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Broadcast News Archive for
September, 2001
20/09/2001
DAVIES APPOINTED BBC CHAIRMAN
THE government have announced that Gavyn Davies has been appointed as BBC Chairman for five years from October 1, following the resignation of Sir Christopher Bland to become Chairman of BT. Davies h
THE government have announced that Gavyn Davies has been appointed as BBC Chairman for five years from October 1, following the resignation of Sir Christopher Bland to become Chairman of BT. Davies h
20/09/2001
NTL BROADCAST OPEN FELTHAM PLAYOUT CENTRE
NTL Broadcast have announced the completion of their new state-of-the-art digital playout centre in Feltham, west London, with comprehensive facilities specialising in the presentation and packaging o
NTL Broadcast have announced the completion of their new state-of-the-art digital playout centre in Feltham, west London, with comprehensive facilities specialising in the presentation and packaging o
20/09/2001
PACE UNVEIL NEW GATEWAY SET-TOP BOX
PACE Micro Technology have unveiled a new low-cost digital terrestrial home gateway set-top box, with a radical new look and design for digital terrestrial markets in the UK and Europe. Pace’s third
PACE Micro Technology have unveiled a new low-cost digital terrestrial home gateway set-top box, with a radical new look and design for digital terrestrial markets in the UK and Europe. Pace’s third
20/09/2001
RDFI LAUNCH £1M INDIE PRODUCERS FUND
FOLLOWING the recent sale of a stake in RDF Media Group to venture capital partners Sagitta Private Equity, RDF International (RDFI) are launching the Indie Producers Fund (IPF). MD Matthew Frank, sa
FOLLOWING the recent sale of a stake in RDF Media Group to venture capital partners Sagitta Private Equity, RDF International (RDFI) are launching the Indie Producers Fund (IPF). MD Matthew Frank, sa
20/09/2001
SCREEN AND BDL AUTOSCRIPT ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP
SCREEN Subtitling Systems and BDL Autoscript have announced a trading partnership with the launch of a new subtitling interface. In partnership with BDL Autoscript Screen targeted IBC to launch an in
SCREEN Subtitling Systems and BDL Autoscript have announced a trading partnership with the launch of a new subtitling interface. In partnership with BDL Autoscript Screen targeted IBC to launch an in
20/09/2001
SONIC SOLUTIONS NOW SHIPPING DVD-AUDIO CREATOR
SONIC Solutions have announced that DVD-Audio Creator, one of the world¹s first and only full-specification DVD-Audio authoring system, is now shipping. Incorporating core technology from fellow DVD-
SONIC Solutions have announced that DVD-Audio Creator, one of the world¹s first and only full-specification DVD-Audio authoring system, is now shipping. Incorporating core technology from fellow DVD-
19/09/2001
BBC SIGNS CONTRACT WITH LAND SECURITIES TRILLIUM
THE BBC have announced that they have signed the contract for a ground-breaking property partnership with Land Securities Trillium, generating millions of pounds for programme-making and improving acc
THE BBC have announced that they have signed the contract for a ground-breaking property partnership with Land Securities Trillium, generating millions of pounds for programme-making and improving acc
19/09/2001
CHANNEL 4 SEEKS ENTRIES FOR DIGITAL ANIMATION SCHEME
PROPOSALS are now being sought for the second year of Channel 4's digital animation scheme. Eight directors will be shortlisted to develop their ideas the, after a series of masterclasses and worksho
PROPOSALS are now being sought for the second year of Channel 4's digital animation scheme. Eight directors will be shortlisted to develop their ideas the, after a series of masterclasses and worksho
19/09/2001
IBIS LAUNCH NEW SYSTEMS AT IBC
IBIS have launched new systems at this year's IBC. SprinTx, is a flexible package of server applications specifically designed for the news and sports environment, providing a complete solution for m
IBIS have launched new systems at this year's IBC. SprinTx, is a flexible package of server applications specifically designed for the news and sports environment, providing a complete solution for m
19/09/2001
INDUSTRY PATRONS SHOW SUPPORT FOR SKILLSET
TEN of the most senior figures in the audio visual industries have thrown their support behind Skillset, the National Training Organisation, by becoming Patrons of Skillset. The Patrons were announce
TEN of the most senior figures in the audio visual industries have thrown their support behind Skillset, the National Training Organisation, by becoming Patrons of Skillset. The Patrons were announce
19/09/2001
PBDS UK AND SHS MULTIMEDIA TO INSTALL NEWS CENTRE
CENTER TV Moscow, one of Russia's leading broadcasters, have awarded Professional & Broadcast Digital Systems UK (PBDS) and SHS Multimedia (Italy) a major turnkey project worth over $15 million. The
CENTER TV Moscow, one of Russia's leading broadcasters, have awarded Professional & Broadcast Digital Systems UK (PBDS) and SHS Multimedia (Italy) a major turnkey project worth over $15 million. The
19/09/2001
PHILIPS DIGITAL NETWORKS SHOW NEW SOLUTION AT IBC
PHILIPS Digital Networks, a joint venture by Royal Philips Electronics and Liberate Technologies, demonstrated a new middleware solution at IBC. The solution for commercially available digital set-to
PHILIPS Digital Networks, a joint venture by Royal Philips Electronics and Liberate Technologies, demonstrated a new middleware solution at IBC. The solution for commercially available digital set-to
19/09/2001
ROOT6 LAUNCH HAMMERHEAD AT IBC
ROOT6 launched 'hammerhead' at IBC 2001, a new root6-developed software application designed to automate the production and distribution of media content. It was further announced that root6 and BEAM
