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Broadcast News Archive for
May, 2003
16/05/2003
BSkyB choose Pro-Bel router for Millbank
BSkyB have installed a Pro-Bel Sirius routing switcher and a variety of control panels at the heart of the Westminster News Studio, enabling all political coverage to benefit from digital quality. Th
BSkyB have installed a Pro-Bel Sirius routing switcher and a variety of control panels at the heart of the Westminster News Studio, enabling all political coverage to benefit from digital quality. Th
16/05/2003
Full range of root6 products to be displayed at The Production Show
At this year's Production Show root6 are to showcase BeamBox v1.5, shown in conjunction with BEAM.TV, and Content Agent, developed by the company's technology arm. An HD edit suite on the stand will
At this year's Production Show root6 are to showcase BeamBox v1.5, shown in conjunction with BEAM.TV, and Content Agent, developed by the company's technology arm. An HD edit suite on the stand will
16/05/2003
Gearhouse, GlobeCast & Stefi Productions form Olympic alliance
With the Athens Olympic Games fast approaching, an alliance has been created between Gearhouse Broadcast, the equipment rental, sales and project solutions company, leading global satellite transmissi
With the Athens Olympic Games fast approaching, an alliance has been created between Gearhouse Broadcast, the equipment rental, sales and project solutions company, leading global satellite transmissi
16/05/2003
Leader LV 5100D waveform monitors chosen for Czech OBs
Five Leader LV 5100D digital component waveform monitors have been chosen for installation in a fleet of Czech Telecom outside broadcast vehicles, to be used by Czech Television. The vehicles will be
Five Leader LV 5100D digital component waveform monitors have been chosen for installation in a fleet of Czech Telecom outside broadcast vehicles, to be used by Czech Television. The vehicles will be
16/05/2003
Munro Acoustic become a Limited company
UK studio design company Munro Associates have announced their consolidation to a Limited company, to allow for expansion and diversification into various acoustic fields. Under their new name of Mun
UK studio design company Munro Associates have announced their consolidation to a Limited company, to allow for expansion and diversification into various acoustic fields. Under their new name of Mun
16/05/2003
Pinnacle Systems begin shipping Edition 5
Pinnacle Systems have announced that Edition 5, the latest version of its mid-range video editing and DVD-authoring software, is now shipping. Edition 5 is for professional videographers, educators,
Pinnacle Systems have announced that Edition 5, the latest version of its mid-range video editing and DVD-authoring software, is now shipping. Edition 5 is for professional videographers, educators,
16/05/2003
Red Post Production and VPJ select new Critter Solution
Red Post Production and Visual Processing Japan are the first customers for Critter, the asset management solution designed by SALT Media Software Consultants of London specifically for postproduction
Red Post Production and Visual Processing Japan are the first customers for Critter, the asset management solution designed by SALT Media Software Consultants of London specifically for postproduction
16/05/2003
Straight 8 show unseen shorts at Cannes 2003
London-based Super 8 filmmaking organisation Straight 8 are to premier 20 new short films on May 21 at the 2003 Cannes film festival. The three-minute films are all made on a single cartridge of supe
London-based Super 8 filmmaking organisation Straight 8 are to premier 20 new short films on May 21 at the 2003 Cannes film festival. The three-minute films are all made on a single cartridge of supe
15/05/2003
BSkyB reveal huge marketing push
BSkyB have announced plans to expand their dominance of the UK and Ireland pay-TV markets, after publishing better than expected financial and subscriber results for the third quarter. Top of BSkyB's
BSkyB have announced plans to expand their dominance of the UK and Ireland pay-TV markets, after publishing better than expected financial and subscriber results for the third quarter. Top of BSkyB's
15/05/2003
Danny Boyle feature now cutting on Lightworks Touch NLE
Danny Boyle’s latest feature ‘Millions’ has started shooting in Liverpool, and award-winning film editor Chris Gill is cutting the movie on Lightworks Touch, the latest iteration of the popular Lightw
Danny Boyle’s latest feature ‘Millions’ has started shooting in Liverpool, and award-winning film editor Chris Gill is cutting the movie on Lightworks Touch, the latest iteration of the popular Lightw
15/05/2003
Holocaust Remembrance Authority select Optibase
Optibase have announced that Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Martyrs’ and Heroes’ Remembrance Authority, have selected their MPEG MovieMaker encoding platforms to create a digital video content archiving sy
Optibase have announced that Yad Vashem, the Holocaust Martyrs’ and Heroes’ Remembrance Authority, have selected their MPEG MovieMaker encoding platforms to create a digital video content archiving sy
15/05/2003
JBPP complete 22 'Matrix Reloaded' trailers
John Bake Post-production (JBPP) have recently added the finishing touches to a series of 22 trailers - plus teaser - for the forthcoming 'Matrix Reloaded' feature, using the Media 100 844/X editing a
John Bake Post-production (JBPP) have recently added the finishing touches to a series of 22 trailers - plus teaser - for the forthcoming 'Matrix Reloaded' feature, using the Media 100 844/X editing a
15/05/2003
MPC’s digital grade and vfx for horror feature LD50
MPC have completed digital grade and vfx on Random Harvest/Fourhorsemen Films feature 'LD50.' LD50 marks Simon De Selva’s directorial debut. The film stars Katharine Towne, ('Sweet Home Alabama', 'Wh
