donation program launched - Sargent-Disc
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donation program launched - Sargent-Disc
Sargetn-disc_newsletter_summer_05.qxd 15/06/2005 21:18 Page 1 Production Software - Summer Sale!! TRAINING SURVEY Offers End 31st July 2005 - All prices exclude VAT and delivery 100% of trainees would recommend our courses to their colleagues - see page 2 Sizzling NEW Offer... EP Budgeting 6.1 + EP Scheduling 4.0 Bundle FULL VERSION - OFFER PRICE List price if bought individually £590.00 EP Budgeting 6.1 SUMMER SALE FULL VERSION OFFER PRICE £279.99 List price £295.00 EP Budgeting and Scheduling Bundle - SAVE £140 - see page 4 UPGRADE OFFER PRICE £164.99 List price £176.00 EP Scheduling 4.0 £449.99 SAVE OVER £140 FULL VERSION OFFER PRICE £279.99 List price £295.00 UPGRADE OFFER PRICE £164.99 List price £176.00 Dramatica Pro Final Draft List price £179.95 - SAVE £29.95 OFFER PRICE Newsletter - Summer 05 List price £158.25 - £150.00 DONATION PROGRAM LAUNCHED SAVE £16.25 OFFER PRICE £142.00 MM Screenwriter Storyboard Quick 4 Great Value! £147. A very competitive price! £165. 00 Over the years, we have worked closely with industry bodies and training institutions to help the next generation of film and television professionals in the UK. 00 Storyboard Artist 4 Just £529. 40 S A L Offers end 31st July 2005 E Together with Entertainment Partners we have recently implemented a donation program to help institutions that lead the field when it comes to developing new talent. We were especially pleased when the National Film and Television School (NFTS) approached us about offering EP Budgeting and Scheduling training. As a world-renowned institution that has helped many top people in our industry to get their careers off the ground, the NFTS is at the cutting edge when it comes to developing raw talent. To see first hand what is being done at the school, I went to meet with Nick Powell (Director of NFTS) and Anne Skinner (Joint Head of Producing) who showed me around the school. On site, there is everything a budding filmmaker could need, Laurence Sargent (Sargent Disc Ltd) (centre) presenting the donated academic licenses of EP Scheduling 4 to Nick Powell and Anne Skinner of the NFTS from stages and sound studios to props, editing facilities and libraries. There was definitely a buzz about the place that made Order today by faxing or posting back the form below, or at our online store www.sargent-disc.com Order Form - Please photocopy and fax on 01753 655881 1. I would like to order: Qty Price inc. VAT ___ EP Budgeting + EP Scheduling 4.0 Full: £528.74 Full: £328.99 ___ EP Budgeting 6.1 ___ EP Scheduling 4.0 Full: £328.99 ___ Final Draft 7 Full: £176.25 Full: £172.73 ___ Movie Magic Screenwriter ___ Dramatica Pro Full: £166.85 ___ Storyboard Quick 4 Full: £193.88 Full: £622.05 ___ Storyboard Artist 4 ___ Movie Magic Budgeting 5.7 Full: £469.99 ___ Movie Magic Scheduling 3.7 Full: £469.99 Price inc. VAT Upgrade: £193.86 Upgrade: £193.86 3. Please send me: PC Version Name: ______________________________________________________ Company: __________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________ __________________________________ Postcode ________________ Tel: ______________________________ Fax: ____________________ Signature: __________________________________________________ Upgrade: £274.99 Upgrade: £274.99 Delivery to be added UK £6, EUR £30 2. Total order value including delivery EP Budgeting 6.1 Released 5. Please send to: Email: ______________________________________________________ 6. Please tick the box which best describes your business: freelancer £____________ production company production services Mac Version 4. Please indicate method of payment: invoice cheque credit card (sorry no amex) Card No: __ __ __ __ / __ __ __ __ / __ __ __ __ / __ __ __ __ studio post production broadcaster Data supplied to SD Group will be for the exclusive use of SD Group and will not be shared with any external third parties. We may use the details you supply to keep you updated with information on our products, services or promotions by direct mail, email, or telephone. If you do not wish to receive information on new discounts and promotions, please tick the appropriate boxes below, or, alternatively email us on marketing@sargent-disc.com. I do not wish to be contacted by direct mail [ ], telephone [ ], email [ ] Source code: NS Expiry Date: ______________ Sargent-Disc Ltd Main Admin Building, Pinewood Studios, Pinewood Road, Iver Heath, BUCKS, SL0 0NH. Telephone: 01753 630300. Fax: 01753 655881. www.sargent-disc.com EP Budgeting 6.0 brought with it major enhancements over Movie Magic Budgeting 5.7. It introduced a new 4th Level Spreadsheet that links back to the Details account level and made budgeting for sets and locations easier with new 'Set' and 'Location' fields. Following the successful launch of EP Budgeting and Scheduling we are pleased to announce the release of EP Budgeting 6.1. The latest improvements and features include: Improved backwards compatibility with Movie Magic Budgeting 5.7 making it even easier to share files. Improved performance. All users, and MAC users in particular, benefit from an improvement in navigation performance when working between budgets. Improved searching for all budget levels. 