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17/11/2006

Action Underwater Studios Provide Flexible Water Scene Faciilty

Action Underwater Studios is an unique underwater Studio for all types of surface and underwater filming.
After accommodating many productions large and small the company have now enhanced their Studios by erecting a state-of-the-art complete detachable building enabling filming to take place inside a warm environment, complete with dressing rooms totally protected from the weather. This construction can easily and quickly be removed so high board dives and any other high shots or filming through the water at the sky can also be performed, making this Studio totally flexible for any type of filming or water shots.
AWS claim that this is a a unique concept in providing aquatic scenes.
Water scenes and shots above and below the water line are becoming more and more familiar on the big screen and on TV generating a growing need for better water facilities, expertise and Specialist in the water / underwater field. Action Underwater Studios Ltd. has been specially created to meet the various demands of the film and TV and advertising industry both on site and on locations.
Safety is the main criteria when working with water either on or below it, and therefore comes under the jurisdiction of the rules and regulations set up by the Health and Safety executive which state that there must be an HSE Registered Diving Contractor whenever there is underwater work.
An HSE Registered Diving Contractor is responsible for safety, compiling all the relevant documents i.e. risk assessments, qualifications, medicals, etc. Also equipment checks, training and gaining exemptions for Actors / Crew and Personnel whom will be required to work underwater on the Production. Insurance Companies or Underwriters will usually insist on these requirements.
Action Underwater Studios is an HSE Registered Diving Contractor, BBC approved, HSE Diving Team, Technical Advisors, all types of the latest equipment for hire on site, at other Studios or on location and therefore can offer the complete professional service.
Call Action Underwater Studios on +44 (0)1268 27017 or visit www.actionunderwaterstudios.co.uk for further information.
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VMI.TV Ltd

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