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Broadcast News Archive for
August, 2006
18/08/2006
First Light takes flight as independent
First Light has become an independent company following substantial growth over the last five years. The Birmingham based young people's filmmaking initiative was set up in 2001 by Hi8us Projects Lim
First Light has become an independent company following substantial growth over the last five years. The Birmingham based young people's filmmaking initiative was set up in 2001 by Hi8us Projects Lim
18/08/2006
London International Animation Festival kickstarts August 22
The annual London International Animation Festival (LIAF) swings into motion on August 22 and climaxes with the ‘best of the festival’ programme on August 27. LIAF aims to be bigger and better than e
The annual London International Animation Festival (LIAF) swings into motion on August 22 and climaxes with the ‘best of the festival’ programme on August 27. LIAF aims to be bigger and better than e
18/08/2006
Propellor TV offer filmmakers new oppourtunities
Propeller TV, a non-for-profit organisation actively works to support emerging film and television talent. Propeller is the national channel for new film and television talent and is developing at a
Propeller TV, a non-for-profit organisation actively works to support emerging film and television talent. Propeller is the national channel for new film and television talent and is developing at a
18/08/2006
UTV confirm merger approach to SMG at 'early stage'
UTV have confirmed that it has approached SMG with a merger proposal. Following press speculation about the possible merger, a spokesperson for UTV stressed: "Discussions are at an early stage and th
UTV have confirmed that it has approached SMG with a merger proposal. Following press speculation about the possible merger, a spokesperson for UTV stressed: "Discussions are at an early stage and th
17/08/2006
BIFAs to take centre stage in November 2006
In its ninth year, the British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs) have established themselves as one of the most imporant awards ceremonies in the British film industy. Nominations and this year's jury
In its ninth year, the British Independent Film Awards (BIFAs) have established themselves as one of the most imporant awards ceremonies in the British film industy. Nominations and this year's jury
17/08/2006
Kerr Duffy to join Digital Rapids
Kerr Duffy is to join Digital Rapids as EMEA Marketing Manager. Duffy takes up his appointment on September 1 and will be part of the Digital Rapids Team attending IBC 2006. Digital Rapids is a lead
Kerr Duffy is to join Digital Rapids as EMEA Marketing Manager. Duffy takes up his appointment on September 1 and will be part of the Digital Rapids Team attending IBC 2006. Digital Rapids is a lead
17/08/2006
McCaskill to join Ascent Media's European team of consultants
Ascent Media Consulting Services have announced that Allen McCaskill has joined its European team of consultants, technologists and analysts as Senior Manager, with a primary focus on the implementati
Ascent Media Consulting Services have announced that Allen McCaskill has joined its European team of consultants, technologists and analysts as Senior Manager, with a primary focus on the implementati
17/08/2006
Mobile Multimedia exhibitions push 'fourth screen' at IBC 2006
With 2.5 billion mobiles in use worldwide, the emergence of the 'fourth screen' is one of the biggest topics of debate at this year's IBC. Featuring exhibitors from IBC's Mobile Zone, all early pion
With 2.5 billion mobiles in use worldwide, the emergence of the 'fourth screen' is one of the biggest topics of debate at this year's IBC. Featuring exhibitors from IBC's Mobile Zone, all early pion
17/08/2006
Nordic Co-Production Forum to enlist ten UK producers for European film funding
Film London is taking ten UK producers to participate in the first ever Nordic Co-production Forum, held in Haugesund as part of the Norwegian International Film Festival, 21-22 August 2006. Selected
Film London is taking ten UK producers to participate in the first ever Nordic Co-production Forum, held in Haugesund as part of the Norwegian International Film Festival, 21-22 August 2006. Selected
17/08/2006
Sonic enables new High Definition capable computers
Sonic Solutions, a leader in digital media software, has announced that its Roxio digital media software for Blu-ray Disc (BD) has been selected by Sony to power BD data-burning capabilities for two n
Sonic Solutions, a leader in digital media software, has announced that its Roxio digital media software for Blu-ray Disc (BD) has been selected by Sony to power BD data-burning capabilities for two n
17/08/2006
TVE Spain acquires multiple Synergy switchers as upgrades
TVE Spain has purchased 16 Ross Video Synergy 100 SD digital production switchers. The switchers will be installed in facilities throughout Spain as part of several digital upgrades. The switchers we
TVE Spain has purchased 16 Ross Video Synergy 100 SD digital production switchers. The switchers will be installed in facilities throughout Spain as part of several digital upgrades. The switchers we
17/08/2006
Version 4 of MTI Film's Control Dailies system to be revealed at IBC 2006
MTI Film will unveil Version 4 of its Control Dailies system at the 2006 IBC show in Amsterdam. This latest version includes many enhancements which include popular aspect ratio matte overlays for S
MTI Film will unveil Version 4 of its Control Dailies system at the 2006 IBC show in Amsterdam. This latest version includes many enhancements which include popular aspect ratio matte overlays for S
16/08/2006
Autodesk Lustre 2007 digital colour grading solution launched
The launch of the Autodesk Lustre 2007 digital colour grading solution has been announced. Lustre has shaped hundreds of films, including 'King Kong', 'Clerks II' and the upcoming films 'Macbeth' and
