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Broadcast News Archive for
August, 2005
18/08/2005
Graham-Patten introduces SDI de-embedder
Graham-Patten Systems has announced another addition to its popular SoundPals line of audio building blocks. The SDDM-8 Audio SDI de-embedder provides a versatile way to ingest the 525/625 SDI-TV sta
Graham-Patten Systems has announced another addition to its popular SoundPals line of audio building blocks. The SDDM-8 Audio SDI de-embedder provides a versatile way to ingest the 525/625 SDI-TV sta
18/08/2005
HEC selects Arqiva services for new channel launch in £2m deal
Arqiva has announced a five-year contract worth £2 million from Home Entertainment Corporation PLC, to provide integrated playout, uplinking and satellite capacity for its new ‘ChoicesUK TV’ home-ente
Arqiva has announced a five-year contract worth £2 million from Home Entertainment Corporation PLC, to provide integrated playout, uplinking and satellite capacity for its new ‘ChoicesUK TV’ home-ente
18/08/2005
OmniBus focus on delivering automation and workflow at IBC
The theme of the OmniBus presence at IBC 2005 is ‘Delivering Automation and Workflow Products’, reflecting the fact that not only are all the products being demonstrated on the presentation area of th
The theme of the OmniBus presence at IBC 2005 is ‘Delivering Automation and Workflow Products’, reflecting the fact that not only are all the products being demonstrated on the presentation area of th
18/08/2005
VDS announces new line of Twister HD Paint Stations
VDS, a leading developer of broadcast automation software, content design applications and plug-in products, has announced the unveiling of a new line of Twister HD Paint Stations designed to improve
VDS, a leading developer of broadcast automation software, content design applications and plug-in products, has announced the unveiling of a new line of Twister HD Paint Stations designed to improve
17/08/2005
‘Planet Cook’ goes tapeless multi-camera with Geevs and Lightworks Touch
Gee Broadcast has announced that after extensive market investigation, Platinum Films has installed a tapeless solution comprising of a Geevs Server, Lightworks Touch editors and Sharknet shared stora
Gee Broadcast has announced that after extensive market investigation, Platinum Films has installed a tapeless solution comprising of a Geevs Server, Lightworks Touch editors and Sharknet shared stora
17/08/2005
Chyron offers free HD upgrade
Chyron offers free HD upgrade path with its Duet HyperX character generator from now until December 31 2005 - pay for SD and the HD is free. No upgrade to HD is necessary and Chyron will supply, at n
Chyron offers free HD upgrade path with its Duet HyperX character generator from now until December 31 2005 - pay for SD and the HD is free. No upgrade to HD is necessary and Chyron will supply, at n
17/08/2005
First Omneon Spectrum Server System in China delivered
Omneon Video Networks has installed the first Omneon Spectrum media server in the People's Republic of China. The system at Ningbo TV includes 300 hours of storage and two channels, one to play out N
Omneon Video Networks has installed the first Omneon Spectrum media server in the People's Republic of China. The system at Ningbo TV includes 300 hours of storage and two channels, one to play out N
17/08/2005
IAC to launch green voice-over booth at IBC 2005
IAC of Winchester is bringing what is believed to be the world’s first ‘green’ voice-over booth to Stand 11.539 at IBC 2005 in Amsterdam this September. Developed at IAC’s R&D facility in New York, U
IAC of Winchester is bringing what is believed to be the world’s first ‘green’ voice-over booth to Stand 11.539 at IBC 2005 in Amsterdam this September. Developed at IAC’s R&D facility in New York, U
17/08/2005
JVC launches ‘TH-R Series’ Multi-Format DVD-Recordable Digital Cinema Systems
JVC, the innovation leader in audio/visual components, has announced the launch of two DVD-Recordable Digital Cinema Systems. The TH-R1 and TH-R3, are ‘all-in-one’ packages consisting of multi-format
JVC, the innovation leader in audio/visual components, has announced the launch of two DVD-Recordable Digital Cinema Systems. The TH-R1 and TH-R3, are ‘all-in-one’ packages consisting of multi-format
17/08/2005
New DVI products offered from TV One
Designed expressly for use in high-definition home theatre systems, five new components from TV One are now shipping that extend the range of DVI signals and offer a versatile number of display option
Designed expressly for use in high-definition home theatre systems, five new components from TV One are now shipping that extend the range of DVI signals and offer a versatile number of display option
17/08/2005
Shortcut chooses Autodesk postproduction systems
Shortcut, a postproduction company based in Copenhagen, Denmark, has been beta testing Autodesk's Incinerator with Autodesk's Discreet Lustre digital colour grading system. Shortcut purchased the lat
Shortcut, a postproduction company based in Copenhagen, Denmark, has been beta testing Autodesk's Incinerator with Autodesk's Discreet Lustre digital colour grading system. Shortcut purchased the lat
17/08/2005
Xytech Systems projects significant growth
Xytech Systems Corporation, a leading provider of workflow and media asset management software, has come a long way since its inception 18 years ago in the garage of Richard Gallagher, Chief Executive
Xytech Systems Corporation, a leading provider of workflow and media asset management software, has come a long way since its inception 18 years ago in the garage of Richard Gallagher, Chief Executive
16/08/2005
Dolby chooses Christie 2k Digital Cinema projectors
Dolby Laboratories has selected the Christie CP2000 2K resolution DLP Cinema projectors for more than 50 specially selected theatres in the US market. Alongside Dolby Digital Cinema servers, Christie
