University of Ulster at Coleraine, Media Studies Students & BBC NI
A small group of media students from the University of Ulster at Coleraine have produced short films during the NW200.
Sports presenter Denise Watson and editor Michael Simon spent time with the students to talk through story boarding their ideas and camera and editing techniques.
Chris Bracken from the BBC Community Bus filmed the filming! You can watch the results below.
WATCH THE BACKGROUND TO THE UUC AND BBC NI PARTNERSHIP
Subject Leader in Media, Film and Journalism Colm Murphy talks about the link up with the BBC while the UUC students and BBC NI Online staff talk about the working relationship.
To watch the film by Chris Bracken of the BBC Community Bus team click on the image opposite.
WATCH - THE MOTO GP'S
Events have shown how dangerous the North West 200 can be. Kendal Bleakley goes behind the scenes with its 16-strong medical team. Declan McCrink directed.
To watch the film by Kendal and Declan click on the image opposite.
WATCH - WHY THE NW200 IS SPECIAL
Amel Brahmi finds out that there is more to the event than motorbikes – its unique atmosphere and Atlantic coast setting is drawing people from around the globe. Kirsty Wilkie produced while Victor Loughlin did the camera work.
To watch the film by Amel, Kirsty and Victor click on the image opposite.
WATCH - FOLKS ON THE HILL
Caravaners on the race circuit at Juniper Hill tell Robert McFadden about the special atmosphere around the event and past tragedies. Shona McCullough directed and Rory Clifford researched.
To watch the film by Shona and Rory click on the image opposite.