MPC have completed digital grade and vfx on Random Harvest/Fourhorsemen Films feature 'LD50.' LD50 marks Simon De Selva’s directorial debut. The film stars Katharine Towne, ('Sweet Home Alabama', 'Wh
15/05/2003
NMR announce first UK showing of Final Cut Pro 4 and CinéWave 4
New Media Research (NMR) have announced an exclusive showing of the latest version of Pinnacle and Apple's Final Cut Pro 4 and CinéWave 4 on their stand (470) at this year's Production Show. Final Cu
New Media Research (NMR) have announced an exclusive showing of the latest version of Pinnacle and Apple's Final Cut Pro 4 and CinéWave 4 on their stand (470) at this year's Production Show. Final Cu
15/05/2003
Screen Africa secures ITV international guest speakers
Top international and local speakers have been secured for the Screen Africa Talent & Technology Conference, which will run at the Sandton Convention Centre in South Africa from June 10-11 2003. The
Top international and local speakers have been secured for the Screen Africa Talent & Technology Conference, which will run at the Sandton Convention Centre in South Africa from June 10-11 2003. The
15/05/2003
Tessa Jowell to open UK Film Centre at Cannes
Tessa Jowell, Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport, will officially open the UK Film Centre at Cannes on Friday May 16. The UK Film Centre will promote the UK as a destination for internati
Tessa Jowell, Secretary of State for Culture Media and Sport, will officially open the UK Film Centre at Cannes on Friday May 16. The UK Film Centre will promote the UK as a destination for internati
15/05/2003
Tyrell to showcase leading technology at The Production Show
Tyrell, a leading provider of technology to the UK's post-production and broadcast industry, have released details of their plans for The Production Show 2003 (May 20-22 Olympia, London) and a new Soh
Tyrell, a leading provider of technology to the UK's post-production and broadcast industry, have released details of their plans for The Production Show 2003 (May 20-22 Olympia, London) and a new Soh
15/05/2003
Tyrone Productions secure history documentary deal
Tyrone Productions have secured a co-production deal with broadcasters TG4 (Ireland) and S4C (Wales) for their latest documentary, 'The Molly Maguires', a compelling one-hour historical detective stor
Tyrone Productions have secured a co-production deal with broadcasters TG4 (Ireland) and S4C (Wales) for their latest documentary, 'The Molly Maguires', a compelling one-hour historical detective stor
14/05/2003
Barco take digital cinema technology Cannes
Barco, the projection systems design and development specialist, and official partner of the 2003 Cannes Film Festival, will be the prime mover behind digital screenings at the festival for the second
Barco, the projection systems design and development specialist, and official partner of the 2003 Cannes Film Festival, will be the prime mover behind digital screenings at the festival for the second
14/05/2003
Cutting Edge exploit Omnigen's flexible still/clip store
UK test and measurement manufacturer OmniTek have announced that Brisbane-based Cutting Edge have purchased and installed an OmniGen system. The sale was concluded and overseen by OmniTek's Australia
UK test and measurement manufacturer OmniTek have announced that Brisbane-based Cutting Edge have purchased and installed an OmniGen system. The sale was concluded and overseen by OmniTek's Australia
14/05/2003
Ian Burkinshaw joins Vistek
Vistek have recently expanded their sales operation, with the appointment of Ian Burkinshaw as UK Sales Executive. Burkinshaw is a well-known figure in the UK broadcast market, having had a long care
Vistek have recently expanded their sales operation, with the appointment of Ian Burkinshaw as UK Sales Executive. Burkinshaw is a well-known figure in the UK broadcast market, having had a long care
14/05/2003
M Productions complete Led Zeppelin DVD
M Productions, the film and TV division of Metropolis Group, have completed a double DVD anthology for Led Zeppelin, creating a permanent visual record of the 69-79 period, with gems from their epic K
M Productions, the film and TV division of Metropolis Group, have completed a double DVD anthology for Led Zeppelin, creating a permanent visual record of the 69-79 period, with gems from their epic K
14/05/2003
ND SatCom AG create US subsidiary
ND SatCom AG of Germany, a leading global supplier of satellite based broadband VSAT, broadcast and military communication network solutions, have founded ND SatCom, Inc. as a U.S. subsidiary. In re
ND SatCom AG of Germany, a leading global supplier of satellite based broadband VSAT, broadcast and military communication network solutions, have founded ND SatCom, Inc. as a U.S. subsidiary. In re
14/05/2003
New appointment at TC Soho
Media services company TC Soho have announced the appointment of Roger Boorman as Technical Director. Boorman, a veteran television facilities engineer, has held senior posts in both postproduction a
Media services company TC Soho have announced the appointment of Roger Boorman as Technical Director. Boorman, a veteran television facilities engineer, has held senior posts in both postproduction a
14/05/2003
Quartz to launch Topaz router range at The Production Show
Quartz are to launch their new range of Topaz routers at the Production Show at Olympia, London, next week. The range is aimed at cost effective applications that demand high specification solutions
Quartz are to launch their new range of Topaz routers at the Production Show at Olympia, London, next week. The range is aimed at cost effective applications that demand high specification solutions
