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Broadcast News Archive for
April, 2001
13/04/2001
ITC BOARD REAPPOINTMENTS CONFIRMED
THE CULTURE Secretary Chris Smith has announced that Alastair Balls, Sir Michael Checkland and Michael Shea will be reappointed to the board of the Independent Television Commission (ITC). Alastair B
THE CULTURE Secretary Chris Smith has announced that Alastair Balls, Sir Michael Checkland and Michael Shea will be reappointed to the board of the Independent Television Commission (ITC). Alastair B
13/04/2001
OMNIBUS SYSTEMS TO DEMONSTRATE UPGRADES
EMPHASISING the breadth and range of their broadcast solutions, OmniBus Systems will be demonstrating upgrades and enhancements to their market-leading station automation and asset management systems
EMPHASISING the breadth and range of their broadcast solutions, OmniBus Systems will be demonstrating upgrades and enhancements to their market-leading station automation and asset management systems
13/04/2001
VI[Z]RT ANNOUNCE NEW PRODUCTS FOR NAB 2001
VI[Z]RT, the leader in real-time motion graphics, virtual set, integrated enterprise content management and distribution tools for broadcast, are announcing two new products and a series of upgrades i
VI[Z]RT, the leader in real-time motion graphics, virtual set, integrated enterprise content management and distribution tools for broadcast, are announcing two new products and a series of upgrades i
12/04/2001
BARKER APPOINTED HEAD OF ANIMATION AT MEDIAARC
THE BBC have announced that Carol Barker is to become the new Head of Animation for BBC MediaArc. Barker’s role will be to develop animation across the new design agency as a strategic capability ava
THE BBC have announced that Carol Barker is to become the new Head of Animation for BBC MediaArc. Barker’s role will be to develop animation across the new design agency as a strategic capability ava
12/04/2001
CHANNEL HEALTH WINS SKY DIGITAL £1.2M DEAL
DIGITAL television company Channel Health have won a £1.2 million contract to run a pilot interactive television service on pregnancy for the NHS. The company, which floated on AIM last August, will
DIGITAL television company Channel Health have won a £1.2 million contract to run a pilot interactive television service on pregnancy for the NHS. The company, which floated on AIM last August, will
12/04/2001
CINE WESSEX CELEBRATES 25 YEARS OF FILMING
CINE Wessex, a television and video facilities company based in Winchester, are celebrating their silver anniversary this year. David Bowerman, founder of Cine Wessex said: “The fact that we offer en
CINE Wessex, a television and video facilities company based in Winchester, are celebrating their silver anniversary this year. David Bowerman, founder of Cine Wessex said: “The fact that we offer en
12/04/2001
DIGITAL PROJECTION ANNOUNCE BILLBOARD PARTNERSHIP
DIGITAL Projection International, a wholly owned subsidiary of IMAX Corporation, have announced a strategic partnership which will expand IMAX’s market-leading digital projection technology into the r
DIGITAL Projection International, a wholly owned subsidiary of IMAX Corporation, have announced a strategic partnership which will expand IMAX’s market-leading digital projection technology into the r
12/04/2001
DISCREET ANNOUNCE SHIPPING OF REACTOR
DISCREET, a division of Autodesk, have announced that they have begun shipping ‘reactor’, the latest integrated extension for 3ds max 4, the world's best-selling professional 3D animation and modeling
DISCREET, a division of Autodesk, have announced that they have begun shipping ‘reactor’, the latest integrated extension for 3ds max 4, the world's best-selling professional 3D animation and modeling
12/04/2001
ITC REJECT SHIFT OF CHANNEL 5 NEWS
CHANNEL 5’s hopes of moving their 6 O’clock news to 5.30 pm have been dashed by the ITC. Channel 5 wanted to move the news to 5.30 pm with hourly bulletins at 7 pm and 8 pm. The ITC though, have stip
CHANNEL 5’s hopes of moving their 6 O’clock news to 5.30 pm have been dashed by the ITC. Channel 5 wanted to move the news to 5.30 pm with hourly bulletins at 7 pm and 8 pm. The ITC though, have stip
12/04/2001
JALEO EXHIBIT NON LINEAR SYSTEM AT NAB
ON SHOW at this year’s NAB is the Jaleo Onyx 3000, said to be one of the fastest non-linear online systems in the world. The system is capable of achieving 3 x streams of 1080i in real time as well a
ON SHOW at this year’s NAB is the Jaleo Onyx 3000, said to be one of the fastest non-linear online systems in the world. The system is capable of achieving 3 x streams of 1080i in real time as well a
12/04/2001
MAJOR NEW WELSH ARCHIVE LAUNCHED
THE NATIONAL Screen and Sound Archive of Wales have launched a new archive that houses an incredible collection of material showing the depth and richness of the Welsh association with moving image an
THE NATIONAL Screen and Sound Archive of Wales have launched a new archive that houses an incredible collection of material showing the depth and richness of the Welsh association with moving image an
11/04/2001
APT FILMS SCOOP RTS AWARD
APT FILMS have announced that ‘Losing Touch’ has scooped a Royal Television Society (RTS) Student Award for ‘Best Drama’. ‘Losing Touch’ was directed last year by Sarah Gavron, produced by APT Films
APT FILMS have announced that ‘Losing Touch’ has scooped a Royal Television Society (RTS) Student Award for ‘Best Drama’. ‘Losing Touch’ was directed last year by Sarah Gavron, produced by APT Films
11/04/2001
ARTEM DESIGN AND BUILD REMOTE CONTROL CAMERA HEADS
ARTEM, one of Europe’s leading special effects company, have designed and built the first in a family of Remote Camera Heads. The Tiger 1000 triple axis head, which accommodates magazines up to 1000f
