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Broadcast News Archive for
November, 2000
08/11/2000
FINAL CALL FOR ONE-DAY DIRECTING WORKSHOP
SGRIN, the media agency for Wales, are hosting a one-day workshop sponsored by the International Film School Wales, on Directing Actors, led by director, actress and tutor, Joan Darling. Six director
SGRIN, the media agency for Wales, are hosting a one-day workshop sponsored by the International Film School Wales, on Directing Actors, led by director, actress and tutor, Joan Darling. Six director
08/11/2000
GRANADA TO BOOST OUTPUT FOR THE NETWORK
GRANADA Media’s commitment to grow network production in the regions has been strengthened with several key management changes. The changes see John Willis appointed as Managing Director of United a
GRANADA Media’s commitment to grow network production in the regions has been strengthened with several key management changes. The changes see John Willis appointed as Managing Director of United a
08/11/2000
NEW FUNDING TO TRAIN MEDIA PROFESSIONALS
ONE of the first projects in Wales to receive funding under the Objective 1 programme is the Cyfle full-time vocational training scheme to provide higher level and technological skills for new entrant
ONE of the first projects in Wales to receive funding under the Objective 1 programme is the Cyfle full-time vocational training scheme to provide higher level and technological skills for new entrant
08/11/2000
QUARTZ QMC SELECTED FOR NICK JR CHANNEL
A QUARTZ QMC master control switcher is at the heart of a new installation constructed in London for the Nick Jr. satellite television channel. The QMC is controllable from Nickelodeon's existing Tra
A QUARTZ QMC master control switcher is at the heart of a new installation constructed in London for the Nick Jr. satellite television channel. The QMC is controllable from Nickelodeon's existing Tra
08/11/2000
RAYCOM LAUNCHES NEW PRODUCTS AT SBES
RAYCOM have showcased a number of new wireless microphone and wireless intercom products at SBES 2000, including a range of equipment from Italian company Pastega. The new Pastega products will compl
RAYCOM have showcased a number of new wireless microphone and wireless intercom products at SBES 2000, including a range of equipment from Italian company Pastega. The new Pastega products will compl
08/11/2000
SONY AIM TO SHAKE UP VIDEOCONFERENCING MARKET
SONY have launched a new system which claims to addresses the main factors holding back further adoption of videoconferencing. In many European markets, investment costs, cost of ownership and ease-o
SONY have launched a new system which claims to addresses the main factors holding back further adoption of videoconferencing. In many European markets, investment costs, cost of ownership and ease-o
08/11/2000
STAGETOOLS ANNOUNCE MOVINGPICTURE FOR PAN & ZOOM
STAGETOOLS have announced that they have released Apple Macintosh versions of MovingPicture pan and zoom application as an AVX Plug-in Avid’s Media Composer, Xpress non-linear editing systems, Adobe’s
STAGETOOLS have announced that they have released Apple Macintosh versions of MovingPicture pan and zoom application as an AVX Plug-in Avid’s Media Composer, Xpress non-linear editing systems, Adobe’s
08/11/2000
STAPLETON TO HOST RTS CRAFT AND DESIGN AWARDS
THE ROYAL Television Society have announced the awards for Craft and Design Awards 2000 which will be presented on November 22 at the London Hilton Hotel. The award ceremony will be hosted by John St
THE ROYAL Television Society have announced the awards for Craft and Design Awards 2000 which will be presented on November 22 at the London Hilton Hotel. The award ceremony will be hosted by John St
07/11/2000
BBC STRIKE GOLD AT PROMAX AWARDS
THE BBC have celebrated their first ever tally of medals at the recent UK Promax Award ceremony held in London. At the Promax Awards, which recognise the best promotional campaigns and presentations,
THE BBC have celebrated their first ever tally of medals at the recent UK Promax Award ceremony held in London. At the Promax Awards, which recognise the best promotional campaigns and presentations,
07/11/2000
DAS WERK TO AQUIRE SOHO FACILITY GLASSWORKS
GERMAN company Das Werk have announced that they have signed a Letter of Intent to acquire a majority stake in Soho facility Glassworks. Das Werk maintain the deal will prove beneficial to both comp
GERMAN company Das Werk have announced that they have signed a Letter of Intent to acquire a majority stake in Soho facility Glassworks. Das Werk maintain the deal will prove beneficial to both comp
07/11/2000
FILMMAKING IN IRELAND SEMINAR ANNOUNCED
THE DEPARTMENT of Journalism in Colaiste Dhulaigh, Dublin, will be presenting a National Seminar on Filmmaking in Ireland on November 25. The seminar titled 'Film In Ireland' will focus on Film Direc
THE DEPARTMENT of Journalism in Colaiste Dhulaigh, Dublin, will be presenting a National Seminar on Filmmaking in Ireland on November 25. The seminar titled 'Film In Ireland' will focus on Film Direc
07/11/2000
FUJINON DEBUT LONGEST HDTV ZOOM LENSES
Fujinon have introduced of the longest zoom lenses now available for the high definition television market. The debut of Fujinon’s XA87x9.3ESM and XA87x13.2ESM field HD lenses marks a milestone in th
Fujinon have introduced of the longest zoom lenses now available for the high definition television market. The debut of Fujinon’s XA87x9.3ESM and XA87x13.2ESM field HD lenses marks a milestone in th
07/11/2000
FUTUREWORLD COMES TO AN END
FUTUREWORLD, the touring technology exhibition from the BBC, supported by BT closed yesterday, after giving 756,000 people the chance to take a look into the future of broadcasting and telecommunicati
