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Broadcast News Archive for
June, 2009
03/06/2009
New Petrol CamWraps For Sony HD Cameras
Petrol, a Vitec Group company, has introduced two new CamWraps custom-tailored for work with popular Sony HD cameras. The PCW-11 is specifically contoured to fit the PDW-F335 and F355, while the PCW-
Petrol, a Vitec Group company, has introduced two new CamWraps custom-tailored for work with popular Sony HD cameras. The PCW-11 is specifically contoured to fit the PDW-F335 and F355, while the PCW-
03/06/2009
Storage Design Initiatives (SDI) Launches FieldPac
Storage Design Initiatives, a storage technology design house, is asking, 'Can tape still cut it?'. The company believes RAID data storage is more logical and practical than tape-based systems and n
Storage Design Initiatives, a storage technology design house, is asking, 'Can tape still cut it?'. The company believes RAID data storage is more logical and practical than tape-based systems and n
03/06/2009
The Foundry Announces Management Buyout Led By Advent Venture Partners
Leading visual effects software developer, The Foundry, whose software products have been used to make many of the past year's biggest motion pictures, has announced a management buyout for an undiscl
Leading visual effects software developer, The Foundry, whose software products have been used to make many of the past year's biggest motion pictures, has announced a management buyout for an undiscl
03/06/2009
White Mark Creates A Variable Acoustic Environment At Modern World Studios
Acoustic and studio design consultancy White Mark returned to the Cotswold town of Tetbury last month to help Modern World Studios create a variable acoustic environment in its renowned live room. Es
Acoustic and studio design consultancy White Mark returned to the Cotswold town of Tetbury last month to help Modern World Studios create a variable acoustic environment in its renowned live room. Es
03/06/2009
ZDF Used MediorNet To Broadcast Germany's Presidential Elections
While the voting for the next President of Germany took place in front of cameras, behind the scenes MediorNet from Riedel Communications, one of the leading manufacturers of intercom and fiber techno
While the voting for the next President of Germany took place in front of cameras, behind the scenes MediorNet from Riedel Communications, one of the leading manufacturers of intercom and fiber techno
02/06/2009
Clear-Com Gives Finnish TV Production Houses The Cutting Edge
A Vitec Group brand, Clear-Com Communication Systems, is helping two of Finland’s leading television production companies stay ahead of the curve when it comes to advanced intercom communications.
A Vitec Group brand, Clear-Com Communication Systems, is helping two of Finland’s leading television production companies stay ahead of the curve when it comes to advanced intercom communications.
02/06/2009
dBTechnologies Hosts Second Prosonic Distributor Convention
Italian loudspeaker manufacturer dBTechnologies is hosting its second ever distributor convention at its European headquarters in Cologne this month. The two-day event entitled Prosonic, is set to s
Italian loudspeaker manufacturer dBTechnologies is hosting its second ever distributor convention at its European headquarters in Cologne this month. The two-day event entitled Prosonic, is set to s
02/06/2009
Geevs Features At Broadcast Asia 2009
Gee Broadcast Systems will be showing the latest Geevs 4.5 software release at Broadcast Asia on Stand 7F4-01. Geevs 4.5 supports the Geevs Slim, SD, SDE, HDE and MR series. Version 4.5 brings seve
Gee Broadcast Systems will be showing the latest Geevs 4.5 software release at Broadcast Asia on Stand 7F4-01. Geevs 4.5 supports the Geevs Slim, SD, SDE, HDE and MR series. Version 4.5 brings seve
02/06/2009
Hollywood Star For Belfast's Blockbuster
A leading Hollywood actress is on her way to Belfast to star in the multi-million dollar film. Natalie Portman is to take a major role in the film, Your Highness, which will be shot in Belfast
A leading Hollywood actress is on her way to Belfast to star in the multi-million dollar film. Natalie Portman is to take a major role in the film, Your Highness, which will be shot in Belfast
02/06/2009
ON-AIR Systems Announces key New Features For Automated Playout Solutions
ON-AIR Systems, the leading developer of PC-based automated playout systems, has announced the latest version of playKast, it's flagship "channel in a box" solution. Version 4.15 includes some major
ON-AIR Systems, the leading developer of PC-based automated playout systems, has announced the latest version of playKast, it's flagship "channel in a box" solution. Version 4.15 includes some major
02/06/2009
Snell's Alchemist Ph.C - HD Drives Launch Of Canal+ HD, Spain's First HD Channels
The new company formed through the merger of Pro-Bel and Snell & Wilcox, Snell, has announced that leading Spanish pay television company Canal Satéllite Digital has purchased an Alchemist Ph.C - HD m
The new company formed through the merger of Pro-Bel and Snell & Wilcox, Snell, has announced that leading Spanish pay television company Canal Satéllite Digital has purchased an Alchemist Ph.C - HD m
02/06/2009
SysMedia Powers Sweden's First Ever Live Translation In Subtitles
Specialist post production company Svensk Mediatext has used SysMedia's WinCAPS subtitling software to achieve a Swedish broadcasting milestone for Kanal 5 - and a global rarity - near real-time trans
Specialist post production company Svensk Mediatext has used SysMedia's WinCAPS subtitling software to achieve a Swedish broadcasting milestone for Kanal 5 - and a global rarity - near real-time trans
02/06/2009
Th2ng Directs Commercial For King.com
Director Tom bird of th2ng (thing two), the London-based live action production company, has delivered his first commercial for king.com, the world's largest online skill-gaming site. The 30-second t