4th Level - When inserting or deleting rows or columns links to Detail level cells will update automatically. If you have already bought and registered your copy of EP Budgeting 6.0 you can update your software at no cost. If you would like to purchase EP Budgeting please see page 4. Short Film Summer School July 6th to 9th 2005 As part of Sargent Disc's training initiative, there will be an introduction to the latest releases of EP Budgeting and EP Scheduling at the Short Film Summer School (SFSS). The SFSS is a non-profit event, taking place at the Curzon Soho Cinema over 4 days from the 6th to the 9th of July 2005. The SFSS will provide training and skill-building opportunities, workshops, showcases, presentations, master classes and networking opportunities for filmmakers of all abilities and ages. Call now to book your place on 0207 7342255. Admission prices vary: Free to £6. www.curzoncinemas.com me feel the students were motivated by their studies. This isn't surprising when you consider the list of names that have been through the NFTS. These include Oscar winning director Nick Park and the American Film Institute Cinematographer of the Year 2002 Roger Deakin. During my visit I had a chance to see some of the current intake on set shooting a short film. Students regularly show their work at film festivals, winning numerous awards and in the process getting the opportunity to meet with people already working in Film and TV. They benefit by making contacts that help them to make the transition after graduation. However, as you might expect from any good academic institution it is not all work, work, work. As I prepared to leave the students were gearing up for a party in the student bar! www.nftsfilm-tv.ac.uk www.entertainmentpartners.com www.sargent-disc.com See page 3 for Top Tips Sargetn-disc_newsletter_summer_05.qxd 15/06/2005 21:18 Page 2 Sargent - Disc Ltd Newsletter - Summer 05 SD Training Survey For many years Sargent Disc has provided training to seasoned professionals and newcomers to the Film and TV industries. We provide training in conjunction with industry bodies such as the BECTU, PGGB and the NFTS, running courses in payroll, accounting with EP VISTA and also Movie Magic and EP Budgeting and Scheduling. Over the past 2 years we have undertaken a survey, asking all of our trainees to complete a questionnaire about the relevance, content and tuition provided. When asked why they had chosen the course, answers varied, but the predominant theme was that as industry professionals our trainees were looking to update their skills and improve their confidence. Some courses had been recommended by colleagues or by an institution such as the BBC. However, many first time trainees using a new piece of software wanted to see what the programs were capable of doing and felt they would be better informed by doing an introductory course. "The course was very easy to understand and very informative" When asked whether or not the students found our courses very useful, useful, quite useful or of limited use, we were pleased to see that a large majority of our Speed IT up! Have you ever wondered why your PC takes a long time to start up? Do you get frustrated when you have to wait forever to open a large file? Do you dream of a fast, reliable PC? SD-TEC can help! Our qualified engineers can do a full health check on your existing machine and advise you how best to reconfigure your Operating System or your hardware to get the most improvement from your existing machine. If you decide to act on our advice we can quickly make all the changes needed to make your PC run smoothly. If you are looking for a completely new PC, we can design and build it from the ground up based on your requirements. Nothing is imposed on you. Our engineers will consult to find out what your needs are and what the best solution is for your budget. From top end servers, almost silent shuttle PCs and budget workstations we are Summer Congratulations! Sale useful 15% Following a busy year in the production industry we are pleased that our payroll team has continued to develop their skills. As a result, we have been able to maintain the quality of service that our customers have come to expect. Don’t miss the back page for special offers on all the leading software... very useful 85% When asked whether or not the students found our courses very useful, useful, quite useful or of limited use. trainees thought the courses were very useful. The reasons given varied, but most emphasised the pace, structure and standard of tuition as being important. More experienced trainees emphasised the intensive nature of the course and concentration on specific issues. "I really enjoyed the course and the tutors in depth professional working knowledge of good the system was very 2% useful" When asked what their opinion of the quality of the tuition was, the results were pleasing. 