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Broadcast News Archive for
January, 2007
31/01/2007
Alec Eves Joins The Club
Leading post-production house, The Club, have appointed award-winning visual effects operator Alec Eves as a senior compositor to work on special effects and graphics-based work. Having worked in tel
Leading post-production house, The Club, have appointed award-winning visual effects operator Alec Eves as a senior compositor to work on special effects and graphics-based work. Having worked in tel
31/01/2007
BBC Trust backs plans for downloads
The BBC Trust has published provisional conclusions broadly backing the BBC Executive's planned on-demand services and opened a period of consultation. Speaking on behalf of the Trust, Diane Coyle, B
The BBC Trust has published provisional conclusions broadly backing the BBC Executive's planned on-demand services and opened a period of consultation. Speaking on behalf of the Trust, Diane Coyle, B
31/01/2007
Chimney Pot Sweeps Up Film Master Grading System
Digital Vision has announced that pioneering post-production company Chimney Pot has purchased a Film Master grading system for its recently launched Moscow facility. The new facility will join exist
Digital Vision has announced that pioneering post-production company Chimney Pot has purchased a Film Master grading system for its recently launched Moscow facility. The new facility will join exist
31/01/2007
Dayang Reports High Interest At Vietnam Television Festival
Dayang has reported a high level of interest in its range of broadcast video products among delegates at the 26th Vietnam Television Festival, held this month in Ho Chi Minh City. Organised this year
Dayang has reported a high level of interest in its range of broadcast video products among delegates at the 26th Vietnam Television Festival, held this month in Ho Chi Minh City. Organised this year
31/01/2007
First Look International Expands Operations By Opening In London
Film distribution company First Look International has announced the expansion of its operations with the opening of a London office. Stuart Ford, President of First Look International said: "This is
Film distribution company First Look International has announced the expansion of its operations with the opening of a London office. Stuart Ford, President of First Look International said: "This is
31/01/2007
Kino Flo Releases High Output Soft Lights
Kino Flo has released a new line of wafer-thin, high output soft lights small enough to fit in the palm of your hand but bright enough to light a sound stage. The BarFly fixtures are available for sa
Kino Flo has released a new line of wafer-thin, high output soft lights small enough to fit in the palm of your hand but bright enough to light a sound stage. The BarFly fixtures are available for sa
31/01/2007
Larry Jordan Teams With Panasonic At VideoForum
Internationally-renowned editor, director, and trainer Larry Jordan will speak at VideoForum 2007 at Earl's Court in London on February 6 & 7, 2007. He will be comparing DVCPro-HD and HDV video forma
Internationally-renowned editor, director, and trainer Larry Jordan will speak at VideoForum 2007 at Earl's Court in London on February 6 & 7, 2007. He will be comparing DVCPro-HD and HDV video forma
31/01/2007
Ross Video Joins BAL Broadcast To Expand OpenGear Terminal Equipment
Ross Video and BAL Broadcast officially announced their partnership to expand the openGear terminal equipment platform. BAL designs, manufactures, and supplies products for the professional broadcast
Ross Video and BAL Broadcast officially announced their partnership to expand the openGear terminal equipment platform. BAL designs, manufactures, and supplies products for the professional broadcast
31/01/2007
Stevens Appointed World-Wide Distributor For Chord Professional
Michael Stevens & Partners Ltd has been appointed the world-wide distributor for Chord Professional, including their SPA Series power amplifiers and outboard products. Chord power amplifiers are the
Michael Stevens & Partners Ltd has been appointed the world-wide distributor for Chord Professional, including their SPA Series power amplifiers and outboard products. Chord power amplifiers are the
30/01/2007
Axis Post Purchases Quantel Pablo DI Grading System
Axis Post has purchased a Quantel Pablo DI grading system with the aim of extending its product offering and providing clients with a one-stop-shop for their production and post-production needs. Bas
Axis Post has purchased a Quantel Pablo DI grading system with the aim of extending its product offering and providing clients with a one-stop-shop for their production and post-production needs. Bas
30/01/2007
Colour Confidence Announces Launch Of Total Balance
Colour Confidence has announced the launch of the new Colour Confidence Total Balance, an almost indestructible white and grey balance chart ideal for outdoor use. This new product is a further addi
Colour Confidence has announced the launch of the new Colour Confidence Total Balance, an almost indestructible white and grey balance chart ideal for outdoor use. This new product is a further addi
30/01/2007
Digital Rapids Completes Installation Of StreamZ Encoding Solution To Flextech
Digital Rapids, through London-based distributor ERA, has completed the sale and installation of their StreamZ encoding solution into Flextech Television Ltd, the content division of digital televisio
Digital Rapids, through London-based distributor ERA, has completed the sale and installation of their StreamZ encoding solution into Flextech Television Ltd, the content division of digital televisio
30/01/2007
Escape Studios Announces Launch Of Autodesk Flame Course
Escape Studios have announced the launch of a new in-depth Autodesk Flame course starting on 26 March 2007. This five week course is designed to introduce the student to Flame and provide a solid und
Escape Studios have announced the launch of a new in-depth Autodesk Flame course starting on 26 March 2007. This five week course is designed to introduce the student to Flame and provide a solid und
30/01/2007
Kasenna Launches Spanish VOD Service
Kasenna has announced that Jazztel, the Spanish telecommunications and data transmission provider has launched its video on demand (VOD) service across Spain using Kasenna’s PortalTV product suite.
