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Broadcast News Archive for
August, 2011
22/08/2011
Irish Frameworks Projects Announced
Bord Scannán na hÉireann/ the Irish Film Board has announced that the latest round of successful Frameworks teams have been selected. This is the 16th year of the Frameworks short film scheme, which
Bord Scannán na hÉireann/ the Irish Film Board has announced that the latest round of successful Frameworks teams have been selected. This is the 16th year of the Frameworks short film scheme, which
22/08/2011
Liam Joins BBC Comedy Show Line-up
Co Antrim's Liam Neeson and actress Helena Bonham Carter are to join the cast of the BBC Two comedy, Life's Too Short. The show is a fake documentary from the creators of The Office and Extras, made
Co Antrim's Liam Neeson and actress Helena Bonham Carter are to join the cast of the BBC Two comedy, Life's Too Short. The show is a fake documentary from the creators of The Office and Extras, made
22/08/2011
Matrox Celebrates 35th Anniversary
Following the 1976 introduction of Matrox's first product Video RAM, a specialised video display device for first-generation microcomputers, co-founders Branko Matic and Lorne Trottier launched a grou
Following the 1976 introduction of Matrox's first product Video RAM, a specialised video display device for first-generation microcomputers, co-founders Branko Matic and Lorne Trottier launched a grou
22/08/2011
SIS LIVE Innovates At IBC
Outside broadcast and satellite uplink specialist, SIS LIVE will be presenting some exciting new developments to their product range at the 2011 IBC exhibition in Amsterdam. These enhancements see u
Outside broadcast and satellite uplink specialist, SIS LIVE will be presenting some exciting new developments to their product range at the 2011 IBC exhibition in Amsterdam. These enhancements see u
22/08/2011
STV Launches App For Android
Following the success of the STV News iPhone app, the Scottish broadcaster has launched an app for Android handsets, the first of its kind in Scotland, providing users with instant access to the lates
Following the success of the STV News iPhone app, the Scottish broadcaster has launched an app for Android handsets, the first of its kind in Scotland, providing users with instant access to the lates
22/08/2011
Version 4.0 ContentWise Recommendation System For IBC
ContentWise, a division of Moviri, has announced that it will debut version 4.0 of its content recommendation system at IBC2011. ContentWise version 4.0 introduces enhancements and new features in thr
ContentWise, a division of Moviri, has announced that it will debut version 4.0 of its content recommendation system at IBC2011. ContentWise version 4.0 introduces enhancements and new features in thr
19/08/2011
Anton/Bauer 'Put To The Test' In Kenya
A brand of The Vitec Group, recently went along for a wild ride in Kenya for the production of a 3D pilot based around elephants. Innovative 3D production company, Inition, used Anton/Bauer’s CINE V
A brand of The Vitec Group, recently went along for a wild ride in Kenya for the production of a 3D pilot based around elephants. Innovative 3D production company, Inition, used Anton/Bauer’s CINE V
19/08/2011
Atomos Announces Complete Integration With Final Cut Pro X
The maker of portable devices for recording to the Apple ProRes codec, is excited to announce integration of its Ninja and soon-to-be-released Samurai field recorders with Final Cut Pro X. Both the
The maker of portable devices for recording to the Apple ProRes codec, is excited to announce integration of its Ninja and soon-to-be-released Samurai field recorders with Final Cut Pro X. Both the
19/08/2011
Casualty Shoots Final Scenes In Bristol
As Casualty shoots its final scenes in Bristol, the regional screen agency South West Screen have sent their thanks to BBC drama for the contribution it has made to the region’s industry. Mehjabeen P
As Casualty shoots its final scenes in Bristol, the regional screen agency South West Screen have sent their thanks to BBC drama for the contribution it has made to the region’s industry. Mehjabeen P
19/08/2011
Dublin's TV3 Goes HD
A new studio capable of being used for high definition television is to be added to TV3 existing facility in Ballymount, Dublin. The 500sq m studio will cost between €4 million and €5 million and wi
A new studio capable of being used for high definition television is to be added to TV3 existing facility in Ballymount, Dublin. The 500sq m studio will cost between €4 million and €5 million and wi
19/08/2011
Equity Lobby BBC Over Short Story Cut-backs
Equity has come together with the Society of Authors and the Writers' Guild of Great Britain to campaign against short story cuts on BBC Radio 4. In a letter to BBC Trust Chair Lord Pattern the three
Equity has come together with the Society of Authors and the Writers' Guild of Great Britain to campaign against short story cuts on BBC Radio 4. In a letter to BBC Trust Chair Lord Pattern the three
19/08/2011
Peli Cases For Total Equipment Protection
The Peli range of protective cases, for cameras and broadcast gear, has been developed over 30 years and the company can now boast of more than 60 sizes of cases, offering the widest choice to the cus
The Peli range of protective cases, for cameras and broadcast gear, has been developed over 30 years and the company can now boast of more than 60 sizes of cases, offering the widest choice to the cus
19/08/2011
Sky's Pay-TV Films 'Restrict Competition'
The Competition Commission has provisionally ruled that Sky's control over pay-TV movie rights in the UK is restricting competition. Sky has held exclusive rights to the movies of six major Hollywood
The Competition Commission has provisionally ruled that Sky's control over pay-TV movie rights in the UK is restricting competition. Sky has held exclusive rights to the movies of six major Hollywood
19/08/2011
Union Backs NI Media Over Riot Tapes
The broadcast union, BECTU is throwing its weight behind an appeal to the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) to adopt a more 'responsible approach' to applications for access to media footage.
