Broadcast News Archive for
July, 2003
31/07/2003
BBC choose JVC D-ILA for portable HD conference system
BBC production modernisation, based in Wood Lane, London, have selected a JVC D-ILA projector, model DLA-SX21 and a 90-inch CinePro HC rear-projection screen to be fully integrated into a new portable
BBC production modernisation, based in Wood Lane, London, have selected a JVC D-ILA projector, model DLA-SX21 and a 90-inch CinePro HC rear-projection screen to be fully integrated into a new portable
31/07/2003
Framestore CFC star at Siggraph
Among the established favourites at this year's Siggraph event is the Siggraph Animation Theatre, which this year is showing four pieces of Framestore CFC's work, a conference record for a single comp
Among the established favourites at this year's Siggraph event is the Siggraph Animation Theatre, which this year is showing four pieces of Framestore CFC's work, a conference record for a single comp
31/07/2003
Globalstor expand features of award-winning TransPro II
Globalstor Data have announced expanded features for their award-winning DVD TransPro II Digital Dailies Solution. Designed to burn daily “takes” or “rough cuts” directly to industry standard DVD-R
Globalstor Data have announced expanded features for their award-winning DVD TransPro II Digital Dailies Solution. Designed to burn daily “takes” or “rough cuts” directly to industry standard DVD-R
31/07/2003
Joe Alter's 'Shave and a Haircut for 3ds max' now available
At the Siggraph 2003 convention, SplutterFish LLC, a high-end 3D rendering software solutions provider and maker of the Brazil Rendering System, have announced immediate availability of Joe Alter's "S
At the Siggraph 2003 convention, SplutterFish LLC, a high-end 3D rendering software solutions provider and maker of the Brazil Rendering System, have announced immediate availability of Joe Alter's "S
31/07/2003
nStor SAN powered by Sanbolic at Siggraph
nStor and Sanbolic are demonstrating a shared storage area networking solution for non-linear editing and 3D graphic animation users at Siggraph '03, booth #2351. nStor, an innovative developer of st
nStor and Sanbolic are demonstrating a shared storage area networking solution for non-linear editing and 3D graphic animation users at Siggraph '03, booth #2351. nStor, an innovative developer of st
31/07/2003
Pinnacle reports record sales for Q4 and year end
Pinnacle Systems have announced financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2003, which ended June 30, 2003. "We finished the year with a strong fourth quarter," said J. Kim Fennell, Pinnacle
Pinnacle Systems have announced financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2003, which ended June 30, 2003. "We finished the year with a strong fourth quarter," said J. Kim Fennell, Pinnacle
31/07/2003
Rushes complete new Persil commercial
Rushes have recently completed post work on a new commercial for Persil, entitled 'Seven Dwarves.' The action is set in a vast fairytale kitchen in what appears to be a castle. In a recreation of 'Sn
Rushes have recently completed post work on a new commercial for Persil, entitled 'Seven Dwarves.' The action is set in a vast fairytale kitchen in what appears to be a castle. In a recreation of 'Sn
31/07/2003
SGL announce reseller agreement with Avid
Software Generation Ltd. (SGL) have announced a reseller agreement with Avid Technology, whereby Avid will offer the SGL FlashNet archive management software as part of its product line. FlashNet man
Software Generation Ltd. (SGL) have announced a reseller agreement with Avid Technology, whereby Avid will offer the SGL FlashNet archive management software as part of its product line. FlashNet man
31/07/2003
SRS Labs nominated for Emmy
SRS Labs, a leading provider of innovative audio, voice and semiconductor technology solutions, have announced that Thomas Huth was nominated for a sound-related Emmy for the Daphne Does Dinner episod
SRS Labs, a leading provider of innovative audio, voice and semiconductor technology solutions, have announced that Thomas Huth was nominated for a sound-related Emmy for the Daphne Does Dinner episod
30/07/2003
Canal Sur go on air with Daletplus
Dalet Digital Media Systems, a leading provider of media management tools, have announced that Canal Sur (RTVA), located in Andalucia, have implemented the DaletPlus newsroom solution. RTVA broadcast
Dalet Digital Media Systems, a leading provider of media management tools, have announced that Canal Sur (RTVA), located in Andalucia, have implemented the DaletPlus newsroom solution. RTVA broadcast
30/07/2003
Captain Scarlet animated series in production
Gerry Anderson has announced that production of a new 26-part series of 'Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons' is now underway. A cutting-edge facility has been set up in Pinewood’s Kubrick building whi
Gerry Anderson has announced that production of a new 26-part series of 'Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons' is now underway. A cutting-edge facility has been set up in Pinewood’s Kubrick building whi
30/07/2003
Channel M awarded local television licence for Manchester
The ITC have announced that Channel M Television Limited ("Channel M") have been awarded the licence to provide a local television service on the frequency identified for Manchester. The licence will
The ITC have announced that Channel M Television Limited ("Channel M") have been awarded the licence to provide a local television service on the frequency identified for Manchester. The licence will
30/07/2003
Convera accept subscriptions for $17M share issue
Convera Corporation, a leading provider of search and categorisation software for enterprises and government agencies, have accepted subscriptions for the sale of a total of 4,714,111 newly-issued sha
