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Broadcast News Archive for
March, 2002
28/03/2002
BBC One launches vibrant new look
BBC ONE have unveiled a new, "energetic and vibrant" on-screen look aimed at placing it firmly in step with contemporary life. The new channel idents explore the universal theme of rhythm, dance and
BBC ONE have unveiled a new, "energetic and vibrant" on-screen look aimed at placing it firmly in step with contemporary life. The new channel idents explore the universal theme of rhythm, dance and
28/03/2002
Calrec launch entry-level digital surround broadcast console
Calrec Audio are set to launch their Sigma 100 medium format digital audio production console at NAB2002, booth L2263. Designed to offer similar specification and functionality to Calrec’s S2 analog
Calrec Audio are set to launch their Sigma 100 medium format digital audio production console at NAB2002, booth L2263. Designed to offer similar specification and functionality to Calrec’s S2 analog
28/03/2002
Miranda launch Master Control Glass Cockpit at NAB
At NAB 2002 (stand L10611), Miranda are to launch the ‘Master Control Glass Cockpit’, based on the new Oxtel Series Presmaster 2 master control switcher, as well as the Kaleido ‘virtual’ monitor wall
At NAB 2002 (stand L10611), Miranda are to launch the ‘Master Control Glass Cockpit’, based on the new Oxtel Series Presmaster 2 master control switcher, as well as the Kaleido ‘virtual’ monitor wall
28/03/2002
Optibase announces the success of VideoGateway trials
Optibase, a leader in broadband streaming solutions, have announced the successful completion of trials conducted by the VideoGateway Consortium. Under the auspices of the European Union Research an
Optibase, a leader in broadband streaming solutions, have announced the successful completion of trials conducted by the VideoGateway Consortium. Under the auspices of the European Union Research an
28/03/2002
RTÉ Authority hold meeting with strategic review consultants
The RTÉ Authority have held a special meeting with consultants from KPMG and Logical who have been undertaking a strategic review process of the broadcaster's operations. In a carefully worded state
The RTÉ Authority have held a special meeting with consultants from KPMG and Logical who have been undertaking a strategic review process of the broadcaster's operations. In a carefully worded state
28/03/2002
RTÉ Digital Learning Partnership launched
The Irish Minister for Education and Science, Dr. Michael Woods, TD and Bob Collins, Director-General of RTÉ, have announced that the Department of Education and Science and RTE have established a Dig
The Irish Minister for Education and Science, Dr. Michael Woods, TD and Bob Collins, Director-General of RTÉ, have announced that the Department of Education and Science and RTE have established a Dig
28/03/2002
Saatchi & Saatchi ads win BTAA awards
Two advertisements created by Saatchi & Saatchi have won two awards in this year's British Television Advertising Awards (BTAA.). The ads for leading online careers site Monster.com were awarded two
Two advertisements created by Saatchi & Saatchi have won two awards in this year's British Television Advertising Awards (BTAA.). The ads for leading online careers site Monster.com were awarded two
28/03/2002
Troubled ITV Digital goes into administration
An administration order made by Carlton Communications and Granada in relation to ITV Digital has been granted by the High Court in London. Not only does the judgment throw a shadow over the future
An administration order made by Carlton Communications and Granada in relation to ITV Digital has been granted by the High Court in London. Not only does the judgment throw a shadow over the future
27/03/2002
APT present new product line-up for NAB
Codec manufacturer APT have a strong new product line-up for 2002 and will be attending the NAB Convention in Las Vegas to show the latest additions to their data compression range. The Belfast-based
Codec manufacturer APT have a strong new product line-up for 2002 and will be attending the NAB Convention in Las Vegas to show the latest additions to their data compression range. The Belfast-based
27/03/2002
Curious Software introduces v3.0 upgrade to mapping software
NAB 2002 in Las Vegas will see the first public demonstration of v3.0 of Curious World Maps software. The package will allows the user to create broadcast quality, highly-detailed, still and animate
NAB 2002 in Las Vegas will see the first public demonstration of v3.0 of Curious World Maps software. The package will allows the user to create broadcast quality, highly-detailed, still and animate
27/03/2002
DVB-MHP specification unveiled at NAB
Following the major announcements from CableLabs and Echostar on the take-up of MHP in the US, Digital Video Broadcasting Project (DVB) are set to showcase the DVB-MHP specification during this year's
Following the major announcements from CableLabs and Echostar on the take-up of MHP in the US, Digital Video Broadcasting Project (DVB) are set to showcase the DVB-MHP specification during this year's
27/03/2002
Improved ITC web site launched
The ITC have re-launched their web site, www.itc.org.uk , to improve the ITC's external communications and their service to viewers. The new-look
The ITC have re-launched their web site, www.itc.org.uk , to improve the ITC's external communications and their service to viewers. The new-look
27/03/2002
JVC Professional at NAB
At NAB, booth L9729, JVC Professional will be demonstrating new products for traditional broadcasters and video professionals, the home theatre market and webcasters or event marketers interested in s
At NAB, booth L9729, JVC Professional will be demonstrating new products for traditional broadcasters and video professionals, the home theatre market and webcasters or event marketers interested in s
27/03/2002
Matrox announce new Realtime 3D effects for RT2500 PRO Pack
Matrox Video Products Group have announced a series of new realtime, keyframeable 3D transitions and filters available free of charge to RT2000 and RT2500 PRO Pack users. The new user-customisable e
Matrox Video Products Group have announced a series of new realtime, keyframeable 3D transitions and filters available free of charge to RT2000 and RT2500 PRO Pack users. The new user-customisable e
27/03/2002
Media training scheme for ethnic minorities heads North
A scheme to help unleash the potential of 120 individuals from ethnic minority communities is being launched in Scotland, Northern Ireland and the North of England by Skillset and the BBC this spring.
