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Broadcast News Archive for
October, 2001
10/10/2001
RHYS AND FRANCIS TO FILM A PROGRAMME FOR BBC2
WELSH actor Matthew Rhys and Director Karl Francis will be filming a programme for BBC 2 with film students from the International Film School Wales based at the University of Wales College, Newport (
WELSH actor Matthew Rhys and Director Karl Francis will be filming a programme for BBC 2 with film students from the International Film School Wales based at the University of Wales College, Newport (
10/10/2001
SMOKE & MIRRORS JOIN FORCES WITH RED CAR
London high-end post production facility Smoke & Mirrors (S&M) have joined forces with pan-US editing boutique Red Car in an arrangement that will make some of the world’s best creative, visual effect
London high-end post production facility Smoke & Mirrors (S&M) have joined forces with pan-US editing boutique Red Car in an arrangement that will make some of the world’s best creative, visual effect
10/10/2001
VIDFILM ANNOUNCE FORMATION OF A NEW COMPANY
VIDFILM International Digital, one of the leading full-service audio and video post production houses, have announced the formation of a new company – Vidfilm International Digital Subtitling (VIDSubt
VIDFILM International Digital, one of the leading full-service audio and video post production houses, have announced the formation of a new company – Vidfilm International Digital Subtitling (VIDSubt
09/10/2001
BBC SPORT ANNOUNCE TWO NEW APPOINTMENTS
BBC Sport have announced two new roles within their New Media, Development and Sport News department. Graeme Reid-Davies will become Executive Editor, Sports News and New Production. He will continue
BBC Sport have announced two new roles within their New Media, Development and Sport News department. Graeme Reid-Davies will become Executive Editor, Sports News and New Production. He will continue
09/10/2001
BBC TECHNOLOGY WINS GOLD FOR NAB LAUNCH STAND
BBC Technology have won Gold in the recent 'Marketing Event' awards for 'Most Effective First Use of Exhibitions', for their launch stand at NAB in Las Vegas. The judges awarded BBC Technology for th
BBC Technology have won Gold in the recent 'Marketing Event' awards for 'Most Effective First Use of Exhibitions', for their launch stand at NAB in Las Vegas. The judges awarded BBC Technology for th
09/10/2001
FILM COUNCIL AND CNC LAUNCH SHORT CHANNEL
A JOINT programme for making short films - The Short Channel - was announced by the CNC and the Film Council's New Cinema Fund during the 12th Festival of British Film in Dinard, France. During the f
A JOINT programme for making short films - The Short Channel - was announced by the CNC and the Film Council's New Cinema Fund during the 12th Festival of British Film in Dinard, France. During the f
09/10/2001
FILM COUNCIL CALL FOR TRAINING FUND ENTRIES
THE Film Council have announced a second call for applications for Training Fund Awards in the Media Guardian. To receive a copy of the guidelines and application forms visit the Film Council’s websi
THE Film Council have announced a second call for applications for Training Fund Awards in the Media Guardian. To receive a copy of the guidelines and application forms visit the Film Council’s websi
09/10/2001
S&M LAUNCH TOY BOX CONCEPT
HIGH-end post production facility Smoke & Mirrors (S&M) have announced the launch of Toy Box, a new facility designed to deliver cost-effective and highly flexible post production solutions to adverti
HIGH-end post production facility Smoke & Mirrors (S&M) have announced the launch of Toy Box, a new facility designed to deliver cost-effective and highly flexible post production solutions to adverti
09/10/2001
SUCCESSFUL DIGITAL VIDEO SHOW IN WESTON
THE first Digital Video Show which took place in Weston-super-Mare near Bristol on October 2-3 has proved a big success. When they took over the Show earlier this year, the organisers, the Cardiff-ba
THE first Digital Video Show which took place in Weston-super-Mare near Bristol on October 2-3 has proved a big success. When they took over the Show earlier this year, the organisers, the Cardiff-ba
09/10/2001
TELEVISION INDUSTRY SUPPORTS WELSH FILM SCHOOL
THE television industry in Wales have pledged their support for the International Film School Wales (IFSW) with two years of core funding. HTV, BBC and S4C have given a brief to the IFSW based at the
THE television industry in Wales have pledged their support for the International Film School Wales (IFSW) with two years of core funding. HTV, BBC and S4C have given a brief to the IFSW based at the
09/10/2001
VICON STRIPS ROBBIE WILLIAMS ON VIDEO
The Vicon system is renowned for the quality of the data it produces, capturing at a resolution up to 1 million pixels. The system was memorably used when rock star Robbie Williams revealed all and m
The Vicon system is renowned for the quality of the data it produces, capturing at a resolution up to 1 million pixels. The system was memorably used when rock star Robbie Williams revealed all and m
08/10/2001
CHINESE SELECT TEKTRONIX VIDEO TEST EQUIPMENT
TEKTRONIX, a leading provider of test and measurement equipment for the computer and communications industries, have announced that Research Institute of TV and Electro-Acoustics' (TVEA) Ministry of I
TEKTRONIX, a leading provider of test and measurement equipment for the computer and communications industries, have announced that Research Institute of TV and Electro-Acoustics' (TVEA) Ministry of I
08/10/2001
MOTION CAPTURE SALES EXPLODE
IN THE last 12 months motion capture companies have seen growth in sales that can only be described as explosive. The thirst of the Asian markets to adopt the best animation technology is set to hav