Convera Corporation, a leading provider of search and categorisation software for enterprises and government agencies, have accepted subscriptions for the sale of a total of 4,714,111 newly-issued sha
30/07/2003
FinePoint Broadcast upgrade to XT
Leading broadcast equipment rental company FinePoint Broadcast have placed an order with EVS to upgrade nine live slow motion (LSM) systems to the latest XT technology. This will nearly double the nu
Leading broadcast equipment rental company FinePoint Broadcast have placed an order with EVS to upgrade nine live slow motion (LSM) systems to the latest XT technology. This will nearly double the nu
30/07/2003
Pinnacle Systems complete acquisition of Dazzle
Pinnacle Systems have completed the acquisition of the Dazzle home video editing business from SCM Microsystems. As previously announced, the companies had entered into a definitive agreement on June
Pinnacle Systems have completed the acquisition of the Dazzle home video editing business from SCM Microsystems. As previously announced, the companies had entered into a definitive agreement on June
30/07/2003
SignaSys implement Crispin Automation System
SignaSys have announced that Crispin Corporation's System2000 automation system has been implemented in Phase 1 of KLRU-TV's multi-phase Automation, ATSC Encoding & Server project. SignaSys and KLRU
SignaSys have announced that Crispin Corporation's System2000 automation system has been implemented in Phase 1 of KLRU-TV's multi-phase Automation, ATSC Encoding & Server project. SignaSys and KLRU
30/07/2003
Sonic launch Real World DVD seminar series
Sonic Solutions have announced the launch of a new seminar series, entitled Real World DVD, to run through September of this year. The seminar tour, being staged in major cities throughout the US, di
Sonic Solutions have announced the launch of a new seminar series, entitled Real World DVD, to run through September of this year. The seminar tour, being staged in major cities throughout the US, di
30/07/2003
South Asia's new premier sports channel selects Quartz
Taj Television of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates have installed a Quartz routing and master control solution, to enhance their new premier sports channel, Ten Sports. The installation includes a f
Taj Television of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates have installed a Quartz routing and master control solution, to enhance their new premier sports channel, Ten Sports. The installation includes a f
30/07/2003
TSC announce HD video seminar dates
TSC, The Solutions Company for video and audio turnkey systems, have announced that free seminars are to be hosted at their Brentford demonstration facility, with a free copy of Final Cut Pro 4 to be
TSC, The Solutions Company for video and audio turnkey systems, have announced that free seminars are to be hosted at their Brentford demonstration facility, with a free copy of Final Cut Pro 4 to be
29/07/2003
Accom select Omnitek for R&D work
Test and measurement manufacturer OmniTek have announced that highly regarded, US-based equipment manufacturer Accom have purchased and installed OmniTek's innovative test and measurement solution for
Test and measurement manufacturer OmniTek have announced that highly regarded, US-based equipment manufacturer Accom have purchased and installed OmniTek's innovative test and measurement solution for
29/07/2003
Animal Logic convert animation pipeline to Softimage|XSI
Animal Logic, a world-leading animation and visual effects studio recognised for their recent work on 'The Matrix Reloaded', have selected Softimage|XSI for their animation production pipeline. The A
Animal Logic, a world-leading animation and visual effects studio recognised for their recent work on 'The Matrix Reloaded', have selected Softimage|XSI for their animation production pipeline. The A
29/07/2003
ASACA and SGL Software announce partnership
ASACA Corporation and Software Generation Limited (SGL), have announced combined support for Avid users that will enable video editors and media asset managers to easily create, share and archive giga
ASACA Corporation and Software Generation Limited (SGL), have announced combined support for Avid users that will enable video editors and media asset managers to easily create, share and archive giga
29/07/2003
Beadlight Technology drives new Audio Lighting Range
Beadlight Technology have developed a new range of audio lighting, based upon leading edge aerospace technology. The 'Light Wand Audio' range of console and desk lights is to be formally launched at
Beadlight Technology have developed a new range of audio lighting, based upon leading edge aerospace technology. The 'Light Wand Audio' range of console and desk lights is to be formally launched at
29/07/2003
Hearst-Argyle purchase Mercury gear from Trilogy
Trilogy Broadcast, providers of innovative and market leading intercom/talkback, signal monitoring and SPG systems, have announced that they have supplied Mercury VoIP communications equipment to Hear
Trilogy Broadcast, providers of innovative and market leading intercom/talkback, signal monitoring and SPG systems, have announced that they have supplied Mercury VoIP communications equipment to Hear
29/07/2003
Munro Acoustics create Boston benchmark
UK Studio design company Munro Acoustics have completed the acoustic upgrade of the main control room at Boston Skyline Studios, a two studio facility in the city’s historic Back Bay area. Munro Acou
UK Studio design company Munro Acoustics have completed the acoustic upgrade of the main control room at Boston Skyline Studios, a two studio facility in the city’s historic Back Bay area. Munro Acou