Broadcast News Archive for
April, 2010
09/04/2010
Digital Rapids' Flux HD Offers 3G-SDI Support
A leading provider of tools and solutions for bringing television, film and web content, Digital Rapids, is debuting the new Flux HD video capture and pre-processing hardware. As the first cards opti
A leading provider of tools and solutions for bringing television, film and web content, Digital Rapids, is debuting the new Flux HD video capture and pre-processing hardware. As the first cards opti
09/04/2010
Installations Surge For Solid State Logic Consoles
Solid State Logic C100 HD and C100 HDS Digital Broadcast Consoles are reporting further successes. The US-based business said that the C100 HDS continues the C100 HD tradition by delivering reliable,
Solid State Logic C100 HD and C100 HDS Digital Broadcast Consoles are reporting further successes. The US-based business said that the C100 HDS continues the C100 HD tradition by delivering reliable,
09/04/2010
Nevion Showcases Ventura
A leading video transport solution provider for broadcasters, Nevion (formerly Network/VPG), is to showcase a collection of Ventura products. These provide aggregation and critical transport features
A leading video transport solution provider for broadcasters, Nevion (formerly Network/VPG), is to showcase a collection of Ventura products. These provide aggregation and critical transport features
09/04/2010
Sound Man Relates Afghanistan Dangers
Sound mixer Jon Tendrich of Tiger Sound has been reviewing his work on audio for the film Black Tulip, just filmed in war-torn in Afghanistan. He knew he needed reliable equipment for his journey to
Sound mixer Jon Tendrich of Tiger Sound has been reviewing his work on audio for the film Black Tulip, just filmed in war-torn in Afghanistan. He knew he needed reliable equipment for his journey to
08/04/2010
'Beat Generation' Set To Go Online
A London and Dublin-based multi-platform producer, CR Entertainment, is about to launch what they claim is Northern Ireland/Ireland's first online TV-style magazine series, Beat Generation. It will b
A London and Dublin-based multi-platform producer, CR Entertainment, is about to launch what they claim is Northern Ireland/Ireland's first online TV-style magazine series, Beat Generation. It will b
08/04/2010
Chinese Deal Boosts ITN Source
The Far East has continued to prove a lucrative market for ITN. ITN's footage sales business, ITN Source continued its expansion in China by announcing that it has sold 500 minutes of content to the
The Far East has continued to prove a lucrative market for ITN. ITN's footage sales business, ITN Source continued its expansion in China by announcing that it has sold 500 minutes of content to the
08/04/2010
Digital Media Tees-Off 3D In Augusta
One of Europe's most advanced digital media facilities, The Digital Media Centre (DMC), has announced the debut of its 3D TV capability with the broadcast of the Masters Golf Tournament 2010 . The DM
One of Europe's most advanced digital media facilities, The Digital Media Centre (DMC), has announced the debut of its 3D TV capability with the broadcast of the Masters Golf Tournament 2010 . The DM
08/04/2010
Mode-Al Appoints MD
A market leader for multiple monitor mounting solutions has announced the appointment of John Wyatt as Managing Director. Mode-AL, an NAB 2010, exhibitor, (Booth No C3846), said that Mr Wyatt is a hi
A market leader for multiple monitor mounting solutions has announced the appointment of John Wyatt as Managing Director. Mode-AL, an NAB 2010, exhibitor, (Booth No C3846), said that Mr Wyatt is a hi
08/04/2010
Never.no Expands Interactivity Desk
A technology-based business that connects broadcasters, brands, outdoor media owners, and digital screen networks with online and mobile consumers, never.no, has announced a milestone expansion of fun
A technology-based business that connects broadcasters, brands, outdoor media owners, and digital screen networks with online and mobile consumers, never.no, has announced a milestone expansion of fun
08/04/2010
Pixelmetrix Signs Virgin Media Deal
The expert name in preventive monitoring for digital television and IPTV networks, Pixelmetrix, has signed an agreement with Virgin Media to roll out the Pixelmetrix Electronic Couch Potato (ECP) acro
The expert name in preventive monitoring for digital television and IPTV networks, Pixelmetrix, has signed an agreement with Virgin Media to roll out the Pixelmetrix Electronic Couch Potato (ECP) acro
08/04/2010
TeleNorba Selects Dalet For News
A leading Italian broadcaster, TeleNorba has selected Dalet Enterprise Edition for end-to-end television news production (TeleNorba) and Dalet Radio Suite HD for managing music programming and radio a
A leading Italian broadcaster, TeleNorba has selected Dalet Enterprise Edition for end-to-end television news production (TeleNorba) and Dalet Radio Suite HD for managing music programming and radio a
08/04/2010
Venera Gains Investment Funds
A leading digital multimedia solutions company, Venera Technologies, has announced that Valuable Group has completed an equity investment in Venera. The funds raised from the arrangement will contin
A leading digital multimedia solutions company, Venera Technologies, has announced that Valuable Group has completed an equity investment in Venera. The funds raised from the arrangement will contin
07/04/2010
Dolby Announce Monitor Innovation
Dolby Laboratories has announced that for professionals who rely on the most accurate measurement tools for colour-critical work, the new Dolby Professional Reference Monitor PRM-4200 is to deliver th
