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Broadcast News Archive for
September, 2001
13/09/2001
TK FILMS PROVIDE DVD AUTHORING SOLUTIONS
TK FILMS in Bristol are the latest company to provide DVD Authoring solutions. The company have invested in three DVD workstations including the top end Spruce Maestro and Virtuoso products coupled w
TK FILMS in Bristol are the latest company to provide DVD Authoring solutions. The company have invested in three DVD workstations including the top end Spruce Maestro and Virtuoso products coupled w
12/09/2001
4MC WORK ON BBC DRAMA
4MC, a renowned facilities house based in the centre of Soho, have developed an ingenious digital video ‘filmic’ effect on Abekas Dveous DVE that was applied to the second series of the BBC hit TV dra
4MC, a renowned facilities house based in the centre of Soho, have developed an ingenious digital video ‘filmic’ effect on Abekas Dveous DVE that was applied to the second series of the BBC hit TV dra
12/09/2001
CBS NEWS CHOOSES HAMLET AGAIN
CBS News have turned to Hamlet again for test and measurement equipment. For the second year running Hamlet equipment has formed part of a major systems upgrade. Late last year CBS News purchased ten
CBS News have turned to Hamlet again for test and measurement equipment. For the second year running Hamlet equipment has formed part of a major systems upgrade. Late last year CBS News purchased ten
12/09/2001
MANAGEMENT BUYOUT CREATES SOFTWARE MARKET LEADERSHIP
THE senior management teams of OmniBus Systems Limited and D.A.V.I.D GmbH have confirmed that they have successfully completed the acquisition of the OmniBus and D.A.V.I.D businesses from the liquidat
THE senior management teams of OmniBus Systems Limited and D.A.V.I.D GmbH have confirmed that they have successfully completed the acquisition of the OmniBus and D.A.V.I.D businesses from the liquidat
12/09/2001
MERLIN SECURES CONTRACT WITH ESA
Merlin Communications, a leading global communications facilities management company, has signed a prestigious five year contract with the European Space Agency (ESA), to operate and maintain their tr
Merlin Communications, a leading global communications facilities management company, has signed a prestigious five year contract with the European Space Agency (ESA), to operate and maintain their tr
12/09/2001
NTL LAUNCH DIGITAL SERVICE IN IRELAND
One of Ireland's leading entertainment and communications companies, ntl, have launched their digital cable television service offering outstanding value, choice and quality. The new service will be
One of Ireland's leading entertainment and communications companies, ntl, have launched their digital cable television service offering outstanding value, choice and quality. The new service will be
12/09/2001
RTÉ BRING POPSTARS TO IRISH TELEVISION
POPSTARS, the TV pop sensation which has been sold to over 14 countries and is already a major hit in The US, Germany, Canada, Italy, Australia, New Zealand and the UK, is set to give Irish wannabe po
POPSTARS, the TV pop sensation which has been sold to over 14 countries and is already a major hit in The US, Germany, Canada, Italy, Australia, New Zealand and the UK, is set to give Irish wannabe po
12/09/2001
SYSMEDIA TO PROVIDE DIGITAL TEXT SOLUTION TO BSKYB
SYSMEDIA Ltd, the leading supplier of systems for the creation and management of digital text services in the UK, has today announced that BSkyB, the UK digital satellite broadcaster, will install Sys
SYSMEDIA Ltd, the leading supplier of systems for the creation and management of digital text services in the UK, has today announced that BSkyB, the UK digital satellite broadcaster, will install Sys
12/09/2001
ZAPEX TECHNOLOGIES DEMONSTRATE GEMINI AT IBC
Zapex Technologies will demonstrate two configurations of its popular Gemini DVD Video Transfer system, as well as the Orion II MPEG-2 DVB-ASI real-time encoder at this year’s IBC Convention at the RA
Zapex Technologies will demonstrate two configurations of its popular Gemini DVD Video Transfer system, as well as the Orion II MPEG-2 DVB-ASI real-time encoder at this year’s IBC Convention at the RA
11/09/2001
£50 MILLION MEDIA PARK OPENS
THE FIRST tenants have moved in to Corsham Media Park, an innovative development operating at the cutting edge of film, TV and new media. The multi-million pound Media Park at Corsham, Wiltshire is s
THE FIRST tenants have moved in to Corsham Media Park, an innovative development operating at the cutting edge of film, TV and new media. The multi-million pound Media Park at Corsham, Wiltshire is s
11/09/2001
ASSERTA HOME JOINS FORCES WITH CHANNEL 4
ONE OF the UK's leading home buying services, assertahome.com, has again joined forces with Channel 4, continuing the sponsorship of their prime time home buying programme, ‘Location Location Location
ONE OF the UK's leading home buying services, assertahome.com, has again joined forces with Channel 4, continuing the sponsorship of their prime time home buying programme, ‘Location Location Location
11/09/2001
CHYSALIS TO CONCENTRATE ON RIVALS
The Chrysalis group has announced that following a detailed review of their New Media activities, the Board has decided to concentrate its remaining New Media ‘ring fenced funds’ solely on Rivals, the
The Chrysalis group has announced that following a detailed review of their New Media activities, the Board has decided to concentrate its remaining New Media ‘ring fenced funds’ solely on Rivals, the
11/09/2001
DIRECTORS ALLIANCE FORMED BY BECTU, DGGB AND DPRS
THE DIRECTORS' Alliance has been formed by BECTU, Directors Guild of Great Britain (DGGB) and Directors and Producers Rights Society (DPRS). The Directors' Alliance builds on the successful campaign