Dolby Laboratories has selected the Christie CP2000 2K resolution DLP Cinema projectors for more than 50 specially selected theatres in the US market. Alongside Dolby Digital Cinema servers, Christie
16/08/2005
First International Emmy World Television Festival to launch in November
The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has announced that the first International Emmy World Television Festival will take place on November 19-20 2005, with a by invitation kick-off
The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has announced that the first International Emmy World Television Festival will take place on November 19-20 2005, with a by invitation kick-off
16/08/2005
Further plans for local BBC TV news pilot announced
The BBC has announced further details of the pilot for its new local television news service, which is to run in the West Midlands from December 2005. The nine month scheme will use the latest broadc
The BBC has announced further details of the pilot for its new local television news service, which is to run in the West Midlands from December 2005. The nine month scheme will use the latest broadc
16/08/2005
Gefen launches eight-way video distribution amplifier
For multiple VGA monitor signal distribution, the new Gefen 1:8 VGA CAT-5 Distribution Amplifier provides an attractive solution. It is a rackmountable unit equipped with one VGA input and eight RJ-
For multiple VGA monitor signal distribution, the new Gefen 1:8 VGA CAT-5 Distribution Amplifier provides an attractive solution. It is a rackmountable unit equipped with one VGA input and eight RJ-
16/08/2005
HHB PORTADRIVE offer delivers complete workflow package at no extra cost
With increasing numbers of sound mixers turning to the commercial advantages that session-based, non-linear disk recording provides, the HHB PORTADRIVE is now the indispensable audio acquisition tool
With increasing numbers of sound mixers turning to the commercial advantages that session-based, non-linear disk recording provides, the HHB PORTADRIVE is now the indispensable audio acquisition tool
16/08/2005
Stanley Productions expands facilities with top-end HDCAM SR VTR
Leading dubbing house and equipment dealer Stanley Productions has invested in HDCAM SR dubbing facilities to cater for increasing demand for HD. Stanley Productions, which has been operating in Soho
Leading dubbing house and equipment dealer Stanley Productions has invested in HDCAM SR dubbing facilities to cater for increasing demand for HD. Stanley Productions, which has been operating in Soho
16/08/2005
VertigoXmedia expands HD capabilities with industry-first integrated cross converter
VertigoXmedia, a leading provider of broadcast graphics software and hardware, has announced a field upgrade for its VertigoXG character generator, creating the industry's first broadcast graphics eng
VertigoXmedia, a leading provider of broadcast graphics software and hardware, has announced a field upgrade for its VertigoXG character generator, creating the industry's first broadcast graphics eng
16/08/2005
Yen Yau joins Lottery-funded First Light filmmaking initiative as Strategic Partnerships Manager
Yen Yau has been appointed into the new position of Strategic Partnerships Manager at First Light, the UK Film Council has announced. Using £1.1 million a year of the UK Film Council’s share of Natio
Yen Yau has been appointed into the new position of Strategic Partnerships Manager at First Light, the UK Film Council has announced. Using £1.1 million a year of the UK Film Council’s share of Natio
15/08/2005
BBC Outside Broadcasts captures kidney transplant operation
BBC Outside Broadcasts has captured a kidney transplant operation as part of a major BBC season highlighting the issues around organ donation and transplantation in the UK. ‘DoNation: Kidney Transpl
BBC Outside Broadcasts has captured a kidney transplant operation as part of a major BBC season highlighting the issues around organ donation and transplantation in the UK. ‘DoNation: Kidney Transpl
15/08/2005
British films excel at the cinema but scarce on television
Last year saw the second highest cinema admissions for 32 years, with British films accounting for a quarter of the box office (23%), an increase of 49% on 2003. Yet terrestrial broadcasters are stil
Last year saw the second highest cinema admissions for 32 years, with British films accounting for a quarter of the box office (23%), an increase of 49% on 2003. Yet terrestrial broadcasters are stil
15/08/2005
Leitch releases new version of Inscriber Inca RTX HD
Leitch Technology Corporation has announced the worldwide release of version 1.2 of Inscriber Inca RTX HD, the company’s renowned real-time 2D/3D broadcast graphics platform. Featuring full support
Leitch Technology Corporation has announced the worldwide release of version 1.2 of Inscriber Inca RTX HD, the company’s renowned real-time 2D/3D broadcast graphics platform. Featuring full support
15/08/2005
New SDI products from TV One
Designed specifically for broadcast and professional applications, TV One has new SDI product offerings in the form of two high performance converters. TV One's SD-220DA SDI-to-analogue convertor of
Designed specifically for broadcast and professional applications, TV One has new SDI product offerings in the form of two high performance converters. TV One's SD-220DA SDI-to-analogue convertor of
15/08/2005
Presentable brings top poker tournament to Channel 4
Presentable – the independent production company behind the cult hit ‘Late Night Poker’ – is flushed with success after signing a deal to bring the search for the UK’s best amateur poker player to Cha
Presentable – the independent production company behind the cult hit ‘Late Night Poker’ – is flushed with success after signing a deal to bring the search for the UK’s best amateur poker player to Cha
