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Broadcast News Archive for
August, 2004
31/08/2004
A little ‘Light Relief’ from Rosco Supergel
This September sees the introduction of a new colour to the Supergel Range of lighting filters from Rosco. Light Relief Yellow 313 has been designed by Rick Fisher on behalf of the Light Relief Chari
This September sees the introduction of a new colour to the Supergel Range of lighting filters from Rosco. Light Relief Yellow 313 has been designed by Rick Fisher on behalf of the Light Relief Chari
31/08/2004
Acterna launches comprehensive test and measurement interface
Acterna, the world's largest provider of communications test solutions for telecommunications and cable network operators, has announced that its DTS 200 and DTS 330 remote test solutions for MPEG-2 t
Acterna, the world's largest provider of communications test solutions for telecommunications and cable network operators, has announced that its DTS 200 and DTS 330 remote test solutions for MPEG-2 t
31/08/2004
Dantz expands GovEd pricing to global partner network
Dantz Development Corporation, a leader in backup and restore software, is now offering government and education (GovEd) pricing for its award-winning Retrospect line of backup and restore software to
Dantz Development Corporation, a leader in backup and restore software, is now offering government and education (GovEd) pricing for its award-winning Retrospect line of backup and restore software to
31/08/2004
dB broadcast builds MTV's new Leicester Square studio
dB Broadcast, one of the UK's largest independent systems integrators, has built the spectacular new studio at number 1 Leicester Square for MTV Networks UK & Ireland. This is the only major studio
dB Broadcast, one of the UK's largest independent systems integrators, has built the spectacular new studio at number 1 Leicester Square for MTV Networks UK & Ireland. This is the only major studio
31/08/2004
Ensequence lands $18 million capital infusion
Ensequence Inc., the leading provider of interactive TV (iTV) software suites used to create, test, and air iTV shows and commercials, has completed an $18 million funding round. The capital enables
Ensequence Inc., the leading provider of interactive TV (iTV) software suites used to create, test, and air iTV shows and commercials, has completed an $18 million funding round. The capital enables
31/08/2004
Pacific Television Center opens new UK facility
Pacific Television Center, a Los Angeles-based independent transmission and production facility, has announced the opening of their new digital insert studio and master control room in London. Pacif
Pacific Television Center, a Los Angeles-based independent transmission and production facility, has announced the opening of their new digital insert studio and master control room in London. Pacif
31/08/2004
Videotek celebrates 30th anniversary at IBC 2004
Videotek, a division of Leitch Technology Corporation and a leader in innovative test and measurement technology, is to celebrate its 30th anniversary of service and commitment to the television indus
Videotek, a division of Leitch Technology Corporation and a leader in innovative test and measurement technology, is to celebrate its 30th anniversary of service and commitment to the television indus
31/08/2004
Wharfedale introduces its first dynamic mic
Wharfedale Pro has produced its first dynamic microphone, the DM2.0, available in a three-pack display. The DM2.0 is a hand-held dynamic microphone, featuring a super-cardioid pattern to minimize fee
Wharfedale Pro has produced its first dynamic microphone, the DM2.0, available in a three-pack display. The DM2.0 is a hand-held dynamic microphone, featuring a super-cardioid pattern to minimize fee
30/08/2004
Asset protection strategy limits storm damage at VDO
Based in Clearwater, Florida, broadcast and cable design and on-air graphics firm, VDO, which creates the visual identity of dozens of leading local TV news shows around the country, had a sound strat
Based in Clearwater, Florida, broadcast and cable design and on-air graphics firm, VDO, which creates the visual identity of dozens of leading local TV news shows around the country, had a sound strat
30/08/2004
BBC unveils plans for new media campus at Alexandra Palace
A plan to redevelop Alexandra Palace as a campus for the broadcast industry and the public was unveiled today. Under the proposed plans, the building will be developed to offer education, training, h
A plan to redevelop Alexandra Palace as a campus for the broadcast industry and the public was unveiled today. Under the proposed plans, the building will be developed to offer education, training, h
30/08/2004
Documentary and the International Marketplace initiative launched
Media Service NI has announced the launch of the Documentary and the International Marketplace initiative aimed at introducing the local documentary sector to the major players in the international ma
Media Service NI has announced the launch of the Documentary and the International Marketplace initiative aimed at introducing the local documentary sector to the major players in the international ma
30/08/2004
Green Inc secure daytime slot on RTE
Green Inc have secured a daytime slot for a series commissioned by Clare Duignan, Director of Programmes, and Mary Curtis, Assistant Director of Programmes at RTE. The series will be managed by the n
Green Inc have secured a daytime slot for a series commissioned by Clare Duignan, Director of Programmes, and Mary Curtis, Assistant Director of Programmes at RTE. The series will be managed by the n
30/08/2004
MOG Solutions release metafile duo at IBC 2004
MOG Solutions’ will present two innovative products at IBC2004 on Stand No. 3.324 that will enable accelerated development and migration to the next generation of IT-based multimedia content applicati
