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Broadcast News Archive for
March, 2001
05/03/2001
PROJECTIONISTS VOTE IN FAVOUR OF PAY HIKE
PROJECTIONISTS at UGC have voted in favour of a union-negotiated pay increase. The pay offer, accepted by 89 per cent of members in a postal ballot, includes a three per cent basic increase, a £200 l
PROJECTIONISTS at UGC have voted in favour of a union-negotiated pay increase. The pay offer, accepted by 89 per cent of members in a postal ballot, includes a three per cent basic increase, a £200 l
05/03/2001
SATELLITE POSES THREAT TO CABLE OPERATORS
CONSUMER information group Strategic Analytics have warned that cable operators, particularly in Europe, are still failing to respond to the growing threat from satellite-based multi-channel interacti
CONSUMER information group Strategic Analytics have warned that cable operators, particularly in Europe, are still failing to respond to the growing threat from satellite-based multi-channel interacti
05/03/2001
SCOTTISH SCREEN ANNOUNCE HEALTH AND SAFETY COURSE
SCOTTISH Screen, the film and television Agency for Scotland, have announced that an X3 Production Risk Assessment course in Health and Safety is to be held from Wednesday 21 to Thursday 22 March 2001
SCOTTISH Screen, the film and television Agency for Scotland, have announced that an X3 Production Risk Assessment course in Health and Safety is to be held from Wednesday 21 to Thursday 22 March 2001
05/03/2001
THE PRODUCTION SHOW GOES LIVE WITH WEBCASTS
THE Production Show 2001 will enjoy truly global exposure via live webcasts from the show. The footage is to be streamed to the broadcast news portal at www.produxion.com and also newly launched medi
THE Production Show 2001 will enjoy truly global exposure via live webcasts from the show. The footage is to be streamed to the broadcast news portal at www.produxion.com and also newly launched medi
05/03/2001
WORK-TO-RULE BEGINS IN BBC RESOURCES
MEMBERS in BBC Resources London Operations began industrial action at midnight on Sunday March 4, shortly after new contracts were imposed by management. Under their new contract terms, staff in Lond
MEMBERS in BBC Resources London Operations began industrial action at midnight on Sunday March 4, shortly after new contracts were imposed by management. Under their new contract terms, staff in Lond
02/03/2001
ADOBE INTRODUCE NEW VERSION OF AFTER EFFECTS
ADOBE have announced Adobe After Effects 5.0, a new version of the company's award-winning motion graphics and visual effects software. Adobe After Effects 5.0 offers more than one hundred new featur
ADOBE have announced Adobe After Effects 5.0, a new version of the company's award-winning motion graphics and visual effects software. Adobe After Effects 5.0 offers more than one hundred new featur
02/03/2001
ATG SPECTRUM COMPLETE INSTALLATION FOR LIP SYNC
ATG Spectrum, independent broadcast systems integrators, have recently completed systems design and installation for Lip Sync Post's new post production premises in 123 Wardour Street, Soho, London.
ATG Spectrum, independent broadcast systems integrators, have recently completed systems design and installation for Lip Sync Post's new post production premises in 123 Wardour Street, Soho, London.
02/03/2001
BBC SWEEPS THE BOARD AT JOURNALISM AWARDS
BBC News and Current Affairs programmes have won 10 awards at the 2001 Royal Television Society Journalism awards. Tony Hall, Director of BBC News, said: "Winning so many awards was an outstanding ac
BBC News and Current Affairs programmes have won 10 awards at the 2001 Royal Television Society Journalism awards. Tony Hall, Director of BBC News, said: "Winning so many awards was an outstanding ac
02/03/2001
BECTU BACK £326M PLAN FOR MORE BBC CHANNELS
BECTU have come out in favour of a £326m plan for extra BBC services. Responding to a consultation exercise run by the Department for Culture Media and Sport, BECTU welcomed proposals for nine new ch
BECTU have come out in favour of a £326m plan for extra BBC services. Responding to a consultation exercise run by the Department for Culture Media and Sport, BECTU welcomed proposals for nine new ch
02/03/2001
EXTREME SIGNS OUTPUT DEAL WITH AXN CHANNEL
THE London based sales office of Extreme International has signed a deal with Sony Pictures Entertainment's AXN channel in Spain to provide a minimum of 50 hours of content a year, for three years. T
THE London based sales office of Extreme International has signed a deal with Sony Pictures Entertainment's AXN channel in Spain to provide a minimum of 50 hours of content a year, for three years. T
02/03/2001
GOMARK TO HOLD LIGHTWAVE INFORMATION DAY
GOMARK are to hold a Newtek information day to showcase the latest version of LightWave, one of the industry’s best interactive tools. The event is to be held at The Atlantic Bar and Grill, London on
GOMARK are to hold a Newtek information day to showcase the latest version of LightWave, one of the industry’s best interactive tools. The event is to be held at The Atlantic Bar and Grill, London on
