Replacing Shipbuilding with Creative Industries Presents Risk for Northern Ireland’s Economy
the creative industries sector.The launch of a £72 million film-making complex in Belfast this year, Studio Ulster, is another big step towards the region’s aim to become a creative industries hub. The new studios will offer virtual production, alongside traditional facilities for film, animation, video games and broadcasting.The idea is to give an extra boost to the burgeoning Northern Irish film and TV industry, which has already contributed £330 million to the region’s economy over the past five years. Studio Ulster is part of a £50 billion expansion plan which aims
Training Gen Z in the Marine Industry
. On average they watch 68 videos a day, so the training must be visual to succeed. Not all videos are created equal. This is the generation of TikTok and short videos which get to the point quickly. Videos must be relevant and devoid of fluff and filler. Videos must leverage strong imagery, animation where possible and even a humorous touch. Keep it real too.Our Safety Management Systems (SMS) are being converted to video formats. The problem we face is not with the learning system and Gen Zers but with the older auditors and regulatory agencies. They have come to expect one format and are
The Shearer Group, Inc. Hires Slajus and Campbell
Assistant for a marine power and energy course.Campbell rejoined TSGI as a Designer after working for TSGI from 2013-2019. She graduated from San Jacinto College with an Associates in Applied Sciences in Engineering Design Graphics in 2012. Jacqueline has extensive experience in providing clients with animation and photorealistic renderings of vessels
Online Hook Inspection Courses
products that they own. These may include any from the Henriksen range of off-load lifting hooks, towing hooks and painter hooks. When the inspection check-list has been received and approved by Henriksen the hook will deemed to comply with SOLAS regulations.The online course combines clear graphics, animation and video clips with a straightforward English commentary that makes it interesting and easy to follow for non-native English speakers. It takes about two hours to complete and shows the student how to inspect any hook in the Henriksen range. This includes direction on what to look for during
