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Broadcast News Archive for
August, 2004
26/08/2004
Ascent Media Network Services opts for Nimbra transport system
Net Insight have announced that Ascent Media Network Services (AMNS) is utilising Net Insight's Nimbra platform over Broadwing Communications' Media Services Network to provide AMNS' customers real-ti
Net Insight have announced that Ascent Media Network Services (AMNS) is utilising Net Insight's Nimbra platform over Broadwing Communications' Media Services Network to provide AMNS' customers real-ti
26/08/2004
BBC exceeds independent production quota
The BBC achieved an independent production quota of 28.8% in 2003/2004, a figure Ofcom confirmed recently in its Communications Market Review report. The BBC claims that the figure of 28.8% indicates
The BBC achieved an independent production quota of 28.8% in 2003/2004, a figure Ofcom confirmed recently in its Communications Market Review report. The BBC claims that the figure of 28.8% indicates
26/08/2004
DVC announces CineRAM 422 for Single-Link HD-SDI Digital Cinematography
Digitalvideo Computing (DVC), the European Distributor for Baytech Cinema has announced the availability of Baytech's CineRAM 422 recorder in Europe. CineRAM 422 allows Varicam and other single-link
Digitalvideo Computing (DVC), the European Distributor for Baytech Cinema has announced the availability of Baytech's CineRAM 422 recorder in Europe. CineRAM 422 allows Varicam and other single-link
26/08/2004
Key festival selections for IFB-backed films
Bord Scannán na hÉireann, The Irish Film Board, (BSÉ/IFB) has announced that two films attracting backing from the Board, Pete Travis’s 'Omagh' and Lenny Abrahamson’s 'Adam & Paul' have won selection
Bord Scannán na hÉireann, The Irish Film Board, (BSÉ/IFB) has announced that two films attracting backing from the Board, Pete Travis’s 'Omagh' and Lenny Abrahamson’s 'Adam & Paul' have won selection
26/08/2004
Modulus Video expands operation in Europe, the Middle East and Africa
Modulus Video has responded to "vigorous global interest" in its broadcast quality MPEG-4 AVC video compression systems for high definition (HD) and standard definition (SD) television, by expanding i
Modulus Video has responded to "vigorous global interest" in its broadcast quality MPEG-4 AVC video compression systems for high definition (HD) and standard definition (SD) television, by expanding i
26/08/2004
OmniBus Systems reports revenue rise in first half-year
OmniBus Systems have reported a dramatic increase in revenue for the first half of 2004, up 50% over the same period in 2003, with contracted sales orders for the period up 127%. The company also ann
OmniBus Systems have reported a dramatic increase in revenue for the first half of 2004, up 50% over the same period in 2003, with contracted sales orders for the period up 127%. The company also ann
26/08/2004
Reef Television ties up first BBC Two commission
Reef Television has announced its first major commission for BBC Two Daytime with a new take on the antiques format 'Sun, Sea and Bargain Spotting'. The show, hosted by charismatic antiques expert Ch
Reef Television has announced its first major commission for BBC Two Daytime with a new take on the antiques format 'Sun, Sea and Bargain Spotting'. The show, hosted by charismatic antiques expert Ch
25/08/2004
CCL software offers breakthrough in cross-platform support
Colem Communications (CCL), specialists in the supply of control solutions for satellite communications, can now offer support across all standard off-the-shelf automation platforms, it has emerged.
Colem Communications (CCL), specialists in the supply of control solutions for satellite communications, can now offer support across all standard off-the-shelf automation platforms, it has emerged.
25/08/2004
Expanding Evolutions nets top dubbing mixer and audio gear
To cope with company expansion and a growing demand for its audio services, Evolutions has announced new appointments and the acquisition of new technology. Robin Saunders, the vastly experienced fou
To cope with company expansion and a growing demand for its audio services, Evolutions has announced new appointments and the acquisition of new technology. Robin Saunders, the vastly experienced fou
25/08/2004
Freehand named as new Discreet Systems Reseller
Discreet has appointed Freehand, the specialist graphics and video system supplier, as a new Discreet Systems Reseller for smoke and flint running on Linux OS. Freehand will concentrate on the Linux
Discreet has appointed Freehand, the specialist graphics and video system supplier, as a new Discreet Systems Reseller for smoke and flint running on Linux OS. Freehand will concentrate on the Linux
25/08/2004
IMD digital delivery takes off with Telestream
London-based IMD has deployed Telestream FlipFactory and ClipMail products as key elements in a digital video delivery service being offered to UK broadcasters, it has been announced. Building on it
London-based IMD has deployed Telestream FlipFactory and ClipMail products as key elements in a digital video delivery service being offered to UK broadcasters, it has been announced. Building on it
25/08/2004
Max Wright revealed as new member of Skin Media line-up
London-based production company Skin Media Ltd has announced the appointment of Max Wright as Copy Writer/Director. Max joins Skin with a wealth of experience from Bruce Dunlop Associates where he sp
London-based production company Skin Media Ltd has announced the appointment of Max Wright as Copy Writer/Director. Max joins Skin with a wealth of experience from Bruce Dunlop Associates where he sp
25/08/2004
Nominees for Irish film and TV awards unveiled
The Irish Film and Television Awards 2004, in association with eircom, has announced the six nominees for the Siemens mobile Television Personality of the Year Award – one of five awards that will be
