The largest
warship ever built in the United Kingdom was named at the Rosyth Dockyard by
the Queen with a bottle of whisky smashed against the hull.
Live event
filming and streaming Company WaveFX streamed the two hour naming
ceremony of HM Elizabeth to BAE sites across the globe. Streamed
via satellite to a password protected website, staff could watch on specially
constructed LED video walls, their laptops and even mobile phones.
The Prime
Minister, David Cameron, was there to see the event, along with First Minister
Alex Salmond and former prime minister Gordon Brown.
Defence
Secretary Philip Hammond said: “HMS Queen
Elizabeth is the largest ship that the Royal Navy has ever constructed and is a
true demonstration of the UK at its best, with over 10,000 people and 100
companies across the country working together to deliver her.
Adrian
Taplin of WaveFX commented “we are extremely proud to off been invited to stream this event, it’s
truly a once in a lifetime event our thanks go to whitsepace productions
and the amazing team at broadsword productions
for the opportunity”
Work
is already underway on the HMS Queen Elizabeth’s sister ship HMS Prince of
Wales which will start to be assembled in Rosyth dockyard later this year.
If you’d
like to discuss your latest video or streaming project please call Cambridge
film company WaveFX 01223 505600 or email hello@wavefx.co.uk
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Proud to of
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