Carole Singer

Staying indoors right now is our best way of fighting Covid-19 and thanks to technology that really shouldn’t be too difficult. Many people will have mused on the fact that this has happened when smart phones, video calls and streaming services are the norm rather than 20 years ago. If ever there was a time for some escapism it is now and TV streaming services offer an easy way to pass the time, free from the guilt of not feeling up to learning a new language or redecorating the entire house. It’s not just adults that TV streaming will be helping out either, legions of young children and teenagers also find themselves in the unusual position of being unable to leave their home – and for them online content is a Godsend. Netflix Netflix is the major player in online content and having been established at an early date is now making quality shows in its own name. Many of the most talked about shows at the moment are on Netflix, with social media chat replacing water cooler conversa...

Steaming services have transformed the landscape of television with easy to use on-demand services – and Sky Q is the media giant’s response to this. But rather than adapt their existing – and ever-popular – system  Sky  unveiled a new golden standard in television - watching that built on the best of what is already available. Sitting one tier above Sky+, Sky Q offers a premium television service that offers pretty much all that you could want from your  TV  in one place. What are the main features of Sky Q? Sky Q  combines the huge choice and accessibility of Sky TV with the convenience and flexibility of streaming services. Whereas viewers of Sky TV have previously been restricted to recording two shows at a time, Sky Q allows you to record six programmes simultaneously – and watch a seventh! This is complemented by dedicated Sky Q boxes supporting Ultra HD and 4K television and films to assure the highest quality viewing experience. A neat slimline Sky Q box is matched by the layou...

It’s a simple question but the answer is anything but simple. Technically, headshots are tight framed portraits that focus attention on a person’s face. And that’s where many people think the story ends. Clients may simply ask for a professional headshot… ‘I just want to look professional’. But they haven’t fully thought through what a headshot is and what functions it performs. Close cropped, they provide detail and expression so communicate character, mood and intent. And this is important because a professional portrait isn’t simply a likeness, it is a marketing tool. It has an audience and a message. Whether it is a set of team photographs on a company website, your C.V., LinkedIn or even a dating website profile: your headshot has a job to do. This is where things start getting interesting for us and we'll share with you some information around purpose and how headshots can engage positive emotions. After reading this brief guide you'll know better about what kind of heads...