The Press Association’s video wire is unique in the UK, providing digital newsgathering on a major scale for use across TV and online. As an end to end digital service, the video wire provides premium quality footage without the costs usually associated with broadcast newsgathering - thanks to our harnessing of state of the art videogathering and distribution technology.
Our daily schedule, updated as and when a story breaks, keeps our clients informed about planned coverage across news, sport and entertainment. We also offer weekly and monthly diaries to put communication with our clients at the heart of our operation and complement their forward planning.
Video is provided as an agency edit with accompanying metadata ready for editing in to broadcast packages or online pages. We deliver footage of the day’s most prominent stories, fully tagged, described and searchable by topic location and contributor. Mpeg 4 files are sent direct to subscribers within minutes of our journalists filing from the scene. To consult with a technical advisor about your specific requirements please contact us.
Alternatively, for one-off purchase of our video, we can provide web access to files via a simple username and password system, enabling clients to download high quality material direct.
Our training arm can also provide courses on video editing to help clients maximise the value of the video wire.