70% said that the tuition was excellent and 28% that it was very good. This was further reflected by the fact that 100% of trainees asked said that they would recommend the course to a friend or colleague. very good 28% excellent 70% When asked what their opinion of the quality of the tuition was. The survey has confirmed that the level and structure of our tuition has addressed the needs of our trainees. It has also proven valuable in allowing us to respond quickly where needs change, with the launch of new software and changing legislation. confident we can find a solution for everyone. New Team Member This month, SD-TEC welcomes a new member of staff, Simon Fenton, who joins us as an Apple Certified Desktop Technician. Full information on all of SD-TEC's services can be provided by our team if you call 01753 639000 or contact us at enquiries@sd-tec.com. "The course was a steep learning curve, but it has helped me to gain a greater knowledge of payroll legislation" - Naomi Thomas (Payroll Supervisor) Interface Editor Important Dates: 6 July Deadline for P9D, P11D and third-party returns 14 July Deadline for FEU payments for quarter ended 5th July 22 July Deadline for cheque payments of Class 1A NICs and month/quarter ended 5th July Deadline for electronic payments of Class 1A NICs and month/quarter ended 5th July Naomi Thomas receiving her Payroll Administration Diploma from the Institute of Pensions and Payroll Management Latest News New Location Payslips: Those of you who use VISTA and our payroll services will be pleased to know that there is now a tool to improve the interface between the two. Save time by using our SD Editor to edit your payroll export file before importing into VISTA. The editor not only allows you to change allocations but also to split lines. It ensures that the total value of the payroll file remains unchanged. Our new look security payslips are now also available in a .pdf format for use on location. New Website: If you have not already used the interface editor, contact one of our support team on 01753 630300 or send an email to support@sargent-disc.com. For more information about the courses that we run, simply call 01753 630300 or send an email to training@sargent-disc.com. 19 July TEC EP Budgeting 6.1 EP Scheduling 4.0 Final Draft Dramatica Pro MM Screenwriter Storyboard Quick 4 Storyboard Artist 4 Congratulations go to Laura Pace for completing her Foundation in Payroll Administration Diploma, from the Institute of Pensions and Payroll Management. Naomi Thomas, who received her diploma earlier this year, has now moved on to study for the Payroll Supervisor Diploma. Coming soon! Look out for our new secure online payroll service. All the functionality of our ftp service through a standard web browser. Top Tips! FTP: Did you know that you can get access to all of your payroll reports at any time of the day via our new secure FTP server facility. The reports archive also eliminates the need for sensitive data to be sent via email. EP Budgeting: Always recalculate after exporting and opening your budgets in MMB to avoid any discrepancies in your totals. Foreign currency column allows users to budget and view entire productions using native or budgeted rates for selected currencies. Note: The default setting is the U.S. dollar. EP Scheduling: Create an unlimited number of unique Stripboards, with different sort orders. Drag and drop fields onto strip and report layouts in the Report Layout Designer. A new ruler has been added for reports. You can also preview layouts before saving them. Software Support: Did you know that if you purchase your EP software from SargentDisc, we provide telephone user-support simply call our support team on 01753 630300 Sargent-Disc Ltd - Main Admin Building, Pinewood Studios, Pinewood Road, Iver Heath, BUCKS, SL0 0NH. Telephone: 01753 630300. Fax: 01753 655881. E-mail contacts: (payroll@sargent-disc.com - General payroll enquiries / new payrolls), (support@sargent-disc.com - Software support), (accounts@sargent-disc.com - Production accounting services), (enquiries@sd-tec.com - IT rental / sales / support). www.sargent-disc.com Sargetn-disc_newsletter_summer_05.qxd 15/06/2005 21:18 Page 2 Sargent - Disc Ltd Newsletter - Summer 05 SD Training Survey For many years Sargent Disc has provided training to seasoned professionals and newcomers to the Film and TV industries. We provide training in conjunction with industry bodies such as the BECTU, PGGB and the NFTS, running courses in payroll, accounting with EP VISTA and also Movie Magic and EP Budgeting and Scheduling. Over the past 2 years we have undertaken a survey, asking all of our trainees to complete a questionnaire about the relevance, content and tuition provided. When asked why they had chosen the course, answers varied, but the predominant theme was that as industry professionals our trainees were looking to update their skills and improve their confidence. Some courses had been recommended by colleagues or by an institution such as the BBC. However, many first time trainees using a new piece of software wanted to see what the programs were capable of doing and felt they would be better informed by doing an introductory course. "The course was very easy to understand and very informative" When asked whether or not the students found our courses very useful, useful, quite useful or of limited use, we were pleased to see that a large majority of our Speed IT up! Have you ever wondered why your PC takes a long time to start up? Do you get frustrated when you have to wait forever to open a large file? Do you dream of a fast, reliable PC? SD-TEC can help! Our qualified engineers can do a full health check on your existing machine and advise you how best to reconfigure your Operating System or your hardware to get the most improvement from your existing machine. If you decide to act on our advice we can quickly make all the changes needed to make your PC run smoothly. If you are looking for a completely new PC, we can design and build it from the ground up based on your requirements. Nothing is imposed on you. Our engineers will consult to find out what your needs are and what the best solution is for your budget. From top end servers, almost silent shuttle PCs and budget workstations we are Summer Congratulations! Sale useful 15% Following a busy year in the production industry we are pleased that our payroll team has continued to develop their skills. As a result, we have been able to maintain the quality of service that our customers have come to expect. Don’t miss the back page for special offers on all the leading software... very useful 85% When asked whether or not the students found our courses very useful, useful, quite useful or of limited use. trainees thought the courses were very useful. The reasons given varied, but most emphasised the pace, structure and standard of tuition as being important. More experienced trainees emphasised the intensive nature of the course and concentration on specific issues. "I really enjoyed the course and the tutors in depth professional working knowledge of good the system was very 2% useful" When asked what their opinion of the quality of the tuition was, the results were pleasing. 70% said that the tuition was excellent and 28% that it was very good. This was further reflected by the fact that 100% of trainees asked said that they would recommend the course to a friend or colleague. very good 28% excellent 70% When asked what their opinion of the quality of the tuition was. The survey has confirmed that the level and structure of our tuition has addressed the needs of our trainees. It has also proven valuable in allowing us to respond quickly where needs change, with the launch of new software and changing legislation. confident we can find a solution for everyone. New Team Member This month, SD-TEC welcomes a new member of staff, Simon Fenton, who joins us as an Apple Certified Desktop Technician. Full information on all of SD-TEC's services can be provided by our team if you call 01753 639000 or contact us at enquiries@sd-tec.com. "The course was a steep learning curve, but it has helped me to gain a greater knowledge of payroll legislation" - Naomi Thomas (Payroll Supervisor) Interface Editor Important Dates: 6 July Deadline for P9D, P11D and third-party returns 14 July Deadline for FEU payments for quarter ended 5th July 22 July Deadline for cheque payments of Class 1A NICs and month/quarter ended 5th July Deadline for electronic payments of Class 1A NICs and month/quarter ended 5th July Naomi Thomas receiving her Payroll Administration Diploma from the Institute of Pensions and Payroll Management Latest News New Location Payslips: Those of you who use VISTA and our payroll services will be pleased to know that there is now a tool to improve the interface