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Broadcast News Archive for
September, 2001
18/09/2001
WALMSLEY QUITS CARLTON COMMUNICATIONS
CARLTON Communications have announced the resignation of Nigel Walmsley as an Executive Director of the Group with effect from December 31, 2001. Walmsley will complete his term as Chairman of GMTV a
CARLTON Communications have announced the resignation of Nigel Walmsley as an Executive Director of the Group with effect from December 31, 2001. Walmsley will complete his term as Chairman of GMTV a
17/09/2001
BARRY FOX TO GIVE SPEECH AT BECTU MEETING
TECHNOLOGY journalist Barry Fox will be speaking at a BECTU meeting. At the meeting Fox will revisit the issues raised in his previous ‘Shape of Things to Come’ BECTU lecture in May 2000, such as the
TECHNOLOGY journalist Barry Fox will be speaking at a BECTU meeting. At the meeting Fox will revisit the issues raised in his previous ‘Shape of Things to Come’ BECTU lecture in May 2000, such as the
17/09/2001
BBC'S DRAMA CARE WINS THE GOLDEN REMBRANDT AWARD
THE Golden Rembrandt for best programme at IBC's Nombre d'Or Festival in Amsterdam was awarded to the BBC's Drama Care. The film marks the return to television of Antonia Bird whose film ‘Priest’ bro
THE Golden Rembrandt for best programme at IBC's Nombre d'Or Festival in Amsterdam was awarded to the BBC's Drama Care. The film marks the return to television of Antonia Bird whose film ‘Priest’ bro
17/09/2001
DREMEDIA REVOLUTIONISES TV PRODUCTION
DREMEDIA, the London-based broadcast software company, have announced they will license their core intelligent speech and image recognition software to broadcast vendors Autocue and Quantel. Under th
DREMEDIA, the London-based broadcast software company, have announced they will license their core intelligent speech and image recognition software to broadcast vendors Autocue and Quantel. Under th
17/09/2001
LACIE TO UNVEIL DVD DRIVE AT APPLE EXPO
LACIE have announced they will unveil the first external combination DVD drive with high-speed FireWire connectivity at Apple Expo, Paris, between September 26 to the 30. Much more affordable than si
LACIE have announced they will unveil the first external combination DVD drive with high-speed FireWire connectivity at Apple Expo, Paris, between September 26 to the 30. Much more affordable than si
17/09/2001
LEITCH SHOWCASE A RANGE OF DEVELOPMENTS AT IBC
LEITCH Technology have showcased a range of cutting-edge developments, including new Leitch innovations and an impressive DPS post production range at IBC. From signal acquisition, to news and produc
LEITCH Technology have showcased a range of cutting-edge developments, including new Leitch innovations and an impressive DPS post production range at IBC. From signal acquisition, to news and produc
17/09/2001
MILLER INTRODUCE NEW SPRINTER SERIES TRIPODS
SETUP and pulldown time for news crews has been halved as a result of innovative, patented lock and spreader features on the new Sprinter Series of lightweight location tripods, being shown for the fi
SETUP and pulldown time for news crews has been halved as a result of innovative, patented lock and spreader features on the new Sprinter Series of lightweight location tripods, being shown for the fi
17/09/2001
PINNACLE SYSTEMS ACQUIRE FAST MULTIMEDIA
PINNACLE Systems, one of the leaders in professional and consumer video solutions, have announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of FAST Multimedia, one of th
PINNACLE Systems, one of the leaders in professional and consumer video solutions, have announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the assets of FAST Multimedia, one of th
17/09/2001
PIXEL POWER ANNOUNCE AVAILABILITY OF GRAPHITE 2
PIXEL POWER have announced the introduction and immediate availability of its Graphite 2 system internationally, following its preview at NAB. Based on the powerful hardware introduced at IBC 2000 on
PIXEL POWER have announced the introduction and immediate availability of its Graphite 2 system internationally, following its preview at NAB. Based on the powerful hardware introduced at IBC 2000 on
17/09/2001
UTV INTERIMS SHOW PROFITS DROP
UTV have reported a fall in profits according to their interim financial results for the period ended 30 June 2001 which were published on September 17. The company reported that the fall in profits
UTV have reported a fall in profits according to their interim financial results for the period ended 30 June 2001 which were published on September 17. The company reported that the fall in profits
14/09/2001
AES POSTPONE CONVENTION UNTIL LATER DATE
IN THE wake of the terrorist attacks on Tuesday, the Audio Engineering Society (AES) have postponed their AES 111th Convention until November 30. The annual audio event, which was to have been held n
IN THE wake of the terrorist attacks on Tuesday, the Audio Engineering Society (AES) have postponed their AES 111th Convention until November 30. The annual audio event, which was to have been held n
14/09/2001
CANOPUS ANNOUNCE THE FORMATION OF CANOPUS UK
CANOPUS Corporation, developers of award-winning, nonlinear video editing products, have announced the formation of Canopus UK, based in London. With the demand for video editing products growing at
CANOPUS Corporation, developers of award-winning, nonlinear video editing products, have announced the formation of Canopus UK, based in London. With the demand for video editing products growing at
14/09/2001
IBC OPENS AFTER THREE-MINUTE SILENCE
IBC did not open to visitors until 12.03pm, after the Europe wide three-minute silence a a mark of respect for the victims of the Terrorist Attack on America. Chris Dalton, the IBC Conference Chairma
