Broadcast News Archive for
April, 2002
30/04/2002
Digital Media World widen programme
This October, Digital Media World and LEAF, the London Effects and Animation Festival, are offering more content, a broader programme and wider networking opportunities for the European digital conten
This October, Digital Media World and LEAF, the London Effects and Animation Festival, are offering more content, a broader programme and wider networking opportunities for the European digital conten
30/04/2002
Hamlet display new tech at the Production Show
Hamlet, specialists in signal analysis and test and measurement equipment, will be displaying a number of significant products and The Production Show this year. Amongst these will be the Advanced M
Hamlet, specialists in signal analysis and test and measurement equipment, will be displaying a number of significant products and The Production Show this year. Amongst these will be the Advanced M
30/04/2002
Media 100 ship 844/X content design system
Media 100, a leading provider of advanced media systems, have announced that they have begun first customer shipments of their award-winning system for content design, the 844/X. The company also ann
Media 100, a leading provider of advanced media systems, have announced that they have begun first customer shipments of their award-winning system for content design, the 844/X. The company also ann
30/04/2002
Megahertz Broadcast install Hungarian uplink
Megahertz Broadcast Systems are to specify, supply and install a satellite uplink system in Hungary, which forms part of a project being funded by the Hungarian Government. The aim of the project is
Megahertz Broadcast Systems are to specify, supply and install a satellite uplink system in Hungary, which forms part of a project being funded by the Hungarian Government. The aim of the project is
30/04/2002
Pinnacle score with Pro-One at Old Trafford
Manchester United’s Museum at Old Trafford is now able to show some of the Club’s proudest moments on DVD, thanks to Pinnacle Systems’ Pro-ONE editing product and DVD authoring software, Impression DV
Manchester United’s Museum at Old Trafford is now able to show some of the Club’s proudest moments on DVD, thanks to Pinnacle Systems’ Pro-ONE editing product and DVD authoring software, Impression DV
30/04/2002
Sherbet create Seat Ibiza campaign
Sherbet Director Dirk Van de Vondel has recently completed a television and print campaign for the new model Seat Ibiza through Bates Barcelona. 'Imagineering', which features 45’, 30’, 20’, 10’, and
Sherbet Director Dirk Van de Vondel has recently completed a television and print campaign for the new model Seat Ibiza through Bates Barcelona. 'Imagineering', which features 45’, 30’, 20’, 10’, and
30/04/2002
Sonic introduces MyDVD video suite
Sonic Solutions have released MyDVD Video Suite, the most comprehensive solution available for consumer DVD production and video editing. MyDVD Video Suite makes it possible for home users to record
Sonic Solutions have released MyDVD Video Suite, the most comprehensive solution available for consumer DVD production and video editing. MyDVD Video Suite makes it possible for home users to record
30/04/2002
Trio form broadband wireless partnership
Thales, Thomson Multimedia and Nextream (a joint venture between Alcatel and Thomson dedicated to interactive video networks) have announced the formation of a partnership called WIMUS (Wireless Multi
Thales, Thomson Multimedia and Nextream (a joint venture between Alcatel and Thomson dedicated to interactive video networks) have announced the formation of a partnership called WIMUS (Wireless Multi
29/04/2002
British talent leads the way in Cannes line-up
The official line-up for the Cannes Film Festival features a host of British filmmaking talent. Three British directors take their films into Competition. Michael Winterbottom's 24 Hour Party People
The official line-up for the Cannes Film Festival features a host of British filmmaking talent. Three British directors take their films into Competition. Michael Winterbottom's 24 Hour Party People
29/04/2002
Drawmer launch a new line with Tube Stations
UK based Drawmer have launched two new product ranges - the Tube Station 1 Stereo Mic Pre/Tube Compressor (TS1) and the Tube Station 2 Dual Tube Compressor (TS2). The TS1 offers a wide dynamic range
UK based Drawmer have launched two new product ranges - the Tube Station 1 Stereo Mic Pre/Tube Compressor (TS1) and the Tube Station 2 Dual Tube Compressor (TS2). The TS1 offers a wide dynamic range
29/04/2002
Film Council launch scriptwriting development scheme
The Film Council`s Training Fund has announced a new initiative to provide hands-on training opportunities for six individuals who want to work in feature film script development. The newFeature Fil
The Film Council`s Training Fund has announced a new initiative to provide hands-on training opportunities for six individuals who want to work in feature film script development. The newFeature Fil
29/04/2002
Matrox RT2500 solution chosen by University of Leeds
Matrox Video Products Group have announced that the University of Leeds has chosen the Matrox RT2500 video editing solution to play an integral role in its Broadcast and Communication courses. The U
Matrox Video Products Group have announced that the University of Leeds has chosen the Matrox RT2500 video editing solution to play an integral role in its Broadcast and Communication courses. The U
29/04/2002
Northern Irish creative partnership formed
Three local companies have come together in partnership to create the eye-catching title sequence and print logos for a new global television series. ‘Chasing Time’, a thirteen-part travel challenge
