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Broadcast News Archive for
May, 2001
28/05/2001
DATE ANNOUNCED FOR THE DMBS
THE Digital Media Business School (DMBS) is to be held in Ronda, Spain, between July 11 to the 15 it has been announced. The school is an intensive, project-based course, supported by the MEDIA Plus
THE Digital Media Business School (DMBS) is to be held in Ronda, Spain, between July 11 to the 15 it has been announced. The school is an intensive, project-based course, supported by the MEDIA Plus
28/05/2001
ECB AGREE EXTENSION TO CONTRACTS
THE England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have agreed a three-year extension to their current television contracts with Channel 4 and Sky Sports. The deal, which runs from 2003-2005, is valued at clo
THE England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have agreed a three-year extension to their current television contracts with Channel 4 and Sky Sports. The deal, which runs from 2003-2005, is valued at clo
28/05/2001
FIRST ART RELEASE PRIMAL 4.0
FIRST ART have announced the release of Primal Version 4.0. Primal is a real time image-processing engine for telecine colourists, unique in the post production industry in that it renders image proc
FIRST ART have announced the release of Primal Version 4.0. Primal is a real time image-processing engine for telecine colourists, unique in the post production industry in that it renders image proc
28/05/2001
MTI DELIVER REAL-TIME CAPABILITIES
MATHEMATICAL Technologies (MTI) have introduced software solutions for real-time pan-and-scan and for server-based digital mastering of audio with resolution-independent video on generic computer plat
MATHEMATICAL Technologies (MTI) have introduced software solutions for real-time pan-and-scan and for server-based digital mastering of audio with resolution-independent video on generic computer plat
28/05/2001
NEW PIXEL POWER CHARACTER GENERATORS
WITH the launch of Collage Junior, Pixel Power’s entry level caption generator, the introduction of Collette, their software-only character generator and full availability of Clarity SD, the Windows b
WITH the launch of Collage Junior, Pixel Power’s entry level caption generator, the introduction of Collette, their software-only character generator and full availability of Clarity SD, the Windows b
28/05/2001
THE WRITERS BLOCK CLOSE ‘HOME SPUN YARNS’
THE Writers’ Block, a new initiative looking at Storytelling for Film, Television and Theatre have just closed ‘Home Spun Yarns’, the first conference on Writing from 24 to the 26 May 2001. The confe
THE Writers’ Block, a new initiative looking at Storytelling for Film, Television and Theatre have just closed ‘Home Spun Yarns’, the first conference on Writing from 24 to the 26 May 2001. The confe
28/05/2001
URDD FESTIVAL BREAKS GROUND
THIS year's 2001 Urdd Festival is breaking new ground in Welsh broadcasting history by staging a cultural event live simultaneously from two separate centres. The 2001 Urdd Festival - Gðyl yr Urdd 20
THIS year's 2001 Urdd Festival is breaking new ground in Welsh broadcasting history by staging a cultural event live simultaneously from two separate centres. The 2001 Urdd Festival - Gðyl yr Urdd 20
25/05/2001
ANIMO FOR MAC OS X ANNOUNCED
CAMBRIDGE Animation Systems have announced Animo for Mac OS X, Apple's next-generation operating system. Animo seamlessly integrates 2D and 3D animation for development of feature films, animated tel
CAMBRIDGE Animation Systems have announced Animo for Mac OS X, Apple's next-generation operating system. Animo seamlessly integrates 2D and 3D animation for development of feature films, animated tel
25/05/2001
BBC FACES SUBSTANTIAL UNION PAY CLAIM
UNIONS have tabled a BBC pay claim for 2001 that seeks a salary increase that not only matches inflation but will also add £1000 to the pay packets of BBC staff. The unions are also preparing to carr
UNIONS have tabled a BBC pay claim for 2001 that seeks a salary increase that not only matches inflation but will also add £1000 to the pay packets of BBC staff. The unions are also preparing to carr
25/05/2001
CHANNEL 4 VOTE FOR TWO WAY TV
THE LATEST series of ‘Big Brother’ will see some digital television viewers using their television remote control handset to vote out a nominated housemate. This follows an agreement between broadcas
THE LATEST series of ‘Big Brother’ will see some digital television viewers using their television remote control handset to vote out a nominated housemate. This follows an agreement between broadcas
25/05/2001
DTS DEMONSTRATES HIGH RESOLUTION AUDIO
DTS, a leader in multichannel digital audio, have announced their new system for 5.1-channel sound at 96 kHz, 24 bits, for DVD-Video. Previously 96/24 has been available on DVD-Video in only two chan
DTS, a leader in multichannel digital audio, have announced their new system for 5.1-channel sound at 96 kHz, 24 bits, for DVD-Video. Previously 96/24 has been available on DVD-Video in only two chan
25/05/2001
EXTREME INTERNATIONAL EXPANDS PROGRAMMING
EXTREME International, owners of The Extreme Sports Channel, have concluded a number of deals with broadcasters in the adventure travel and lifestyle genres. Discovery Latin America have licensed Fis
EXTREME International, owners of The Extreme Sports Channel, have concluded a number of deals with broadcasters in the adventure travel and lifestyle genres. Discovery Latin America have licensed Fis
25/05/2001
NMT PURCHASES SSL BROADCAST CONSOLES
OXFORDSHIRE based Solid State Logic have provided two consoles to US company National Mobile Television (NMT), a leading provider of mobile facilities for remote television broadcast production. The
