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Broadcast News Archive for
February, 2002
25/02/2002
BBC Worldwide announces 'substantial' sales increase
BBC Worldwide, a commercial arm of the BBC, have announced a significant contribution to the UK’s television export industry on the eve of their annual television programme market event – BBC Showcase
BBC Worldwide, a commercial arm of the BBC, have announced a significant contribution to the UK’s television export industry on the eve of their annual television programme market event – BBC Showcase
25/02/2002
Ealing studios and industry professionals back nature film
Ealing studios have recently provided space for at a heavily discounted rate to support Nitrate films in producing a film for Greenpeace called 'The Ancient Forests'. The film highlights destructive
Ealing studios have recently provided space for at a heavily discounted rate to support Nitrate films in producing a film for Greenpeace called 'The Ancient Forests'. The film highlights destructive
25/02/2002
Mobile production service is launched
ETC Pinewood and Dream Media Group have joined forces to offer a low-cost digital mobile production service. Designed for the Rsi operator, the unit is ideal for broadcast and corporate production a
ETC Pinewood and Dream Media Group have joined forces to offer a low-cost digital mobile production service. Designed for the Rsi operator, the unit is ideal for broadcast and corporate production a
25/02/2002
Panasonic's Varicam HD camera passes tough location test
Nervestruck Media LLC, an entertainment content development company, have used Panasonic Broadcast's new AJ-HDC27 Varicam HD Cinema camera on a number of high-profile assignments, including features f
Nervestruck Media LLC, an entertainment content development company, have used Panasonic Broadcast's new AJ-HDC27 Varicam HD Cinema camera on a number of high-profile assignments, including features f
25/02/2002
Red completes effects extravaganza for pop video
Soho-based visual communications facility, Red, have provided over 280 effects shots for the promo for So Solid Crew's new single 'Ride wid us', which features a sample from cult TV show 'Knight Rider
Soho-based visual communications facility, Red, have provided over 280 effects shots for the promo for So Solid Crew's new single 'Ride wid us', which features a sample from cult TV show 'Knight Rider
25/02/2002
Ultimatte distributes third-generation compositing system
Ultimatte Corporation have announced that they are to begin shipping their third-generation real-time high-definition (HD) matte compositing system for all Digital HD and Digital Cinema 24p/psf image
Ultimatte Corporation have announced that they are to begin shipping their third-generation real-time high-definition (HD) matte compositing system for all Digital HD and Digital Cinema 24p/psf image
22/02/2002
Convera empower Pankhurst's product research
Pankhurst Design & Developments (PDD), one of Europe's leading product innovation consultants, have installed Convera's Screening Room video content management software to assist in their product rese
Pankhurst Design & Developments (PDD), one of Europe's leading product innovation consultants, have installed Convera's Screening Room video content management software to assist in their product rese
22/02/2002
Grass Valley's Kalypso is a hit at 'The Brits'
The ITV1 "Brit Awards" ceremony featured the high-quality production work of a Grass Valley Kalypso Video Production Centre at the heart of its operation. At the live ceremony in London, the leading
The ITV1 "Brit Awards" ceremony featured the high-quality production work of a Grass Valley Kalypso Video Production Centre at the heart of its operation. At the live ceremony in London, the leading
22/02/2002
New collaboration boosts scriptwriting in the south west
Cheltenham Film Studios and independent producers Wildfire are collaborating on a new initiative, Storyville, in the south west of England. The project's objective is to produce quality films which
Cheltenham Film Studios and independent producers Wildfire are collaborating on a new initiative, Storyville, in the south west of England. The project's objective is to produce quality films which
22/02/2002
NTL win three-year contract to relay WRC coverage
NTL Broadcast have been awarded a three-year contract by Channel 4 to provide transmission services for all European legs of the World Rally Championships (WRC) for the next three years. The deal com
NTL Broadcast have been awarded a three-year contract by Channel 4 to provide transmission services for all European legs of the World Rally Championships (WRC) for the next three years. The deal com
22/02/2002
On-Air Systems announce On-Air Robotics
Extending the power of On-Air VANity into a glass-to-glass programme production system, On-Air Systems have introduced a robotic camera control system. On-Air Robotics comprises a dedicated camera in
Extending the power of On-Air VANity into a glass-to-glass programme production system, On-Air Systems have introduced a robotic camera control system. On-Air Robotics comprises a dedicated camera in
22/02/2002
S&M SFX represented at New York Festivals
London post-production company Smoke & Mirrors (S&M) were among the nominations for Best SFX at the prestigious New York Festivals for their work on Smirnoff Red 'Crooner' – the ad featuring a dog tha
London post-production company Smoke & Mirrors (S&M) were among the nominations for Best SFX at the prestigious New York Festivals for their work on Smirnoff Red 'Crooner' – the ad featuring a dog tha
22/02/2002
Technicolor use Edifis Scratchbox for film retouching
Technicolor Film & Imaging, Europe's largest film and post-production facility, have purchased an Edifis Scratchbox to be used at the company's Heathrow production centre. The newly supplied system i
Technicolor Film & Imaging, Europe's largest film and post-production facility, have purchased an Edifis Scratchbox to be used at the company's Heathrow production centre. The newly supplied system i
22/02/2002
The Bureau to manage New Cinema Fund
FilmFour Lab and the Film Council's New Cinema Fund have announced that the production company The Bureau have been brought in to manage the new short film scheme Cinema Extreme launched last year.
