Broadcast News Archive for November, 2013
29/11/2013 ARRI Unveils Lens Lengths For Master Anamorphics
ARRI has unveiled the first three focal lengths (35 mm, 50 mm and 75 mm) of the ARRI/ZEISS Master Anamorphic lens series will start shipping in May. The lenses are fast and compact, capable of shootin

29/11/2013 Fox International Channels UK Opts For Marquis’ Project Parking
Marquis Broadcast has announced Fox International Channels UK has purchased three licences for Project Parking: Marquis' solution aimed at assisting editors and facilities to manage their Avid edit st

29/11/2013 Mizmor HD Productions Purchases HARMAN's Studer Console
Mizmor HD Productions has recently purchased a 32-fader HARMAN Studer Vista 1 digital console through Kilim Electronics, Studer's Israeli distributor. Under the direction of Daniel Lankry, Mizmor HD

29/11/2013 New BFI Fund Aims To Bring Cinema Experiences To UK Communities
New and existing touring cinema operators can now apply to a new BFI fund worth £2m over four years, which aims to bring cinema experiences and more specialised and independent British films to commun

29/11/2013 root6 Travels Light To BVE North
Forgoing the usual bulky racks of equipment, root6 travelled light to BVE North, leaving the heavy lifting back in its machine room. A couple of laptops, and iPads with internet connections to the So

29/11/2013 The Europa Cinema Network Hosts Conference In Athens
The Europa Cinema Network held its 18th annual conference in Athens, from 21-24 November. The conference brought together cinema operators, sellers, producers and institution members from across Eur

28/11/2013 Eclipse Services Saves The Day
London based Eclipse Services' new high quality advanced videoconferencing solution saved the day at a recent conference for multinational engineering and project management consultancy AMEC …. When a

28/11/2013 JVC Introduces The GY-HM650 Camcorder
JVC's GY-HM650 handheld camcorder makes live video streaming possible. With dual codecs and built-in FTP and Wi-Fi connectivity, getting your story on air becomes fast and simple. And with free GY-H

28/11/2013 Pinewood Develops First Ever Short Film
Pinewood Studios has announced the development of its first ever short film, as the facility seeks to increase its involvement in the British film industry. Alpha : Omega is a short film about a cent

28/11/2013 QVC UK Installs Clear-Com Solutions In New Facility
Clear-Com has announced that Britain's largest shopping channel, QVC UK, has installed an Eclipse-Omega Digital Matrix and a FreeSpeak Digital Wireless Intercom into its relocated and newly built prod

28/11/2013 Timeline Television Uses Artist Digital Matrix Intercom System
Riedel Communications has announced that Timeline Television is using an Artist digital matrix intercom system within the new BT Sport production hub in London's Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park to suppor

28/11/2013 Women Filmmakers Perform Strongly At The UK Box Office
Films written and/or directed by women performed strongly at the UK box office between 2010 and 2012, according to new research released by the British Film Institute (BFI). The research into UK film

27/11/2013 Dick Carruthers Earns UK Music Video Award
Snell has announced that renowned filmmaker Dick Carruthers has earned the Best Live Coverage Award at the U.K. Music Video Awards (MVAs) 2013 for "Led Zeppelin: Celebration Day," which is based on hi

27/11/2013 IABM Appoints Whiteoaks To Represent The Firm Globally
Whiteoaks has been appointed by the International Association of Broadcast Manufacturers (IABM) to represent the organisation globally. The IABM provides expert advice and a comprehensive range of se

27/11/2013 ID.TV Purchases NewTek 3Play 4800 System
ID.TV, the Glasgow-based media company, has purchased a NewTek 3Play 4800 slow motion and instant replay system to enhance multi-camera, multi-platform coverage of Scottish Professional Football Leagu

27/11/2013 Panasonic Launches New Micro Cameras
Panasonic's Industrial Medical Vision division has announced the launch of the 1MOS GP-KH232E and 3MOS GP-US932X micro cameras. The micro camera series are suitable for many applications in the medi

27/11/2013 PLASA Announces Winners Of 2013 Members' Choice Awards
PLASA announces the winners of the 2013 Members’ Choice Awards presented on Saturday, November 23rd at the LDI and PLASA Awards Ceremony. The awards recognized newly released outstanding entertainme

27/11/2013 RØDE, Universal Audio And API Sponsor APRS Sound Fellowship Awards Lunch
RØDE, Universal Audio and API, in association with their UK distributor Source Distribution, were thrilled to act as this year's platinum sponsors of the annual APRS Sound Fellowship Awards Lunch at t

27/11/2013 Stanford Jazz Festival Use Avid S3L Live Sound System
Avid has announced that the famed Stanford Jazz Festival used the company's Avid S3L live sound system to deliver inspiring performances at the festival’s 42nd season. Featuring performances from He

27/11/2013 XL Video At The 2013 MTV EMAs
XL Video collaborated closely with Ogle Hog to supply video production equipment, expertise and crew to the spectacular 2013 MTV EMAs staged at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam. XL delivered nearly 800 sq

26/11/2013 BTV Post Provides Full Post Production For TV Series
BTV Post has provided full post production for the TV series, commissioned by Discovery. BTV Post worked closely with Electric Sky Productions to ensure How Cities Work retained its spectacular 3D v

26/11/2013 Digital Rapids Honoured Twice At Innovation Awards
Digital Rapids have announced that two of the company's solutions were honoured in the inaugural NewBay Media Product Innovation Awards, which recognize outstanding recent product introductions that s

26/11/2013 DPA Microphones Drums Up Attention With Paramore
DPA Microphones is drumming up some attention while on the road with the Grammy nominated alternative rock band Paramore for the band's self-titled world tour. DPA's d:vote™ 4099 Instrument Micropho

26/11/2013 EVP Adds Sirius Hybrid Router To New OB Unit
Snell has announced that EVP, a renowned independent production company based in Switzerland, has added a Sirius 830 advanced hybrid router to its complement of Snell equipment onboard HD-10, the comp

26/11/2013 First Challenge Fund Applications Welcomed
The first two applications to the £8m Creative Skillset Challenge Fund have been approved, as the body seeks to increase the number of people trained in the animation software, CelAction. The news fo