Broadcast News Archive for
January, 2012
10/01/2012
IPS Announce Training Weekend
Details for a training weekend, which will focus on audio for outside broadcast and live music production, have been announced. The Institute of Professional Sound (IPS), formerly the Institute of Br
Details for a training weekend, which will focus on audio for outside broadcast and live music production, have been announced. The Institute of Professional Sound (IPS), formerly the Institute of Br
10/01/2012
Netflix Launch In UK
Film and television lovers are set for greater competition in the home market after the world's biggest Internet streaming service launched in the UK yesterday. US giant Netflix, a market-leading US
Film and television lovers are set for greater competition in the home market after the world's biggest Internet streaming service launched in the UK yesterday. US giant Netflix, a market-leading US
10/01/2012
New Scratch Lab 6.1 Rolled Out
It has been announced that a new version of Scratch Lab, a digital dailies tool, has hit the shelves. Assimilate, a provider of post-production tools for digital workflows, has shipped the 6.1 versio
It has been announced that a new version of Scratch Lab, a digital dailies tool, has hit the shelves. Assimilate, a provider of post-production tools for digital workflows, has shipped the 6.1 versio
10/01/2012
Oasys Reveal BVE Focus
Provider of playout systems, Oasys, who are celebrating 20 years in the business in 2012, are heading to the upcoming Broadcast Video Expo (BVE), with plans to showcase some equipment for the first ti
Provider of playout systems, Oasys, who are celebrating 20 years in the business in 2012, are heading to the upcoming Broadcast Video Expo (BVE), with plans to showcase some equipment for the first ti
10/01/2012
Public Indifferent To 3D TV?
The decision by a French pay TV operator to axe its 3D channel after only 18 months is being hailed as another reflection that the world is not ready for 3D TV technology. Canal Plus pulled the plug
The decision by a French pay TV operator to axe its 3D channel after only 18 months is being hailed as another reflection that the world is not ready for 3D TV technology. Canal Plus pulled the plug
10/01/2012
SGO Expands With Appointment Of Reseller
SGO has announced the appointment of AArmadillo Inc. as its official reseller partner in North America for Mistika on-set, post production systems and workflow solutions. AArmadillo is a well-known
SGO has announced the appointment of AArmadillo Inc. as its official reseller partner in North America for Mistika on-set, post production systems and workflow solutions. AArmadillo is a well-known
10/01/2012
Wise Buddah Secures German Radio Contract
Suppliers of original music for Radio, TV and Film,Wise Buddah, have secured a new contract, which will see them working with one of Germany’s largest commercial radio brands and continue their succes
Suppliers of original music for Radio, TV and Film,Wise Buddah, have secured a new contract, which will see them working with one of Germany’s largest commercial radio brands and continue their succes
10/01/2012
WTS Supplies TVUPack To IQRA TV
WTS Broadcast has supplied independent broadcaster IQRA TV with the TVUPack, a 3G/4G wireless mobile uplink solution from TVU Networks. The broadcaster purchased the two TVUPack transmitters to broad
WTS Broadcast has supplied independent broadcaster IQRA TV with the TVUPack, a 3G/4G wireless mobile uplink solution from TVU Networks. The broadcaster purchased the two TVUPack transmitters to broad
09/01/2012
Autocue Outlines BVE Focus
Autocue has given Regional Film and Video the run down on what to expect from them at BVE London in 2012- with an emphasis on their new production and newsroom workflow solution. Autocue will showcas
Autocue has given Regional Film and Video the run down on what to expect from them at BVE London in 2012- with an emphasis on their new production and newsroom workflow solution. Autocue will showcas
09/01/2012
BECTU Western Freelance Offers Edit Training and the opportunity to speak to BBC Wales Drama Exec.