Director Tom bird of th2ng (thing two), the London-based live action production company, has delivered his first commercial for king.com, the world's largest online skill-gaming site. The 30-second t
02/06/2009
Time-Slice Films Chooses Grass Valley Infinity For Challenging Composite Shots
Faced with a challenging CGI sequence - keying Justin Lee Collins, famous for his wild hair, into a mockup of the bridge of Star Trek's Enterprise - visual FX &motion graphics company Time-Slice Films
Faced with a challenging CGI sequence - keying Justin Lee Collins, famous for his wild hair, into a mockup of the bridge of Star Trek's Enterprise - visual FX &motion graphics company Time-Slice Films
02/06/2009
TV One Debuts New DVI-I Multiviewer At InfoComm 09
TV One continue to expand their diverse family of products with the introduction of a new Multiviewer range, the C2-6000 CORIOview Series. Making its official debut at the InfoComm Exhibition being h
TV One continue to expand their diverse family of products with the introduction of a new Multiviewer range, the C2-6000 CORIOview Series. Making its official debut at the InfoComm Exhibition being h
01/06/2009
Duncan Jones, Director Of Critically Acclaimed Moon To Helm Escape From The Deep
Brilliant Films has announced that Director Duncan Jones (Moon) will direct Escape From The Deep, a feature film based on the non-fiction novel of the same name by British author, journalist and scrip
Brilliant Films has announced that Director Duncan Jones (Moon) will direct Escape From The Deep, a feature film based on the non-fiction novel of the same name by British author, journalist and scrip
01/06/2009
Eurocrew Worldwide - The Farm Group's Reputable Shoots Agency
An agency specialising in providing film crews globally has been underlining its versatility. Eurocrew Worldwide provides an outstanding global service as The Farm Group's reputable shoots agency. A
An agency specialising in providing film crews globally has been underlining its versatility. Eurocrew Worldwide provides an outstanding global service as The Farm Group's reputable shoots agency. A
01/06/2009
HSL Is A Winner At O and 1
HSL supplied moving and digital lights plus LED elements to the latest series of O ond 1, a Welsh language travel quiz show produced by Boomerang for S4C. The rig was specified by lighting designer
HSL supplied moving and digital lights plus LED elements to the latest series of O ond 1, a Welsh language travel quiz show produced by Boomerang for S4C. The rig was specified by lighting designer
01/06/2009
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! USA Acquired By ITV2, TV3 And TVNZ
ITV Global Entertainment has announced that leading television companies in the UK (ITV2), Ireland (TV3) and New Zealand (TVNZ) have acquired NBC USA's highly anticipated I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out
ITV Global Entertainment has announced that leading television companies in the UK (ITV2), Ireland (TV3) and New Zealand (TVNZ) have acquired NBC USA's highly anticipated I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out
01/06/2009
ITV Global & Acorn Media Announce USA Home Entertainment Agreement
ITV Global Entertainment has announced the conclusion of its largest deal to date with Acorn Media US, one of the leading independent home entertainment distributors in North America. The significan
ITV Global Entertainment has announced the conclusion of its largest deal to date with Acorn Media US, one of the leading independent home entertainment distributors in North America. The significan
01/06/2009
Matrix Trials First Nationwide Visualiser Pilot Project
Collaboration with local authorities and schools across the UK to pilot the use of visualiser technology has been proving successful. Matrix Display Systems has been working with 300 schools triallin
Collaboration with local authorities and schools across the UK to pilot the use of visualiser technology has been proving successful. Matrix Display Systems has been working with 300 schools triallin
01/06/2009
Northern Screen Agencies Team Up To Expose Film And TV Talent Base
Regional Screen Agencies from across the North of England have come together to launch an online database showcasing crew, facilities, creative and digital talent from across the North. Screen Yorksh
Regional Screen Agencies from across the North of England have come together to launch an online database showcasing crew, facilities, creative and digital talent from across the North. Screen Yorksh
01/06/2009
Pinewood Expansion To 'Rival Hollywood'
A highly imaginative proposal to vastly expand a major UK film facility and create hundreds of jobs at the same time is about to roll. Pinewood Studios is submitting its final planning application fo
A highly imaginative proposal to vastly expand a major UK film facility and create hundreds of jobs at the same time is about to roll. Pinewood Studios is submitting its final planning application fo
01/06/2009
RTÉ Faces Dramatic Losses - And Angry Workers
Management of state-backed RTÉ has warned of possible bankruptcy after recording losses of €1 million a week. The broadcaster said it will not be able to pay staff unless a programme of salary cuts
Management of state-backed RTÉ has warned of possible bankruptcy after recording losses of €1 million a week. The broadcaster said it will not be able to pay staff unless a programme of salary cuts
01/06/2009
Rushes Soho Shorts Announces Official Selection
The official selection and two new competitive categories for 2009 have been announced for the Rushes Soho Shorts Festival. With entries, requests and interest from 112 countries (1,462 cities!) over
The official selection and two new competitive categories for 2009 have been announced for the Rushes Soho Shorts Festival. With entries, requests and interest from 112 countries (1,462 cities!) over