FilmFour Lab and the Film Council's New Cinema Fund have announced that the production company The Bureau have been brought in to manage the new short film scheme Cinema Extreme launched last year.
21/02/2002
5D to unveil post strategy at NAB 2002
At NAB 2002 in Las Vegas 5D are to present the completion of their first phase strategy for post-production. A rolling theatre demonstration, incorporating 5D Commander, 5D Cyborg and 5D Colossus, wi
At NAB 2002 in Las Vegas 5D are to present the completion of their first phase strategy for post-production. A rolling theatre demonstration, incorporating 5D Commander, 5D Cyborg and 5D Colossus, wi
21/02/2002
BBC4 negotations with BSkyB go right to the wire
With just days to go before its launch, the BBC remains locked in negotiations with BSkyB over the position of their new culture and arts channel – BBC4 – in the electronic programme guide (EPG). Th
With just days to go before its launch, the BBC remains locked in negotiations with BSkyB over the position of their new culture and arts channel – BBC4 – in the electronic programme guide (EPG). Th
21/02/2002
Chyron release software update for Aprisa Stillstore
Chyron Corporation have introduced the release of their updated Aprisa Stillstore software version 2.2, featuring the implementation of MOS Protocol. With version 2.2 software, newsroom journalists
Chyron Corporation have introduced the release of their updated Aprisa Stillstore software version 2.2, featuring the implementation of MOS Protocol. With version 2.2 software, newsroom journalists
21/02/2002
McMillan named GBI Partner of the Year
Scottish AV, presentation and communication specialists McMillan have won two awards at the GB International industry awards ceremony, held in the Belfry Hotel near Birmingham. GBI are one of the cou
Scottish AV, presentation and communication specialists McMillan have won two awards at the GB International industry awards ceremony, held in the Belfry Hotel near Birmingham. GBI are one of the cou
21/02/2002
Next generation Blu-ray Disc to enhance video format
Nine of the industry's biggest companies have announced that they have jointly established the basic specifications for a next generation large capacity optical disc video recording format called "Blu
Nine of the industry's biggest companies have announced that they have jointly established the basic specifications for a next generation large capacity optical disc video recording format called "Blu
21/02/2002
OmniBus name new sales manager for Asia Pacific
OmniBus Systems have appointed Andy T. Stanton as their new Sales Manager for the Asia Pacific region, to be based in Bangkok. Formerly sales director in the region for Odetics Broadcast, Australian-
OmniBus Systems have appointed Andy T. Stanton as their new Sales Manager for the Asia Pacific region, to be based in Bangkok. Formerly sales director in the region for Odetics Broadcast, Australian-
21/02/2002
Society of Film Distributors reveal their new name and website
The Society of Film Distributors (SFD) have completed their re-imaging process and announced their name change and newly established website. The SFD, the trade association that represents theatrica
The Society of Film Distributors (SFD) have completed their re-imaging process and announced their name change and newly established website. The SFD, the trade association that represents theatrica
21/02/2002
Two way TV add interactive option to Antiques Roadshow
Two Way TV have helped BBC1’s 'Antiques Roadshow' introduce enhanced interactivity through BBCi, the BBC’s interactive service. Digital satellite viewers watching the celebrated series, in which memb
Two Way TV have helped BBC1’s 'Antiques Roadshow' introduce enhanced interactivity through BBCi, the BBC’s interactive service. Digital satellite viewers watching the celebrated series, in which memb
20/02/2002
Discreet clients nominated for Visual Effects Academy Award
The top three films nominated this year for the Academy Award for Achievement in Visual Effects all used Discreet's effects, editing and finishing systems and software to deliver outstanding visual ex
The top three films nominated this year for the Academy Award for Achievement in Visual Effects all used Discreet's effects, editing and finishing systems and software to deliver outstanding visual ex
20/02/2002
Edifis announce 'Stingkey' key and fill system
Edifis have announced a major new development of their Sting digital disk recorder, adding key and fill features for broadcasters requiring high quality combined with no-compromise on-air reliability.
Edifis have announced a major new development of their Sting digital disk recorder, adding key and fill features for broadcasters requiring high quality combined with no-compromise on-air reliability.
20/02/2002
Industrial action over BFI pay dispute suspended
Industrial action, carried out by BECTU and Amicus MSF members to support a 4 per cent pay increase at the British Film Institute (BFI), has been suspended to allow mediation talks at ACAS. BECTU me
Industrial action, carried out by BECTU and Amicus MSF members to support a 4 per cent pay increase at the British Film Institute (BFI), has been suspended to allow mediation talks at ACAS. BECTU me