ROOT6 launched 'hammerhead' at IBC 2001, a new root6-developed software application designed to automate the production and distribution of media content. It was further announced that root6 and BEAM
19/09/2001
TEAM 4 ACQUIRED BY THE ITM GROUP
TEAM 4, the London based broadcast and audio systems integrators, have been acquired by the ITM Group. The ITM Group is an independent, privately owned organisation with over 220 professionals employ
TEAM 4, the London based broadcast and audio systems integrators, have been acquired by the ITM Group. The ITM Group is an independent, privately owned organisation with over 220 professionals employ
19/09/2001
THE MOVING IMAGE STRATEGY SET FOR WIGTOWN LAUNCH
THE MOVING Image Strategy for Dumfries & Galloway will be launched at the 3rd Scottish Book Town Festival in Wigtown on September 23, 2001. The Strategy is a major part of Dumfries & Galloway Council
THE MOVING Image Strategy for Dumfries & Galloway will be launched at the 3rd Scottish Book Town Festival in Wigtown on September 23, 2001. The Strategy is a major part of Dumfries & Galloway Council
19/09/2001
ZANDAR SHOWS LATEST MULTIVIEWER SOLUTIONS
THE latest MultiViewer product offerings from Zandar Technologies made their European debuts at IBC 2001. Featured in the display were Zandar’s new FusionPro HiResolution multi-image display solution
THE latest MultiViewer product offerings from Zandar Technologies made their European debuts at IBC 2001. Featured in the display were Zandar’s new FusionPro HiResolution multi-image display solution
18/09/2001
FILM AND VIDEO ACCESS CENTRE LAUNCH BLUE ROOM
THE FILM and Video Access Centre have announced the launch of the Blue Room. The regular monthly screening event at the Cameo Cinema in Edinburgh will feature short films by new and established filmm
THE FILM and Video Access Centre have announced the launch of the Blue Room. The regular monthly screening event at the Cameo Cinema in Edinburgh will feature short films by new and established filmm
18/09/2001
FIRST CAMERA MOUNTED SOFT-LIGHT ARRIVES IN EUROPE
PHOTON Beard have announced that the first camera mounted soft-light has arrived in Europe. The SL3000 Soft Broad designed and built by Cool-Lux of America made its first appearance at IBC 2001. The
PHOTON Beard have announced that the first camera mounted soft-light has arrived in Europe. The SL3000 Soft Broad designed and built by Cool-Lux of America made its first appearance at IBC 2001. The
18/09/2001
PIXEL POWER UNVEIL NEW FEATURES TO COLLAGE 2
PIXEL Power have unveiled a suite of new features for its Collage 2 range of character generators at IBC 2001. Featuring dual Power PC processors and multiple pixel processors, Collage 2 is the faste
PIXEL Power have unveiled a suite of new features for its Collage 2 range of character generators at IBC 2001. Featuring dual Power PC processors and multiple pixel processors, Collage 2 is the faste
18/09/2001
PROPOSAL FOR SUBSIDIARY PRESENTATION COMPANY
THE BBC'S Broadcast and Presentation department has been proposed to become a limited company. From January 2002 the BBC department that covers programme playout, continuity and presentation is propo
THE BBC'S Broadcast and Presentation department has been proposed to become a limited company. From January 2002 the BBC department that covers programme playout, continuity and presentation is propo
18/09/2001
RUSHES ANNOUNCE COMPLETION OF DEBENHAM’S COMMERCIAL
RUSHES Post Production have announced that they have just completed the latest Debenham’s commercial. The commercial features Sophie Anderton seductively rolling around on a sheepskin rug. She is wea
RUSHES Post Production have announced that they have just completed the latest Debenham’s commercial. The commercial features Sophie Anderton seductively rolling around on a sheepskin rug. She is wea
18/09/2001
SOHO FACILITIES UNDER REDUNDANCY THREAT
THE post production and new media sectors have been threatened by redundancies. According to BECTU hundreds of jobs in dozens of smaller companies have been threatened - Soho in London bears the brun
THE post production and new media sectors have been threatened by redundancies. According to BECTU hundreds of jobs in dozens of smaller companies have been threatened - Soho in London bears the brun
18/09/2001
SYSMEDIA JOIN PHILIPS COMPANIONTV PROGRAM
PHILIPS Digital Networks, one of the leading providers of advanced digital broadcast solutions, and SysMedia have announced that SysMedia have become the first members of the Philips' CompanionTV part
PHILIPS Digital Networks, one of the leading providers of advanced digital broadcast solutions, and SysMedia have announced that SysMedia have become the first members of the Philips' CompanionTV part
18/09/2001
TELE-CINE INVEST IN OMNEON TECHNOLOGY
TELE-CINE, part of the Liberty Livewire group of companies and one of Europe’s leading video and audio production centres, have invested further in Omneon technology. Tele-Cine are enhancing their cu
TELE-CINE, part of the Liberty Livewire group of companies and one of Europe’s leading video and audio production centres, have invested further in Omneon technology. Tele-Cine are enhancing their cu
18/09/2001
VIZRT LAUNCH VIZ [ARENA] FOR SPORTS GRAPHICS
AT IBC 2001 VIZRT launched viz [arena], a remarkable new virtual graphics technology for sports broadcasting. For broadcasters seeking an easy-to-use, all-in-one solution to enhance the visual qualit
AT IBC 2001 VIZRT launched viz [arena], a remarkable new virtual graphics technology for sports broadcasting. For broadcasters seeking an easy-to-use, all-in-one solution to enhance the visual qualit
