Broadcast News Archive for
February, 2007
12/02/2007
Soundelux Get Bafta Recognition For Casino Royale
London's leading sound facility, Soundelux, have announced that their Creative Director Eddy Joseph and Sound Designer Martin Cantwell have won the 2007 'Sound' BAFTA for Casino Royale. The first of
London's leading sound facility, Soundelux, have announced that their Creative Director Eddy Joseph and Sound Designer Martin Cantwell have won the 2007 'Sound' BAFTA for Casino Royale. The first of
12/02/2007
Twofour Picks Up Webcasting Awards At VideoForum
Twofour has picked up two major webcasting awards at a ceremony which took place at the VideoForum 2007 conference at Earls Court. The IWA (International Webcasting Association) Europe Awards recogn
Twofour has picked up two major webcasting awards at a ceremony which took place at the VideoForum 2007 conference at Earls Court. The IWA (International Webcasting Association) Europe Awards recogn
12/02/2007
Unlicensed Wireless Devices Into Broadcast TV Bands Under Discussion
Representatives from Shure, the Grand Ole Opry, the Professional Audio Manufacturer's Alliance (PAMA), the Sports Video Group (SVG), PRG Audio, Springboard Productions, Masque Sound, Sound Associates
Representatives from Shure, the Grand Ole Opry, the Professional Audio Manufacturer's Alliance (PAMA), the Sports Video Group (SVG), PRG Audio, Springboard Productions, Masque Sound, Sound Associates
09/02/2007
BBC Staff Vote For Strike Action
BBC staff are set to stage a 24-hour strike following a ballot on industrial action over jobs cuts. Broadcasting union Bectu said that industrial action would be held on February 26 after union membe
BBC staff are set to stage a 24-hour strike following a ballot on industrial action over jobs cuts. Broadcasting union Bectu said that industrial action would be held on February 26 after union membe
09/02/2007
BBCi Gets Updated With Two New Services
Sports Headline and UK Weather are two new services, being added to the existing News Multiscreen Service on BBCi Freeview from the end of February. Pete Clifton, Head of News Interactive commented:
Sports Headline and UK Weather are two new services, being added to the existing News Multiscreen Service on BBCi Freeview from the end of February. Pete Clifton, Head of News Interactive commented:
09/02/2007
Digital Garage Show Final Cut Pro Colour Grading Controller
Video Forum 2007 will see the world premier of the most frequently requested control tool for Final Cut Pro a colour grading controller. The JLCooper MCS-Spectrum colour grading panel now connects d
Video Forum 2007 will see the world premier of the most frequently requested control tool for Final Cut Pro a colour grading controller. The JLCooper MCS-Spectrum colour grading panel now connects d
09/02/2007
Malayala Manorama Extends Operations With OmniBus
Malayala Manorama, a major publishing house based in Kottayam, India, has successfully extended its operations into 24-hour news broadcasting, using technology from OmniBus Systems, the award-winning
Malayala Manorama, a major publishing house based in Kottayam, India, has successfully extended its operations into 24-hour news broadcasting, using technology from OmniBus Systems, the award-winning
09/02/2007
Paul Smith ReJoins Waddell Media As Non-Executive Director
One of the most successful and influential figures in television is returning to his roots by joining the Board of Waddell Media. Following the sale of 'Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?' and Celador In
One of the most successful and influential figures in television is returning to his roots by joining the Board of Waddell Media. Following the sale of 'Who Wants To Be a Millionaire?' and Celador In
09/02/2007
Pro-Bel Launches Morpheus Foundation
Pro-Bel has launched Morpheus Foundation, which allows broadcasters to install entry-level automation. Conventional automation often needs customization of the many third-party interfaces that are in
Pro-Bel has launched Morpheus Foundation, which allows broadcasters to install entry-level automation. Conventional automation often needs customization of the many third-party interfaces that are in
09/02/2007
Top CiB Midlands Award Goes To Iceni
The British Association of Communicators in Business (CiB) awards were announced on February 2 with the top award for Corporate Video / Audio productions going to Midlands company Iceni. Iceni were p
The British Association of Communicators in Business (CiB) awards were announced on February 2 with the top award for Corporate Video / Audio productions going to Midlands company Iceni. Iceni were p
09/02/2007
Unit Post Production Launches Digital Machine Room
Unit Post Production has announced the launch of its entirely Apple, digital Machine Room (MCR), as part of the facilities’ ongoing expansion and drive to increase the efficiency and breadth of its se
Unit Post Production has announced the launch of its entirely Apple, digital Machine Room (MCR), as part of the facilities’ ongoing expansion and drive to increase the efficiency and breadth of its se
09/02/2007
Young Film-Makers Encouraged To Make Their Mark
The UK's best young film-makers are being encouraged to enter a unique and ambitious collaborative nationwide competition to make a ten episode full length feature film. Each episode will be shot in
The UK's best young film-makers are being encouraged to enter a unique and ambitious collaborative nationwide competition to make a ten episode full length feature film. Each episode will be shot in
08/02/2007
APT To Showcase New WorldCast IP Codes At CABSAT
Audio codec and networking specialists, APT will showcase the new WorldCast range of Audio over IP codecs at Cabsat 2007 in Dubai. While this will be the debut of WorldCast IP Codecs in the Middle Ea
