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Broadcast News Archive for
November, 2001
06/11/2001
SMG APPOINT CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
SCOTTISH Media Group (SMG) have appointed Kieran Sherry to the role of Chief Technology Officer with immediate effect. This newly created senior post will combine Sherry’s current role of New Media D
SCOTTISH Media Group (SMG) have appointed Kieran Sherry to the role of Chief Technology Officer with immediate effect. This newly created senior post will combine Sherry’s current role of New Media D
06/11/2001
STEPHENS REAPPOINTED AS CHAIR OF S4C
CULTURE Secretary, Tessa Jowell, has announced that Elan Closs Stephens CBE has been reappointed as Chair to the Board of S4C. She will be reappointed from April 1, 2002, until March 31, 2006. Jowel
CULTURE Secretary, Tessa Jowell, has announced that Elan Closs Stephens CBE has been reappointed as Chair to the Board of S4C. She will be reappointed from April 1, 2002, until March 31, 2006. Jowel
05/11/2001
ALTERED IMAGES ADD BITE TO BIARRITZ FACILITY
ALTERED Images, the London-based digital broadcast systems reseller, have just completed a major installation contract in Biarritz, France for Chilli Industries, the freesport marketing and production
ALTERED Images, the London-based digital broadcast systems reseller, have just completed a major installation contract in Biarritz, France for Chilli Industries, the freesport marketing and production
05/11/2001
EASTERN EUROPE TO BOOST CINEMA MARKET
EUROPE is on the brink of a cinema boom both in terms of box office revenues and new multiplex development, says a new report published this week by media analysts, Screen Digest. The report – Cinema
EUROPE is on the brink of a cinema boom both in terms of box office revenues and new multiplex development, says a new report published this week by media analysts, Screen Digest. The report – Cinema
05/11/2001
MANUFACTURERS DEMONSTRATE SERVER INTEROPERABILITY
AVICA Technology Corporation, EVS, and the Grass Valley Group have announced that they have achieved compatibility for the playback of MPEG2 encoded content on their respective systems. In related n
AVICA Technology Corporation, EVS, and the Grass Valley Group have announced that they have achieved compatibility for the playback of MPEG2 encoded content on their respective systems. In related n
05/11/2001
MURRAYPRO’S SDI TO COST LESS
MURRAYPRO have released a range of very low cost SDI demodulators. Careful selection of SDI components coupled with “set top box” technology enabled Murraypro to design a versatile, yet ultra low co
MURRAYPRO have released a range of very low cost SDI demodulators. Careful selection of SDI components coupled with “set top box” technology enabled Murraypro to design a versatile, yet ultra low co
05/11/2001
PEPPER CHECKS INTO MIKE FIGGIS’ ‘HOTEL’
PEPPER, the leading film and broadcast television post-production facility, have recently completed post-production work on Mike Figgis’ latest feature film, ‘Hotel’. Pepper were approached by Steve
PEPPER, the leading film and broadcast television post-production facility, have recently completed post-production work on Mike Figgis’ latest feature film, ‘Hotel’. Pepper were approached by Steve
05/11/2001
PINNACLE SYSTEMS SIGN PEBBLE BEACH
PINNACLE Systems have formed an alliance with broadcast automation specialist, Pebble Beach Systems, under which Pebble Beach will supply automation systems to control the playback from Pinnacle’s the
PINNACLE Systems have formed an alliance with broadcast automation specialist, Pebble Beach Systems, under which Pebble Beach will supply automation systems to control the playback from Pinnacle’s the
05/11/2001
POLECAM IN THE GARDEN
POLECAM have just finished shooting the forthcoming series of ‘Charlie’s Gardening Neighbours’. The series, presented by Charlie Dimmock, shows six sets of neighbours transforming their gardens. Dir
POLECAM have just finished shooting the forthcoming series of ‘Charlie’s Gardening Neighbours’. The series, presented by Charlie Dimmock, shows six sets of neighbours transforming their gardens. Dir
05/11/2001
POLISTREAM DIGITAL SUBTITLE TECHNOLOGY
SCREEN Subtitling Systems have had an extremely active year in terms of technology development. 2001 saw the worldwide launch of the new Polistream range of digital transmission systems. Screen Sub
SCREEN Subtitling Systems have had an extremely active year in terms of technology development. 2001 saw the worldwide launch of the new Polistream range of digital transmission systems. Screen Sub
02/11/2001
BSKYB PROFITS RISE WHILE SUBSCRIPTIONS FALL
BSKYB have reported a 23 per cent rise in operating profits for their first quarter, but admit that subscriber numbers are lower than predicted. The company's losses have diminished after operating
BSKYB have reported a 23 per cent rise in operating profits for their first quarter, but admit that subscriber numbers are lower than predicted. The company's losses have diminished after operating
02/11/2001
EXTENSIS SELLS CREATIVEPRO.COM TO PFL
EXTENSIS, developer of creativity and productivity software for creative professionals, have announced the sale of creativepro.com to Montana-based PrintingforLess.com (PFL). PFL have acquired the r
EXTENSIS, developer of creativity and productivity software for creative professionals, have announced the sale of creativepro.com to Montana-based PrintingforLess.com (PFL). PFL have acquired the r
02/11/2001
EYEHEIGHT OPENS TECHNICAL SUPPORT DEPARTMENT
Following the recent expansion of their Watford premises and an increase in staff, Eyeheight Limited have opened a dedicated technical support department for users of their wide range of broadcast pro
