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Broadcast News Archive for
February, 2005
23/02/2005
Canal Plus Spain deploys Chyron digital telestration tool
Canal Plus Spain has purchased Chyron's state-of-the-art digital telestration tool, CODI Strator. The installation was carried out by Chyron's Spanish partner Clearcom S.L. Canal Plus Spain is using
Canal Plus Spain has purchased Chyron's state-of-the-art digital telestration tool, CODI Strator. The installation was carried out by Chyron's Spanish partner Clearcom S.L. Canal Plus Spain is using
23/02/2005
Fast Forward Video to launch new portable FieldPro DVR
Fast Forward Video (FFV), a recognised innovator of digital video recorder (DVR) technology for broadcast, industrial video, presentation, and military applications, has announced the launch of its po
Fast Forward Video (FFV), a recognised innovator of digital video recorder (DVR) technology for broadcast, industrial video, presentation, and military applications, has announced the launch of its po
23/02/2005
Lost punk footage found in Bafta award winner’s attic
Rare documentary footage of one of Manchester’s legendary punk bands has been found after nearly 30 years and preserved before it became unplayable and lost forever. Novice filmmaker John Crumpton, w
Rare documentary footage of one of Manchester’s legendary punk bands has been found after nearly 30 years and preserved before it became unplayable and lost forever. Novice filmmaker John Crumpton, w
23/02/2005
OmniBus automation to streamline 24-hour news delivery
OmniBus Systems, the award-winning provider of comprehensive automation and asset management solutions to the broadcast industry, has been chosen by Bay News 9 of Tampa, Florida, a 24-hour news channe
OmniBus Systems, the award-winning provider of comprehensive automation and asset management solutions to the broadcast industry, has been chosen by Bay News 9 of Tampa, Florida, a 24-hour news channe
23/02/2005
South African film wins Golden Bear in Berlin
Mark Dornford-May's feature debut 'U-Carmen eKhayelitsha' has been awarded the Golden Bear for Best Film at the 2005 Berlin International Film Festival. The first South African film to be selected fo
Mark Dornford-May's feature debut 'U-Carmen eKhayelitsha' has been awarded the Golden Bear for Best Film at the 2005 Berlin International Film Festival. The first South African film to be selected fo
23/02/2005
TMD chosen by Ascent Media Network to supply media workflow system for five
TMD Ltd has won a major contract to supply and implement its Mediaflex Media Asset Management and Workflow system for Ascent Media Network Services Europe (AMNSE); the system will be used to handle al
TMD Ltd has won a major contract to supply and implement its Mediaflex Media Asset Management and Workflow system for Ascent Media Network Services Europe (AMNSE); the system will be used to handle al
23/02/2005
Vinten to release Vector 60 at NAB
At NAB 2005 Vinten is to showcase a new addition to the award winning Vector range, Vector 60. With all the functionality of the original award winning Vector range, the new Vector 60 has been desig
At NAB 2005 Vinten is to showcase a new addition to the award winning Vector range, Vector 60. With all the functionality of the original award winning Vector range, the new Vector 60 has been desig
22/02/2005
da Vinci debuts upgrades to 2K Plus with new 2K Elite Series
da Vinci Systems has announced the release of a new series of upgrades for its Emmy Award-winning 2K image enhancement system. Available for new and existing 2K Plus users, options in the new 2K Elit
da Vinci Systems has announced the release of a new series of upgrades for its Emmy Award-winning 2K image enhancement system. Available for new and existing 2K Plus users, options in the new 2K Elit
22/02/2005
Digital Media Centre first to use Adstream in Europe
The Digital Media Centre (DMC), a premier digital media facilities dedicated to multi-lingual broadcasting, has become the first broadcaster to use Adstream in Europe for its end-to-end digital commer
The Digital Media Centre (DMC), a premier digital media facilities dedicated to multi-lingual broadcasting, has become the first broadcaster to use Adstream in Europe for its end-to-end digital commer
22/02/2005
Engenius Prompting announce new Z-Prompter
Engenius Prompting has announced its latest product, the new low cost Z-Prompter, designed for the new breed of small camcorders. The Z-Prompter's compact all-in-one design mounts the prompter with t
Engenius Prompting has announced its latest product, the new low cost Z-Prompter, designed for the new breed of small camcorders. The Z-Prompter's compact all-in-one design mounts the prompter with t
22/02/2005
Fridthjof Film chooses Panasonic’s HD Varicam camera system
One of the leading postproduction companies in Denmark, Fridthjof Film A/S, has ordered Panasonic’s HD Varicam camera system. This is the first Varicam supplied to the Danish market and according to
One of the leading postproduction companies in Denmark, Fridthjof Film A/S, has ordered Panasonic’s HD Varicam camera system. This is the first Varicam supplied to the Danish market and according to
22/02/2005
Omneon receives 2004 Frost & Sullivan Award
Omneon Video Networks has received the 2004 Frost & Sullivan Award for Market Penetration, included as part of Frost & Sullivan's recently released analysis, 'World Video Server Market'. This award
Omneon Video Networks has received the 2004 Frost & Sullivan Award for Market Penetration, included as part of Frost & Sullivan's recently released analysis, 'World Video Server Market'. This award
22/02/2005
Penny Young appointed Head of Accountability at BBC Nations and Regions
Penny Young has been appointed Head of Accountability, BBC Nations and Regions. Young will be reporting to Director of Governance, Nicholas Kroll. In this new post, Young will help the Governors in
