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Eddie Dick - Owner, Makar Productions, Edinburgh, Scotland

The Buzz travels across the UK this week - starting in Edinburgh, Scotland. Eddie Dick runs his own film production company, Makar Producttions, creating both documentaries and feature films. However, before that he was responsible for funding many Scottish-based films and is a member of the Board of Directors of the Edinburgh Film Festival. This week, we talk with him about the Festival, what it takes to get films funded, and where he sees the market for making money with independent projects.

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UK BuZZ - David Hackney, IT Manager, Gratterpalm Ad Agency

As video production turns increasingly tapeless, the load on the IT department becomes increasingly server. Even the most massive Photoshop file can't approach the size of even a small video project. David Hackney is responsible for managing the IT needs of Gratterpalm, a large print and growing video ad agency based in Leeds, England. What equipment is he using, how is he connecting everything, and how is he backing it up? Learn how this week.

Mark Doran - Head of Edit, Lime Pictures

Lime Pictures, based in Liverpool, England, creates soap operas for broadcast on the BBC and Sky TV to young teens throughout the country. From production to final audio mix and color grading, Lime is turning out hours of weekly programs using Final Cut Pro. Mark Doran heads a team of editors and we talk with him this week about how they do it.

The Digital Production BuZZ is on the road in the UK, discovering production, products, and people that you need to meet from around the world. It's a GREAT show this week - we'd love to have you join us!

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