About VMI
Established in 1979, VMI is one of the success stories of the new generation of Digital facilities companies and today a major supplier of HD camcorder equipment in the UK. VMI specialise in supplying HD and broadcast camera and grip equipment for drama, feature and documentary productions.
VMI is based in North London. It has a large equipment preparation area and camera test rooms. VMI also runs training facilities at the office.
VMI has a specialist HD film unit unit specifically set up to provide support for feature films. Over the last few years VMI has been involved in the production of more than 80 feature films and more than 15 drama series.
VMI was set-up in 1979 as a family business. Today it is run by Barry Bassett and Kevin Oaten.
VMI are also an environmentally aware company and has taken great strides to reduce its impact on the environment - see Environment
Barry Bassett
Barry Bassett. VMI Managing Director with 20 years of Broadcast experience. Barry runs VMI, managing key clients, projects and pretty much "whatever else needs doing!" Barry delivers most of the VMI events and presentations, writes widely and has spoken at the Edinburgh Festival, Broadcast Live Show, HD Show and Production Show in London, the EMIT show in Frankfurt and many others besides.
Kevin Oaten
Kevin Oaten. VMI Operations Director with 25 years of Film and Broadcast experience. Kevin has held senior positions at ARRI GB and VFG before joining VMI in 2005. A qualified ARRI and Zeiss engineer, he has an excellent knowledge about lenses and cameras! Kevin oversees investments in products and pushing the boundaries in development of kit at VMI.
