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Broadcast News Archive for
November, 2000
22/11/2000
SCOTTISH SCREEN TO HOLD TRAINING DAYS
SCOTTISH Screen have announced a series of short industry courses to be run in January. Held at Scottish Screen’s Glasgow offices, and taught by leading Scottish Production Manager Susie Brown, the t
SCOTTISH Screen have announced a series of short industry courses to be run in January. Held at Scottish Screen’s Glasgow offices, and taught by leading Scottish Production Manager Susie Brown, the t
22/11/2000
SNELL & WILCOX INSTALL SWITCHER FOR CRAWFORD
UK COMPANY Snell & Wilcox have recently installed a HD1012 multi-standard switcher in Crawford Communications new Atlanta facility. Ron Heidt, Crawford's senior technical director, said: “I chose the
UK COMPANY Snell & Wilcox have recently installed a HD1012 multi-standard switcher in Crawford Communications new Atlanta facility. Ron Heidt, Crawford's senior technical director, said: “I chose the
22/11/2000
THE FUTURE OF FILM VISITS BELFAST
BELFAST’S Waterfront Hall recently hosted the groundbreaking 'Celluloid or Silicon?' roadshow. Backed by the DTI, the roadshow unveiled the potential for digital technology to revolutionise the film
BELFAST’S Waterfront Hall recently hosted the groundbreaking 'Celluloid or Silicon?' roadshow. Backed by the DTI, the roadshow unveiled the potential for digital technology to revolutionise the film
22/11/2000
TVNEWSWEB ANNOUNCE TELESTREAM AGREEMENT
TVNEWSWEB.COM, based in London, have selected Telestream’s Clip-Mail Pro and ClipExpress digital media delivery products as their preferred solution for client contribution of news content over standa
TVNEWSWEB.COM, based in London, have selected Telestream’s Clip-Mail Pro and ClipExpress digital media delivery products as their preferred solution for client contribution of news content over standa
22/11/2000
VIZ[R]T SECURES MAJOR DEALS IN Q4
BROADCAST graphics and virtual studio systems manufacturer viz[r]t have announced increased sales in the fourth quarter of this year. Approximately $3 million in new business has been booked and inst
BROADCAST graphics and virtual studio systems manufacturer viz[r]t have announced increased sales in the fourth quarter of this year. Approximately $3 million in new business has been booked and inst
21/11/2000
ALIAS|WAVEFRONT SHIP ‘THE ART OF MAYA’
ALIAS|WAVEFRONT have announced that they have started shipping the book, ‘The Art of Maya’. The book gives beginners and intermediate users an in-depth look at the company’s recently released Maya 3
ALIAS|WAVEFRONT have announced that they have started shipping the book, ‘The Art of Maya’. The book gives beginners and intermediate users an in-depth look at the company’s recently released Maya 3
21/11/2000
ANVIL POST DUBS TV RATINGS WINNERS
ANVIL Post production of Denham, UK, now a division of Vidfilm, have made a considerable contribution to the current high-end drama output of both the BBC and ITV for their Autumn schedules. Equipped
ANVIL Post production of Denham, UK, now a division of Vidfilm, have made a considerable contribution to the current high-end drama output of both the BBC and ITV for their Autumn schedules. Equipped
21/11/2000
ATG TO SUPPLY NEW FACILITY
ATG SPECTRUM have been selected by interactive video providers sit-up to supply the design and installation of a new broadcast facility in Acton, London. The sit-up facility will feature a three came
ATG SPECTRUM have been selected by interactive video providers sit-up to supply the design and installation of a new broadcast facility in Acton, London. The sit-up facility will feature a three came
21/11/2000
FIRST MAJOR ALLOCATION OF FILM TRAINING FUNDS
THE FIRST major expenditure from the film industry’s Skills Investment Fund (SIF) has been announced one year on from the fund’s establishment. An additional £200,000 will be invested into new entra
THE FIRST major expenditure from the film industry’s Skills Investment Fund (SIF) has been announced one year on from the fund’s establishment. An additional £200,000 will be invested into new entra
21/11/2000
ITC ANNOUNCE MAJOR REFORM
THE ITC have announced a fundamental reform to equip the organisation to position themselves for the creation of a single communications regulator, resulting in the loss of 22 jobs and the possibility
THE ITC have announced a fundamental reform to equip the organisation to position themselves for the creation of a single communications regulator, resulting in the loss of 22 jobs and the possibility
21/11/2000
MEDIA ANTENNA SCOTLAND APPOINT NEW CO-ORDINATOR
EMMA Valentine has succeeded Louise Scott as Co-ordinator of MEDIA Antenna Scotland. Valentine comes to this position after three years as Assistant Manager at PACT Scotland, based in Glasgow. PACT a
EMMA Valentine has succeeded Louise Scott as Co-ordinator of MEDIA Antenna Scotland. Valentine comes to this position after three years as Assistant Manager at PACT Scotland, based in Glasgow. PACT a
21/11/2000
SCOTTISH FILMMAKERS NETWORK OFFER FREE MEMBERSHIP
THE SCOTTISH Filmmakers Network have announced that they are offering free membership throughout November. The organisation believes that they can widen their appeal by this move and therefore improv
THE SCOTTISH Filmmakers Network have announced that they are offering free membership throughout November. The organisation believes that they can widen their appeal by this move and therefore improv
21/11/2000
SCREEN GEMS TO GET PREMIERE SCREENING
TEN miniature dramas will have their first screening on December 1, during the International Film Festival of Wales. The films, which are three minutes long, were made for the Sgrin Screen Gems schem
