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Broadcast News Archive for
September, 2003
22/09/2003
Harris Corporation conduct medium wave DRM tests in China
Harris have successfully conducted China’s first over-the-air DRM (Digital Radio Mondiale Digital Audio Broadcasting) demonstration on the Medium Wave broadcast band. The demonstration, conducted in
Harris have successfully conducted China’s first over-the-air DRM (Digital Radio Mondiale Digital Audio Broadcasting) demonstration on the Medium Wave broadcast band. The demonstration, conducted in
22/09/2003
Martin Altham joins Broadcast Technology
Broadcast Technology have announced the appointment of Martin Altham as International Sales Manager, effective from October 1. He brings 24 years of broadcast and security industry experience, havin
Broadcast Technology have announced the appointment of Martin Altham as International Sales Manager, effective from October 1. He brings 24 years of broadcast and security industry experience, havin
22/09/2003
OmniTek and Pixelmetrix alliance bears fruit
Innovative test and measurement manufacturer, OmniTek, and award-winning preventative monitoring company Pixelmetrix, have announced the launch of Quality Auditor, the first fruit of their ongoing str
Innovative test and measurement manufacturer, OmniTek, and award-winning preventative monitoring company Pixelmetrix, have announced the launch of Quality Auditor, the first fruit of their ongoing str
22/09/2003
Public to have role in 'root and branch' review of BBC
Extensive public consultation will form part of a "root and branch" review of the BBC, Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell has said. Speaking at the Royal Television Society's conference in Cambridge, the
Extensive public consultation will form part of a "root and branch" review of the BBC, Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell has said. Speaking at the Royal Television Society's conference in Cambridge, the
22/09/2003
Sony win IABM innovation award
The Professional Optical disc from Sony was named as the winner of the 2003 IABM Peter Wayne Award for design and innovation. Eagerly sought after, this year's award attracted entries from across fou
The Professional Optical disc from Sony was named as the winner of the 2003 IABM Peter Wayne Award for design and innovation. Eagerly sought after, this year's award attracted entries from across fou
22/09/2003
Trilogy announce Sentinel monitoring card & purchase by LNN
Trilogy Broadcast, providers of innovative and market leading intercom/talkback, signal monitoring and SPG equipment, have announced the introduction of a new serial digital video detector card with o
Trilogy Broadcast, providers of innovative and market leading intercom/talkback, signal monitoring and SPG equipment, have announced the introduction of a new serial digital video detector card with o
22/09/2003
Unemployment and emigration face Irish film graduates
Screen Producers Ireland (SPI) are concerned about the potential implications the demise of the Section 481 tax incentive will have on Ireland's film industry, should the Government decide to go throu
Screen Producers Ireland (SPI) are concerned about the potential implications the demise of the Section 481 tax incentive will have on Ireland's film industry, should the Government decide to go throu
19/09/2003
Ascent Media appoint New Business Development Manager
Ascent Media Management Services have appointed Kabir Malik as New Business Development Manager. Kabir joins the Media Management sales team with over 10 years experience and will work alongside Medi
Ascent Media Management Services have appointed Kabir Malik as New Business Development Manager. Kabir joins the Media Management sales team with over 10 years experience and will work alongside Medi
19/09/2003
Commons Committee’s backing for Film Skills Strategy welcomed
The endorsement of the Film Skills Strategy ‘A Bigger Future’ by the all-party House of Commons Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee, in their report ‘Is there a British Film Industry’, has been
The endorsement of the Film Skills Strategy ‘A Bigger Future’ by the all-party House of Commons Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee, in their report ‘Is there a British Film Industry’, has been
19/09/2003
DVS add new features to CLIPSTER
Since its unveiling at NAB 2003, DVS has further redefined the real-time HD editing-workstation CLIPSTER, and new features have been implemented. After this year’s IBC DVS will start worldwide shippi
Since its unveiling at NAB 2003, DVS has further redefined the real-time HD editing-workstation CLIPSTER, and new features have been implemented. After this year’s IBC DVS will start worldwide shippi
19/09/2003
FilmLight ship Truelight colour calibration system
FilmLight, pioneers of digital film technology, have announced the availability of two products from its Truelight colour calibration system – The Truelight Monitor Probe and Truelight HD. Truelight
FilmLight, pioneers of digital film technology, have announced the availability of two products from its Truelight colour calibration system – The Truelight Monitor Probe and Truelight HD. Truelight
19/09/2003
Imperial War Museum Documentary Master Class announced
The Imperial War Museum Film and Video Archive are to run a Documentary Master Class for students and interested individuals on Tuesday November 25 from 10.00am - 5.00pm. Established professionals f
The Imperial War Museum Film and Video Archive are to run a Documentary Master Class for students and interested individuals on Tuesday November 25 from 10.00am - 5.00pm. Established professionals f
19/09/2003
JVC appoint Multimedia Direct as 'Professional Dealer'
