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Broadcast News Archive for
March, 2005
31/03/2005
Advanced Broadcast Services takes on multi-lingual shopping channel
Advanced Broadcast Services has won the contract for the playout of TVINS, the first pan-Nordic shopping channel. TVINS broadcasts 24/7 to Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden on the Canal Digital Pl
Advanced Broadcast Services has won the contract for the playout of TVINS, the first pan-Nordic shopping channel. TVINS broadcasts 24/7 to Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden on the Canal Digital Pl
31/03/2005
BT delivers first element of ITV's MPLS system to Meridian
BT, one of the leading providers of IT and networking services, has trumpeted another broadcasting industry first; delivering an integrated broadcast video, voice and data Multi Protocol Label Switchi
BT, one of the leading providers of IT and networking services, has trumpeted another broadcasting industry first; delivering an integrated broadcast video, voice and data Multi Protocol Label Switchi
31/03/2005
Dayang announces D3-Edit 5000 video editor
A highly versatile addition to Dayang's D3-Edit product range, the new D3-Edit 5000 video editor allows multi-format sources to be edited on a single timeline. Dayang's proprietary RedBridge graphics
A highly versatile addition to Dayang's D3-Edit product range, the new D3-Edit 5000 video editor allows multi-format sources to be edited on a single timeline. Dayang's proprietary RedBridge graphics
31/03/2005
Dorothy Prior chosen to lead new BBC production drive
Dorothy Prior, Controller of CBBC, is to take up a new role spearheading the drive to deliver more effective production and resource management across the BBC, and offering audiences increased value f
Dorothy Prior, Controller of CBBC, is to take up a new role spearheading the drive to deliver more effective production and resource management across the BBC, and offering audiences increased value f
31/03/2005
International Association of Broadcasting Manufacturers appoints CEO
The International Association of Broadcasting Manufacturers (IABM), the trade association that represents vendors in the broadcast and electronic media industry, have announced the appointment of Roge
The International Association of Broadcasting Manufacturers (IABM), the trade association that represents vendors in the broadcast and electronic media industry, have announced the appointment of Roge
31/03/2005
Off the Fence sells raft of titles into France and Spain
Leading independent production and distribution companies, Off the Fence, has announced it has sold a raft of titles into France and Spain. Major French broadcaster, France 5 has just confirmed a ren
Leading independent production and distribution companies, Off the Fence, has announced it has sold a raft of titles into France and Spain. Major French broadcaster, France 5 has just confirmed a ren
31/03/2005
SGL announce International Character Set support in FlashNet
Software Generation Ltd (SGL), a leading provider of video storage management software, has announced that the next-generation of SGL FlashNet provides support for International Character Set of world
Software Generation Ltd (SGL), a leading provider of video storage management software, has announced that the next-generation of SGL FlashNet provides support for International Character Set of world
31/03/2005
Sundance Digital moves to larger premises
Sundance Digital, a leading provider of cost-effective, high-performance broadcast automation solutions for master control and the newsroom has outgrown its space for the third time in five years has
Sundance Digital, a leading provider of cost-effective, high-performance broadcast automation solutions for master control and the newsroom has outgrown its space for the third time in five years has
30/03/2005
Boxer Systems completes Teachers’ TV editing facility
Boxer Systems has announced the successful completion of a new collaborative editing facility for Teachers' TV, the professional development channel for those in the education community, which launche
Boxer Systems has announced the successful completion of a new collaborative editing facility for Teachers' TV, the professional development channel for those in the education community, which launche
30/03/2005
DGP bolster design team
DGP, the Soho based DVD and postproduction facility, has announced the recruitment of Amanda Robinson as Senior Design Producer. Robinson will manage a team five designers and the Smoke HD suite. R
DGP, the Soho based DVD and postproduction facility, has announced the recruitment of Amanda Robinson as Senior Design Producer. Robinson will manage a team five designers and the Smoke HD suite. R
30/03/2005
Gefen release DVI Booster for HD displays
Gefen has announced the release of its DVI Booster, a small unit that corrects video signal degradation that occurs over stretches of DVI copper cables used to extend a display away from its high defi
Gefen has announced the release of its DVI Booster, a small unit that corrects video signal degradation that occurs over stretches of DVI copper cables used to extend a display away from its high defi
30/03/2005
London's 10th Planet selects Snell & Wilcox Alchemist Ph.C
10th Planet Digital Media, whose DVD authoring credits include the 2004 Music Vision Awards for Best Music DVD, has purchased a Snell & Wilcox Alchemist Ph.C for standards and aspect ratio conversion
10th Planet Digital Media, whose DVD authoring credits include the 2004 Music Vision Awards for Best Music DVD, has purchased a Snell & Wilcox Alchemist Ph.C for standards and aspect ratio conversion
30/03/2005
Ross to market Codan routers worldwide
Ross Video and Codan Broadcast have announced an agreement giving Ross Video rights to market Codan Broadcast’s extensive line of routing products worldwide. “We are very pleased with our new relatio