The broadcast union, BECTU is throwing its weight behind an appeal to the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) to adopt a more 'responsible approach' to applications for access to media footage.
18/08/2011
DTL 2600 Range Still Going Strong
In a world of 3G HD SDI requirements, the 2600 range of products is an established range of mainly analogue video and audio modules but also has the added bonus of the SDI monitoring distribution ampl
In a world of 3G HD SDI requirements, the 2600 range of products is an established range of mainly analogue video and audio modules but also has the added bonus of the SDI monitoring distribution ampl
18/08/2011
EMEA Gateway Expand Product Portfolio At IBC 2011
A leading specialist in the provision of sales and marketing channels across Europe, Middle East and Africa, will be returning to IBC this year. EMEA Gateway will be exhibiting a range of products f
A leading specialist in the provision of sales and marketing channels across Europe, Middle East and Africa, will be returning to IBC this year. EMEA Gateway will be exhibiting a range of products f
18/08/2011
Polecam Starter Pack To Make IBC Debut In Amsterdam
The new entry-level Polecam Starter Pack makes its IBC debut on stand 10.C49 at the Amsterdam RAI Centre, next month. Created in response to demand for a simple yet effective crane for D-SLR cameras,
The new entry-level Polecam Starter Pack makes its IBC debut on stand 10.C49 at the Amsterdam RAI Centre, next month. Created in response to demand for a simple yet effective crane for D-SLR cameras,
18/08/2011
Roll To Record Wins Two Year Contract For Big Brother
A multi-million pound deal sees a robotic camera specialist return to the Big Brother house this year. Roll To Record, a leader in HD and SD robotic camera systems and semi-permanent studio installat
A multi-million pound deal sees a robotic camera specialist return to the Big Brother house this year. Roll To Record, a leader in HD and SD robotic camera systems and semi-permanent studio installat
18/08/2011
UK Media Playing 'Catch-Up' To Tech-Savvy 'DIY' Broadcasters
The recent round of rioting and violence that blighted the country provided further evidence, if more was needed, of the way technology is changing the nature of broadcasting and journalism, writes Ha
The recent round of rioting and violence that blighted the country provided further evidence, if more was needed, of the way technology is changing the nature of broadcasting and journalism, writes Ha
18/08/2011
Ulster Animator Wins Disney Contract
A University of Ulster graduate has scooped first prize in a prestigious Walt Disney-backed cartoon competition, which attracted hundreds of entries from across the world. Jonathan McKee wowed judg
A University of Ulster graduate has scooped first prize in a prestigious Walt Disney-backed cartoon competition, which attracted hundreds of entries from across the world. Jonathan McKee wowed judg
18/08/2011
VideoIPath Team Up With Nevion At IBC Exhibit
Nevion will demonstrate its powerful VideoIPath system incorporating new Ventura hardware at this year's IBC show. VideoIPath is a fully integrated system, providing IP video transport for contribut
Nevion will demonstrate its powerful VideoIPath system incorporating new Ventura hardware at this year's IBC show. VideoIPath is a fully integrated system, providing IP video transport for contribut
17/08/2011
Aspen Media Director Takes To The Mountains
The Director at Aspen Media, a UK distributor for broadcast audio products, is in training for a trek up Kilimanjaro in September. Kilimanjaro is an inactive stratovolcano in north-eastern Tanzania
The Director at Aspen Media, a UK distributor for broadcast audio products, is in training for a trek up Kilimanjaro in September. Kilimanjaro is an inactive stratovolcano in north-eastern Tanzania
17/08/2011
Belfast Boosts Digital Media Sector
There are regional moves underway to back those working in the digital TV, film and music genres. The creative industry in Belfast is to benefit from the city council's latest targeted business devel
There are regional moves underway to back those working in the digital TV, film and music genres. The creative industry in Belfast is to benefit from the city council's latest targeted business devel
17/08/2011
Bright Space Technologies Supplies Camera System For British Swimmers' Training
Trade distributor to the AV and broadcast industry, Bright Space Technologies, has announced that it has supplied a Telemetrics Fast track camera system to help train British swimmers at Loughborough
Trade distributor to the AV and broadcast industry, Bright Space Technologies, has announced that it has supplied a Telemetrics Fast track camera system to help train British swimmers at Loughborough
17/08/2011
Digital Rapids Elevates With Transcode Manager 2.0
Digital Rapids is treating attendees of the IBC 2011 exhibition to a look at the next generation of the company’s automated, high-volume media processing solution, as the upcoming 2.0 version of the D
Digital Rapids is treating attendees of the IBC 2011 exhibition to a look at the next generation of the company’s automated, high-volume media processing solution, as the upcoming 2.0 version of the D