Multimedia Direct (MMD), the London-based professional digital video reseller, has been appointed as a JVC Professional Dealer, enabling the company to stock the full range of JVC professional product
Multimedia Direct (MMD), the London-based professional digital video reseller, has been appointed as a JVC Professional Dealer, enabling the company to stock the full range of JVC professional product
19/09/2003
Miranda introduce IP scope waveform and vector probe
At IBC 2003 Miranda introduced the new IP Scope waveform and vectorscope features for its Densité Control Probe range of confidence monitoring and signal measurement over IP network systems. The Den
At IBC 2003 Miranda introduced the new IP Scope waveform and vectorscope features for its Densité Control Probe range of confidence monitoring and signal measurement over IP network systems. The Den
19/09/2003
Pro-Bel launch Morpheus automation system
Pro-Bel have announced the launch of Morpheus, their next generation automation system designed from the ground up to support today’s increasingly complex transmission environments. Building on Pro-B
Pro-Bel have announced the launch of Morpheus, their next generation automation system designed from the ground up to support today’s increasingly complex transmission environments. Building on Pro-B
19/09/2003
Sonic launch MyDVD Studio Deluxe 5
Sonic Solutions have announced the launch of MyDVD Studio Deluxe 5, a major upgrade to the industry’s leading software for DVD creation. MyDVD Studio Deluxe 5 includes powerful new features such as f
Sonic Solutions have announced the launch of MyDVD Studio Deluxe 5, a major upgrade to the industry’s leading software for DVD creation. MyDVD Studio Deluxe 5 includes powerful new features such as f
19/09/2003
Thomson expand market opportunities
Thomson have detailed a series of new marketing initiatives, products, and standards efforts intended to make digital technologies more broadly accessible and affordable for broadcasters, TV productio
Thomson have detailed a series of new marketing initiatives, products, and standards efforts intended to make digital technologies more broadly accessible and affordable for broadcasters, TV productio
18/09/2003
Aurora Pipe provides solution for Apple's RT Extreme
Aurora Video Systems have announced the release of the new Aurora Pipe video capture and editing card, designed specifically to take advantage of Apple's RT Extreme capabilities while utilising all of
Aurora Video Systems have announced the release of the new Aurora Pipe video capture and editing card, designed specifically to take advantage of Apple's RT Extreme capabilities while utilising all of
18/09/2003
BBC Broadcast secure seven-year contract with BBC Worldwide
BBC Broadcast, who provide channel management services to both the BBC and other companies, have secured a seven-year contract for playout and presentation of BBC Prime and BBC Food, which are owned b
BBC Broadcast, who provide channel management services to both the BBC and other companies, have secured a seven-year contract for playout and presentation of BBC Prime and BBC Food, which are owned b
18/09/2003
Cruet appoints key Production Liaison specialist
Will Wilkinson has joined leading camera and crew hire suppliers The Cruet Company as Production Liaison Manager. Cruet MD Bill Morrey said: "Will is highly experienced in the Industry and has joined
Will Wilkinson has joined leading camera and crew hire suppliers The Cruet Company as Production Liaison Manager. Cruet MD Bill Morrey said: "Will is highly experienced in the Industry and has joined
18/09/2003
Daniel Hurley to head Digital Media Division of Evolutions Television
As part of an ongoing expansion of its facilities, Evolutions Television has increased its graphics capabilities to offer clients a full graphics creation to digital content delivery service. The com
As part of an ongoing expansion of its facilities, Evolutions Television has increased its graphics capabilities to offer clients a full graphics creation to digital content delivery service. The com
18/09/2003
DTI publish digital television report
The TV industry has been challenged to seize the opportunity to make sure the consumer gets the most out of digital TV. E-commerce Minister, Stephen Timms, also published new research which shows tha
The TV industry has been challenged to seize the opportunity to make sure the consumer gets the most out of digital TV. E-commerce Minister, Stephen Timms, also published new research which shows tha
18/09/2003
Euphonix and DK-Audio cooperate at IBC
Console manufacturer Euphonix have complimented the surround capabilities of their System 5 film console by showing it at IBC in conjunction with a DK-Audio Master Stereo Display 600M meter. The dist
Console manufacturer Euphonix have complimented the surround capabilities of their System 5 film console by showing it at IBC in conjunction with a DK-Audio Master Stereo Display 600M meter. The dist
18/09/2003
Griplet purchase Galaxy Crane
Griplet, who supply grips, crane operators and equipment to the industry, has recently invested in the new Galaxy Crane. Griplet executive, Davina Young, said: “Being state of the art, the equipment
Griplet, who supply grips, crane operators and equipment to the industry, has recently invested in the new Galaxy Crane. Griplet executive, Davina Young, said: “Being state of the art, the equipment
18/09/2003
Megahertz complete BBC Scotland OB order
Cambridge based Megahertz Broadcast Systems have completed a contract for a digital radio production and recording vehicle for BBC Scotland. The vehicle, based on a DAF 19-ton rigid chassis, is equip
Cambridge based Megahertz Broadcast Systems have completed a contract for a digital radio production and recording vehicle for BBC Scotland. The vehicle, based on a DAF 19-ton rigid chassis, is equip