Ross Video and Codan Broadcast have announced an agreement giving Ross Video rights to market Codan Broadcast’s extensive line of routing products worldwide. “We are very pleased with our new relatio
30/03/2005
Scrub supplies Digidesign ICON to Soundworks
A 32-fader Dcontrol console will form the centrepiece of a new studio currently being built at Wales' only full service, high-end audio facility. An additional 16 Fader Dcontrol console has already b
A 32-fader Dcontrol console will form the centrepiece of a new studio currently being built at Wales' only full service, high-end audio facility. An additional 16 Fader Dcontrol console has already b
30/03/2005
Thomson rebrands Broadcast & Media Solutions Division as Grass Valley
Thomson has announced that it is changing the name of its Broadcast & Media Solutions business activity to Grass Valley. Known for creating the Grass Valley broadcast and film production products use
Thomson has announced that it is changing the name of its Broadcast & Media Solutions business activity to Grass Valley. Known for creating the Grass Valley broadcast and film production products use
30/03/2005
UK film industry looks to share expertise with Bollywood
Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell has kicked off negotiations that promise to make it easier for the UK film industry to share expertise with Bollywood - the largest film industry in the world. Ms Jowel
Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell has kicked off negotiations that promise to make it easier for the UK film industry to share expertise with Bollywood - the largest film industry in the world. Ms Jowel
25/03/2005
Autodesk re-brands Discreet as Autodesk Media and Entertainment
Autodesk has announced that Discreet has been rebranded as Autodesk Media and Entertainment division. The division will remain dedicated to providing innovative products and services for the film, vi
Autodesk has announced that Discreet has been rebranded as Autodesk Media and Entertainment division. The division will remain dedicated to providing innovative products and services for the film, vi
25/03/2005
BBC Resources pay offer accepted
Bectu members in BBC Resources have voted in a ballot to accept a 3.5% pay offer. In the ballot covering staff in the BBC's television facilities subsidiary, 80% of members responding voted to accept
Bectu members in BBC Resources have voted in a ballot to accept a 3.5% pay offer. In the ballot covering staff in the BBC's television facilities subsidiary, 80% of members responding voted to accept
25/03/2005
Chrosziel release HDV Mattebox
OpTex, UK distributor for Chrosziel, has announced the release and immediate availability of a new mattebox designed for the Sony HVR-Z1E and Sony HDR-FX1 HDV camcorders. The Chrosziel HDV mattebox
OpTex, UK distributor for Chrosziel, has announced the release and immediate availability of a new mattebox designed for the Sony HVR-Z1E and Sony HDR-FX1 HDV camcorders. The Chrosziel HDV mattebox
25/03/2005
Fujinon captures final Star Wars action
When Lucasfilm Ltd's Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith comes to cinemas this year, audiences will see the first Star Wars movie shot using Fujinon E Series digital cinema-style lenses, which
When Lucasfilm Ltd's Star Wars: Episode III Revenge of the Sith comes to cinemas this year, audiences will see the first Star Wars movie shot using Fujinon E Series digital cinema-style lenses, which
25/03/2005
Interkabel chooses Irdeto Access for digital cable content security
Irdeto Access, a world leader in content security and a subsidiary of multinational media group Naspers, has signed a contract with Interkabel to provide conditional access for IN.DI, the latest digit
Irdeto Access, a world leader in content security and a subsidiary of multinational media group Naspers, has signed a contract with Interkabel to provide conditional access for IN.DI, the latest digit
25/03/2005
Peter Fincham appointed as new Controller of BBC One
Jana Bennett, BBC Director of Television, has announced the appointment of Peter Fincham, outgoing Chief Executive Officer of talkbackTHAMES, as the new Controller of BBC One. Mr Fincham will become
Jana Bennett, BBC Director of Television, has announced the appointment of Peter Fincham, outgoing Chief Executive Officer of talkbackTHAMES, as the new Controller of BBC One. Mr Fincham will become
25/03/2005
TMR Digital scores with 'Footballers’ Wives'
TMR Digital, part of the VTR Media Services group, has landed the contract to design, encode and author the DVD for the third series of hit ITV1 drama 'Footballers’ Wives'. The three-disc set, charti
TMR Digital, part of the VTR Media Services group, has landed the contract to design, encode and author the DVD for the third series of hit ITV1 drama 'Footballers’ Wives'. The three-disc set, charti
25/03/2005
WTVO’s multicasting plans include Sundance Digital
WTVO, a Nexstar operated station located in Rockford, will replace its aging automation system with a Sundance Digital FastBreak Automation suite in preparation for multicasting. The ABC affiliate w
WTVO, a Nexstar operated station located in Rockford, will replace its aging automation system with a Sundance Digital FastBreak Automation suite in preparation for multicasting. The ABC affiliate w
24/03/2005
Aquarium adds depth with acquisition of Soho neighbour Mosaic Pictures
Aquarium, the BAFTA nominated audio post facility in Wardour Street, is acquiring Mosaic Pictures, one of Soho’s longest established and most respected editing houses. Ben Baird, founder of Aquarium
Aquarium, the BAFTA nominated audio post facility in Wardour Street, is acquiring Mosaic Pictures, one of Soho’s longest established and most respected editing houses. Ben Baird, founder of Aquarium
