority, UK.
" ... many thanks for sending the sampling CD, which is excellent - most impressive. I have been involved in a project to video some of my first year heat transfer lectures and put them on CD, and I am quite proud of the result, but it is nowhere near as engaging as yours."
Dr Grant Cambell, Senior Lecturer, UMIST
" I know I am quick to criticise so I will be quick to praise. The HGCA Grain Sampling CD gives a very balanced approach and tells the farmer why he needs to know what he is selling. Well done!"
Robin Twizell, farmer and grain merchant
" I see from a borrowed copy of the HGCA CD Rom that it contains some excellent video clips. I would be grateful if you would give permission for SAC to use these video clips for teaching purposes."
Dick Taylor, Life Sciences Teaching Group, Scottish Agricultural Colleges
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