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BROADCAST FILM AND VIDEO DIRECTORY
Broadcast News Archive for
January, 2001
24/01/2001
S4C STRESS CHANNEL’S COMMITMENT TO VIEWERS
S4C’s Chief Executive Huw Jones recently underscored the Channel's educational commitment at the launch the National Assembly's initiative ‘Cymru Arlein/On line for a Better Wales’. Welcoming delegat
S4C’s Chief Executive Huw Jones recently underscored the Channel's educational commitment at the launch the National Assembly's initiative ‘Cymru Arlein/On line for a Better Wales’. Welcoming delegat
23/01/2001
GRASS VALLEY GROUP APPOINTS NEW TRAINER
GRASS Valley Group have appointed Tom Dearman to the new role of Principal Lecturer in their EAME training and technical support group based in Slough, UK. Dearman has 30 years experience in televisi
GRASS Valley Group have appointed Tom Dearman to the new role of Principal Lecturer in their EAME training and technical support group based in Slough, UK. Dearman has 30 years experience in televisi
23/01/2001
INPUT VIDEO FACILITIES GO VIRTUAL
WITHIN days of completing the installation of Orad’s Cyberset in their new virtual presentation studio, west London Production Centre, Input Video Facilities had it fully operational. British Eurospo
WITHIN days of completing the installation of Orad’s Cyberset in their new virtual presentation studio, west London Production Centre, Input Video Facilities had it fully operational. British Eurospo
23/01/2001
NEW MD FOR PANASONIC BROADCAST EUROPE
DIRECTOR of Technology at ITN, Ted Taylor, has been appointed Managing Director of Panasonic Broadcast Europe (PBE), with effect from 1st March 2001. Taylor joined ITN in 1971 and has held a number o
DIRECTOR of Technology at ITN, Ted Taylor, has been appointed Managing Director of Panasonic Broadcast Europe (PBE), with effect from 1st March 2001. Taylor joined ITN in 1971 and has held a number o
23/01/2001
NI FILM COMMISSION SURVEY LOCATIONS
THE Northern Ireland Film Commission (NIFC) in association with the Screen Commission of Ireland are well underway with the crossborder Locations Database project. To date over 500 locations have bee
THE Northern Ireland Film Commission (NIFC) in association with the Screen Commission of Ireland are well underway with the crossborder Locations Database project. To date over 500 locations have bee
23/01/2001
RUSHES POST ‘CLUTCHES’ THE FUTURE
RUSHES, one of Europe’s leading post production houses, have announced that they have been posted ‘Clutch’, Shea Seger’s futuristic new promo, directed by Mat Kirk. In the promo Seger is involved in
RUSHES, one of Europe’s leading post production houses, have announced that they have been posted ‘Clutch’, Shea Seger’s futuristic new promo, directed by Mat Kirk. In the promo Seger is involved in
23/01/2001
S4C ANNOUNCE ‘OUTSTANDING PROGRESS’
WELSH broadcasters, S4C, have announced that they gave evidence to the House of Commons Welsh Affairs Select Committee meeting in Cardiff's Millennium Stadium. Elan Closs Stephens, S4C's Chair, stres
WELSH broadcasters, S4C, have announced that they gave evidence to the House of Commons Welsh Affairs Select Committee meeting in Cardiff's Millennium Stadium. Elan Closs Stephens, S4C's Chair, stres
23/01/2001
SKY CHIEF TO CHAIR CAMBRIDGE 2001
THE ROYAL Television Society have announced that BSkyB’s Chief Executive, Tony Ball, has been selected to chair this year’s Cambridge Convention. The Convention will take place from September 13 to S
THE ROYAL Television Society have announced that BSkyB’s Chief Executive, Tony Ball, has been selected to chair this year’s Cambridge Convention. The Convention will take place from September 13 to S
23/01/2001
THE HIVE APPOINT CHILD TO ANIMATION TEAM
THE HIVE, 3D CG animation and effects facility, have selected Dave Child to work with their 15-strong animation team. Child’s previous work at Rushes and Cinesite includes: ‘Waterworld’, ‘SpaceJam’,
THE HIVE, 3D CG animation and effects facility, have selected Dave Child to work with their 15-strong animation team. Child’s previous work at Rushes and Cinesite includes: ‘Waterworld’, ‘SpaceJam’,
23/01/2001
WINNOV APPOINTS DISTRIBUTOR FOR IRELAND
WINNOV, providers of visual communication and professional webcasting solutions for the Internet, have announced the appointment of Dublin-based Multimedia Solutions as their sole resellers for Irelan
WINNOV, providers of visual communication and professional webcasting solutions for the Internet, have announced the appointment of Dublin-based Multimedia Solutions as their sole resellers for Irelan
22/01/2001
‘BLIMP’ PROVIDES HIGH ANGLE SHOTS
FINELINE Media Finance, broadcast finance specialists, helped give millions of viewers a bird’s eye view at last year’s Sydney Olympics. A new tethered blimp, supplied by the Aerial Camera Systems Gr
FINELINE Media Finance, broadcast finance specialists, helped give millions of viewers a bird’s eye view at last year’s Sydney Olympics. A new tethered blimp, supplied by the Aerial Camera Systems Gr
22/01/2001
A FRESH VISION FOR DVB’S FUTURE
THE FUTURE of the Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) consortium was unanimously agreed at the yearly meeting by their General Assembly. In a ‘Mission Statement’ the DVB Consortium offer a forward-looki
THE FUTURE of the Digital Video Broadcasting (DVB) consortium was unanimously agreed at the yearly meeting by their General Assembly. In a ‘Mission Statement’ the DVB Consortium offer a forward-looki
22/01/2001
CARLTON TV ORDER DISCREET FLAME
CARLTON TV Birmingham have become the latest broadcasters to order a Discreet flame. The company have also purchased two combustion desktop compositors and a full set of Sapphire sparks plug-ins. All