FUTUREWORLD, the touring technology exhibition from the BBC, supported by BT closed yesterday, after giving 756,000 people the chance to take a look into the future of broadcasting and telecommunicati
07/11/2000
GRIFFEE APPOINTED HEAD OF CENTRE AT BBC BIRMINGHAM
CONTROLLER of BBC English Regions, Andy Griffee, has been given the additional post of Head of Centre at BBC Birmingham. Making the new appointment, BBC Director-General Greg Dyke described Griffee’s
CONTROLLER of BBC English Regions, Andy Griffee, has been given the additional post of Head of Centre at BBC Birmingham. Making the new appointment, BBC Director-General Greg Dyke described Griffee’s
07/11/2000
MATROX OFFER MASTER CLASS AT DIGITAL MEDIA WORLD
MATROX Video Products Group will be offering Matrox RT2000 Master Classes at Digital Media World 2000. Sponsored by Adobe Systems, Panasonic and AMD, classes will run throughout the event to be held
MATROX Video Products Group will be offering Matrox RT2000 Master Classes at Digital Media World 2000. Sponsored by Adobe Systems, Panasonic and AMD, classes will run throughout the event to be held
07/11/2000
OXTEL APPOINT NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OXTEL, control and channel broadcast specialists, have announced a suffle of their Board Of Directors. Oxtel’s existing directors have taken up new roles within Oxtel: Richard Simmons is now Managing
OXTEL, control and channel broadcast specialists, have announced a suffle of their Board Of Directors. Oxtel’s existing directors have taken up new roles within Oxtel: Richard Simmons is now Managing
07/11/2000
SIRIOL ANIMATION STUDIO ORGANISES TRAINING
SIRIOL, one of the largest animation studios in Wales, based in Cardiff Bay, are to organise a Vocational Training Programme. With the help of CARTOON, an initiative scheme which is part of the EU’s
SIRIOL, one of the largest animation studios in Wales, based in Cardiff Bay, are to organise a Vocational Training Programme. With the help of CARTOON, an initiative scheme which is part of the EU’s
07/11/2000
SSL SUPPLY DIGITAL SURROUND MOBILE
OXFORD-based Solid State Logic (SSL) have announced the delivery of an 18-metre remote recording vehicle with a 96-channel Axiom-MT digital multi-track console to B&R Medientechnik of Kürten, Germany.
OXFORD-based Solid State Logic (SSL) have announced the delivery of an 18-metre remote recording vehicle with a 96-channel Axiom-MT digital multi-track console to B&R Medientechnik of Kürten, Germany.
06/11/2000
BBC PLANS TO IMPROVE BUSINESS COVERAGE
BBC Director-General Greg Dyke has revealed plans to improve business coverage across all sectors of the BBC. The new strategy, unveiled at the annual conference of the Confederation of British Indus
BBC Director-General Greg Dyke has revealed plans to improve business coverage across all sectors of the BBC. The new strategy, unveiled at the annual conference of the Confederation of British Indus
06/11/2000
CARTOON SALOON ANIMATE ‘BOOK OF KELLS’
THE Cartoon Saloon based in Kilkenny are to bring Ireland’s historical ‘Book of Kells’ to life in their new animated feature film, ‘Rebel’. Directed by Aidan Harte and Tomm Moore, the film will featu
THE Cartoon Saloon based in Kilkenny are to bring Ireland’s historical ‘Book of Kells’ to life in their new animated feature film, ‘Rebel’. Directed by Aidan Harte and Tomm Moore, the film will featu
06/11/2000
JOBCHANNEL OFFERS NEW JOBS SERVICE
JOBCHANNEL, an online jobs database for digital television and the internet, have launched their new service on NTL’s interactive Local Look Up channel. Initially available over NTL’s TV-internet and
JOBCHANNEL, an online jobs database for digital television and the internet, have launched their new service on NTL’s interactive Local Look Up channel. Initially available over NTL’s TV-internet and
06/11/2000
MATROX AND PIXELAN ANNOUNCE NEW BUNDLE
MATROX Video Products Group and Pixélan Software have announced that Pixélan Software Video SpiceRack Lite will be included in the RT2000 MEGA Pack bundle. Video SpiceRack Lite provides over 150 realt
MATROX Video Products Group and Pixélan Software have announced that Pixélan Software Video SpiceRack Lite will be included in the RT2000 MEGA Pack bundle. Video SpiceRack Lite provides over 150 realt
06/11/2000
ONDIGITAL INVESTS IN FURTHER UPGRADES
ONDIGITAL have invested in the Profile 9 XP Media Platform from the Grass Valley Group as part of an extensive upgrade to their London based facilities. ONdigital will use the new Profile PVS1022, wh
ONDIGITAL have invested in the Profile 9 XP Media Platform from the Grass Valley Group as part of an extensive upgrade to their London based facilities. ONdigital will use the new Profile PVS1022, wh
06/11/2000
ONDIGITAL TO FIGHT SKY'S PRICE HIKE
ONDIGITAL, the terrestrial and interactive services platform, have called on the Office of Fair Trading to investigate Sky’s plans to raise prices for their basic sports and movie channels by up to £4
ONDIGITAL, the terrestrial and interactive services platform, have called on the Office of Fair Trading to investigate Sky’s plans to raise prices for their basic sports and movie channels by up to £4
06/11/2000
RED POST CREATE PLAYSTATION ADVERT
RED POST Production in London have used Discreet inferno and flame to complete an unusual set of effects for ‘Chat Room’, the latest Sony Playstation commercial. The commercial for Sony Playstation f
RED POST Production in London have used Discreet inferno and flame to complete an unusual set of effects for ‘Chat Room’, the latest Sony Playstation commercial. The commercial for Sony Playstation f
