Broadcast News Archive for
January, 2012
27/01/2012
Peli Cases Used For Antarctic Ice Marathon
Vital camera gear was safely transported in Peli cases by the crew filming what must be the most extreme sporting event of 2011 – the Antarctic Ice Marathon. The Antarctic Ice Marathon is the southe
Vital camera gear was safely transported in Peli cases by the crew filming what must be the most extreme sporting event of 2011 – the Antarctic Ice Marathon. The Antarctic Ice Marathon is the southe
27/01/2012
Sennheiser's Feeling Fine At O2’s Silent Session
December saw the chance for over 100 up-and-coming bands to reach a potentially huge audience as London’s O2 ran its December Sessions music programme, giving music fans the opportunity to enjoy 20 ni
December saw the chance for over 100 up-and-coming bands to reach a potentially huge audience as London’s O2 ran its December Sessions music programme, giving music fans the opportunity to enjoy 20 ni
27/01/2012
Trilogy To Unveil New Developments
With less than three weeks to the upcoming Broadcast Video Expo Trilogy has revealed that they will be showcasing exciting developments to its Gemini intercom. Designed to satisfy the requirements o
With less than three weeks to the upcoming Broadcast Video Expo Trilogy has revealed that they will be showcasing exciting developments to its Gemini intercom. Designed to satisfy the requirements o
26/01/2012
Chyron To Present 'Cloud 2.0' At BVE
It has been announced that a one-day event at the upcoming Broadcast Video Expo(BVE) will examine today’s cloud-based technologies. Chyron have revealed that Paul Glasgow, vice president of EMEA sale
It has been announced that a one-day event at the upcoming Broadcast Video Expo(BVE) will examine today’s cloud-based technologies. Chyron have revealed that Paul Glasgow, vice president of EMEA sale
26/01/2012
Director Rejects Honour From The Queen
It has been revealed that a well-known British film director and producer turned down an honour from the Queen. Sir Alfred Hitchock refused to accept a CBE in 1962, but went on to accept a knighthood
It has been revealed that a well-known British film director and producer turned down an honour from the Queen. Sir Alfred Hitchock refused to accept a CBE in 1962, but went on to accept a knighthood
26/01/2012
GTC Welcomes 60th Sponsor: Octica Professional
The Guild of Television Cameramen (GTC) has announced that Octica Professional has joined the growing list of GTC sponsor companies. Octica Professional represents and offers support for a range of l
The Guild of Television Cameramen (GTC) has announced that Octica Professional has joined the growing list of GTC sponsor companies. Octica Professional represents and offers support for a range of l
26/01/2012
NI TV Production Company Expands Its Export Horizons
A Northern-Ireland based production company is set to invest millions in exports over the next three years. With support from Invest Northern Ireland, the Newry-based Big Mountain Productions is targ
A Northern-Ireland based production company is set to invest millions in exports over the next three years. With support from Invest Northern Ireland, the Newry-based Big Mountain Productions is targ
26/01/2012
Pixled To Launch New LED Display
Leading European designed LED manufacturer Pixled is set to launch its new Pixled F-10i/o - the first of two new fully IP-65 rated indoor / outdoor LED displays – on Booth F41 in Hall 11 at the Integ
Leading European designed LED manufacturer Pixled is set to launch its new Pixled F-10i/o - the first of two new fully IP-65 rated indoor / outdoor LED displays – on Booth F41 in Hall 11 at the Integ
26/01/2012
Polecam To Launch Wire Strut System At BVE
The Polecam team are offering visitors to their stand B10 at BVE in February the chance to be in seventh heaven – and try out a Polecam rig in its full 8-metre long glory for the first time at a show.
The Polecam team are offering visitors to their stand B10 at BVE in February the chance to be in seventh heaven – and try out a Polecam rig in its full 8-metre long glory for the first time at a show.
