Q&A with Eurostars Commercial Director Nick Mercer

[thesniper89]

Poor fella, I hope you didn't keep him locked up in the broom-cupboard for too long!

[alunhill]

Now posting from my account, not my partner's!

2) Tell him to keep looking at the camera - the occasional glance right makes any tv presenter look "dishonest" - eye contact is essential at all times - if eyes move - do a retake.

Still worthwhile, though - congrats!

Alun Hill, MCIJ, Journalist

[EurostarNews]

Thanks for the tips Alun, we'll keep this in mind for next time. We used a small boom mic but a clip mic sounds like a good idea, appreciate you taking the time out to get in touch!

[Janetewilson]

Excellent that you do this - I've twittered it and I hope you'll do this often.

Couple of points -

1) get Nick a tie clip or similar microphone - sound is MUCH more important than picture quality, surprisingly enough - our eyes accept "flat" tv - but nowadays expect good sound - especially when such an important message is being put across