Broadcast News Archive for July, 2007
31/07/2007 Avitech Supplies ALIMAGE With MCC-8004 Universal Multiviewers
Avitech International Corporation, an industry leader in multi-image display processors has announced that through SAV, a French-based broadcast equipment reseller, manufacturer, and systems integrato

31/07/2007 Clarity 2000 Joins Pixel Power Clarity Family At IBC 2007
The Pixel Power Clarity family of character generators offers graphics excellence and operational simplicity. A broad range of models is available to allow users to tailor a system to their requireme

31/07/2007 CN Films Chooses SmartJog To Operate Platform Delivery Of Independent European Films
CN Films has named SmartJog, a global leader in secure digital delivery of entertainment media, to operate a platform for digital delivery of independent European films. Exhibitors will be able to br

31/07/2007 Matthews Studio Equipment To Introduce New Products At IBC
Matthews Studio Equipment, leading innovators in grip equipment for the international motion picture, television and photographic industry will introduce three new products at IBC 2007. QUIK CORNERS

31/07/2007 Motorola Showcases Video Eco-System at IBC 2007
At IBC 2007, Motorola will be introducing its Home & Networks Mobility business, showcasing its newest video technology and presenting its vision for the content and delivery market. In 2007, Europea

31/07/2007 PANORMAdtv Begins Delivery OfHD/SD-SDI LCD Video Monitor
PANORAMAdtv, the video division of Wohler Technologies, have begun delivery of the HDMon-90, an 8.4-inch HD/SD-SDI LCD video monitor. These units are the first to be released from the new HDMon serie

31/07/2007 Silverspace Use Autodesk Maya 3D Modelling Animation To Create 'Perpetuum Mobile'
Alava-based animation studio Silverspace, used Autodesk’s Maya 3D modelling animation software to create the animated short film, Perpetuum Mobile. Perpetuum Mobile also has been shortlisted for an

30/07/2007 'Blind Man's Eye' To Screen At Venice Film Festival
The Irish short film ‘Blind Man’s Eye’ directed by Matthew Talbot-Kelly has been selected to screen at the internationally renowned 64th Venice Film Festival which takes place from 29 August – 8 Septe

30/07/2007 AFPTV Now Available To Websites Via ClipSyndicate Network
Agence France-Presse will offer its video service, AFPTV, to thousands of vertical Web sites via the ClipSyndicate network. AFPTV, a major player in the French market established in 2001, produces vid

30/07/2007 Avitech International Corporation To Showcase Multiviewer Range At IBC 2007
Avitech International Corporation is showcasing new additions to their extensive range of highly affordable, scalable, compact, and reliable Multiviewers at the upcoming IBC event in Amsterdam – Booth

30/07/2007 Harris Corporation Appoints Dave Dougall
Harris Corporation has named Dave Dougall vice president of Infrastructure and Networking for Harris Broadcast Communications. In this new role, Dougall will oversee the strategic direction of the in

30/07/2007 Media And Creative Diplomas Now Available For Northwest Students
The Ideas Foundation have teamed up with Mid Cheshire College, to deliver Media and Creative Diplomas for 14-19 year olds and to coordinate the project through the college’s Creative Industries Suppor

30/07/2007 Ortusmedia Supplies IDX Endura Batteries To Presteigne Broadcast Hire
Ortusmedia has supplied a range of IDX ENDURA batteries, chargers and accessories to Presteigne Broadcast Hire. The new equipment adds to existing IDX portable power gear at the equipment hire and su

30/07/2007 SDN Signs With Arqiva For New Digital TV Network
Arqiva has been awarded a contract by SDN Ltd - a wholly-owned subsidiary of ITV plc - to design, build and operate a new national digital terrestrial TV network in preparation for digital switchover.

30/07/2007 Stratos Optical Technologies Supplies Fibre Optic Cameras For SBP OB Trucks
Stratos Optical Technologies has supplied fibre optic camera cables for the high definition OB trucks of the Italian broadcast services company SBP spa. These make use of Stratos HX-1080 expanded bea

27/07/2007 Autodesk Appoints Sylwan As Senior Film And Television Industry Manager
Autodesk has announced that Sebastian Sylwan has joined Autodesk Media & Entertainment as senior film and television industry manager. Based in Los Angeles, Sylwan is responsible for researching marke

27/07/2007 BBC Scotland Take To The Cliffs With Ambitious 'The Great Climb' Project
The spectacular and remote crags of Cairngorms National Park will provide the venue for a series of breathtaking live ascents this summer in a world first for Scottish broadcasting. Featuring an A–li

27/07/2007 Emmy Awards 2007 Acknowledge Framestore CFC's 'Ocean Odyssey'
The recently announced 2007 Emmy Award nominations saw Ocean Odyssey (US Title: Secrets of the Deep) in contention for two award categories: 'Outstanding Animated Program (for Programming One Hour Or

27/07/2007 Envivio Introduce Multichannel IP Video Encoder
Further increasing its commitment to support IPTV service providers in China, Envivio has introduced what is claimed to be the world’s first multichannel IP video encoder supporting AVS (Audio Video C

27/07/2007 Microsoft To Showcase Advanced Media Platform Technologies at IBC 2007
At IBC 2007, Microsoft Corp. will showcase its advanced media platform technologies and broad partner ecosystem that enable media and entertainment companies to create and manage nearly endless variet

27/07/2007 Playbox Technology Continue Expansion With Atlanta Opening
PlayBox Technology continues its expansion into international markets with the opening of an office in the USA. On 1 August, the doors open at PlayBox USA situated in Atlanta, Georgia to provide a ful

27/07/2007 SatTV Introduce News Service Following Launch At CommunicAsia
SatTV is set to expand its offering with the introduction of regular news bulletins, following its highly successful launch at CommunicAsia in Singapore. SatTV News will complement the satellite ind

27/07/2007 Trantec Go ‘Into the Woods’ At Covent Garden’s ROH
The revival of Sondheim’s 1987 Broadway hit ‘Into the Woods’ resulted in 24 channels of Trantec wireless being utilised inside its hallowed walls. Under Will Tuckett’s direction, a cast comprising op

26/07/2007 BBC Resources Accept Pay Deal
BBC Resources members participating in a pay ballot have voted to accept a two year pay offer which includes a 4% increase in 2007 and 2% in 2008. Just under 80% of Bectu members voted to accept the

26/07/2007 David Freeman Screenwriting Workshop Returns To London
LA's and New York's most popular screenwriting class will be returning to London on the 23 and 24 September 2007. Beyond Structure is the singlemost popular screenwriting workshop in Los Angeles and