Dolby Laboratories has announced that for professionals who rely on the most accurate measurement tools for colour-critical work, the new Dolby Professional Reference Monitor PRM-4200 is to deliver th
07/04/2010
Four To Run Third Inbetweeners
Channel 4 has announced that filming commenced in April for a third series of the award winning hit E4 comedy, The Inbetweeners. Still marooned in suburbia, The Inbetweeners follows four friends as
Channel 4 has announced that filming commenced in April for a third series of the award winning hit E4 comedy, The Inbetweeners. Still marooned in suburbia, The Inbetweeners follows four friends as
07/04/2010
Grass Valley HD Centre Goes Live In 3D
A Grass Valley Kalyps high-definition Video Production Centre was used recently by mobile production company Game Creek Video to produce a live 3D multi-camera telecast of an NHL Hockey game. It was
A Grass Valley Kalyps high-definition Video Production Centre was used recently by mobile production company Game Creek Video to produce a live 3D multi-camera telecast of an NHL Hockey game. It was
07/04/2010
IPV Enhance Curator System For NAB
A leading independent supplier of media, metadata and low bitrate, frame-accurate video technology to the broadcast and professional video sectors, IPV, will use NAB in Las Vegas to showcase the lates
A leading independent supplier of media, metadata and low bitrate, frame-accurate video technology to the broadcast and professional video sectors, IPV, will use NAB in Las Vegas to showcase the lates
07/04/2010
ITN Adds MHz-Built Vehicle
The forthcoming General Election has helped spark the commissioning of a further news-broadcasting vehicle for ITN. Leading independent international systems integrator, Megahertz (MHz), announced th
The forthcoming General Election has helped spark the commissioning of a further news-broadcasting vehicle for ITN. Leading independent international systems integrator, Megahertz (MHz), announced th
07/04/2010
Lighting Crew Overcome Chapel Problems
Technical problems over a chapel's gothic architectural features failed to halt Easter celebrations being broadcast on the Irish channel, RTE. The specialist lighting business based in Belfast, Produ
Technical problems over a chapel's gothic architectural features failed to halt Easter celebrations being broadcast on the Irish channel, RTE. The specialist lighting business based in Belfast, Produ
07/04/2010
Prime Focus Introduce View-D To UK
One of the largest visual entertainment services groups, Prime Focus, has introduced View-D, its proprietary process for the conversion of 2D to 3D stereoscopic images in the UK. The View-D offering
One of the largest visual entertainment services groups, Prime Focus, has introduced View-D, its proprietary process for the conversion of 2D to 3D stereoscopic images in the UK. The View-D offering
07/04/2010
Projection Studio Launched By Ashton
London-based projection artist and designer Ross Ashton has launched his new creative venture - The Projection Studio. It will be dedicated to the specialist art of large format video and PIGI projec
London-based projection artist and designer Ross Ashton has launched his new creative venture - The Projection Studio. It will be dedicated to the specialist art of large format video and PIGI projec
01/04/2010
Bill's Demise 'Negative' Says BECTU
The decision by ITV to drop the highly popular programme The Bill has been described by the broadcast union BECTU as "short sighted and negative". The union said it is an enormous asset to the indust
The decision by ITV to drop the highly popular programme The Bill has been described by the broadcast union BECTU as "short sighted and negative". The union said it is an enormous asset to the indust
01/04/2010
GTC Flying Workshop A Great Success
Last month The Guild of Television Cameramen's (GTC) held the amazing Shooting from Helicopters workshop. Not for the faint hearted, the seminar was hosted by Mike Smith of Flying TV HD at Denham Ae
Last month The Guild of Television Cameramen's (GTC) held the amazing Shooting from Helicopters workshop. Not for the faint hearted, the seminar was hosted by Mike Smith of Flying TV HD at Denham Ae
01/04/2010
Icon Films Announce First Head Of Popular Factual
Bristol-based factual producer Icon Films, has appointed Owen Gay, former Commissioning Editor for The ONE Show, as its first Head of Popular Factual. The appointment forms part of a wider strategy
Bristol-based factual producer Icon Films, has appointed Owen Gay, former Commissioning Editor for The ONE Show, as its first Head of Popular Factual. The appointment forms part of a wider strategy
01/04/2010
Kay Benbow Announced New Controller Of CBeebies
Working in children's television for over 20 years – mainly at the BBC, Kay Benbow has now been announced as the new Controller of the CBeebies Channel. Currently working as Head of CBeebies Producti
Working in children's television for over 20 years – mainly at the BBC, Kay Benbow has now been announced as the new Controller of the CBeebies Channel. Currently working as Head of CBeebies Producti
01/04/2010
NI Short Makes London Film Festival
A film produced through Northern Ireland Screen's Digital Shorts Programme has been selected for a prestigious national competition. Sundays, written and directed by Alanna Riddell has been selected
A film produced through Northern Ireland Screen's Digital Shorts Programme has been selected for a prestigious national competition. Sundays, written and directed by Alanna Riddell has been selected