Following the recent expansion of their Watford premises and an increase in staff, Eyeheight Limited have opened a dedicated technical support department for users of their wide range of broadcast pro
02/11/2001
PICARDY TO HELP COMBAT TEENAGE DEPRESSION
PICARDY Media Group are working on a pioneering new strategy with the Young People’s Unit of Edinburgh Royal Infirmary to tackle teenage depression. The company have already produced two video tools
PICARDY Media Group are working on a pioneering new strategy with the Young People’s Unit of Edinburgh Royal Infirmary to tackle teenage depression. The company have already produced two video tools
02/11/2001
SHS MULTIMEDIA HOST MAJOR EUROPEAN DTV ROADSHOW
SHS Multimedia, a leading European system integration company, part of SHS group, together with Intel and Compaq, are hosting a series of briefings and technology demonstrations this autumn as part of
SHS Multimedia, a leading European system integration company, part of SHS group, together with Intel and Compaq, are hosting a series of briefings and technology demonstrations this autumn as part of
02/11/2001
TYRELL APPOINTED AS RESELLER FOR DREMEDIA
TYRELL, provider of technology to the UK post-production and broadcast industry, have announced their appointment as first reseller in the UK and Ireland of Dremedia. A new broadcast technology comp
TYRELL, provider of technology to the UK post-production and broadcast industry, have announced their appointment as first reseller in the UK and Ireland of Dremedia. A new broadcast technology comp
02/11/2001
VFG ACCELERATE NEW FILTERS LAUNCH
A REVOLUTIONARY range of filters has been launched on the back of a management buyout of the Manufacturing and Sales Divisions of VFG, the television and film industry distribution group. The new co
A REVOLUTIONARY range of filters has been launched on the back of a management buyout of the Manufacturing and Sales Divisions of VFG, the television and film industry distribution group. The new co
02/11/2001
WORLD’S FIRST FAIRLIGHT DREAM SERIES PURCHASED BY CBH
FAIRLIGHT ESP have announced the world’s first sale of their DREAM series product to Michigan-based CBH Ministries in the USA. The sale, which includes three Fairlight DREAM Satellites and a Fairlig
FAIRLIGHT ESP have announced the world’s first sale of their DREAM series product to Michigan-based CBH Ministries in the USA. The sale, which includes three Fairlight DREAM Satellites and a Fairlig
01/11/2001
AVANT PLUS FILM AND POST CONSOLE DEMOED
SOLID State Logic have demonstrated the many advanced features now available on Avant Plus, the application-specific digital post-production and film dubbing console. Earning its ‘Plus’ status throug
SOLID State Logic have demonstrated the many advanced features now available on Avant Plus, the application-specific digital post-production and film dubbing console. Earning its ‘Plus’ status throug
01/11/2001
CANOPUS ENHANCE SONIC DVDIT!
CANOPUS Corporation, makers of award-winning, digital video editing systems and Sonic Solutions, the leading manufacturer of DVD publishing solutions, have announced that Sonic DVDit! is bundled with
CANOPUS Corporation, makers of award-winning, digital video editing systems and Sonic Solutions, the leading manufacturer of DVD publishing solutions, have announced that Sonic DVDit! is bundled with
01/11/2001
CONVERA SIGNS DEAL WITH NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
CONVERA, provider of software products that access unstructured information for the enterprise and government markets, have announced that Convera’s Screening Room has been selected as the video conte
CONVERA, provider of software products that access unstructured information for the enterprise and government markets, have announced that Convera’s Screening Room has been selected as the video conte
01/11/2001
EIFF ANNOUNCES 12-DAY FESTIVAL FOR 2002
THE EDINBURGH International Film Festival is to become a 12-day event in 2002, changing from 15 days, with the 56th Edinburgh International Film Festival taking place from Wednesday 14 to Sunday 25 of
THE EDINBURGH International Film Festival is to become a 12-day event in 2002, changing from 15 days, with the 56th Edinburgh International Film Festival taking place from Wednesday 14 to Sunday 25 of
01/11/2001
FRAMESTORE WIN BTAA AWARD
FRAMESTORE have won the prestigious Video Post Production award at the BTAA Craft awards for their outstanding work on Chrysler 'Golden Gate'. The spot was directed by Daniel Kleinman through Spectre
FRAMESTORE have won the prestigious Video Post Production award at the BTAA Craft awards for their outstanding work on Chrysler 'Golden Gate'. The spot was directed by Daniel Kleinman through Spectre
01/11/2001
HARRIS BROADCAST APPOINT NEW MD
HARRIS Broadcast have appointed Roland Eid to the position of managing director of Harris, Rennes (ITIS), their digital broadcasting R&D unit based in Rennes, France. IT IS products have won market
HARRIS Broadcast have appointed Roland Eid to the position of managing director of Harris, Rennes (ITIS), their digital broadcasting R&D unit based in Rennes, France. IT IS products have won market
01/11/2001
ITC CONSULTS ON CHANGES TO CODE ON SPORTS
THE Independent Television Commission (ITC) have published proposed amendments to the regulatory Code on Sports and other Listed Events for public consultation. The changes are intended to clarify th
THE Independent Television Commission (ITC) have published proposed amendments to the regulatory Code on Sports and other Listed Events for public consultation. The changes are intended to clarify th