The Irish Film and Television Awards 2004, in association with eircom, has announced the six nominees for the Siemens mobile Television Personality of the Year Award – one of five awards that will be
25/08/2004
RTL choose Omneon Spectrum for Munich playout facility
Omneon Video Networks has announced that the Cologne Broadcasting Center (CBC) has installed an Omneon Spectrum media server system in its new Munich broadcast facility. The system will provide play
Omneon Video Networks has announced that the Cologne Broadcasting Center (CBC) has installed an Omneon Spectrum media server system in its new Munich broadcast facility. The system will provide play
24/08/2004
‘Mini Masterpieces’ comes to Wales
Sgrîn Cymru Wales is calling budding Welsh filmmakers to come forward to represent Wales in the national Mini Masterpieces Competition. Mini Masterpieces is a special scheme that has been developed t
Sgrîn Cymru Wales is calling budding Welsh filmmakers to come forward to represent Wales in the national Mini Masterpieces Competition. Mini Masterpieces is a special scheme that has been developed t
24/08/2004
Film distribution fund proves a winner at the box office
New figures released by the UK Film Council have revealed that a £1 million a year initiative, designed to give cinema-goers across the UK a greater choice of films, has helped give around two million
New figures released by the UK Film Council have revealed that a £1 million a year initiative, designed to give cinema-goers across the UK a greater choice of films, has helped give around two million
24/08/2004
JVC’s new plug-and-play digital presenter produces outstanding XGA images
Ideal for schools, training centres, lecture halls, courtrooms, scientific presentations and product demonstrations, the JVC AV-P960 digital presenter consists of a high resolution camera on a moveabl
Ideal for schools, training centres, lecture halls, courtrooms, scientific presentations and product demonstrations, the JVC AV-P960 digital presenter consists of a high resolution camera on a moveabl
24/08/2004
LED colour mixing from Artistic Licence
Artistic Licence has announced the re-launch of its LED based digital lighting range in the United States, at the ET-LDI show in Las Vegas from October 22 - 24. Artistic Licence offers a wide range o
Artistic Licence has announced the re-launch of its LED based digital lighting range in the United States, at the ET-LDI show in Las Vegas from October 22 - 24. Artistic Licence offers a wide range o
24/08/2004
London's first ICON console installed at Scrub
London's first Digidesign ICON D-Control console has been installed at Scrub, HHB's specialist postproduction division based in Soho. The console will be used for private demonstrations and training
London's first Digidesign ICON D-Control console has been installed at Scrub, HHB's specialist postproduction division based in Soho. The console will be used for private demonstrations and training
24/08/2004
Macromedia Flex gains momentum powering strategic Internet applications
Macromedia has announced the rapid adoption of Macromedia Flex and the availability of Macromedia Flex Builder, a new integrated development environment (IDE) designed to streamline Flex application d
Macromedia has announced the rapid adoption of Macromedia Flex and the availability of Macromedia Flex Builder, a new integrated development environment (IDE) designed to streamline Flex application d
24/08/2004
ND SatCom equips Dogan Media Group with SNG fleet for Turkey
ND SatCom, a leading global supplier of satellite-based broadband VSAT, broadcast and military communication network solutions, has been awarded a multi million Euro contract to equip the Turkish Doga
ND SatCom, a leading global supplier of satellite-based broadband VSAT, broadcast and military communication network solutions, has been awarded a multi million Euro contract to equip the Turkish Doga
24/08/2004
St. Anne’s posts ‘My Life as a Popat’ for CiTV
St. Anne’s has recently completed the full post package on new children’s series, ‘My Life as a Popat’ for Feelgood Fiction. This has included off-line and on-line edit; grade; sound and VFX. ‘My Li
St. Anne’s has recently completed the full post package on new children’s series, ‘My Life as a Popat’ for Feelgood Fiction. This has included off-line and on-line edit; grade; sound and VFX. ‘My Li
23/08/2004
AKM launches AK4396 192 kHz audio D/A converter
Asahi Kasei Microsystems (AKM), a leading supplier of audio ICs for professional and consumer markets, has launched the AK4396, a true 192kHz 24-bit 2-channel D/A converter for premium DVD/SACD player
Asahi Kasei Microsystems (AKM), a leading supplier of audio ICs for professional and consumer markets, has launched the AK4396, a true 192kHz 24-bit 2-channel D/A converter for premium DVD/SACD player
23/08/2004
BBC One commissions second series of Twofour’s ‘Accidents Can Happen’
Following the success of the pilot series of ‘Accidents Can Happen’ on BBC One, Controller of Daytime Alison Sharman has commissioned Twofour Productions to make a further 20 one hour programmes. Acc
Following the success of the pilot series of ‘Accidents Can Happen’ on BBC One, Controller of Daytime Alison Sharman has commissioned Twofour Productions to make a further 20 one hour programmes. Acc
23/08/2004
Chroma launch new LED block
Chroma-Q have added the first in a new line of high output LED products to their range of lighting fixtures and accessories. The Chroma-Q Color Block DB4 is a block of 4 DMX-controlled colour mixing
Chroma-Q have added the first in a new line of high output LED products to their range of lighting fixtures and accessories. The Chroma-Q Color Block DB4 is a block of 4 DMX-controlled colour mixing