IBC did not open to visitors until 12.03pm, after the Europe wide three-minute silence a a mark of respect for the victims of the Terrorist Attack on America. Chris Dalton, the IBC Conference Chairma
14/09/2001
ITC AWARD LICENCE TO BSKYB
THE ITC have awarded a non-exclusive local delivery service licence to BSkyB following their application published in July 2001. The licence permits the provision of television and related services o
THE ITC have awarded a non-exclusive local delivery service licence to BSkyB following their application published in July 2001. The licence permits the provision of television and related services o
14/09/2001
JEAVONS APPOINTED GENERAL MANAGER OF GHS
GHS, one of Scotland’s leading camera and grip facilities, have appointed a new General Manager in Glasgow. Bram Jeavons, formerly a director of Logical Designs and Movie Camera Company in South Afri
GHS, one of Scotland’s leading camera and grip facilities, have appointed a new General Manager in Glasgow. Bram Jeavons, formerly a director of Logical Designs and Movie Camera Company in South Afri
14/09/2001
JOWELL REJECTS PROPOSALS FOR BBC3
CULTURE Secretary Tessa Jowell has given approval for three new BBC television services and five new radio services. However, BBC3, a proposed replacement for BBC Choice, has not been approved. The
CULTURE Secretary Tessa Jowell has given approval for three new BBC television services and five new radio services. However, BBC3, a proposed replacement for BBC Choice, has not been approved. The
14/09/2001
TELESTREAM AND OMNEON TEAM UP WITH BSKYB
THE AUTOMATION of streaming media production directly from the Omneon Networked Content Server, and their initial implementation by sports broadcasters, BSkyB, were announced by Telestream and Omneon
THE AUTOMATION of streaming media production directly from the Omneon Networked Content Server, and their initial implementation by sports broadcasters, BSkyB, were announced by Telestream and Omneon
14/09/2001
THOMSON MULTIMEDIA ANNOUNCE TWO APPOINTMENTS
THOMSON multimedia Broadcast & Network Solutions, a division of Thomson multimedia focused on business-to-business solutions for broadcasters, content providers, network operators and advertisers, hav
THOMSON multimedia Broadcast & Network Solutions, a division of Thomson multimedia focused on business-to-business solutions for broadcasters, content providers, network operators and advertisers, hav
13/09/2001
5D ANNOUNCE AVAILABILITY OF NEW SOFTWARE
PIONEERING developers 5D have announced 5D Colossus, a new software-based, digital grading and finishing solution. 5D are working closely with colour grading experts Colorfront to bring this new syst
PIONEERING developers 5D have announced 5D Colossus, a new software-based, digital grading and finishing solution. 5D are working closely with colour grading experts Colorfront to bring this new syst
13/09/2001
BDR CONSULTING INVEST IN BELFAST CAMPUS
BDR CONSULTING, one of the world's leading vendor independent CRM consulting and systems integration companies have announced they are investing in a new Systems Integration campus located in Belfast.
BDR CONSULTING, one of the world's leading vendor independent CRM consulting and systems integration companies have announced they are investing in a new Systems Integration campus located in Belfast.
13/09/2001
DORE APPOINTED CHIEF TECHNICAL OFFICER FOR ITV
SIMON DORE, currently Chief Technical Officer for ITV Digital has been appointed to the new post of Chief Technical Officer for ITV, reporting to ITV Chief Executive Stuart Prebble. He will take resp
SIMON DORE, currently Chief Technical Officer for ITV Digital has been appointed to the new post of Chief Technical Officer for ITV, reporting to ITV Chief Executive Stuart Prebble. He will take resp
13/09/2001
FAIRLIGHT APPOINT DIRECTOR OF EUROPEAN OPERATIONS
FAIRLIGHT ESP, manufacturers and marketers of digital audio editing and mixing systems for audio post production applications, have appointed Robert Trebus to the position of Director of European Oper
FAIRLIGHT ESP, manufacturers and marketers of digital audio editing and mixing systems for audio post production applications, have appointed Robert Trebus to the position of Director of European Oper
13/09/2001
FRAMESTORE AWARDED EIGHTH EMMY
FRAMESTORE have won their eighth Primetime Emmy award. 'The Ballad of Big Al', broadcast in the USA as 'Allosaurus: A Walking With Dinosaurs Special', won in the ‘Outstanding Animated Program’ categor
FRAMESTORE have won their eighth Primetime Emmy award. 'The Ballad of Big Al', broadcast in the USA as 'Allosaurus: A Walking With Dinosaurs Special', won in the ‘Outstanding Animated Program’ categor
13/09/2001
IBC VOWS "SHOW WILL GO ON"
THE events of the last day have shocked the world and the scenes of destruction will remain with us forever, but IBC organisers have vowed that the "show will go on". At the IBC 2001 event many peopl
THE events of the last day have shocked the world and the scenes of destruction will remain with us forever, but IBC organisers have vowed that the "show will go on". At the IBC 2001 event many peopl
13/09/2001
MILLIONS IN THE UK TUNE INTO SKY NEWS
MILLIONS in the UK and around the world tuned into Sky News to watch the American terrorist attacks on September 12. At 13.52 BST, about seven minutes after the first plane struck the World Trade Cen
MILLIONS in the UK and around the world tuned into Sky News to watch the American terrorist attacks on September 12. At 13.52 BST, about seven minutes after the first plane struck the World Trade Cen