TEN miniature dramas will have their first screening on December 1, during the International Film Festival of Wales. The films, which are three minutes long, were made for the Sgrin Screen Gems schem
21/11/2000
STRIKE LOOMS AT BBC RESOURCES
UNION members working in BBC London Resources are to go on strike against cuts in jobs and pay as a result of a recent ballot after negotiations ended without agreement. In a ballot, which closed on
UNION members working in BBC London Resources are to go on strike against cuts in jobs and pay as a result of a recent ballot after negotiations ended without agreement. In a ballot, which closed on
20/11/2000
‘YOU CAN COUNT ON ME’ TAKES TOP PRIZE AT RLFF
THE CLOSING gala of the Regus London Film Festival (RLFF) saw Kenneth Lonergan win the British Film Institute’s Sutherland Trophy for his feature 'You Can Count On Me’. Charles McDonald, of film publ
THE CLOSING gala of the Regus London Film Festival (RLFF) saw Kenneth Lonergan win the British Film Institute’s Sutherland Trophy for his feature 'You Can Count On Me’. Charles McDonald, of film publ
20/11/2000
BRIEF ENCOUNTERS LAUNCH NEW AWARDS
BRIEF Encounters 2000 a short film festival held in Bristol last week showcased the best in international and national short filmmaking. Three new prestigious awards were introduced at this year’s fe
BRIEF Encounters 2000 a short film festival held in Bristol last week showcased the best in international and national short filmmaking. Three new prestigious awards were introduced at this year’s fe
20/11/2000
DISSATISFACTION GROWS OVER NEWS CLASH
FIVE in six of the British public are dissatisfied with the impending head-to-head clash of BBC and ITV evening news, according to a report published by the National Consumer Council (NCC). More than
FIVE in six of the British public are dissatisfied with the impending head-to-head clash of BBC and ITV evening news, according to a report published by the National Consumer Council (NCC). More than
20/11/2000
DYKE DEFENDS PUBLIC SERVICE BROADCASTING
DIRECTOR-General Greg Dyke has defended public service broadcasting at the recent United Nations Television Forum. Dyke said: “In the developed world we are now faced with greater choice than ever be
DIRECTOR-General Greg Dyke has defended public service broadcasting at the recent United Nations Television Forum. Dyke said: “In the developed world we are now faced with greater choice than ever be
20/11/2000
EUROPEAN VIDEO CONFERENCE ANNOUNCES TOP SPEAKERS
KOJI Hase, the Vice President of Toshiba and Chairman of the DVD Forum, and Dr. Rainer Kolmel, the CEO of Kinowelt Medien AG, will deliver the keynote speeches at the European video industry’s annual
KOJI Hase, the Vice President of Toshiba and Chairman of the DVD Forum, and Dr. Rainer Kolmel, the CEO of Kinowelt Medien AG, will deliver the keynote speeches at the European video industry’s annual
20/11/2000
MACROVISION SIGNS TWO-YEAR DEAL WITH SIRIO VIDE ITALIA
MACROVISION UK have announced that Sirio Vide Italia S.r.l. have signed an agreement to copy protect 100 per cent of their Home Video DVD titles. Corrado Parigi, Managing Director of Sirio Vide Itali
MACROVISION UK have announced that Sirio Vide Italia S.r.l. have signed an agreement to copy protect 100 per cent of their Home Video DVD titles. Corrado Parigi, Managing Director of Sirio Vide Itali
20/11/2000
MCMILLAN UK ROADSHOW COMES TO BELFAST
MCMILLAN UK, audio, video and communication specialists, are holding a one-day roadshow in Belfast to highlight the benefits of Digital Video technology. The event, ‘Total DV Solutions’, has been org
MCMILLAN UK, audio, video and communication specialists, are holding a one-day roadshow in Belfast to highlight the benefits of Digital Video technology. The event, ‘Total DV Solutions’, has been org
20/11/2000
ROWLAND LANDS NEW POST IN BBC DRAMA
KATE ROWLAND has been appointed to the new role of Creative Director, New Writing in the BBC’s Drama, Entertainment and Children’s Division. Rowland will work across the division, nurturing and devel
KATE ROWLAND has been appointed to the new role of Creative Director, New Writing in the BBC’s Drama, Entertainment and Children’s Division. Rowland will work across the division, nurturing and devel
20/11/2000
SCI FI TO DISTRIBUTE ‘VIDEODROME’
SCI FI, the cable satellite and Skydigital channel will be re-releasing and distributing a new print of David Cronenberg’s cult classic ‘Videodrome’. SCI FI and ICA Projects will be re-releasing one
SCI FI, the cable satellite and Skydigital channel will be re-releasing and distributing a new print of David Cronenberg’s cult classic ‘Videodrome’. SCI FI and ICA Projects will be re-releasing one
20/11/2000
SUITE TALKING AT BBC RESOURCES
EIGHT new editing suites, dubbed the ‘finest in London’, have been unveiled at BBC Television Centre. The BBC say that the newly created non-linear editing and dubbing areas rival any facility in Soh
EIGHT new editing suites, dubbed the ‘finest in London’, have been unveiled at BBC Television Centre. The BBC say that the newly created non-linear editing and dubbing areas rival any facility in Soh
17/11/2000
ALTERED IMAGES FIXES MIDNIGHT'S TRANSFER
ALTERED Images, the London-based digital broadcast systems reseller, have helped leading telecine house Midnight Transfer achieve their own 'midnight transfer' by moving from Kingly Court to a new, la
ALTERED Images, the London-based digital broadcast systems reseller, have helped leading telecine house Midnight Transfer achieve their own 'midnight transfer' by moving from Kingly Court to a new, la
