Digital Orchard launches diary service for on-set technicians

Digital Orchard Group, the B Corp and Albert certified film and digital services provider, has announced the launch of a brand-new diary service for on-set technicians: ‘Orchard Crew’.

Operating alongside Digital Orchard’s established DIT and video playback talent agency and equipment business, Orchard Crew will represent experienced freelance technicians, focusing on managing camera workflows for short form content. The diary service launches with a roster of highly experienced technicians, each fully equipped with their own DIT or video package and transport – ready to meet the needs of the most demanding of shoots.

Technicians signed to Orchard Crew diary service can manage their schedules using a proprietary diary system. They can also provide productions with additional equipment rentals from Digital
Orchard’s comprehensive kit inventory, as well as have access to the company’s expert resources in engineering, technical support & ongoing training and development.

Commenting on the launch, Callum Just, Digital Orchard’s CEO, said: “A diary service through Orchard Crew is something we’re pleased to be able to offer to freelance technicians, as it’s the perfect complement to the full agency representation we’ve been providing for many years at Digital Orchard. Our bookings team are incredibly experienced at managing the relationship between productions & technicians and will do an excellent job managing this service. Launching with some incredibly talented DIT & video playback technicians, we have exciting plans to extend our roster going forwards.”