Broadcast News Archive for
April, 2001
20/04/2001
KEYFRAME DESIGN AND PRODUCE SEQUENCE FOR SKY ONE
Keyframe of Leeds have announced that they have designed and produced the 20 second title sequence for Sky One's documentary about the work of one of the pop industry's top choreographers, Paul Domain
Keyframe of Leeds have announced that they have designed and produced the 20 second title sequence for Sky One's documentary about the work of one of the pop industry's top choreographers, Paul Domain
20/04/2001
ONDIGITAL CHOOSE LASTMINUTE.COM
ONDIGITAL have chosen lastminute.com, the online shopping and entertainment website, to launch ONnet on a stand alone basis in the online community. For the first time on lastminute.com and for a spe
ONDIGITAL have chosen lastminute.com, the online shopping and entertainment website, to launch ONnet on a stand alone basis in the online community. For the first time on lastminute.com and for a spe
20/04/2001
PHILIPS ADVANCES FILM IMAGING AT NAB
The Film Imaging division of Philips is to launch Scream a new resolution independent noise / grain reduction system at NAB. Designed specifically for Spirit DataCine, Shadow Telecine and Specter Vir
The Film Imaging division of Philips is to launch Scream a new resolution independent noise / grain reduction system at NAB. Designed specifically for Spirit DataCine, Shadow Telecine and Specter Vir
20/04/2001
SCOTTISH SHORT FILM SELECTED FOR AWARD
‘DADDY’S GIRL’, the Scottish short film which has been winning awards at Film Festivals around the globe, has been selected for competition in the Official selection 2001 at the Cannes International F
‘DADDY’S GIRL’, the Scottish short film which has been winning awards at Film Festivals around the globe, has been selected for competition in the Official selection 2001 at the Cannes International F
19/04/2001
ASSOCIATED PRESS TO UNVEIL LATEST VERSION OF ENPS
ASSOCIATED Press (AP) will unveil version 3.0 of their Electronic News Production System (ENPS) at NAB 2001. Introduced in 1997, the system has become broadcasting's most popular newsroom system and
ASSOCIATED Press (AP) will unveil version 3.0 of their Electronic News Production System (ENPS) at NAB 2001. Introduced in 1997, the system has become broadcasting's most popular newsroom system and
19/04/2001
BLOOMBERG ADOPT TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPED BY APT
BLOOMBERG, one of the world’s leading financial broadcasters, are to use sophisticated technology developed by Audio Processing Technology (APT) in Belfast. The contract, signed followed the recent T
BLOOMBERG, one of the world’s leading financial broadcasters, are to use sophisticated technology developed by Audio Processing Technology (APT) in Belfast. The contract, signed followed the recent T
19/04/2001
CHANNEL 4 TO APPEAR ON THE UK’S BIGGEST TV SET
CHANNEL 4 have powered up a new outdoor poster in Cromwell Road, London, which features one of the biggest working television screens in UK. Loaned by More O’Ferrall the 6sq/m LED screen utilising st
CHANNEL 4 have powered up a new outdoor poster in Cromwell Road, London, which features one of the biggest working television screens in UK. Loaned by More O’Ferrall the 6sq/m LED screen utilising st
19/04/2001
FUJINON TO INTRODUCE NEW LENSES AT NAB
AT NAB, Fujinon will introduce new standard professional lenses, new cine style lenses and new electronic film production lenses. The new Fujinon standard professional lenses, the A20x8.6BERM-SD for
AT NAB, Fujinon will introduce new standard professional lenses, new cine style lenses and new electronic film production lenses. The new Fujinon standard professional lenses, the A20x8.6BERM-SD for
19/04/2001
PHILIPS REVEAL NETWORKING CONTROL SOLUTIONS
PHILIPS’ Media Networking and Control (MNC) division are set to reveal their latest solutions for digital video connectivity. At NAB 2001, Philips will add a compact digital video SD and HD solution,
PHILIPS’ Media Networking and Control (MNC) division are set to reveal their latest solutions for digital video connectivity. At NAB 2001, Philips will add a compact digital video SD and HD solution,
19/04/2001
S4C TOP THE CELTIC LEAGUE WITH THREE CFTF AWARDS
S4C proved that they're top of the ‘Celtic League’ by winning three prestigious awards at the 2001 Celtic Film and Television Festival (CFTF) held in Truro, Cornwall. The Welsh TV channel lifted the
S4C proved that they're top of the ‘Celtic League’ by winning three prestigious awards at the 2001 Celtic Film and Television Festival (CFTF) held in Truro, Cornwall. The Welsh TV channel lifted the
19/04/2001
SKY SPORTS UNVEIL SKY SCOPE TRACKING SYSTEM
SKY Sports have unveiled Sky Scope, a brand new innovation to analyse live cricket coverage. Sky Scope is to be featured for the first time on British television during the live Derbyshire vs Pakista
SKY Sports have unveiled Sky Scope, a brand new innovation to analyse live cricket coverage. Sky Scope is to be featured for the first time on British television during the live Derbyshire vs Pakista
19/04/2001
UTV SIGN FOR MAJORITY HOLDING IN COUNTY MEDIA
ULSTER Television (UTV) have announced the completion of the acquisition of 60 per cent of the issued capital of County Media. UTV have paid IR£17.3 million for the majority stake in the Cork-based r
ULSTER Television (UTV) have announced the completion of the acquisition of 60 per cent of the issued capital of County Media. UTV have paid IR£17.3 million for the majority stake in the Cork-based r
18/04/2001
CHROMATEC AND BARCO CREATE ‘ISTUDIO’
CHROMATEC and Barco have announced a strategic co-operation to bundle their technological know-how and expertise to offer an integrated solution for broadcasting. Barco’s iSTUDIO has been introduced