A scheme to help unleash the potential of 120 individuals from ethnic minority communities is being launched in Scotland, Northern Ireland and the North of England by Skillset and the BBC this spring.
27/03/2002
Panasonic targets NAB for progressive products
Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company will unveil cost-effective, multi-format standard definition and high definition acquisition products supporting 24-frame, progressive scanning at NAB
Panasonic Broadcast & Television Systems Company will unveil cost-effective, multi-format standard definition and high definition acquisition products supporting 24-frame, progressive scanning at NAB
26/03/2002
5D systems increases capability for digital film producers
Media solutions developer 5D will reveal additions to its family of compositing, visual effects, colour grading, and record and review systems at NAB2002 – booth S3908. Post-production solutions suc
Media solutions developer 5D will reveal additions to its family of compositing, visual effects, colour grading, and record and review systems at NAB2002 – booth S3908. Post-production solutions suc
26/03/2002
AT&T announces trials of media solutions
AT&T are set to announce trials of new broadcast capabilities for pay-per-view delivery and subscription-based web services to Internet users at NAB, booth S5523. AT&T also will introduce a new Media
AT&T are set to announce trials of new broadcast capabilities for pay-per-view delivery and subscription-based web services to Internet users at NAB, booth S5523. AT&T also will introduce a new Media
26/03/2002
Dates for Halle Master 'Cartoon Creativity' event announced
The European Association of Animators will be running their Halle Master 'Cartoon Creativity' event from April 25-27 in Halle, Germany. The event has vacancies for 80 professionals, and organisers w
The European Association of Animators will be running their Halle Master 'Cartoon Creativity' event from April 25-27 in Halle, Germany. The event has vacancies for 80 professionals, and organisers w
26/03/2002
DVS announces a new sales structure
Aiming at providing a more market-focused distributor network, DVS have announced a restructuring programme to its European sales effort. Previously the company sold its products in Europe exclusivel
Aiming at providing a more market-focused distributor network, DVS have announced a restructuring programme to its European sales effort. Previously the company sold its products in Europe exclusivel
26/03/2002
Geevs servers chosen by Swedish broadcaster
Basingstoke-based solution provider, Gee Broadcast Systems, have been chosen by Swedish broadcaster TV4 to provide 10 Geevs servers to pay out their local news programmes. Following intensive testin
Basingstoke-based solution provider, Gee Broadcast Systems, have been chosen by Swedish broadcaster TV4 to provide 10 Geevs servers to pay out their local news programmes. Following intensive testin
26/03/2002
Harris Corporation delivery systems at NAB2002
Harris Corporation will be on hand at NAB2002 to offer solutions to broadcasters searching for cost-effective answers to the challenges of the multi-channel digital era. Harris Corporation, the deliv
Harris Corporation will be on hand at NAB2002 to offer solutions to broadcasters searching for cost-effective answers to the challenges of the multi-channel digital era. Harris Corporation, the deliv
26/03/2002
NAB showcase for Matrox products
Matrox Video Products Group, a market leader in the field of digital video hardware and software for real-time editing, DVD authoring, and web-streaming applications will be unveiling four new product
Matrox Video Products Group, a market leader in the field of digital video hardware and software for real-time editing, DVD authoring, and web-streaming applications will be unveiling four new product
26/03/2002
SSL broker two post-production sales in France
Solid State Logic (SSL) in Oxford have brokered the sale of a 64-fader, two-operator Avant Plus digital film and post-production console for French post house Auditel. The new console, due for deliv
Solid State Logic (SSL) in Oxford have brokered the sale of a 64-fader, two-operator Avant Plus digital film and post-production console for French post house Auditel. The new console, due for deliv
25/03/2002
Broadcast Technology reveals new products at NAB
Broadcast Technology will unveil their new DTMD 1000 COFDM demodulator at booth NAB L9844. Designed to meet the needs of set-top box software houses and hardware manufacturers, the DTMD 1000 which ha
Broadcast Technology will unveil their new DTMD 1000 COFDM demodulator at booth NAB L9844. Designed to meet the needs of set-top box software houses and hardware manufacturers, the DTMD 1000 which ha
