Broadcast News Archive for
June, 2007
13/06/2007
OB Facility UNIT 7 At Broadcast LIVE
UNIT 7 completed this summer is already highly acclaimed. It has been designed with clients in mind to ensure it provides an optimum working environment, with an impressive raft of broadcast technolog
UNIT 7 completed this summer is already highly acclaimed. It has been designed with clients in mind to ensure it provides an optimum working environment, with an impressive raft of broadcast technolog
13/06/2007
Rushes Complete 'Direct Line' Commercials
Wanted’s Antony Easton directed the latest series of Direct Line commercials which pose the question of when is a good deal not a good deal and then provides a series of visual conundrums that people
Wanted’s Antony Easton directed the latest series of Direct Line commercials which pose the question of when is a good deal not a good deal and then provides a series of visual conundrums that people
13/06/2007
S&T Launches EPG Application On Freeview Digital Satellite Service In New Zealand
Strategy & Technology (S&T), specialists in interactive TV playout systems and MHEG-5 middleware, has confirmed the successful launch of its EPG application on the new Freeview digital satellite servi
Strategy & Technology (S&T), specialists in interactive TV playout systems and MHEG-5 middleware, has confirmed the successful launch of its EPG application on the new Freeview digital satellite servi
13/06/2007
Vizrt Appoints Mark Pizzey As Regional Sales Manager
Vizrt has announced the appointment of Mark Pizzey to the position of Regional Sales Manager, with immediate effect. Pizzey will take over Scott Barber’s responsibilities managing customers in the Br
Vizrt has announced the appointment of Mark Pizzey to the position of Regional Sales Manager, with immediate effect. Pizzey will take over Scott Barber’s responsibilities managing customers in the Br
12/06/2007
BBC Two To Delve Into Oceans In Discovery Co-production
The hidden stories of the oceans are to be told in a new BBC Two commission, 'Ocean', an 8 x 60-minute documentary series for late 2008/early 2009. The proposed team of intrepid adventurers – explore
The hidden stories of the oceans are to be told in a new BBC Two commission, 'Ocean', an 8 x 60-minute documentary series for late 2008/early 2009. The proposed team of intrepid adventurers – explore
12/06/2007
BBC's Improved Pay Offer Recommended to Union Members
The BBC has made an improved pay offer after unions had threatened strike action over the Corporation's opening bid in pay talks. The offer included an improved headline pay increase, significant imp
The BBC has made an improved pay offer after unions had threatened strike action over the Corporation's opening bid in pay talks. The offer included an improved headline pay increase, significant imp
12/06/2007
Cambridge Imaging Systems To Exhibit BoB at Broadcast LIVE
Cambridge Imaging Systems is exhibiting for the first time at Broadcast Live 2007 and will be demonstrating, again for the first time, the synergies and benefits that can be achieved by operating its
Cambridge Imaging Systems is exhibiting for the first time at Broadcast Live 2007 and will be demonstrating, again for the first time, the synergies and benefits that can be achieved by operating its
12/06/2007
Children's Film-making Award Launched By BBC & Bafta
The chance to win the CBBC Me And My Movie Award in association with Bafta will culminate in the winning child being given a special new award at the annual Children's Baftas. The exclusive new joint
The chance to win the CBBC Me And My Movie Award in association with Bafta will culminate in the winning child being given a special new award at the annual Children's Baftas. The exclusive new joint
12/06/2007
Copy Protection For DVD Video
Davis Rubin Associates (DRA) are highlighting an innovative and elegant copy protection that can be applied to duplicated DVD-R as well as to replicated DVD videos. To date it has not been 'cracked'
Davis Rubin Associates (DRA) are highlighting an innovative and elegant copy protection that can be applied to duplicated DVD-R as well as to replicated DVD videos. To date it has not been 'cracked'
12/06/2007
Film Construction Crew Pay Deal Accepted
Film construction crews have narrowly voted by 54% to 46% to accept a one-year pay offer from employers, according to Bectu. Assistant General Secretary Martin Spence said: "A majority voted yes to t
Film construction crews have narrowly voted by 54% to 46% to accept a one-year pay offer from employers, according to Bectu. Assistant General Secretary Martin Spence said: "A majority voted yes to t
12/06/2007
Memories Of Welsh TV Sought For S4C Silver Anniversary
BBC Wales is preparing a Welsh language programme on the history of Welsh television which will be broadcast on S4C in the autumn to coincide with the channel's 25th birthday celebrations. The produc
BBC Wales is preparing a Welsh language programme on the history of Welsh television which will be broadcast on S4C in the autumn to coincide with the channel's 25th birthday celebrations. The produc
12/06/2007
Tanweer Group Install Digital Rapids StreamZ
Tanweer Group has installed Digital Rapids StreamZ in their main studio in Dubai. Purchased through Digital Rapids distributor MediaCast Fz., the StreamZ 1500xs is providing encoding in multiple form
Tanweer Group has installed Digital Rapids StreamZ in their main studio in Dubai. Purchased through Digital Rapids distributor MediaCast Fz., the StreamZ 1500xs is providing encoding in multiple form
11/06/2007
Channel One Russia Standardizes On Panasonic P2 Solutions For Tapeless Video Production
Panasonic PBITS recently announced that Channel One Russia, Russia’s largest broadcast station, is taking delivery of more than 50 AJ-SPX800 P2 camcorders and a dozen AJ-HPM100 P2HD mobile recorders.