ARTEM, one of Europe’s leading special effects company, have designed and built the first in a family of Remote Camera Heads. The Tiger 1000 triple axis head, which accommodates magazines up to 1000f
11/04/2001
ENDEMOL ENTERTAINMENT BUYS BRIGHTER PICTURES
ENDEMOL Entertainment have bought UK independent producer Brighter Pictures, in a deal thought to be worth £10 million. Brighter Pictures will now join the ranks of Endemol Entertainment UK beside ex
ENDEMOL Entertainment have bought UK independent producer Brighter Pictures, in a deal thought to be worth £10 million. Brighter Pictures will now join the ranks of Endemol Entertainment UK beside ex
11/04/2001
MEDIAGENIX OPENS OFFICE IN LONDON
BELGIUM based MediaGeniX, specialists of management systems in the broadcasting business, have recently opened a new office in London. Fully operational, the office is based in Tennyson House, Great
BELGIUM based MediaGeniX, specialists of management systems in the broadcasting business, have recently opened a new office in London. Fully operational, the office is based in Tennyson House, Great
11/04/2001
PHOTON BEARD INTRODUCE UPGRADE VERSION OF HYPERLIGHT
PHOTON Beard, leading manufacturers of portable lighting equipment for the film and video markets, have introduced an upgraded version of the compact, ultra lightweight Hyperlight 471. Hyperlight 471
PHOTON Beard, leading manufacturers of portable lighting equipment for the film and video markets, have introduced an upgraded version of the compact, ultra lightweight Hyperlight 471. Hyperlight 471
11/04/2001
RESEARCH SHOWS MAJOR OPPORTUNITIES FOR PPV
UK digital broadcasters have major revenue opportunities for PPV (pay-per-view) services beyond movies and sports events, according to consumer research conducted by Gallup for Pace Micro Technology.
UK digital broadcasters have major revenue opportunities for PPV (pay-per-view) services beyond movies and sports events, according to consumer research conducted by Gallup for Pace Micro Technology.
11/04/2001
SOCIETY OF FILM DISTRIBUTORS APPOINT NEW EXECUTIVE
FRANK Pierce, President of the Society of Film Distributors (SFD), the trade association for film distributors in the UK, has announced the appointment of Mark Batey as Chief Executive of the SFD. Ba
FRANK Pierce, President of the Society of Film Distributors (SFD), the trade association for film distributors in the UK, has announced the appointment of Mark Batey as Chief Executive of the SFD. Ba
11/04/2001
VINTEN LAUNCH NEW POZI-LOC TRIPOD
VINTEN have announced the launch of Pozi-Loc tripod range, combining an innovative clamping system with new advances in manufacturing technology. The Pozi-Loc cam-operated clamping system requires lo
VINTEN have announced the launch of Pozi-Loc tripod range, combining an innovative clamping system with new advances in manufacturing technology. The Pozi-Loc cam-operated clamping system requires lo
10/04/2001
BBC APPOINT NEW HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
THE BBC have appointed former Guinness global human resources director Stephen Dando as Director of Human Resources and Internal Communications. Dando is to fulfil the position vacated by Greg Dyke’s
THE BBC have appointed former Guinness global human resources director Stephen Dando as Director of Human Resources and Internal Communications. Dando is to fulfil the position vacated by Greg Dyke’s
10/04/2001
BBC BACKS DOWN ON EXPENSES POLICY
MAJOR changes have been announced in the BBC's controversial new expenses policy. Rules for meal claims are to be relaxed, the cap on hotel claims is being raised, and BBC Resources Limited will opt
MAJOR changes have been announced in the BBC's controversial new expenses policy. Rules for meal claims are to be relaxed, the cap on hotel claims is being raised, and BBC Resources Limited will opt
10/04/2001
BBC TECHNOLOGY ANNOUNCE TIMESAVING EVOLUTION
COLLABORATION between BBC Technology and NeTune Communications has resulted in a radical timesaving evolution in the theatrical film production process. BBC Technology have the global connectivity ca
COLLABORATION between BBC Technology and NeTune Communications has resulted in a radical timesaving evolution in the theatrical film production process. BBC Technology have the global connectivity ca
10/04/2001
DSP MEDIA EXHIBIT NEW UPGRADES AT NAB2001
AT THIS year's NAB, DSP Media will be exhibiting several new hardware and software upgrades as well as announcing exclusive agreements between complementary pro audio manufacturers in order to further
AT THIS year's NAB, DSP Media will be exhibiting several new hardware and software upgrades as well as announcing exclusive agreements between complementary pro audio manufacturers in order to further
10/04/2001
GMTV OPTS FOR CLIPBOX SOLUTION FROM QUANTEL
THE UK’s premier national commercial breakfast broadcasters, GMTV, are revamping their station’s output with the installation of an integrated server-based system from Quantel. GMTV will be up and ru
THE UK’s premier national commercial breakfast broadcasters, GMTV, are revamping their station’s output with the installation of an integrated server-based system from Quantel. GMTV will be up and ru
10/04/2001
IBIS CELEBRATE TEN YEARS IN AUTOMATION
CELEBRATING their tenth year as pioneers in broadcast automation, IBIS will be focusing attention at NAB on their SprinTx news and sports automation system and their PreCue planning and scheduling sof
CELEBRATING their tenth year as pioneers in broadcast automation, IBIS will be focusing attention at NAB on their SprinTx news and sports automation system and their PreCue planning and scheduling sof