02/03/2001
HTV WEST SEEK RECOLLECTIONS FOR ‘REMEMBER WHEN’
IN A brand new series, scheduled to screen later this year, HTV West will be rolling back the years with archive footage and viewers’ memories. ‘Remember When’, a six-part series to be presented by R
IN A brand new series, scheduled to screen later this year, HTV West will be rolling back the years with archive footage and viewers’ memories. ‘Remember When’, a six-part series to be presented by R
02/03/2001
SKARAMOOSH COMPLETE MAMMOTH CG PROJECT
DIGITAL effects company Skaramoosh have created over 23 minutes of computer animation for Discovery’s flagship documentary ‘Land of the Mammoth’, a two-hour programme. The project, involving in exces
DIGITAL effects company Skaramoosh have created over 23 minutes of computer animation for Discovery’s flagship documentary ‘Land of the Mammoth’, a two-hour programme. The project, involving in exces
02/03/2001
SMG MAKE WHITE PAPER RESPONSE
THE SCOTTISH Media Group (SMG), have released a synopsis of their recent response to the Government’s Communications White Paper. Regarding ownership regulation, SMG state that cross media ownership
THE SCOTTISH Media Group (SMG), have released a synopsis of their recent response to the Government’s Communications White Paper. Regarding ownership regulation, SMG state that cross media ownership
01/03/2001
BRICK HOUSE LAUNCH NEW VIDEO SWITCHER
BRICK House Video have launched the VTB-1D (pictured), a portable 10-bit video switcher designed for fast reliable SDI editing. In addition to four inputs and programme/preview outputs, the VTB-1D i
BRICK House Video have launched the VTB-1D (pictured), a portable 10-bit video switcher designed for fast reliable SDI editing. In addition to four inputs and programme/preview outputs, the VTB-1D i
01/03/2001
DISCREET PLAY KEY ROLE IN EFFECTS FILMS
DISCREET have announced that their powerful effects software systems played a key role in the special effects generation for ‘The Perfect Storm’, winner of the Achievement in Special Visual Effects BA
DISCREET have announced that their powerful effects software systems played a key role in the special effects generation for ‘The Perfect Storm’, winner of the Achievement in Special Visual Effects BA
01/03/2001
METRO ECOSSE OPENS OFFICES IN GLASGOW
EQUIPMENT hire company Metro Ecosse are to open a Glasgow office in BBC Broadcasting House. The facility will offer a range of Avids and digital outside broadcast cameras to both BBC programme makers
EQUIPMENT hire company Metro Ecosse are to open a Glasgow office in BBC Broadcasting House. The facility will offer a range of Avids and digital outside broadcast cameras to both BBC programme makers
01/03/2001
POST EXAMINATION AT THE PRODUCTION SHOW
THE post-production and facilities community in the UK has experienced massive structural and management shifts in the last year. As a result, The Production Show 2001, March 13-15, 2001, will hold a
THE post-production and facilities community in the UK has experienced massive structural and management shifts in the last year. As a result, The Production Show 2001, March 13-15, 2001, will hold a
01/03/2001
TRUBY SCREENWRITING MASTERCLASS WEEKEND
ONE of America's leading experts in screenwriting and story craft, John Truby, is to hold a two-day workshop on Advanced Story Structure on March 10 to 11. This instant script school offers a dynamic
ONE of America's leading experts in screenwriting and story craft, John Truby, is to hold a two-day workshop on Advanced Story Structure on March 10 to 11. This instant script school offers a dynamic
01/03/2001
UTV ACQUIRES MAJORITY OF COUNTY MEDIA
ULSTER Television (UTV) has received the go ahead to acquire a 60 per cent stake in County Media for around IR£17.1 million. The deal had been on hold pending a final decision by the Independent Tele
ULSTER Television (UTV) has received the go ahead to acquire a 60 per cent stake in County Media for around IR£17.1 million. The deal had been on hold pending a final decision by the Independent Tele
01/03/2001
WAM!NET SELECT BOXX TECHNOLOGIES PLATFORM
BOXX Technologies have announced that their high performance hardware and software platform, designed specifically for the entertainment and digital film industries, has been selected by WAM!NET. The
BOXX Technologies have announced that their high performance hardware and software platform, designed specifically for the entertainment and digital film industries, has been selected by WAM!NET. The
01/03/2001
XTV SCORES WITH NEW SKY COMEDY SHOW
DESIGN and production facility, XTV, were recently called on to post produce and help create the visual effects on the title sequence for Sky One's new entertainment show 'Jumpers for Goalposts'. Dev
DESIGN and production facility, XTV, were recently called on to post produce and help create the visual effects on the title sequence for Sky One's new entertainment show 'Jumpers for Goalposts'. Dev