THE DIRECTORS' Alliance has been formed by BECTU, Directors Guild of Great Britain (DGGB) and Directors and Producers Rights Society (DPRS). The Directors' Alliance builds on the successful campaign
11/09/2001
ITC PUBLISH STUDY ON THE FUTURE OF BROADCASTING
The Independent Television Commission (ITC) have published a major new study on the future of broadcasting and communications. In Culture and Communications, 21 distinguished authors analyse market c
The Independent Television Commission (ITC) have published a major new study on the future of broadcasting and communications. In Culture and Communications, 21 distinguished authors analyse market c
11/09/2001
JOWELL ANNOUNCES REAPPOINTMENTS TO FILM COUNCIL BOARD
TIM BEVAN, James Lee, Sarah Radclyffe, Iain Smith and John Hill have been reappointed to the Film Council Board. The Film Council is the Government funded body with responsibility for developing film
TIM BEVAN, James Lee, Sarah Radclyffe, Iain Smith and John Hill have been reappointed to the Film Council Board. The Film Council is the Government funded body with responsibility for developing film
11/09/2001
PYSER-SGI INTRODUCE FUJINON’S HIGH DEFINITION 72X LENS
PYSER-SGI have extended their range of high definition telephoto lenses with the introduction of the Fujinon DigiPower 2/3 inch format XA72x9.3BESM-D. An important aspect of the XA72x is a new motori
PYSER-SGI have extended their range of high definition telephoto lenses with the introduction of the Fujinon DigiPower 2/3 inch format XA72x9.3BESM-D. An important aspect of the XA72x is a new motori
11/09/2001
SMG REPORT SEVERE DROP IN PROFITS
SCOTTISH MEDIA Group (SMG) has admitted a severe slump in ITV advertising after reporting a 30 per cent fall in profits. SMG have said that the results reflect the severe advertising downturn in the
SCOTTISH MEDIA Group (SMG) has admitted a severe slump in ITV advertising after reporting a 30 per cent fall in profits. SMG have said that the results reflect the severe advertising downturn in the
10/09/2001
AIMIMAGE OPEN SOUND STAGE IN CAMDEN
FOLLOWING HOT on the heels of Aimimage Camera Company in Camden, Aimimage have now opened a fully sound-proofed sound stage in the heart of Camden. Stage hire includes the use of a production office,
FOLLOWING HOT on the heels of Aimimage Camera Company in Camden, Aimimage have now opened a fully sound-proofed sound stage in the heart of Camden. Stage hire includes the use of a production office,
10/09/2001
BSC ANNOUNCE FINDINGS ON ‘BRASS EYE’
THE BROADCASTING Standards Commission (BSC) have announced their findings on Channel 4’s and S4C’s ‘Brass Eye’ Special Programme. The Commission, like the ITC, affirmed the right of broadcasters to p
THE BROADCASTING Standards Commission (BSC) have announced their findings on Channel 4’s and S4C’s ‘Brass Eye’ Special Programme. The Commission, like the ITC, affirmed the right of broadcasters to p
10/09/2001
PEPPER APPOINTS NEW PROJECT MANAGER
PEPPER, the leading film and broadcast television post-production facility, have announced the appointment of Bea Arnold as Project Manager. Arnold joins Pepper from 4MC (formerly known as TVI), wher
PEPPER, the leading film and broadcast television post-production facility, have announced the appointment of Bea Arnold as Project Manager. Arnold joins Pepper from 4MC (formerly known as TVI), wher
10/09/2001
PIXELMETRIX EXTEND DIGITAL MONITORING SOLUTIONS
Pixelmetrix Corporation, global supplier of digital broadcast monitoring solutions, will be showcasing their latest DVStation-Q, a 4-port platform specially for multiple remote broadcasting facilities
Pixelmetrix Corporation, global supplier of digital broadcast monitoring solutions, will be showcasing their latest DVStation-Q, a 4-port platform specially for multiple remote broadcasting facilities
10/09/2001
PS CREATIVE IN THE DOGHOUSE
This month sees the expansion of Midlands based animation production house, PS Creative to new premises, The Doghouse in Bewdley, Worcestershire. With this expansion they soon hope to be recruiting m
This month sees the expansion of Midlands based animation production house, PS Creative to new premises, The Doghouse in Bewdley, Worcestershire. With this expansion they soon hope to be recruiting m
10/09/2001
SKILLSET REPORT RECOMMENDS FUTURE SKILLS STRATEGY
FOR THE first time ever the UK Audio Visual industries have joined together to analyse skill needs and develop a long-term strategy to ensure their future competitiveness. The report of the joint Dep
FOR THE first time ever the UK Audio Visual industries have joined together to analyse skill needs and develop a long-term strategy to ensure their future competitiveness. The report of the joint Dep
10/09/2001
THE FAMILY APPOINT HARLOW AS JOINT MD
CREATIVE DESIGN agency, The Family, has appointed Roger Harlow as joint Managing Director, taking up the position along side current owner / MD Andrew Robinson from October. The appointment effective
CREATIVE DESIGN agency, The Family, has appointed Roger Harlow as joint Managing Director, taking up the position along side current owner / MD Andrew Robinson from October. The appointment effective
10/09/2001
XTV EXPANDS DESIGN DEPARTMENT
FORMER heads of Red Pepper ID, Richard Markell and Bob Cosford, have joined forces with leading design and production facility, XTV, as Executive Producer and Executive Creative Director respectively.
FORMER heads of Red Pepper ID, Richard Markell and Bob Cosford, have joined forces with leading design and production facility, XTV, as Executive Producer and Executive Creative Director respectively.