26/01/2012
Royal Wedding Most Viewed In 2011
According to recent figures the Royal Wedding was the most watched event on TV in 2011. The Broadcasters’ Audience Research Board has revealed that 13.59m people tuned into watch the Duke and Duchess
According to recent figures the Royal Wedding was the most watched event on TV in 2011. The Broadcasters’ Audience Research Board has revealed that 13.59m people tuned into watch the Duke and Duchess
26/01/2012
Skillset Plans To Boost Skills And Talent
Skillset has been charged by the Creative Industries Council and UK Government to implement a series of skills and talent-focused initiatives that will help the sector remain a driver of growth for th
Skillset has been charged by the Creative Industries Council and UK Government to implement a series of skills and talent-focused initiatives that will help the sector remain a driver of growth for th
26/01/2012
Sony F65 CineAlta Camera Makes Its European Debut
Sony Professional has today revealed that the first consignment of F65 CineAlta cameras into Europe will be shipped this week, with Sony specialist UK dealers CVP and Top-Teks receiving their first un
Sony Professional has today revealed that the first consignment of F65 CineAlta cameras into Europe will be shipped this week, with Sony specialist UK dealers CVP and Top-Teks receiving their first un
26/01/2012
Sound Devices To Expand Operations
Sound Devices, makers of production sound and video products for field production, has announced the purchase of a new facility for its U.S. headquarters in Reedsburg, WI. The company is expected to
Sound Devices, makers of production sound and video products for field production, has announced the purchase of a new facility for its U.S. headquarters in Reedsburg, WI. The company is expected to
25/01/2012
90% Of TV Still Watched Live
Ninety per cent of television is watched when it is broadcast, according to new figures. Despite the rise in new technology and on-demand services that let viewers watch what they want when they want
Ninety per cent of television is watched when it is broadcast, according to new figures. Despite the rise in new technology and on-demand services that let viewers watch what they want when they want
25/01/2012
Award Winning Producer To Join Triple A Media
Talent management agency Triple A Media have started 2012 with a bang by bringing on board award-winning TV executive Reem Nouss to develop projects for the UK’s leading broadcasters with the company’
Talent management agency Triple A Media have started 2012 with a bang by bringing on board award-winning TV executive Reem Nouss to develop projects for the UK’s leading broadcasters with the company’
25/01/2012
British Oscar Nominees Revealed
The Oscar nominations are in but unfortunately with a smaller number of British nominations than in past years. Gary Oldman and Kenneth Branagh have both been put forward for acting acknowledgments a
The Oscar nominations are in but unfortunately with a smaller number of British nominations than in past years. Gary Oldman and Kenneth Branagh have both been put forward for acting acknowledgments a
25/01/2012
dB Broadcast Unveil BVE Focus
dB Broadcast, a UK independent systems integrator and manufacturer will be showcasing the MERlin DVB-T2 receiver module at Broadcast Video Expo 2012. MERlin, which was launched in late-2011, has been
dB Broadcast, a UK independent systems integrator and manufacturer will be showcasing the MERlin DVB-T2 receiver module at Broadcast Video Expo 2012. MERlin, which was launched in late-2011, has been
25/01/2012
Film Director Killed In Accident
An award- winning Greek film director has died after being hit by a motorcycle. Theddoros Angeloppolous had started shooting a new film about the effect of the current economic crisis on Greeks. He w
An award- winning Greek film director has died after being hit by a motorcycle. Theddoros Angeloppolous had started shooting a new film about the effect of the current economic crisis on Greeks. He w
25/01/2012
Increased Attendance For British Films
The UK’s largest cinema chain has revealed that more cinemagoers bought tickets for British films last year compared with 2010. According to Odeon UK productions accounted for £295m at the box office
The UK’s largest cinema chain has revealed that more cinemagoers bought tickets for British films last year compared with 2010. According to Odeon UK productions accounted for £295m at the box office
25/01/2012
New Networking Meetings To Bring Industry Together
If you’re a crew member, work in production, run or work in a facility or are a production company working in the field of film, TV or corporate and commercial production, Creative England could help
If you’re a crew member, work in production, run or work in a facility or are a production company working in the field of film, TV or corporate and commercial production, Creative England could help
25/01/2012
NI Film Receives Oscar Nomination
The Shore, written and produced by Belfast film-maker Terry George, has been nominated for an Oscar. The short film has been nominated under the 'Best Short Film' category. Set on the beautiful Coun
The Shore, written and produced by Belfast film-maker Terry George, has been nominated for an Oscar. The short film has been nominated under the 'Best Short Film' category. Set on the beautiful Coun
25/01/2012
Pinnacle Bags Olympic Contract
Cloud based technology specialist Pinnacle Telecom has won a deal to provide data, connectivity and voice services to BBC International and its world media partners for coverage of the 2012 Olympic an
Cloud based technology specialist Pinnacle Telecom has won a deal to provide data, connectivity and voice services to BBC International and its world media partners for coverage of the 2012 Olympic an
25/01/2012
Sky Set To Host IP&TV World Forum Summit
The organisers of the IP&TV World Forum have announced that entertainment giant Sky is set to host its Media Leadership Summit, focusing on the future of the converged and connected entertainment ex
The organisers of the IP&TV World Forum have announced that entertainment giant Sky is set to host its Media Leadership Summit, focusing on the future of the converged and connected entertainment ex
24/01/2012
AJA KONA Gives Biscardi Creative Media Editing Options
Since its inception in 2001, Buford, GA-based Biscardi Creative Media (BCM) has delivered HD production and post for broadcast programming around the world and has earned multiple Emmy, Telly, Peabody
Since its inception in 2001, Buford, GA-based Biscardi Creative Media (BCM) has delivered HD production and post for broadcast programming around the world and has earned multiple Emmy, Telly, Peabody
24/01/2012
Aspen Media Reveal BVE Focus
Visitors to Aspen Media’s stand D50 at BVE will see the 4MinX, the long awaited multitrack location recorder and mixer from Paris based AETA. 4MinX is a sturdy, portable digital recorder that records
Visitors to Aspen Media’s stand D50 at BVE will see the 4MinX, the long awaited multitrack location recorder and mixer from Paris based AETA. 4MinX is a sturdy, portable digital recorder that records