OXFORDSHIRE based Solid State Logic have provided two consoles to US company National Mobile Television (NMT), a leading provider of mobile facilities for remote television broadcast production. The
25/05/2001
YES TELEVISION TO CREATE NEW JOBS
YES Television, one of the global leaders in digital interactive television, are to create up to 210 new jobs in Cardiff, with associated capital investment of up to £23 million. The Welsh Assembly’s
YES Television, one of the global leaders in digital interactive television, are to create up to 210 new jobs in Cardiff, with associated capital investment of up to £23 million. The Welsh Assembly’s
25/05/2001
YTV COMMISIONED FOR ‘STARMAKER’ BY ITV2
YORKSHIRE Television have been commissioned by ITV2 to make one of the biggest and most exciting talent shows to be screened on British television. From September 2001 ‘STARMAKER’ will follow the fat
YORKSHIRE Television have been commissioned by ITV2 to make one of the biggest and most exciting talent shows to be screened on British television. From September 2001 ‘STARMAKER’ will follow the fat
24/05/2001
BSC PUBLISH UPDATE ON REGULATION
THE Broadcasting Standards Commission (BSC) have published their ‘Briefing Update 8 – Concerning Regulation’. The survey looked at public attitudes towards broadcasting regulation including that for
THE Broadcasting Standards Commission (BSC) have published their ‘Briefing Update 8 – Concerning Regulation’. The survey looked at public attitudes towards broadcasting regulation including that for
24/05/2001
CHANNEL 5 SNAPS UP HOT US DRAMA HIT
CHANNEL 5 have acquired America's hottest new drama, ‘CSI - Crime Scene Investigation’. In the US, 20 million viewers tune in to ‘CSI’ every week making it their third biggest show beaten only by ‘ER
CHANNEL 5 have acquired America's hottest new drama, ‘CSI - Crime Scene Investigation’. In the US, 20 million viewers tune in to ‘CSI’ every week making it their third biggest show beaten only by ‘ER
24/05/2001
CHIDGEY WARMS TO 1410 DEGREES
DAVID Chidgey has joined 1410 Degrees, the creative digital media company, as Commercial Director. Chidgey has been operating as a marketing consultant to production, post and film distribution compa
DAVID Chidgey has joined 1410 Degrees, the creative digital media company, as Commercial Director. Chidgey has been operating as a marketing consultant to production, post and film distribution compa
24/05/2001
CONVERA ADDITION TO MANAGEMENT TEAM
CONVERA, a leading provider of advanced technologies, products and solutions for managing multimedia digital content, today announced the appointment of Ben Plummer as senior vice president of marketi
CONVERA, a leading provider of advanced technologies, products and solutions for managing multimedia digital content, today announced the appointment of Ben Plummer as senior vice president of marketi
24/05/2001
FAST ANNOUNCE OPEN PLATFORM PACKAGE
FAST Multimedia have announced a new open-platform strategy: their much acclaimed editing software will be now be available as a cost-effective software and board-set package. With the launch of FAST
FAST Multimedia have announced a new open-platform strategy: their much acclaimed editing software will be now be available as a cost-effective software and board-set package. With the launch of FAST
24/05/2001
FUJINON INTRODUCE NEW DIGI ZOOM LENS
FUJINON have introduced their Digi Zoom Demand product, the ERD-10A-D01, which offers one-hand control of zoom, focus and iris on the company's HD and Broadcast Digi Power ENG style lenses. The Digi
FUJINON have introduced their Digi Zoom Demand product, the ERD-10A-D01, which offers one-hand control of zoom, focus and iris on the company's HD and Broadcast Digi Power ENG style lenses. The Digi
24/05/2001
PACE APPOINTS NEW DIRECTOR
PACE Micro Technology have announced the appointment of a new Non-Executive Director, Mike McTighe, who is expected to join the board on June 3, 2001. McTighe is currently Chief Executive Officer, Gl
PACE Micro Technology have announced the appointment of a new Non-Executive Director, Mike McTighe, who is expected to join the board on June 3, 2001. McTighe is currently Chief Executive Officer, Gl
24/05/2001
UNIVERSAL LAUNCH ‘MOVIE IN 100 SECONDS’
UNIVERSAL Studios Networks have launched their latest initiative for short films called 100mm, a movie in 100 seconds. 100mm, an innovative new format, is aimed at giving aspiring directors and produ
UNIVERSAL Studios Networks have launched their latest initiative for short films called 100mm, a movie in 100 seconds. 100mm, an innovative new format, is aimed at giving aspiring directors and produ
23/05/2001
ARETE RELEASE NEW DIGITAL NATURETOOLS
ARETÉ Entertainment (AEI) have announced the release of Digital NatureTools v3.5 for SOFTIMAGE|3D Extreme. Areté's complete solution for photo-real animating wave surfaces features Areté's proprieta
ARETÉ Entertainment (AEI) have announced the release of Digital NatureTools v3.5 for SOFTIMAGE|3D Extreme. Areté's complete solution for photo-real animating wave surfaces features Areté's proprieta
23/05/2001
BBC SEEK ITC CONSENT FOR DERBY
THE ITC have received a request from the BBC for consent to broadcast live and exclusive coverage of the Derby for 2001. This event has been listed by the Secretary of State for the Department for Cu
THE ITC have received a request from the BBC for consent to broadcast live and exclusive coverage of the Derby for 2001. This event has been listed by the Secretary of State for the Department for Cu