As part of the BECTU Western Freelancers (Wfl) AGM day on the 1st Feb 2012, to support the branch's micro event, Paul Hawke-Williams of Digital Media Training Ltd. and colleagues have agreed to do thr
As part of the BECTU Western Freelancers (Wfl) AGM day on the 1st Feb 2012, to support the branch's micro event, Paul Hawke-Williams of Digital Media Training Ltd. and colleagues have agreed to do thr
09/01/2012
Dolby Screen Server Achieves DCI Compliance
Dolby Laboratories have announced that their new screen server has passed the Compliance Test Plan Version 1.1, as conducted by Keio University. The Dolby Screen Server DSS200 has been certified by t
Dolby Laboratories have announced that their new screen server has passed the Compliance Test Plan Version 1.1, as conducted by Keio University. The Dolby Screen Server DSS200 has been certified by t
09/01/2012
Image Systems Preview BVE Offering
Image Systems are getting set for the Broadcast Video Expo this February and have given Regional Film and Video a preview of what to expect at their stand next month. Image Systems’ Phoenix range of
Image Systems are getting set for the Broadcast Video Expo this February and have given Regional Film and Video a preview of what to expect at their stand next month. Image Systems’ Phoenix range of
09/01/2012
Pixled And Radiant Join Forces
In what is being hailed as a significant partnership a distributor and LED display manufacturer have joined forces to supply a range of products to Europe starting this month. PIXLED has been appoint
In what is being hailed as a significant partnership a distributor and LED display manufacturer have joined forces to supply a range of products to Europe starting this month. PIXLED has been appoint
09/01/2012
Sennheiser UK To Show Monitors and Microphones At BVE
Following intense interest at BVE North, Sennheiser UK is set to take a comprehensive range of equipment to BVE London, being held from 14-16 February at London’s Earls Court 2. This includes Sennhei
Following intense interest at BVE North, Sennheiser UK is set to take a comprehensive range of equipment to BVE London, being held from 14-16 February at London’s Earls Court 2. This includes Sennhei
09/01/2012
Sky Integrates Apps With Zeebox
Sky has announced a partnership, which it hopes, will see customers getting social as they watch TV using Sky mobile Apps. Sky is set to be the only TV platform in the UK to offer Zeebox integration
Sky has announced a partnership, which it hopes, will see customers getting social as they watch TV using Sky mobile Apps. Sky is set to be the only TV platform in the UK to offer Zeebox integration
09/01/2012
UK Needs Tougher Piracy Laws
The Spanish government has approved tough new piracy laws: the US looks set to follow suit but the UK is dragging its heels. New legislation that could see websites deemed to be trading in pirated ma
The Spanish government has approved tough new piracy laws: the US looks set to follow suit but the UK is dragging its heels. New legislation that could see websites deemed to be trading in pirated ma
09/01/2012
War Horse Receives Mixed Reviews
It is the day after the premiere of Steven Spielberg’s latest directorial pursuit and UK critics have split opinions over the war epic. War Horse premiered in London last night and Royals Prince Will
It is the day after the premiere of Steven Spielberg’s latest directorial pursuit and UK critics have split opinions over the war epic. War Horse premiered in London last night and Royals Prince Will
09/01/2012
Warner Bros. Number One UK Distributor
Recent figures have revealed the top UK and Irish distributors of 2011 as the UK box office crosses the £1bn mark for the third year running. Warner Bros. have secured the top spot for the second yea
Recent figures have revealed the top UK and Irish distributors of 2011 as the UK box office crosses the £1bn mark for the third year running. Warner Bros. have secured the top spot for the second yea
06/01/2012
2012 Marks Digital Projection Takeover
With half of all cinema movies now produced in digital format, traditional film is in crisis: the world is saying goodbye to celluloid and welcoming digital. In 2012 Hollywood will wave farewell to 3
With half of all cinema movies now produced in digital format, traditional film is in crisis: the world is saying goodbye to celluloid and welcoming digital. In 2012 Hollywood will wave farewell to 3
06/01/2012
Apple Considering Bid For Premier League TV Rights
According to recent reports Apple and Google are both bidding for Premier League TV rights. Apple and Google are pitching for the rights to stream Premier League matches via their television services
According to recent reports Apple and Google are both bidding for Premier League TV rights. Apple and Google are pitching for the rights to stream Premier League matches via their television services
06/01/2012
Bedlam Productions Bags International Commission
Bedlam Productions, creators of the Academy-award winning film The King’s Speech are to produce a new feature length drama documentary about the Titanic. Titanic: Case Closed has been commissioned by
Bedlam Productions, creators of the Academy-award winning film The King’s Speech are to produce a new feature length drama documentary about the Titanic. Titanic: Case Closed has been commissioned by
06/01/2012
New B'Cast Application To Aid Search And Rescue
A UK-based firm which specialises in wireless broadcast technology has developed an application which allows dogs to relay real-time video and audio back to their handlers. PAWS (an acronym for porta
A UK-based firm which specialises in wireless broadcast technology has developed an application which allows dogs to relay real-time video and audio back to their handlers. PAWS (an acronym for porta
06/01/2012
New Q-Ball To Make UK Debut
UK-based camera system provider is set to debut its latest weatherproof remote controlled camera to a UK audience at the Broadcast Video Expo (BVE) in 2012. Camera Corps Ltd, who provide robotic came
UK-based camera system provider is set to debut its latest weatherproof remote controlled camera to a UK audience at the Broadcast Video Expo (BVE) in 2012. Camera Corps Ltd, who provide robotic came
06/01/2012
NTP To Unveil Audio Router At BVE
A highly innovative addition to NTP Technology’s range of digital audio routing and processing equipment will make its UK exhibition debut on stand B28 at Broadcast Video Expo 2012 in Earls Court, Lon
A highly innovative addition to NTP Technology’s range of digital audio routing and processing equipment will make its UK exhibition debut on stand B28 at Broadcast Video Expo 2012 in Earls Court, Lon
06/01/2012
Pec Introduce New Production Tools To UK
London based production equipment dealer PEC Video LTD will launch a number of brand new products to the UK at BVE with the promise to impress with design and pricing. Among the new products on s
London based production equipment dealer PEC Video LTD will launch a number of brand new products to the UK at BVE with the promise to impress with design and pricing. Among the new products on s