The launch of the Autodesk Lustre 2007 digital colour grading solution has been announced. Lustre has shaped hundreds of films, including 'King Kong', 'Clerks II' and the upcoming films 'Macbeth' and
16/08/2006
BIRTV 2006 Exhibition to include Dayang International Limited
Dayang International Limited will be exhibiting on booth 4006 at BIRTV 2006. The prestigious broadcast and film industry exhibition and conference in south-east Asia, BIRTV will be held from August 2
Dayang International Limited will be exhibiting on booth 4006 at BIRTV 2006. The prestigious broadcast and film industry exhibition and conference in south-east Asia, BIRTV will be held from August 2
16/08/2006
Custom Consoles Limited now commercially independent
Custom Consoles Limited (CCL), one of Europe's leading manufacturers of control room furniture and equipment support housings, has announced that it has become a commercially independent company. Est
Custom Consoles Limited (CCL), one of Europe's leading manufacturers of control room furniture and equipment support housings, has announced that it has become a commercially independent company. Est
16/08/2006
Duplication tower latest product from CD-Writer.com
UK-based CD and DVD duplication equipment provider CD-Writer.com has launched a new duplication tower with the ability to copy up to 21 discs at a time. Marketed by CD-Writer's StorDigitial brand, th
UK-based CD and DVD duplication equipment provider CD-Writer.com has launched a new duplication tower with the ability to copy up to 21 discs at a time. Marketed by CD-Writer's StorDigitial brand, th
16/08/2006
DVDA UK select Timbers to oversee global development
Dedicated to fostering the development and application of DVD and related technologies across the globe, Will Timbers has been tasked to formalise the administrative side of the DVD Association in the
Dedicated to fostering the development and application of DVD and related technologies across the globe, Will Timbers has been tasked to formalise the administrative side of the DVD Association in the
16/08/2006
Miranda Technologies selected by NHK Technical Services for channel branding
Miranda Technologies have announced that NTS (NHK Technical Services), Japan's Mobile TV service provider, has installed an Imagestore master control and channel branding processor and a Presmaster 2
Miranda Technologies have announced that NTS (NHK Technical Services), Japan's Mobile TV service provider, has installed an Imagestore master control and channel branding processor and a Presmaster 2
16/08/2006
Partnership with Sonic Solutions to expand reach of Akimbo Systems
Sonic Solutions, a leader in digital media software, and Akimbo Systems, creator of the first Internet video-on-demand service for television, have announced a marketing and licensing partnership that
Sonic Solutions, a leader in digital media software, and Akimbo Systems, creator of the first Internet video-on-demand service for television, have announced a marketing and licensing partnership that
16/08/2006
Vicon collaborates with Mainframe Entertainment for animated movie
Vicon, a leading developer of motion capture systems and part of Oxford Metrics Group, has announced the use of a Vicon MX40 motion capture system by Mainframe Entertainment for the 70-minute animated
Vicon, a leading developer of motion capture systems and part of Oxford Metrics Group, has announced the use of a Vicon MX40 motion capture system by Mainframe Entertainment for the 70-minute animated
15/08/2006
'Reaching Higher' as young people co-produce new feature film
Following a successful call in January by First Campus and Tornado Films, a new feature film co-produced by young people in South Wales has now gone into production. The feature, 'Reaching Higher', w
Following a successful call in January by First Campus and Tornado Films, a new feature film co-produced by young people in South Wales has now gone into production. The feature, 'Reaching Higher', w
15/08/2006
Channel 4 chooses Pharos Communications to advance networks operations
Channel 4 has chosen Pharos Communications to provide the infrastructure for a major advance in the network's operations. Designated the Media Access Project, the new installation will centre on a Ph
Channel 4 has chosen Pharos Communications to provide the infrastructure for a major advance in the network's operations. Designated the Media Access Project, the new installation will centre on a Ph
15/08/2006
Fleetwood Mobiles opens new post production facility
Fleetwood Mobiles has opened a new post production facility at its headquarters in Denham, Middlesex, enabling it to offer a full service incorporating live sound recording, mixing, mastering, sound t
Fleetwood Mobiles has opened a new post production facility at its headquarters in Denham, Middlesex, enabling it to offer a full service incorporating live sound recording, mixing, mastering, sound t
15/08/2006
Horror film set to be Alto Films first feature
Alto Films’ supernatural horror feature film entitled 'Credo' is set to start production next week in London’s West End. Credo is described as a "modern supernatural horror film that explores the dar
Alto Films’ supernatural horror feature film entitled 'Credo' is set to start production next week in London’s West End. Credo is described as a "modern supernatural horror film that explores the dar
15/08/2006
Imagine Communications appoints cable leader Jamie Howard
Broadband industry leader Jamie Howard has been appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer of Imagine Communications, developer of the industry's most powerful and scalable PersonalisedTV plat
Broadband industry leader Jamie Howard has been appointed as President and Chief Executive Officer of Imagine Communications, developer of the industry's most powerful and scalable PersonalisedTV plat