CHROMATEC and Barco have announced a strategic co-operation to bundle their technological know-how and expertise to offer an integrated solution for broadcasting. Barco’s iSTUDIO has been introduced
18/04/2001
DVS LAUNCH TRIWRAP PANORAM MONITOR
DIGITAL Video Systems have launched the highly styled ‘TriWRAP’ Panoram PV230 DSK Monitor. It is the first visualization display aimed at the ‘professional’ market and provides 2.4 Megapixels of worki
DIGITAL Video Systems have launched the highly styled ‘TriWRAP’ Panoram PV230 DSK Monitor. It is the first visualization display aimed at the ‘professional’ market and provides 2.4 Megapixels of worki
18/04/2001
MILLER ANNOUNCE NEW PRODUCTS FOR NAB 2001
MILLER have announced that their new Heavy Duty (HD) tripod systems for news gathering and EFP, as well as a new 150mm fluid head the DS60 for sports/EFP, will be on display at NAB 2001. The Miller D
MILLER have announced that their new Heavy Duty (HD) tripod systems for news gathering and EFP, as well as a new 150mm fluid head the DS60 for sports/EFP, will be on display at NAB 2001. The Miller D
18/04/2001
NOTHING REAL’S TREMOR SHAKES BBC SCIENCE
BBC Science has purchased the UK’s first Tremor compositing system from UK sole reseller Tyrell. The Nothing Real Tremor system is to be a key component in BBC Science’s production pipeline helping t
BBC Science has purchased the UK’s first Tremor compositing system from UK sole reseller Tyrell. The Nothing Real Tremor system is to be a key component in BBC Science’s production pipeline helping t
18/04/2001
PHILIPS TO UNVEIL COMPLETE SD CAMERA LINE-UP AT NAB
AT NAB 2001, Philips Broadcast Cameras will be showing its complete SDTV camera line-up. The Philips LDK 23HS MKII super slow-motion camera has set the standard for slow motion in the last few years.
AT NAB 2001, Philips Broadcast Cameras will be showing its complete SDTV camera line-up. The Philips LDK 23HS MKII super slow-motion camera has set the standard for slow motion in the last few years.
18/04/2001
TELE-CINE INSTALL OMNEON VIDEO NETWORK SERVER
TELE-CINE are the first facility house in the UK to install an Omneon Video Network integrated server and storage system. The Omneon server is the centre-piece of a major upgrade and revamp of the fa
TELE-CINE are the first facility house in the UK to install an Omneon Video Network integrated server and storage system. The Omneon server is the centre-piece of a major upgrade and revamp of the fa
18/04/2001
UNIQUE ID TO SHOWCASE CAKES REMOTE AT NAB
UNIQUE ID are to showcase their CakeS RemotE at NAB 2001 which runs from April 23 to the 26. CakeS delivers media asset-tracking for the video, post-production, film, and 3D animation industries. It
UNIQUE ID are to showcase their CakeS RemotE at NAB 2001 which runs from April 23 to the 26. CakeS delivers media asset-tracking for the video, post-production, film, and 3D animation industries. It
18/04/2001
WORK TO RULE AT BBC HALTED PENDING NEW VOTE
BECTU have suspended a work-to-rule while members vote on a new expenses policy. A postal ballot of members, except those in BBC Resources Limited, is being run, following the BBC's decision this wee
BECTU have suspended a work-to-rule while members vote on a new expenses policy. A postal ballot of members, except those in BBC Resources Limited, is being run, following the BBC's decision this wee
13/04/2001
CANADIAN ANIMATOR USES CAMBRIDGE’S INKWORKS
ANIMATOR Derek Cummings has recently been commissioned by National Film of Canada to produce a short film called ‘Mind Me Good Now’. Cummings is using Cambridge Animation’s Inkworks to soften lines a
ANIMATOR Derek Cummings has recently been commissioned by National Film of Canada to produce a short film called ‘Mind Me Good Now’. Cummings is using Cambridge Animation’s Inkworks to soften lines a
13/04/2001
CANWEST AND GRANADA FINALISE TV3 PARTNERSHIP
CANWEST Global Communications have announced that they have finalised a partnership agreement with Granada Media for joint ownership of the Irish television network, TV3, following the receipt of regu
CANWEST Global Communications have announced that they have finalised a partnership agreement with Granada Media for joint ownership of the Irish television network, TV3, following the receipt of regu
13/04/2001
DVD EUROPE 2001 CONFERENCE SET FOR LONDON
TWO major European DVD conferences will take place in London’s Business Design Centre, Islington from April 18-20. The DVD Forum's European one-day conference will be held on the first day, April 18,
TWO major European DVD conferences will take place in London’s Business Design Centre, Islington from April 18-20. The DVD Forum's European one-day conference will be held on the first day, April 18,
13/04/2001
FIRST ART TO PREVIEW PRIMAL 4 AT NAB
FIRST Art, a creative film tools company, will be introducing Version 4.0 of Primal at NAB 2001. Version 4.0 adds the 'Optics' feature for real time glints and camera blurs. Primal, a real time image
FIRST Art, a creative film tools company, will be introducing Version 4.0 of Primal at NAB 2001. Version 4.0 adds the 'Optics' feature for real time glints and camera blurs. Primal, a real time image
13/04/2001
IMAGINE AND PAZAP ANNOUNCE CONTENTS PARTNERSHIP
IMAGINE Products, developers of the Image Mine archiving system, and pazap net, European content management specialists and systems integrators for broadcast and new media markets, have announced a pa
IMAGINE Products, developers of the Image Mine archiving system, and pazap net, European content management specialists and systems integrators for broadcast and new media markets, have announced a pa