Kasenna has announced that Jazztel, the Spanish telecommunications and data transmission provider has launched its video on demand (VOD) service across Spain using Kasenna’s PortalTV product suite.
30/01/2007
Norway To Refurbish Central Oslo Studio Premises
Norway's commercial television station, TV2, is engaged in a multi-million euro investment programme to refurbish its central Oslo studio premises. With the intention of future-proofing them for the
Norway's commercial television station, TV2, is engaged in a multi-million euro investment programme to refurbish its central Oslo studio premises. With the intention of future-proofing them for the
30/01/2007
Primera Announces Significant Increase In Disc Capacity
Primera Technology has announced its ADL-MAX Disc Autoloader. The ADL-MAX Disc Autoloader easily attaches to any of Primera’s best-selling Disc Publisher II or Disc Publisher Pro. It uses advanced ro
Primera Technology has announced its ADL-MAX Disc Autoloader. The ADL-MAX Disc Autoloader easily attaches to any of Primera’s best-selling Disc Publisher II or Disc Publisher Pro. It uses advanced ro
30/01/2007
Take That Shine With Golden Square
Golden Square worked around the clock in order to finish post work on 'Shine' Take That’s second single taken from their multi platinum selling album, Beautiful World in time for Channel 4’s exclusive
Golden Square worked around the clock in order to finish post work on 'Shine' Take That’s second single taken from their multi platinum selling album, Beautiful World in time for Channel 4’s exclusive
29/01/2007
Creative Link Between India And Wales Forged With High Profile Visit
One of the most influential figures in the Asian film and television industry is in Wales this week on a tour designed to forge closer links between the buoyant creative sectors in Wales and India. S
One of the most influential figures in the Asian film and television industry is in Wales this week on a tour designed to forge closer links between the buoyant creative sectors in Wales and India. S
29/01/2007
First Light Movies Awards To Take Place In February
The UK's very own 'Mini Oscars', the First Light Movies Awards 2007, will take place in February. The judging panel includes Titanic star Kate Winslet, Billy Elliot director Stephen Daldry and Britis
The UK's very own 'Mini Oscars', the First Light Movies Awards 2007, will take place in February. The judging panel includes Titanic star Kate Winslet, Billy Elliot director Stephen Daldry and Britis
29/01/2007
Gearhouse Develops HD Flyaway Pack For Live Productions
Gearhouse, a UK-based equipment rental and production company, has developed a new HD flyaway pack for live sports and entertainment productions that is easy and cost-effective to ship anywhere in the
Gearhouse, a UK-based equipment rental and production company, has developed a new HD flyaway pack for live sports and entertainment productions that is easy and cost-effective to ship anywhere in the
29/01/2007
Optibase Installs MPEG4 IPTV Solution For Lattelecom
Optibase has successfully installed the Baltic’s first turnkey MPEG4 IPTV solution for Lattelecom, Latvia’s leading provider of information technology and telecommunications services. Optibase will p
Optibase has successfully installed the Baltic’s first turnkey MPEG4 IPTV solution for Lattelecom, Latvia’s leading provider of information technology and telecommunications services. Optibase will p
29/01/2007
Tradefair Double The Size Of The UK Pavillion At CABSAT
Tradefair, the event management company for the British technology industry, has announced that they have doubled the size of the UK Pavilion at CABSAT Dubai (March 6 – 8, 2007). With over 52 leading
Tradefair, the event management company for the British technology industry, has announced that they have doubled the size of the UK Pavilion at CABSAT Dubai (March 6 – 8, 2007). With over 52 leading
29/01/2007
UK Films Win 16 Oscar Nominations
British films have received a total of 16 nominations for this year's Oscars, in a year when British talent is dominating the event. Lottery funded titles 'Venus' and 'The Last King of Scotland' are
British films have received a total of 16 nominations for this year's Oscars, in a year when British talent is dominating the event. Lottery funded titles 'Venus' and 'The Last King of Scotland' are
29/01/2007
Unions Seek Stop To Up-Front Fee Scams
Bectu and Equity recently launched a joint campaign to ban up-front fees charged by agents to background artists. The two unions are campaigning for a change in the law to stop unscrupulous agents ch
Bectu and Equity recently launched a joint campaign to ban up-front fees charged by agents to background artists. The two unions are campaigning for a change in the law to stop unscrupulous agents ch
29/01/2007
Young People Get First Hand Experience At Film-Making In Wales
Youngsters across South Wales are getting first hand experience of filmmaking thanks to an education project supported by the recently established Film Agency for Wales. This project has been support
Youngsters across South Wales are getting first hand experience of filmmaking thanks to an education project supported by the recently established Film Agency for Wales. This project has been support