CARLTON TV Birmingham have become the latest broadcasters to order a Discreet flame. The company have also purchased two combustion desktop compositors and a full set of Sapphire sparks plug-ins. All
22/01/2001
MASTERSON SHOWS LIGHT TOUCH
‘CHANGE an irrefutable law of the Universe’ was the task Maverick Media Director Seamus Masterson was set in a clever new spot for ‘Benecol Light’ through Saatchi & Saatchi. Masterson said: “Its one
‘CHANGE an irrefutable law of the Universe’ was the task Maverick Media Director Seamus Masterson was set in a clever new spot for ‘Benecol Light’ through Saatchi & Saatchi. Masterson said: “Its one
22/01/2001
MEDIA 100 REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER RESULTS
MEDIA 100, providers of software, systems and services for streaming media on the Internet, have reported results for their fourth quarter and fiscal year ended November 30, 2000. Net sales for the f
MEDIA 100, providers of software, systems and services for streaming media on the Internet, have reported results for their fourth quarter and fiscal year ended November 30, 2000. Net sales for the f
22/01/2001
RECORD YEAR FOR UK FILM PRODUCTION
THE FILM Council have announced that the level of film production in the UK during 2000 broke all previous records. The British Film Commission (BFC), a division of the Film Council and the body resp
THE FILM Council have announced that the level of film production in the UK during 2000 broke all previous records. The British Film Commission (BFC), a division of the Film Council and the body resp
22/01/2001
SMITH TO COMMENT ON WHITE PAPER AT VLV SEMINAR
THE Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Chris Smith, is scheduled to speak about the government's White Paper on Regulating Communications at a Voice of the Listener and Viewer (VLV) West
THE Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Chris Smith, is scheduled to speak about the government's White Paper on Regulating Communications at a Voice of the Listener and Viewer (VLV) West
22/01/2001
VINTEN’S WINNING CAMERA SUPPORT SYSTEMS
BROADCAST and Production, the Italian-language edition of Radio World and TV Technology, recently announced their awards for best broadcast products of the year 2000. A clear winner in the TV camera
BROADCAST and Production, the Italian-language edition of Radio World and TV Technology, recently announced their awards for best broadcast products of the year 2000. A clear winner in the TV camera
19/01/2001
CNBC EUROPE EXPAND OPERATIONS
CNBC Europe, 24-hour broadcasters who produce and broadcast from studios in London, have announced they are expanding their operations to cater to the increasing number of active investors across the
CNBC Europe, 24-hour broadcasters who produce and broadcast from studios in London, have announced they are expanding their operations to cater to the increasing number of active investors across the
19/01/2001
GLASGOW HOSTS SCHOOL OF SOUND
LONDON based School of Sound have announced their fourth annual symposium, which will be held in the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow City Centre. For three years, the School of S
LONDON based School of Sound have announced their fourth annual symposium, which will be held in the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow City Centre. For three years, the School of S
19/01/2001
MCIVOR LOOKS FOR FILM LOCATIONS IN NI
LOCATIONS Surveyor, Colin McIvor, is looking for potential film locations in Northern Ireland as part of a cross border Locations Database project. Interest in Northern Ireland as a film location is
LOCATIONS Surveyor, Colin McIvor, is looking for potential film locations in Northern Ireland as part of a cross border Locations Database project. Interest in Northern Ireland as a film location is
19/01/2001
MIDDLE-EASTERN FLAVOUR AT EDINBURGH FILMHOUSE
MORE than 25 features and five shorts will be shown at the Arab Mediterranean Film Festival at the Edinburgh Filmhouse. Guest appearances by filmmakers and actors will offer a rare chance to experien
MORE than 25 features and five shorts will be shown at the Arab Mediterranean Film Festival at the Edinburgh Filmhouse. Guest appearances by filmmakers and actors will offer a rare chance to experien
19/01/2001
MINISTER PROMOTES BRITISH FILM INDUSTRY
FILMS Minister Janet Anderson has praised the British film industry at the Sundance Film Festival, saying that it was flourishing with many British actors and films. Anderson said: “Successful Britis
FILMS Minister Janet Anderson has praised the British film industry at the Sundance Film Festival, saying that it was flourishing with many British actors and films. Anderson said: “Successful Britis
19/01/2001
NAME CHANGE FOR TELEMEDIA SYSTEMS
CAMBRIDGE company Telemedia Systems, creators of SpectreView browsing technology, are to join with their sister company in the US, forming the new single, multinational company, Internet Pro Video. T
CAMBRIDGE company Telemedia Systems, creators of SpectreView browsing technology, are to join with their sister company in the US, forming the new single, multinational company, Internet Pro Video. T
19/01/2001
RUSHES COMMERCIAL AS SMOOTH AS SILK
RUSHES, one of Europe’s leading special effects and post-production houses, have completed a new commercial for the new Dove Body Silk cream, starring British supermodel, Lisa Snowden. Rushes Flame A
RUSHES, one of Europe’s leading special effects and post-production houses, have completed a new commercial for the new Dove Body Silk cream, starring British supermodel, Lisa Snowden. Rushes Flame A
