Broadcast News Archive for
July, 2013
11/07/2013
Clear-Com® Launches ICON Communications
Clear-Com® has announced the ICON Connectivity Solutions; its range of communications products that link intercom systems over Ethernet/IP networks and/or optical fiber. "With today’s productions bec
Clear-Com® has announced the ICON Connectivity Solutions; its range of communications products that link intercom systems over Ethernet/IP networks and/or optical fiber. "With today’s productions bec
11/07/2013
Hitchcock Awarded UNESCO Status
Nine silent films by legendary director Alfred Hitchcock have been added to the UNESCO UK Memory of the World Register. Some of Hitchcock's earliest films have been screened around the world since pr
Nine silent films by legendary director Alfred Hitchcock have been added to the UNESCO UK Memory of the World Register. Some of Hitchcock's earliest films have been screened around the world since pr
11/07/2013
Mosart Medialab AS Products at IBC2013
Mosart has announced its product lineup for this year's IBC show. Mosart® Newscast Automation 3.4 With Mosart® Newscast Automation 3.4, users can assign more advanced content sequences to s
Mosart has announced its product lineup for this year's IBC show. Mosart® Newscast Automation 3.4 With Mosart® Newscast Automation 3.4, users can assign more advanced content sequences to s
11/07/2013
NZ Rock Show Tours With Allen & Heath
New Zealand theatrical rock show Starboy will be touring Eastern and Central Europe this summer with an Allen & Heath compact GLD-80 digital mixer. Starboy is a large theatrical show that blends a li
New Zealand theatrical rock show Starboy will be touring Eastern and Central Europe this summer with an Allen & Heath compact GLD-80 digital mixer. Starboy is a large theatrical show that blends a li
11/07/2013
Orad Expands With Appointment Of VP
Orad has announced it is expanding its management team in North America, appointing Brian Kelly to the role of Vice President and General Manager. Brian Kelly joins the company with with over 20 year
Orad has announced it is expanding its management team in North America, appointing Brian Kelly to the role of Vice President and General Manager. Brian Kelly joins the company with with over 20 year
11/07/2013
Riedel Adopted By London's Neg Earth
Riedel Communications has announced that London's Neg Earth, an independent entertainment lighting company based in the U.K., has incorporated Riedel intercom gear into its rental and service stock.
Riedel Communications has announced that London's Neg Earth, an independent entertainment lighting company based in the U.K., has incorporated Riedel intercom gear into its rental and service stock.
11/07/2013
Stage Electrics Makes Sunday Times List
Stage Electrics, supplier of technical equipment to the entertainment, leisure and presentation industries, has announced it has been awarded a place on the fourth annual Sunday Times HSBC Internation
Stage Electrics, supplier of technical equipment to the entertainment, leisure and presentation industries, has announced it has been awarded a place on the fourth annual Sunday Times HSBC Internation
11/07/2013
Vision247 Partners With ViewSat
Media technology and content distribution provider Vision247 has partnered with ViewSat to provide web streaming services to its customer-base of television channels. ViewSat is a global satellite pr
Media technology and content distribution provider Vision247 has partnered with ViewSat to provide web streaming services to its customer-base of television channels. ViewSat is a global satellite pr
10/07/2013
Camberwell Guides: Shooting A Car On Green Screen
Camberwell Studios' Sam Parkinson discusses the challenges of green screening... Shooting a subject on green screen is relatively simple. People, unlike motor vehicles, tend not to have curved
Camberwell Studios' Sam Parkinson discusses the challenges of green screening... Shooting a subject on green screen is relatively simple. People, unlike motor vehicles, tend not to have curved
10/07/2013
Case Study: Green Rock And AJA KONA
Simon Green launched Green Rock in 2008. A boutique post production shop based in London, the studio is now thriving and working on high-profile projects including concerts for musical artists like Ju
Simon Green launched Green Rock in 2008. A boutique post production shop based in London, the studio is now thriving and working on high-profile projects including concerts for musical artists like Ju
10/07/2013
CBC Begins Studio Upgrade
CBC/Radio-Canada is currently undertaking an upgrade of its broadcast studios in Montreal. The refurbishment is being carried out with the purchase and installation of four HARMAN Studer Vista 1 digi
CBC/Radio-Canada is currently undertaking an upgrade of its broadcast studios in Montreal. The refurbishment is being carried out with the purchase and installation of four HARMAN Studer Vista 1 digi
10/07/2013
Gefen Announces IBC Range
Gefen has announced its range of signal distribution, extension and integration solutions for this year's IBC show. Video over IP solutions and customisable matrix switchers will also be on display a
Gefen has announced its range of signal distribution, extension and integration solutions for this year's IBC show. Video over IP solutions and customisable matrix switchers will also be on display a
10/07/2013
Harris Broadcast Appoints CEO
Harris Broadcast has appointed Charlie Vogt as CEO, effective today. The 25-year information technology and communications leader joins Harris Broadcast following nine years as President and CEO of G
