Pumpkin TV (Firm)
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
The drive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions means that many governments are trying to decarbonise electricity generation. But some renewables only generate electricity when conditions are right; they are also location-dependent and often face opposition from local residents. From wind, to solar, biomass, HEP, tidal and geothermal power-as well as explaining how different renewables are used to generate electricity, this video examines the pros and...
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
Explore the science behind smart materials, structure, properties, characteristics and functions of smart textiles through a wealth of examples drawn from the space, automotive, transport, medical and geo-textile industries. Learn how new technology and processes are combining with traditional textiles to create a new generation of smarter, more technical products than ever before.
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
This program provides strategies and ideas for creating comedy for devised and scripted performances. Using interviews, workshops and performance footage from leading international comedy practitioners, this resource will guide students through the entire process, from the initial stages of researching, exploring and testing ideas through to rehearsal and final performance. Specific comedy generating strategies, like games and play, rhythm, timing...
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Nearly two hundred years after Faraday wowed his audiences by demonstrating electromagnetic induction, this video uses a variety of contemporary examples to illustrate how it is possible to produce and distribute electrical energy on a large scale. Topics include electric and magnetic fields, electromagnets, the motor effect and EM induction particularly concentrating on transformers and Tesla coils.
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
The UK provides fabulous examples of glaciated landscapes. This program provides illustrations and explanations for the different landforms and features associated with glaciation in the UK. The key processes of erosion, transportation and deposition area all explored, using examples filmed in the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, and Snowdonia.
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
In the winter of 2013/2014 the UK was hit by a succession of 13 low-pressure weather systems causing extreme flooding across the South West. This program looks at the human and physical causes of the floods and explores the impacts on property and lives through the first hand accounts of local residents and businesses. It also assesses examples of both hard and soft engineering and shows how they are being used to improve resilience to future flood...
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
What makes some countries more energy secure than others and what are the strategies that can be pursued to improve security? With video case studies from the EU, Iceland, China, India, Canada and the US, this resource provides students with a wealth of contrasting examples. Find out how the geopolitics of Eastern Europe is affecting energy security in the EU. In China, energy needs are being met through an overwhelming reliance on coal, but at what...
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
With exciting footage of earthquakes, engaging graphics and interviews with seismic survey teams this programme provides a fantastic introduction to waves and how they are used. The different types of waves are illustrated and the key terminology of amplitude, wavelength, frequency and period explained through clear graphics. The video then looks at how different waves behave depending on the nature of the material they are passing through. It shows...
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Bring Newton's three laws of motion to life with this video that uses extraordinary slow motion HD footage filmed during car crash testing to explore how energy is distributed during the fractions of a second when cars crash. The video explores ideas of inertia, resultant forces, energy and momentum, but applies it in the real world context of designing air bags, crumple zones and seats to protect the passengers.
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
With climate change, extreme storms are becoming ever more frequent. In December 2013, a giant storm surge hit the East Coast of England, the like of which hadn't been seen for 60 years. It caused millions of dollars worth of damage to people, homes and wildlife. This program looks at the causes and impacts and assesses how best to protect this vulnerable stretch of coastline against extreme weather hazards in the future.
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
This program provides a fantastic overview of the formation, distribution, geology and key features of the UK's areas of upland and lowland landscapes. Through the use of diverse case studies from Malham Cove to the Jurassic Coast, the Lakes to the South Downs, this program contextualizes how tectonics, climate, geology and human activity work together in combination with geomorphic processes over millions of years, to create the UK's diverse and...
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
This video looks at how electricity is distributed from the power station to consumers along the National Grid. It provides an overview of the entire distribution network, and looks at how step up and step down transformers are used to reduce line loss during transmission and make the voltage safe for use in homes. This video highlights other safety features including earth rods, insulators, and circuit breakers, giving us insight into how they play...
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Description
Fossil fuels and nuclear energy still account for over 60% of the UK's electricity generation and in some countries their use is even on the rise. As well as containing clear explanations and graphics to illustrate how energy from coal, gas and uranium is used to generate electricity, this video explores the pros and cons of each fuel source. It includes debates around nuclear safety (including Fukushima and Chernobyl), fracking and carbon capture...
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
This film looks at the goals of energy policy, and the challenges the UK and the world face in meeting energy demand while restricting greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating other environmental impacts. It looks at the advantages and disadvantages of coal, natural gas (fracking), and nuclear power.
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Although renewable energies are seen as clean and green, their development can often be cause of conflict as local residents are opposed to their impact on the visual landscape. Some technologies are also limited by weather and climate. This program uses examples from the U.K., India, and Europe to examine the pros and cons of a variety of renewable energy sources. It includes a discussion of energy de-carbonization and explores the importance of...
Pub. Date
[2014], c2008
Language
English
Description
This program looks at the challenges of managing a changing coastline sustainably. It first provides memorable examples of different erosional and depositional coastal landforms along with explanations of how they are formed. It then assesses the challenges and conflicts facing the different stakeholders who live, work and visit the area and assesses how their different needs can be met. The resource provides a cost benefit analysis of both hard and...
Pub. Date
[2014], c2013
Language
English
Description
We have seen an increase in extreme weather and flooding in recent years and nowhere more so than in the UK. But are these freak weather events or a disasters waiting to happen? Explore the physical and human causes of flooding with this resource that looks in detail at runoff, infiltration rates and the factors affecting storm hydrographs. First hand accounts from residents and businesses affected by flooding bring home the immediate and long-term...
Pub. Date
[2014], c2006
Language
English
Description
Inspiring ideas, strategies and methods for adding physical dimension to performance, including interviews, live footage and workshops filmed with leading theater companies. This program shows physical theater companies creating, working, evaluating, planning, devising and discussing their philosophy and practice. It is designed to encourage students to consider and incorporate physicality into their own devised pieces.
Pub. Date
[2014], c2013
Language
English
Description
Fantastic aerial shots and graphics help explain how coastal landforms are created by the processes of erosion, transportation, deposition weathering and mass movement. Explore the impact of geology and see examples of discordant and concordant coastlines. The program takes a systems approach and explores the role of constructive and destructive waves, sediment sources, and cells.
Pub. Date
[2014], c2007
Language
English
Description
Explore the redevelopment and re-branding of Scotland's largest city, Glasgow. Once a declining city suffering from the death of its ship building industry, it is now considered the UK's second shopping destination and one of the best tourism destinations in Europe. This program features interviews with architects, developers, local residents and civic leaders. It explores the causes and effects of urban decline and the strategies used for urban renewal...