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Broadcast News Archive for
December, 2000
22/12/2000
ASPEN LAUNCH NEW POWER PRODUCT RANGE
ASPEN Electronics, USA, the manufacturers of NiMH and NiCD batteries, ROQ Series Chargers/Dischargers and Power Units, have introduced a new range of products and accessories. The new products, avail
ASPEN Electronics, USA, the manufacturers of NiMH and NiCD batteries, ROQ Series Chargers/Dischargers and Power Units, have introduced a new range of products and accessories. The new products, avail
22/12/2000
BIT DISTRIBUTE DIGISUITE LX
THE DIGISUITE LX, distributed by BIT (UK), is designed for the customer wishing to utilise MPEG 2 technology for authoring of DVD's, as well as providing a sound and reliable unit for standard non-lin
THE DIGISUITE LX, distributed by BIT (UK), is designed for the customer wishing to utilise MPEG 2 technology for authoring of DVD's, as well as providing a sound and reliable unit for standard non-lin
22/12/2000
BRIGHT PROSPECTS AT AVID MASTERCLASS
A LUCKY FEW will be advancing their editing prospects at the Avid Master Editor Workshop, which is to be held on January 14 to 19, 2001 on the beautiful shores of Singer Island, Palm Beach County, Flo
A LUCKY FEW will be advancing their editing prospects at the Avid Master Editor Workshop, which is to be held on January 14 to 19, 2001 on the beautiful shores of Singer Island, Palm Beach County, Flo
22/12/2000
DATAVISION ANNOUNCE FURTHER DV-IN PRODUCTS
FOLLOWING the success of their involvement in VideoForum in 2000, Datavision are exhibiting a range of innovative products based around DV and 1394 technologies. Once again they will be showing the r
FOLLOWING the success of their involvement in VideoForum in 2000, Datavision are exhibiting a range of innovative products based around DV and 1394 technologies. Once again they will be showing the r
22/12/2000
DTL LAUNCH NEW SDI MODULES
DTL have launched a number of new SDI modules for their compact 2600 range. The new 5DV2412 dual channel SDI monitoring DA provides a PAL/NTSC output and two re-clocked SDI outputs per channel. The 5
DTL have launched a number of new SDI modules for their compact 2600 range. The new 5DV2412 dual channel SDI monitoring DA provides a PAL/NTSC output and two re-clocked SDI outputs per channel. The 5
22/12/2000
E4 TO JOIN ONDIGITAL PRIMARY LINE-UP FROM LAUNCH
E4, Channel 4's new entertainment channel, have announced that they will launch with ONdigital following the signing of a 5-year carriage deal, on January 18, 2001. The new channel will join the ONdi
E4, Channel 4's new entertainment channel, have announced that they will launch with ONdigital following the signing of a 5-year carriage deal, on January 18, 2001. The new channel will join the ONdi
22/12/2000
HAGUE INTRODUCE NEW CAMERA SUPPORTS
APPEARING for the first time at VideoForum is the new handheld Hague Camcorder Stabilizer HCS-Pro, which has been designed for the Sony VX2000/PD150, TVR900/PD100, Canon XM1 and similar models. The n
APPEARING for the first time at VideoForum is the new handheld Hague Camcorder Stabilizer HCS-Pro, which has been designed for the Sony VX2000/PD150, TVR900/PD100, Canon XM1 and similar models. The n
22/12/2000
QUICK IS A NATURAL CHOICE FOR VIRTUAL SETS
QUESTECH’S ‘QuiCK’ has established itself as the chromakeyer of choice for virtual set applications. Both high quality and cost-effective, it has all the features needed for this application. In use
QUESTECH’S ‘QuiCK’ has established itself as the chromakeyer of choice for virtual set applications. Both high quality and cost-effective, it has all the features needed for this application. In use
22/12/2000
SUBMISSION DEADLINE FOR THE TONY DOYLE BURSARY
BBC NORTHERN Ireland Drama are inviting submissions from writers with an Irish background to take part in the Tony Doyle Bursary. Launched at The Verbal Arts Centre in Derry, the aim of the bursary i
BBC NORTHERN Ireland Drama are inviting submissions from writers with an Irish background to take part in the Tony Doyle Bursary. Launched at The Verbal Arts Centre in Derry, the aim of the bursary i
22/12/2000
VIDEOFORUM MOVES TO LARGER VENUE FOR 2001
FOLLOWING the record 50 per cent growth in attendance at their annual exhibition last year (2000), VideoForum are moving to Hall 1 at Wembley in February 2001. Along with the rising number of exhibit
FOLLOWING the record 50 per cent growth in attendance at their annual exhibition last year (2000), VideoForum are moving to Hall 1 at Wembley in February 2001. Along with the rising number of exhibit
21/12/2000
AVANTI TELEVISION SELECT SONY DMX-R100
AVANTI Television, one of the largest-growing independent production company’s in Wales, have selected the Sony DMX-R100 as the audio centrepiece for their all-digital facility, The Pop Factory. Loca
AVANTI Television, one of the largest-growing independent production company’s in Wales, have selected the Sony DMX-R100 as the audio centrepiece for their all-digital facility, The Pop Factory. Loca
21/12/2000
IBIS FORGE AHEAD WITH MOS
INTEGRATION is one of the greatest challenges in broadcast systems design today, and key to successful integration is effective communication between separate elements. While most manufacturers offer
INTEGRATION is one of the greatest challenges in broadcast systems design today, and key to successful integration is effective communication between separate elements. While most manufacturers offer
21/12/2000
INPUT VIDEO SET TO DIGITISE FACILITY
LONDON based Input Video Facilities are in the process of completing a major expansion of the services they can offer to clients. The entire facility will be digitised by January 2001, and Input will