Harris Broadcast has appointed Charlie Vogt as CEO, effective today. The 25-year information technology and communications leader joins Harris Broadcast following nine years as President and CEO of G
10/07/2013
MRMC Launches 'Revolutionary' Robotics
Mark Roberts Motion Control (MRMC) has taken "a giant leap forward" with its new robotics solution. Sports photographer Bob Martin became the first photographer to trial a new fast action robotics sy
Mark Roberts Motion Control (MRMC) has taken "a giant leap forward" with its new robotics solution. Sports photographer Bob Martin became the first photographer to trial a new fast action robotics sy
10/07/2013
Playbox Welcomes New Sales Manager
PlayBox Technology has welcomed a new addition to its UK-based team with the appointment of Jonathan Baker as Project Sales Manager. He joins the company from ATG Broadcast where he was active in pro
PlayBox Technology has welcomed a new addition to its UK-based team with the appointment of Jonathan Baker as Project Sales Manager. He joins the company from ATG Broadcast where he was active in pro
10/07/2013
Sébastien Devaud Discusses Petrol Bags
Cameraman Sébastien Devaud has been extolling the virtues of Petrol Bags' carriers and equipment cases. Mr Devaud selects Petrol Bags to transport everything he needs for a day of shooting: DSLR cran
Cameraman Sébastien Devaud has been extolling the virtues of Petrol Bags' carriers and equipment cases. Mr Devaud selects Petrol Bags to transport everything he needs for a day of shooting: DSLR cran
10/07/2013
Sony Action Cam At Isle Of Man TT
Sony's Action Cam was adopted as the official camera of choice for this year's Isle of Man TT race. The route consists of 37.73 miles, with racers reaching average speeds of 131.671 mph around the mo
Sony's Action Cam was adopted as the official camera of choice for this year's Isle of Man TT race. The route consists of 37.73 miles, with racers reaching average speeds of 131.671 mph around the mo
10/07/2013
Video CVs To Help UK Unemployed
A new video app is being launched to enable young, unemployed people and graduates to film themselves and upload their own visual CV. UK Youth has teamed up with the social video app VideofyMe to cre
A new video app is being launched to enable young, unemployed people and graduates to film themselves and upload their own visual CV. UK Youth has teamed up with the social video app VideofyMe to cre
09/07/2013
BBC Halts 3D Programming
The BBC is to put its 3D programming on hold indefinitely, following a lack of uptake by the public. Kim Shillinglaw, the BBC's head of 3D, revealed the news in an interview with the Radio Times. Th
The BBC is to put its 3D programming on hold indefinitely, following a lack of uptake by the public. Kim Shillinglaw, the BBC's head of 3D, revealed the news in an interview with the Radio Times. Th
09/07/2013
Digital Rapids Ships Stream 3.8
Digital Rapids has announced it is now shipping version 3.8 of the Digital Rapids Stream™ software for the company's StreamZ™ and StreamZHD™ ingest, encoding and streaming solutions. Advances include
Digital Rapids has announced it is now shipping version 3.8 of the Digital Rapids Stream™ software for the company's StreamZ™ and StreamZHD™ ingest, encoding and streaming solutions. Advances include
09/07/2013
France Télévisions Selects Quantel's Pablo Rio
French national broadcaster France Télévisions has recently purchased a Quantel Pablo Rio colour and finishing system for its graphics design studio; Francetélévisions signature. The studio, based in
French national broadcaster France Télévisions has recently purchased a Quantel Pablo Rio colour and finishing system for its graphics design studio; Francetélévisions signature. The studio, based in
09/07/2013
Microsoft To Close MSN TV
Microsoft is to close its subscription-based, MSN internet television service at the end of September. MSN TV, a set-top box system which allowed users to view the internet through their TV screens,
Microsoft is to close its subscription-based, MSN internet television service at the end of September. MSN TV, a set-top box system which allowed users to view the internet through their TV screens,
09/07/2013
News 12 Connecticut Selects Matrox DVI Plus
News 12 Connecticut is the exclusive 24-hour local news channel serving southwestern Connecticut. The channel has recently announced the launch of two new projects: the first involves driving social
News 12 Connecticut is the exclusive 24-hour local news channel serving southwestern Connecticut. The channel has recently announced the launch of two new projects: the first involves driving social
09/07/2013
Panasonic Wireless Projector For Android
Panasonic has announced the launch of its new wireless projector app for Android. The move follows an increasing focus by the company on integrated wireless capability in its expanding line-up of pro
Panasonic has announced the launch of its new wireless projector app for Android. The move follows an increasing focus by the company on integrated wireless capability in its expanding line-up of pro
09/07/2013
Pinewood/Seven Stars Welcome New Head
Pinewood Studios and Seven Stars Media have announced the appointment of Malcolm Wall, who will lead new joint venture company 'Song Lin' in China. The agreement, announced in April 2013, was establi
Pinewood Studios and Seven Stars Media have announced the appointment of Malcolm Wall, who will lead new joint venture company 'Song Lin' in China. The agreement, announced in April 2013, was establi