To continue to fuel the growth of the creative technology sector, MyWorld is providing access to state-of-the-art production facilities.
This is providing businesses with the opportunity to undertake research and development using the latest technology to advance their product, process and prototype development.
From a custom built, virtual production studio and an expansive catalogue of cutting–edge equipment, to access to some of the best existing studios in the region, the spaces and equipment available through MyWorld mean businesses of all sizes are able to access facilities that can enable them to innovate and develop in an environment that doesn’t just meet the highest standards expected today but aspires to meet those of the next generation of technology.
Facilities Lead: Dave Blackham
Dave worked for many years in film and television at the BBC and as Head of Operations at ITV before starting Esprit Films. Originally specialising in audio his expertise now covers a range of technologies including optics and camera systems right the way through to data workflows for the entire post-production chain.
Dave’s achievements include:
The vision, construction and delivery of over 18 separate complex media systems including business implementation of the workflow within public and private companies.
The strategy and over view design of ITV Creative infrastructure. At the time the largest SAN and Quicktime workflow system in Europe.
Developing specialisms in underwater filming techniques and camera systems, specifically underwater Broadcast communications.
People involved

Dave Blackham
CEO - Esprit Film and Television

David Johnston
Lead Technologist - Digital Catapult

Dimitra Simeonidou
Professor and Director of Smart Internet Lab - University of Bristol

Elana Campbell
Technical Manager (Studio Operations) - MyWorld

Eva Martino
Creative Studio Producer at CAMERA - University of Bath

Iain Gilchrist
Professor of Neuropsychology - University of Bristol

Kate Pullinger
Professor of Creative Writing and Digital Media - Bath Spa University

Kevin Blyth
Head of Research Practice - BT

Martin O’Leary
Creative Technologist - Watershed

Martin Parsons
Creative Lead - University of Bath

Michelle Wu
Technician - University of Bath

Naomi Smyth
Creative Technologist - Bath Spa University

Neill Campbell
Professor, Department of Computer Science - University of Bath

Rachel Pownall
Innovation Manager for MyWorld - Bath Spa University

Rich Wood
TV Studio Manager - Bath Spa University