IN THE last 12 months motion capture companies have seen growth in sales that can only be described as explosive. The thirst of the Asian markets to adopt the best animation technology is set to hav
08/10/2001
MULTI-CAMERA EDITING FOR ADOBE PREMIERE
365DIGITAL have announced that the new Multicam Software from United Media inc. is now available at a suggested retail price of £ 449.00. Multicam is the only software of its kind. It allows all vide
365DIGITAL have announced that the new Multicam Software from United Media inc. is now available at a suggested retail price of £ 449.00. Multicam is the only software of its kind. It allows all vide
08/10/2001
NEW DEPUTY CHAIR FOR CRAC APPOINTED
THE RT. Revd. Graham James, The Bishop of Norwich, has been appointed Deputy Chair of CRAC (the Central Religious Advisory Committee). The Committee advises the BBC, the ITC and the Radio Authority o
THE RT. Revd. Graham James, The Bishop of Norwich, has been appointed Deputy Chair of CRAC (the Central Religious Advisory Committee). The Committee advises the BBC, the ITC and the Radio Authority o
08/10/2001
NEW-LOOK HTV WEST NEWS IS LAUNCHED
HTV West are to launch their new look flagship News programme at 6pm on Monday, October 8. With a harder news agenda, a revamped studio and brand new presenters, the 30-minute programme will be prese
HTV West are to launch their new look flagship News programme at 6pm on Monday, October 8. With a harder news agenda, a revamped studio and brand new presenters, the 30-minute programme will be prese
08/10/2001
ONLINE GB'S ANNUAL OPEN DAYS SUCCESS CONTINUES
ONLINE GB, the UK's leading centre for Digital Media Excellence, have held their fourth successful annual open day at their headquarters in West London. With overwhelming support from their manufact
ONLINE GB, the UK's leading centre for Digital Media Excellence, have held their fourth successful annual open day at their headquarters in West London. With overwhelming support from their manufact
08/10/2001
VICON LEADS MOTION CAPTURE MARKET
VICON Motion Systems, the leading developer of professional motion capture systems, have announced that over 1000 award-winning MCams have been sold worldwide alongside Vicon motion capture systems in
VICON Motion Systems, the leading developer of professional motion capture systems, have announced that over 1000 award-winning MCams have been sold worldwide alongside Vicon motion capture systems in
08/10/2001
WALES AWAITS THE ARRIVAL OF ‘ANIMATION DAY’
SOME of the world’s leading experts in 2D and 3D computer animation will be gathered in South Wales later this year for a one-day event at the University of Wales, Swansea. Swansea Animation Day is p
SOME of the world’s leading experts in 2D and 3D computer animation will be gathered in South Wales later this year for a one-day event at the University of Wales, Swansea. Swansea Animation Day is p
05/10/2001
BRIGHTON STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM C4 BURSARIES
CHANNEL 4 are funding two bursaries for students on the new MSc in Digital Television Management and Production at the University of Brighton. The bursaries, at £6,000 each, will cover the cost of a
CHANNEL 4 are funding two bursaries for students on the new MSc in Digital Television Management and Production at the University of Brighton. The bursaries, at £6,000 each, will cover the cost of a
05/10/2001
CHYRON AND IDP LAUNCH INTERACTIVE SOFWARE
CHYRON are to supply IDP, developer of the RegieLine interactive television-publishing suite, with their Lyric iTV content creation toolset. Under the terms of the agreement Chyron Corporation and I
CHYRON are to supply IDP, developer of the RegieLine interactive television-publishing suite, with their Lyric iTV content creation toolset. Under the terms of the agreement Chyron Corporation and I
05/10/2001
CINEMAGIC AT BELFAST’S TOP ENTERTAINMENT VENUE
The programme for the 12th Cinemagic film festival for young people was launched today by actor Paul McGann at Warner Village Cinemas at the Odyssey, Belfast’s finest entertainment complex. This year
The programme for the 12th Cinemagic film festival for young people was launched today by actor Paul McGann at Warner Village Cinemas at the Odyssey, Belfast’s finest entertainment complex. This year
05/10/2001
dB BROADCAST APPOINT TWO ENGINEERS
AFTER announcing the appointment of two engineers in early summer, dB Broadcast have added two further graduates to their engineering staff: Paula de Matos and Damian Jones. The new appointments conf
AFTER announcing the appointment of two engineers in early summer, dB Broadcast have added two further graduates to their engineering staff: Paula de Matos and Damian Jones. The new appointments conf
05/10/2001
HTV WEST’S DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMMES TO RETIRE
HTV West Director of Programmes Sandra Jones is to step down next year after more than 30 years in broadcasting, the last 20 with the West of England ITV licence company. She will be succeeded by Jan
HTV West Director of Programmes Sandra Jones is to step down next year after more than 30 years in broadcasting, the last 20 with the West of England ITV licence company. She will be succeeded by Jan
05/10/2001
ITC PUBLISH FURTHER CONSULTATION PAPER
AS a result of the range and quality of industry views raised following the first consultation on cross promotion, issued in May 2001, the ITC have taken the step of publishing a further consultation
AS a result of the range and quality of industry views raised following the first consultation on cross promotion, issued in May 2001, the ITC have taken the step of publishing a further consultation