MOG Solutions’ will present two innovative products at IBC2004 on Stand No. 3.324 that will enable accelerated development and migration to the next generation of IT-based multimedia content applicati
30/08/2004
PESA's CAT PAWS offer affordable A/V distribution on existing networks
PESA Switching Systems has introduced its new CAT PAWS twisted pair RGBHV transmitter and receiver. Able to drive an SXGA signal over CAT-5 cable as far as 450 feet (135 meters) with perfect reproduc
PESA Switching Systems has introduced its new CAT PAWS twisted pair RGBHV transmitter and receiver. Able to drive an SXGA signal over CAT-5 cable as far as 450 feet (135 meters) with perfect reproduc
30/08/2004
Pharos interfaces audio servers to OmniBus Systems' G3 platform
OmniBus Systems have announced that Pharos Communications has become the first third-party vendor to interface products to the OmniBus G3 platform. Pharos audio servers are now G3 compatible, meaning
OmniBus Systems have announced that Pharos Communications has become the first third-party vendor to interface products to the OmniBus G3 platform. Pharos audio servers are now G3 compatible, meaning
30/08/2004
Screen Training Ireland hold distribution seminar
As part of Bord Scannán na hÉireann/the Irish Film Board's continuing focus on sales and distribution for Irish content, BSE/IFB head of marketing Moira Horgan spoke at a Screen Training Ireland (STI)
As part of Bord Scannán na hÉireann/the Irish Film Board's continuing focus on sales and distribution for Irish content, BSE/IFB head of marketing Moira Horgan spoke at a Screen Training Ireland (STI)
27/08/2004
BBC Post Production Custom Consoles System 2 motorised workstations
Custom Consoles has won a broadcast contract involving the supply of edit suite furniture to BBC Post Production in Bristol. System 2 motorised workstations with monitor shelves are being installed,
Custom Consoles has won a broadcast contract involving the supply of edit suite furniture to BBC Post Production in Bristol. System 2 motorised workstations with monitor shelves are being installed,
27/08/2004
Four Eyeheight irisLites mix top league sports with TWI
TWI, one of the world's largest producers of sports programming, has installed four Eyeheight irisLite vision mixers at its mediahouse facility in Chiswick, west London. TWI is the television arm of
TWI, one of the world's largest producers of sports programming, has installed four Eyeheight irisLite vision mixers at its mediahouse facility in Chiswick, west London. TWI is the television arm of
27/08/2004
Gefen's splitter and distribution amplifier augment HD visuals
When one high definition video display is insufficient, Gefen’s ex-tend-it HDMI Splitter outputs two video signals from a single video input. An effective solution for supplying two displays with HD
When one high definition video display is insufficient, Gefen’s ex-tend-it HDMI Splitter outputs two video signals from a single video input. An effective solution for supplying two displays with HD
27/08/2004
Leitch Technology announces reduction in losses in Q1 results
Leitch Technology has announced its financial results for the first quarter ended July 31, 2004. Revenue for the first quarter was $55.2 million, representing a 47% increase from $37.5 million during
Leitch Technology has announced its financial results for the first quarter ended July 31, 2004. Revenue for the first quarter was $55.2 million, representing a 47% increase from $37.5 million during
27/08/2004
Merging Technologies and Dayang to introduce new NLE system at IBC 2004
Dayang Technology Development, in collaboration with Merging Technologies, will use this year’s IBC Exhibition to unveil for the first time in Europe its very latest NLE video workstation, the D3-Edit
Dayang Technology Development, in collaboration with Merging Technologies, will use this year’s IBC Exhibition to unveil for the first time in Europe its very latest NLE video workstation, the D3-Edit
27/08/2004
Pharos adds dual ingest to Mediator
Simultaneous ingest of incoming video to transmission-quality MPEG-2 and browse-quality MPEG-1 will be demonstrated by Pharos Communications at IBC 2004. An enhancement to the Pharos Mediator media
Simultaneous ingest of incoming video to transmission-quality MPEG-2 and browse-quality MPEG-1 will be demonstrated by Pharos Communications at IBC 2004. An enhancement to the Pharos Mediator media
27/08/2004
Skin Media completes creative line up
Leading production company Skin Media Ltd has announced the appointment of Max Wright as Copy Writer/Director. Wright joins Skin with a wealth of experience from Bruce Dunlop Associates where he spen
Leading production company Skin Media Ltd has announced the appointment of Max Wright as Copy Writer/Director. Wright joins Skin with a wealth of experience from Bruce Dunlop Associates where he spen
27/08/2004
Thomson delivers first Grass Valley Spirit 4K to Framestore CFC
Thomson, a world leading provider of integrated solutions to the entertainment and media industries, has sold the first Grass Valley Spirit 4K high-performance film scanner in the United Kingdom to Fr
Thomson, a world leading provider of integrated solutions to the entertainment and media industries, has sold the first Grass Valley Spirit 4K high-performance film scanner in the United Kingdom to Fr
26/08/2004
Anton/Bauer place Dionic 160 on general release
After a year of limited production for major broadcasters exclusively, Anton/Bauer is offering the high performance Dionic 160 battery to the general market. Anton/Bauer claim the Dionic 160 is not o
After a year of limited production for major broadcasters exclusively, Anton/Bauer is offering the high performance Dionic 160 battery to the general market. Anton/Bauer claim the Dionic 160 is not o