between the two. Save time by using our SD Editor to edit your payroll export file before importing into VISTA. The editor not only allows you to change allocations but also to split lines. It ensures that the total value of the payroll file remains unchanged. Our new look security payslips are now also available in a .pdf format for use on location. New Website: If you have not already used the interface editor, contact one of our support team on 01753 630300 or send an email to support@sargent-disc.com. For more information about the courses that we run, simply call 01753 630300 or send an email to training@sargent-disc.com. 19 July TEC EP Budgeting 6.1 EP Scheduling 4.0 Final Draft Dramatica Pro MM Screenwriter Storyboard Quick 4 Storyboard Artist 4 Congratulations go to Laura Pace for completing her Foundation in Payroll Administration Diploma, from the Institute of Pensions and Payroll Management. Naomi Thomas, who received her diploma earlier this year, has now moved on to study for the Payroll Supervisor Diploma. Coming soon! Look out for our new secure online payroll service. All the functionality of our ftp service through a standard web browser. Top Tips! FTP: Did you know that you can get access to all of your payroll reports at any time of the day via our new secure FTP server facility. The reports archive also eliminates the need for sensitive data to be sent via email. EP Budgeting: Always recalculate after exporting and opening your budgets in MMB to avoid any discrepancies in your totals. Foreign currency column allows users to budget and view entire productions using native or budgeted rates for selected currencies. Note: The default setting is the U.S. dollar. EP Scheduling: Create an unlimited number of unique Stripboards, with different sort orders. Drag and drop fields onto strip and report layouts in the Report Layout Designer. A new ruler has been added for reports. You can also preview layouts before saving them. Software Support: Did you know that if you purchase your EP software from SargentDisc, we provide telephone user-support simply call our support team on 01753 630300 Sargent-Disc Ltd - Main Admin Building, Pinewood Studios, Pinewood Road, Iver Heath, BUCKS, SL0 0NH. Telephone: 01753 630300. Fax: 01753 655881. E-mail contacts: (payroll@sargent-disc.com - General payroll enquiries / new payrolls), (support@sargent-disc.com - Software support), (accounts@sargent-disc.com - Production accounting services), (enquiries@sd-tec.com - IT rental / sales / support). www.sargent-disc.com Sargetn-disc_newsletter_summer_05.qxd 15/06/2005 21:18 Page 1 Production Software - Summer Sale!! TRAINING SURVEY Offers End 31st July 2005 - All prices exclude VAT and delivery 100% of trainees would recommend our courses to their colleagues - see page 2 Sizzling NEW Offer... EP Budgeting 6.1 + EP Scheduling 4.0 Bundle FULL VERSION - OFFER PRICE List price if bought individually £590.00 EP Budgeting 6.1 SUMMER SALE FULL VERSION OFFER PRICE £279.99 List price £295.00 EP Budgeting and Scheduling Bundle - SAVE £140 - see page 4 UPGRADE OFFER PRICE £164.99 List price £176.00 EP Scheduling 4.0 £449.99 SAVE OVER £140 FULL VERSION OFFER PRICE £279.99 List price £295.00 UPGRADE OFFER PRICE £164.99 List price £176.00 Dramatica Pro Final Draft List price £179.95 - SAVE £29.95 OFFER PRICE Newsletter - Summer 05 List price £158.25 - £150.00 DONATION PROGRAM LAUNCHED SAVE £16.25 OFFER PRICE £142.00 MM Screenwriter Storyboard Quick 4 Great Value! £147. A very competitive price! £165. 00 Over the years, we have worked closely with industry bodies and training institutions to help the next generation of film and television professionals in the UK. 00 Storyboard Artist 4 Just £529. 40 S A L Offers end 31st July 2005 E Together with Entertainment Partners we have recently implemented a donation program to help institutions that lead the field when it comes to developing new talent. We were especially pleased when the National Film and Television School (NFTS) approached us about offering EP Budgeting and Scheduling training. As a world-renowned institution that has helped many top people in our industry to get their careers off the ground, the NFTS is at the cutting edge when it comes to developing raw talent. To see first hand what is being done at the school, I went to meet with Nick Powell (Director of NFTS) and Anne Skinner (Joint Head of Producing) who showed me around the school. On site, there is everything a budding filmmaker could need, Laurence Sargent (Sargent Disc Ltd) (centre) presenting the donated academic licenses of EP Scheduling 4 to Nick Powell and Anne Skinner of the NFTS from stages and sound studios to props, editing facilities and libraries. There was definitely a buzz about the place that made