Three local companies have come together in partnership to create the eye-catching title sequence and print logos for a new global television series. ‘Chasing Time’, a thirteen-part travel challenge
29/04/2002
Pixel Power announce Collage 2 CG enhancements
Pixel Power have unveiled a suite of new features for its Collage 2 range of character generators and broadcast graphics systems. Featuring dual Power PC processors and multiple Pixel processors, Co
Pixel Power have unveiled a suite of new features for its Collage 2 range of character generators and broadcast graphics systems. Featuring dual Power PC processors and multiple Pixel processors, Co
29/04/2002
SysMedia speak on content at OpenTV summit
SysMedia, a UK-based company specialising in teletext, content management and subtitling solutions, have successfully participated in the recent OpenTV’s World Summit in Paris. Colin Prior, Business
SysMedia, a UK-based company specialising in teletext, content management and subtitling solutions, have successfully participated in the recent OpenTV’s World Summit in Paris. Colin Prior, Business
29/04/2002
Violence on terrestrial television rises
The ITC have released figures that show that in a two week monitoring period, levels of televsion violence in 1999 and 2001 were higher than in 1997 and 1998. This was due largely to coverage in new
The ITC have released figures that show that in a two week monitoring period, levels of televsion violence in 1999 and 2001 were higher than in 1997 and 1998. This was due largely to coverage in new
26/04/2002
Brick House Video wins Mario award at NAB
Brick House Video have announced that their portable SDI field switcher, the VTB-1D, which was showcased at NAB 2002, has received the prestigious Mario award for innovative design from TV Technology
Brick House Video have announced that their portable SDI field switcher, the VTB-1D, which was showcased at NAB 2002, has received the prestigious Mario award for innovative design from TV Technology
26/04/2002
Digital Media World hits back on timing clash
In response to an announcement from the organisers of the new Digital Arts Festival, that the event will clash with the dates of Digital Media World and the London Effects and Animation Festival (DMW
In response to an announcement from the organisers of the new Digital Arts Festival, that the event will clash with the dates of Digital Media World and the London Effects and Animation Festival (DMW
26/04/2002
ITV Digital sales to proceed as licence put to tender
The UK TV regulator, the Independent Television Commission (ITC), has ruled that it has not been able to secure additional funding for ITV Digital on terms that would enable it to commit to a long-ter
The UK TV regulator, the Independent Television Commission (ITC), has ruled that it has not been able to secure additional funding for ITV Digital on terms that would enable it to commit to a long-ter
26/04/2002
Scottish films feature in Cannes line-up
Director Ken Loach¹s new film, 'Sweet Sixteen', a Scottish Screen Lottery funded feature and the latest in his Scottish trilogy, has been chosen for competition at the Cannes International Film Festiv
Director Ken Loach¹s new film, 'Sweet Sixteen', a Scottish Screen Lottery funded feature and the latest in his Scottish trilogy, has been chosen for competition at the Cannes International Film Festiv
26/04/2002
Sharpen your editing skills with Matrox/Adobe
Whether you're a budding video editing enthusiast or just want to improve your skills, the Matrox/Adobe DV Academy can help you. The Academy offers two courses – Intro to DV Editing and DV Masterclas
Whether you're a budding video editing enthusiast or just want to improve your skills, the Matrox/Adobe DV Academy can help you. The Academy offers two courses – Intro to DV Editing and DV Masterclas
26/04/2002
Sony BPE launches XPRI V3 editing software
Sony Broadcast & Professional Europe have strengthened their commitment to non-linear editing systems by announcing version three software upgrade for all the XPRI product range. XPRI version three
Sony Broadcast & Professional Europe have strengthened their commitment to non-linear editing systems by announcing version three software upgrade for all the XPRI product range. XPRI version three
26/04/2002
Teletext awarded Channel 5 licence
The ITC have agreed to award the additional services licence on the Channel 5 signal to Teletext Limited. The Commission were satisfied that the technical plan, as far as it involves the use of any t
The ITC have agreed to award the additional services licence on the Channel 5 signal to Teletext Limited. The Commission were satisfied that the technical plan, as far as it involves the use of any t
26/04/2002
Two UK winners announced at Tokyo Video Festival
Two British filmmakers have won awards at the prestigious JVC Tokyo Video Festival 2002 (TVF 2002) in Japan. A total of 30 video works were selected from all over the world including the two British
Two British filmmakers have won awards at the prestigious JVC Tokyo Video Festival 2002 (TVF 2002) in Japan. A total of 30 video works were selected from all over the world including the two British
25/04/2002
BBC renews training partnership with Omnibus
BBC Training & Development has announced the renewal of its partnership with OmniBus Systems Limited. The partnership was established in 2001, in order to offer a range of OmniBus courses at dedicate
BBC Training & Development has announced the renewal of its partnership with OmniBus Systems Limited. The partnership was established in 2001, in order to offer a range of OmniBus courses at dedicate