Penny Young has been appointed Head of Accountability, BBC Nations and Regions. Young will be reporting to Director of Governance, Nicholas Kroll. In this new post, Young will help the Governors in
22/02/2005
PG Tips celebrates 75 years with Aardman
Aardman Animation have completed a new commercial as a celebration for 75 years of PG Tips, and included a series of vignettes of the last three quarters of a century. Five different decades were cho
Aardman Animation have completed a new commercial as a celebration for 75 years of PG Tips, and included a series of vignettes of the last three quarters of a century. Five different decades were cho
22/02/2005
Red Giant Software releases Magic Bullet Suite 2.0
Red Giant Software has announced the availability of Magic Bullet Suite version 2.0. Comprised of 18 After Effects plug-ins, the new software application delivers a complete production pipeline for p
Red Giant Software has announced the availability of Magic Bullet Suite version 2.0. Comprised of 18 After Effects plug-ins, the new software application delivers a complete production pipeline for p
21/02/2005
Alias announces new Maya 6.5 Platinum and Silver membership features
Alias has released the full details of its updated Maya Platinum and Silver Membership Services Programmes. Originally launched at SIGGRAPH 2004, the Membership Services Programmes replace the previ
Alias has released the full details of its updated Maya Platinum and Silver Membership Services Programmes. Originally launched at SIGGRAPH 2004, the Membership Services Programmes replace the previ
21/02/2005
Costa Nikols joins Gee Broadcast Systems
Gee Broadcast Systems Ltd, owner of Lightworks and manufacturer of the Geevs XT range of broadcast video servers, has announced that Costa Nikols is to join the company at the beginning of March. Nik
Gee Broadcast Systems Ltd, owner of Lightworks and manufacturer of the Geevs XT range of broadcast video servers, has announced that Costa Nikols is to join the company at the beginning of March. Nik
21/02/2005
Forbidden Technologies expands FORscene sales force
Video streaming specialist Forbidden Technologies has announced the appointment of Ashley Winfield as New Business Manager. An experienced and established face in the video editing and post producti
Video streaming specialist Forbidden Technologies has announced the appointment of Ashley Winfield as New Business Manager. An experienced and established face in the video editing and post producti
21/02/2005
ITN Archive announces launch of music footage catalogue
ITN Archive is to launch its extensive collection of music footage on Thursday February 24 at the Marquee Club in London’s Leicester Square. Featuring performances from the earliest days of sound on
ITN Archive is to launch its extensive collection of music footage on Thursday February 24 at the Marquee Club in London’s Leicester Square. Featuring performances from the earliest days of sound on
21/02/2005
NaturalMotion launches endorphin 2.0
NaturalMotion Ltd., the innovative British developer of Dynamic Motion Synthesis technology, has announced that it will be launching version 2.0 of endorphin, its award-winning 3D animation software,
NaturalMotion Ltd., the innovative British developer of Dynamic Motion Synthesis technology, has announced that it will be launching version 2.0 of endorphin, its award-winning 3D animation software,
21/02/2005
OmniBus' OPUS to debut at NAB 2005
OmniBus' OPUS suite of content management products is to make its debut at NAB 2005. Building on the company’s leadership in media asset management and its award-winning G3 architecture, OPUS deliver
OmniBus' OPUS suite of content management products is to make its debut at NAB 2005. Building on the company’s leadership in media asset management and its award-winning G3 architecture, OPUS deliver
21/02/2005
Polar appointed Huge Systems Western European distributor
Polar Graphics have announced an agreement with Huge Systems to become the Western European distributor of Huge Systems products. Polar has been Huge Systems' exclusive distributor for UK and Ireland
Polar Graphics have announced an agreement with Huge Systems to become the Western European distributor of Huge Systems products. Polar has been Huge Systems' exclusive distributor for UK and Ireland
21/02/2005
Ross Video nominated for OCRI Technology Company of the Year shortlist
The Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation (OCRI) has announced that Ross Video has been selected as one of three finalists for 'Technology Company of the Year' at the 2005 OCRI Awards. The offic
The Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation (OCRI) has announced that Ross Video has been selected as one of three finalists for 'Technology Company of the Year' at the 2005 OCRI Awards. The offic
18/02/2005
'Birds Eye View' women's film festival to be held in March
The Birds Eye View Film Festival - the first major UK Women's Film Festival – is to open on International Women's day, March 8 at the NFT. Presented by Jerry Hall and with a varied programme includi
The Birds Eye View Film Festival - the first major UK Women's Film Festival – is to open on International Women's day, March 8 at the NFT. Presented by Jerry Hall and with a varied programme includi
18/02/2005
Autoscript announce plans for NAB 2005
At NAB 2005, Autoscript (formerly BDL-Autoscript), is to demonstrate its range of innovative teleprompting products. On display will be Autoscript's unique wireless scroll control designed for the '
At NAB 2005, Autoscript (formerly BDL-Autoscript), is to demonstrate its range of innovative teleprompting products. On display will be Autoscript's unique wireless scroll control designed for the '