Audio codec and networking specialists, APT will showcase the new WorldCast range of Audio over IP codecs at Cabsat 2007 in Dubai. While this will be the debut of WorldCast IP Codecs in the Middle Ea
08/02/2007
Audio-Technica Introduces Professional Monitor Headphone
Audio-Technica has introduced the ATH-M50, a new flagship pro monitor headphone. The new headphone features the company's latest transducer technology, innovative engineering and design, and provides
Audio-Technica has introduced the ATH-M50, a new flagship pro monitor headphone. The new headphone features the company's latest transducer technology, innovative engineering and design, and provides
08/02/2007
Barco Projects At Berlin International Film Festival
Barco has been chosen as the official supplier of digital cinema projectors at the 57th Berlin International Film Festival. For the third consecutive time, Barco is the sole supplier of digital cinema
Barco has been chosen as the official supplier of digital cinema projectors at the 57th Berlin International Film Festival. For the third consecutive time, Barco is the sole supplier of digital cinema
08/02/2007
BBC Goes Back To School With News Report Scheme
On 22 March, 100 schools around the country will make the news and take part in a special all-day webcast showcasing their work. Budding news reporters will write, research and record their own news
On 22 March, 100 schools around the country will make the news and take part in a special all-day webcast showcasing their work. Budding news reporters will write, research and record their own news
08/02/2007
Belfast Based Indie To Be Honoured At Channel 4's Creative Cities Awards
Leading documentary film-makers Dermot Lavery and Michael Hewitt from Belfast-based DoubleBand Films are set to add to their growing list of accolades. Already recipients of a prestigious RTS (Royal
Leading documentary film-makers Dermot Lavery and Michael Hewitt from Belfast-based DoubleBand Films are set to add to their growing list of accolades. Already recipients of a prestigious RTS (Royal
08/02/2007
LA Opened The Mill To Major On 2D And CG Visual Effects
The Mill, the international visual effects group, has announced that most of its senior 2D Flame and CG talent was now in place at the recently opened The Mill, Los Angeles. The new facility will maj
The Mill, the international visual effects group, has announced that most of its senior 2D Flame and CG talent was now in place at the recently opened The Mill, Los Angeles. The new facility will maj
08/02/2007
Super Bowl Commercials Get Autodesk Treatment
Many of this year's memorable Super Bowl commercials were created with Autodesk's visual effects, editing and finishing, and 3D animation products. Autodesk professional tools allowed post-productio
Many of this year's memorable Super Bowl commercials were created with Autodesk's visual effects, editing and finishing, and 3D animation products. Autodesk professional tools allowed post-productio
08/02/2007
Zodiak Television World Latest Licences Agreement
Zodiak Television World, the commercial arm of Zodiak Television AB has announced the latest licenses to be agreed in Brazil and the second season in Indonesia for the prime time entertainment series,
Zodiak Television World, the commercial arm of Zodiak Television AB has announced the latest licenses to be agreed in Brazil and the second season in Indonesia for the prime time entertainment series,
07/02/2007
Blackmagic Design Expands In Europe
Blackmagic Design Europe has announced the expansion of its distribution partners within Europe and the Middle East. In line with the increasing demand and popularity for Blackmagic's DeckLink, Inten
Blackmagic Design Europe has announced the expansion of its distribution partners within Europe and the Middle East. In line with the increasing demand and popularity for Blackmagic's DeckLink, Inten
07/02/2007
Clore Leadership Open Applications For New Fellowship
The Clore Leadership Programme has announced, that applications are open for a new Fellowship on their 2007/8 Programme. With support from Skillset and the UK Film Council, this year’s Programme will
The Clore Leadership Programme has announced, that applications are open for a new Fellowship on their 2007/8 Programme. With support from Skillset and the UK Film Council, this year’s Programme will
07/02/2007
Filmaka Short Film Network Creative Talent
Filmaka, an online short film network designed by established filmmakers for emerging talent worldwide, is offering the chance for budding filmmakers to have their work placed online with the added in
Filmaka, an online short film network designed by established filmmakers for emerging talent worldwide, is offering the chance for budding filmmakers to have their work placed online with the added in
07/02/2007
GloboTracks Launches GloboTrax GT1
GloboTracks, the Global audio imaging production company has announced the launch of 'GloboTrax GT1'. This is the first in the series of creative ear fragmenting, precision warped, and earth shatteri
GloboTracks, the Global audio imaging production company has announced the launch of 'GloboTrax GT1'. This is the first in the series of creative ear fragmenting, precision warped, and earth shatteri
07/02/2007
Hot Fuzz Sounds Good With Hackenbacker
Audio specialist Hackenbacker looks set to notch up another major film success when the British comedy 'Hot Fuzz' is released nationwide on February 16. Audio experts at the London-based film and tel
Audio specialist Hackenbacker looks set to notch up another major film success when the British comedy 'Hot Fuzz' is released nationwide on February 16. Audio experts at the London-based film and tel