BECTU It goes without saying, that the Broadcasting Entertainment Cinematography and Theatre Union is simply priceless, and yes of course I'm a member.

The GTC or Guild of Television Cameramen hosts an extremely lively forum answering technical questions on just about any issue effecting cameramen and women, from flying, insurance, poor payers and accountants through to the technical issues effecting, shooting in particular conditions, tools and equipment and suppliers. Supported by the distributors of many leading brands, it's not unheard of that questions relating to equipment are dealt with directly from the horse's mouth, as it were. Particularly useful for freelancers.

www.itv.com/news If I'm checking facts for one of my latest news pages, or back at university looking for background information the old ITN service was often my first port of call. Updated incredibly quickly this site is an ever-changing news resource and extremely valuable. Make it your home page and you will start the day in the know.

www.lee.co.uk Cornerstone of the film industry, Lee Lighting are my first choice for lighting rental. I love their informative web site too, an excellent resource when discussing equipment needs with client’s from all over the world.

www.mandy.com If you're looking to start out in the media industry your journey begins here where jobs from runners up to director are advertised. Some are paid, many more are lo, no or deferred payment jobs. Jobs also available on Produxion link below

www.maplin.co.uk My primary source for electronic and electrical spares and accessories, delivered effortlessly to the door.

www.multimap.com Everything from printing a map of your neighbourhood to guide friends to a party through to directions, and perhaps slightly questionable times between two points. This is an excellent on-line resource. You can also have an aerial photograph of your house if thats your thing!

www.onsight.co.uk On Sight, a rapidly growing hire company with post production facilities and my first port of call for kit. Many thanks.

www.postoffice.co.uk This is a huge web site, but look at the postcode finder section. It can provide, if you have an address a postcode or an address if you have a code. It therefore has the potential of being a powerful tool (27 million addresses).

www.produxion.com If you're looking for work in the industry, this and Mandy.com are the places to look. This one however has lots of industry news and as it's from the publisher of Broadcast and therefore has its finger on the pulse.

Radio Spares With an astounding range of electronics and electrical equipment, almost any build will involve an order to RS, and with next day deliveries to set if necessary, it great to have their number to hand.

www.talentcircle.co.uk A super resource for those in all areas of the British film industry from writers, through production to post and beyond. I advertise here, in this melting pot of talent, experience and enthusiasm. It is (like Mandy) the focus of those with empty pockets, but the wary will do just fine.

The Film Exchange Starting out in the industry, this is a must join organisation run by devoted, seasoned professionals determined to rebuild the British Film Industry film by film.