LONDON based Input Video Facilities are in the process of completing a major expansion of the services they can offer to clients. The entire facility will be digitised by January 2001, and Input will
21/12/2000
NEW LCD MONITORS FROM TELETEST
TELETEST have launched three new TFT LCD screens to accompany their existing range of rugged broadcast monitoring equipment. The OZU7000 is a 7” 16/9 screen that is ideal for mounting on top of a cam
TELETEST have launched three new TFT LCD screens to accompany their existing range of rugged broadcast monitoring equipment. The OZU7000 is a 7” 16/9 screen that is ideal for mounting on top of a cam
21/12/2000
NEW ONLINE SOUND EFFECTS LIBRARY OPENS
THE TAPE Gallery, one of Europe's leading Audio Post Production Houses, have launched a new online resource in the shape of sound-effects-library.com. Adding to the comprehensive list of facilities t
THE TAPE Gallery, one of Europe's leading Audio Post Production Houses, have launched a new online resource in the shape of sound-effects-library.com. Adding to the comprehensive list of facilities t
21/12/2000
TARAN STUDIOS PLAN MAJOR FACILITIES UPGRADE
TARAN Studios, the Cardiff based Film and Television post-production facility, are planning a major facilities upgrade early in 2001. There are plans to build an additional Film and Television mixing
TARAN Studios, the Cardiff based Film and Television post-production facility, are planning a major facilities upgrade early in 2001. There are plans to build an additional Film and Television mixing
21/12/2000
UNIONS REACH AGREEMENT ON PEBBLE MILL
BECTU and AEEU have accepted the BBC's plans to shut down two television studios in BBC Birmingham. The original announcement of the closure, which was made three months before the planned move of 60
BECTU and AEEU have accepted the BBC's plans to shut down two television studios in BBC Birmingham. The original announcement of the closure, which was made three months before the planned move of 60
21/12/2000
ZONE VISION AND MTV EUROPE RENEW CONTRACT
ZONE Vision, the London-based thematic channel producers and distributors, have renewed their existing representation contract with MTV Europe for a further five years. The re-negotiated contract inc
ZONE Vision, the London-based thematic channel producers and distributors, have renewed their existing representation contract with MTV Europe for a further five years. The re-negotiated contract inc
20/12/2000
AIRLINES WELCOME STOWAWAYS ON BOARD
REDUCE your excess baggage charges each time you fly by loading your broadcast and video equipment into a Stowaway instead of your usual hard protective case. Stowaway, originally designed for the UK
REDUCE your excess baggage charges each time you fly by loading your broadcast and video equipment into a Stowaway instead of your usual hard protective case. Stowaway, originally designed for the UK
20/12/2000
CAMERON BEAT CHRISTMAS RUSH
THE DUPLICATION Department at Cameron Presentations is still extremely busy with ‘Sell Thru’ orders for Christmas as well as Graduations from various Universities and general orders for this busy seas
THE DUPLICATION Department at Cameron Presentations is still extremely busy with ‘Sell Thru’ orders for Christmas as well as Graduations from various Universities and general orders for this busy seas
20/12/2000
CITY STUDIO TRIO SHARE ECONOMIC HEART
L.C.C. Photon Technik have completed the design, supply and installation of three economic television studios for Lehman Brothers, the Financial Times and Citygate Television for use in the heart of t
L.C.C. Photon Technik have completed the design, supply and installation of three economic television studios for Lehman Brothers, the Financial Times and Citygate Television for use in the heart of t
20/12/2000
CLIPSTREAM DELIVER NEW MEDIA SERVICES
LONDON based company Clipstream, a business to business streaming distribution service, deliver full online video streaming and asset management to industry customers and professionals. The company t
LONDON based company Clipstream, a business to business streaming distribution service, deliver full online video streaming and asset management to industry customers and professionals. The company t
20/12/2000
GEE INSTALL NEW DIGITAL FILM LAB FACILITY
DIGITAL Film Lab chose Clerkenwell in London to house their new facility installed by Gee Broadcast. Gee Broadcast worked closely with Digital Film Lab to create a flexible and powerful system design
DIGITAL Film Lab chose Clerkenwell in London to house their new facility installed by Gee Broadcast. Gee Broadcast worked closely with Digital Film Lab to create a flexible and powerful system design
20/12/2000
GRANADA MEDIA RENEWS ANGLIA LICENCE
THE ITC have announced the financial terms that will be offered to Anglia Television, and Granada Media have agreed to renew their Anglia Television licence. The ITC have asked Granada Media to pay £
THE ITC have announced the financial terms that will be offered to Anglia Television, and Granada Media have agreed to renew their Anglia Television licence. The ITC have asked Granada Media to pay £
20/12/2000
HOLDAN LAUNCH DATAVIDEO VDR 3000
HOLDAN have launched the Datavideo VDR 3000 that records video and audio on to standard CD-R or CD-RW discs. It is a stand-alone unit with standard composite and Y/C inputs / outputs. In addition it
HOLDAN have launched the Datavideo VDR 3000 that records video and audio on to standard CD-R or CD-RW discs. It is a stand-alone unit with standard composite and Y/C inputs / outputs. In addition it