Order today by faxing or posting back the form below, or at our online store www.sargent-disc.com Order Form - Please photocopy and fax on 01753 655881 1. I would like to order: Qty Price inc. VAT ___ EP Budgeting + EP Scheduling 4.0 Full: £528.74 Full: £328.99 ___ EP Budgeting 6.1 ___ EP Scheduling 4.0 Full: £328.99 ___ Final Draft 7 Full: £176.25 Full: £172.73 ___ Movie Magic Screenwriter ___ Dramatica Pro Full: £166.85 ___ Storyboard Quick 4 Full: £193.88 Full: £622.05 ___ Storyboard Artist 4 ___ Movie Magic Budgeting 5.7 Full: £469.99 ___ Movie Magic Scheduling 3.7 Full: £469.99 Price inc. VAT Upgrade: £193.86 Upgrade: £193.86 3. Please send me: PC Version Name: ______________________________________________________ Company: __________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________ __________________________________ Postcode ________________ Tel: ______________________________ Fax: ____________________ Signature: __________________________________________________ Upgrade: £274.99 Upgrade: £274.99 Delivery to be added UK £6, EUR £30 2. Total order value including delivery EP Budgeting 6.1 Released 5. Please send to: Email: ______________________________________________________ 6. Please tick the box which best describes your business: freelancer £____________ production company production services Mac Version 4. Please indicate method of payment: invoice cheque credit card (sorry no amex) Card No: __ __ __ __ / __ __ __ __ / __ __ __ __ / __ __ __ __ studio post production broadcaster Data supplied to SD Group will be for the exclusive use of SD Group and will not be shared with any external third parties. We may use the details you supply to keep you updated with information on our products, services or promotions by direct mail, email, or telephone. If you do not wish to receive information on new discounts and promotions, please tick the appropriate boxes below, or, alternatively email us on marketing@sargent-disc.com. I do not wish to be contacted by direct mail [ ], telephone [ ], email [ ] Source code: NS Expiry Date: ______________ Sargent-Disc Ltd Main Admin Building, Pinewood Studios, Pinewood Road, Iver Heath, BUCKS, SL0 0NH. Telephone: 01753 630300. Fax: 01753 655881. www.sargent-disc.com EP Budgeting 6.0 brought with it major enhancements over Movie Magic Budgeting 5.7. It introduced a new 4th Level Spreadsheet that links back to the Details account level and made budgeting for sets and locations easier with new 'Set' and 'Location' fields. Following the successful launch of EP Budgeting and Scheduling we are pleased to announce the release of EP Budgeting 6.1. The latest improvements and features include: Improved backwards compatibility with Movie Magic Budgeting 5.7 making it even easier to share files. Improved performance. All users, and MAC users in particular, benefit from an improvement in navigation performance when working between budgets. Improved searching for all budget levels. 4th Level - When inserting or deleting rows or columns links to Detail level cells will update automatically. If you have already bought and registered your copy of EP Budgeting 6.0 you can update your software at no cost. If you would like to purchase EP Budgeting please see page 4. Short Film Summer School July 6th to 9th 2005 As part of Sargent Disc's training initiative, there will be an introduction to the latest releases of EP Budgeting and EP Scheduling at the Short Film Summer School (SFSS). The SFSS is a non-profit event, taking place at the Curzon Soho Cinema over 4 days from the 6th to the 9th of July 2005. The SFSS will provide training and skill-building opportunities, workshops, showcases, presentations, master classes and networking opportunities for filmmakers of all abilities and ages. Call now to book your place on 0207 7342255. Admission prices vary: Free to £6. www.curzoncinemas.com me feel the students were motivated by their studies. This isn't surprising when you consider the list of names that have been through the NFTS. These include Oscar winning director Nick Park and the American Film Institute Cinematographer of the Year 2002 Roger Deakin. During my visit I had a chance to see some of the current intake on set shooting a short film. Students regularly show their work at film festivals, winning numerous awards and in the process getting the opportunity to meet with people already working in Film and TV. They benefit by making contacts that help them to make the transition after graduation. However, as you might expect from any good academic institution it is not all work, work, work. As I prepared to leave the students were gearing up for a party in the student bar! www.nftsfilm-tv.ac.uk www.entertainmentpartners.com www.sargent-disc.com See page 3 for Top Tips