Panasonic PBITS recently announced that Channel One Russia, Russia’s largest broadcast station, is taking delivery of more than 50 AJ-SPX800 P2 camcorders and a dozen AJ-HPM100 P2HD mobile recorders.
11/06/2007
Crawley Elected Bectu Assistant General Secretary
Luke Crawley has been elected as Bectu's new Assistant General Secretary. In a union members' ballot Crawley received 2,263 votes, whilst 1,629 were cast for alternative candidate, Willy Donaghy. Cr
Luke Crawley has been elected as Bectu's new Assistant General Secretary. In a union members' ballot Crawley received 2,263 votes, whilst 1,629 were cast for alternative candidate, Willy Donaghy. Cr
11/06/2007
Folk Rocker Goes Straight To Mobile With Dialogue
Funk folk rocker, Julia Harris, is one of the first artists in the UK to take her marketing campaigns straight to mobile, with the support of interactive mobile specialist, Dialogue Communications.
Funk folk rocker, Julia Harris, is one of the first artists in the UK to take her marketing campaigns straight to mobile, with the support of interactive mobile specialist, Dialogue Communications.
11/06/2007
Framestore Generate Some Playstation 'Buzz'
Playing classic animation sight gags for real, Buzz, a new spot for Sony Playstation, is a rollicking evocation of the cartoon antics of yesteryear. A Dad has joined three kids for a Playstation game
Playing classic animation sight gags for real, Buzz, a new spot for Sony Playstation, is a rollicking evocation of the cartoon antics of yesteryear. A Dad has joined three kids for a Playstation game
11/06/2007
Meet The StartinTV.com Team At The Broadcast Live Show
The Broadcast Live show is coming shortly, 19th to 21st June at Earls Court 2, London. This is a great show with lots of kit, companies and seminars and there's lots of chances for networking! Start
The Broadcast Live show is coming shortly, 19th to 21st June at Earls Court 2, London. This is a great show with lots of kit, companies and seminars and there's lots of chances for networking! Start
11/06/2007
Studio Network Solutions Offers Chance To Win £5000 In SANmp
During Broadcast LIVE 2007 from June 19 to 21 in London, England, Studio Network Solutions (SNS) is conducting a free giveaway of its SANmp data management software for sharing iSCSI and Fibre
During Broadcast LIVE 2007 from June 19 to 21 in London, England, Studio Network Solutions (SNS) is conducting a free giveaway of its SANmp data management software for sharing iSCSI and Fibre
11/06/2007
Top Industry Leaders Confirmed For Next Week's CommunicAsia2007
Communications industry leaders from throughout the world will converge on Singapore next week, to deliver key visionary presentations at CommunicAsia2007. The prestigious list of speakers will inclu
Communications industry leaders from throughout the world will converge on Singapore next week, to deliver key visionary presentations at CommunicAsia2007. The prestigious list of speakers will inclu
11/06/2007
Trinidad & Tobago Lures Global Film Industry With 30% Tax Rebate
Come and visit the Trinidad and Tobago Film Office at Broadcast LIVE to find out more about this exciting opportunity - the twin island nation of Trinidad & Tobago has announced the first ever set of
Come and visit the Trinidad and Tobago Film Office at Broadcast LIVE to find out more about this exciting opportunity - the twin island nation of Trinidad & Tobago has announced the first ever set of
08/06/2007
Disney Channel Signs IPTV Programming Deal with Tiscali
Disney Channel has announced that it had signed an IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) deal to supply its three Disney branded channels - Disney Channel, Playhouse Disney and Disney Cinemagic to Tisca
Disney Channel has announced that it had signed an IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) deal to supply its three Disney branded channels - Disney Channel, Playhouse Disney and Disney Cinemagic to Tisca
08/06/2007
DK-Technologies Guides Engineers On Audio Metering Basics
Have you ever wondered why engineers measure audio levels? Or why they use the db scale? Or what Leq(m) and Dynamic Scales are? The answer to these and many more audio metering questions can be found
Have you ever wondered why engineers measure audio levels? Or why they use the db scale? Or what Leq(m) and Dynamic Scales are? The answer to these and many more audio metering questions can be found
08/06/2007
Mediabox Funding Allocations Made To Companies
Youth organisations throughout England have recently been awarded funds through the second round of Mediabox. Mediabox is a �6 million Department for Education and Skills fund for 13-19 year olds t
Youth organisations throughout England have recently been awarded funds through the second round of Mediabox. Mediabox is a �6 million Department for Education and Skills fund for 13-19 year olds t
08/06/2007
Principal Photography Commences On 'Brideshead Revisited'
Principal photography on the new film 'Brideshead Revisited' has begun in Yorkshire. The 11-week shoot includes five weeks at Castle Howard as well locations in Oxford, London, Venice and Morocco. Pr
Principal photography on the new film 'Brideshead Revisited' has begun in Yorkshire. The 11-week shoot includes five weeks at Castle Howard as well locations in Oxford, London, Venice and Morocco. Pr
08/06/2007
Studio Network Solutions Ships New Version of Postmap
Studio Network Solutions (SNS), a premier provider of optimized audio/video shared storage products and developer of the only free iSCSI initiator for OS X, has announced the shipment of Postmap to re
Studio Network Solutions (SNS), a premier provider of optimized audio/video shared storage products and developer of the only free iSCSI initiator for OS X, has announced the shipment of Postmap to re