Footage First is a TV, cinema and digital advertising partner that localises and delivers adverts for clients at pace, without ego.

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On time. On Budget. On Air.

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Getting your ad ready to run

Through visual and audio editing we can adapt and/or localise one commercial into the right versions for each market, channel and audience — facilitating compliance approval and delivering it across TV, digital, social and cinema.

Visuals

Footage edits, cutdowns, grading, graphics, translated supers, pack shots, product imagery and colour amendments.

Audio

Voiceovers, music, dubbing, audio edits, subtitles and translated versions.

Compliance and approvals in the UK

Disclaimers, Clearcast support, CAP Copy Advice, CAA and BBFC compliance.

Formats and delivery

Aspect ratios, platform-ready encodes, station delivery, copy rotation instructions, cinema delivery and Dolby-approved audio mixes.

TV, CTV and VOD

Clearcast support, clocking, final delivery to stations and copy rotation instructions.

Digital and social

CAP Copy Advice, social aspect ratios and platform-ready encoded files.

Cinema

CAA and BBFC compliance, cinema sequence delivery and 5.1 Dolby-approved audio mix delivery.

Sponsorship Idents

Channel approved sponsorship idents edited, sent through compliance and delivered to stations.

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Frequently asked questions

  • We offer a range of solutions designed to meet your needs—whether you simply need a commercial prepping for UK TV or cinema or scaling something bigger and require graphic or pack shot amends, voice overs or translations . Everything is tailored to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.

  • Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.

  • We combine a thoughtful, human-centered approach with clear communication and consistency. It’s not just what we do—it’s how we do it that sets us apart.

  • You can reach us anytime via our contact page, direct email or phone. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.

  • We offer flexible pricing based on project type and complexity. After an initial conversation, we’ll provide a transparent quote with no hidden costs.

  • Collaborative, honest, and straightforward. We're here to guide the process, bring ideas to the table, and keep things moving.

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Let’s have a chat

Not sure where to start? Or need to move fast. We’re here to help. Get in touch and let’s get your ad ready to run.

0113 512 9204
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07767 215 098
jo@footagefirst.co.uk