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Broadcast News Archive for
January, 2002
18/01/2002
GLENSOUND DEAL STRENGTHENS APT CROSS-COMPATIBILITY
SPECIALIST ISDN broadcast equipment manufacturer Glensound Electronics has signed an agreement with Belfast-based APT to license its apt-X™ DSP code, thus allowing the company to implement apt-X™ dire
SPECIALIST ISDN broadcast equipment manufacturer Glensound Electronics has signed an agreement with Belfast-based APT to license its apt-X™ DSP code, thus allowing the company to implement apt-X™ dire
18/01/2002
INTERACTIVE WINTER OLYMPICS ON BBC
THE BBC is launching the first ever live, interactive Olympic Games from Salt Lake City, Utah in February. For 17 days, from February 8 to 25, digital interactive viewers will have access to informat
THE BBC is launching the first ever live, interactive Olympic Games from Salt Lake City, Utah in February. For 17 days, from February 8 to 25, digital interactive viewers will have access to informat
18/01/2002
INTERVIDEO LICENSES SONIC'S AUTHORSCRIPT
SONIC Solutions, a leading supplier of authoring systems for DVD-Video production, has announced that InterVideo, a leading provider of digital video and audio software, has licensed Sonic’s AuthorScr
SONIC Solutions, a leading supplier of authoring systems for DVD-Video production, has announced that InterVideo, a leading provider of digital video and audio software, has licensed Sonic’s AuthorScr
18/01/2002
MANAGEMENT TEAM BUY VFG BUSINESS FOR £15M
A MANAGEMENT team have bought over VFG’s film and television equipment hire business from KMPG. In a deal worth £15 million, the rechristened VFG Hire Ltd has secured funding from HBoS, the former ba
A MANAGEMENT team have bought over VFG’s film and television equipment hire business from KMPG. In a deal worth £15 million, the rechristened VFG Hire Ltd has secured funding from HBoS, the former ba
18/01/2002
RTÉ ADOPT ON-SCREEN CLASSIFICATIONS
RTÉ One and Network 2 viewers will shortly be noticing small content classification icons in the top left hand corner of the screen. Briefly appearing for 20 seconds at the start of programmes, the i
RTÉ One and Network 2 viewers will shortly be noticing small content classification icons in the top left hand corner of the screen. Briefly appearing for 20 seconds at the start of programmes, the i
18/01/2002
UK MEDIA TEAM ANNOUNCE 2002 COURSE DATES
THE UK MEDIA Team have announced that the following training opportunities are available in 2002 for Scriptwriting, and New Technologies… SCRIPTWRITING: North by Northwest - Classics, Kids Stories
THE UK MEDIA Team have announced that the following training opportunities are available in 2002 for Scriptwriting, and New Technologies… SCRIPTWRITING: North by Northwest - Classics, Kids Stories
17/01/2002
ADR TO SELL AND SUPPORT PRODYS CODECS
AUDIO Design (Recording) have announced their recent appointment to sell and support the Prodys range of audio codecs. Javier Lizuain, Director General of Prodys said: “ADR was selected to represent
AUDIO Design (Recording) have announced their recent appointment to sell and support the Prodys range of audio codecs. Javier Lizuain, Director General of Prodys said: “ADR was selected to represent
17/01/2002
APT APPOINTS BROADCOM AS UK DISTRIBUTOR
APT (Audio Processing Technology) have appointed Broadcom Limited as exclusive UK distributor across its entire range of audio data compression products. Broadcom supplies specialist engineering and
APT (Audio Processing Technology) have appointed Broadcom Limited as exclusive UK distributor across its entire range of audio data compression products. Broadcom supplies specialist engineering and
17/01/2002
CHYRON OPEN IN-HOUSE TX & PRODUCTION SUITES
Chyron Corporation have announced the opening of new transmission (TX) and production training suites at its training and demonstration centre in the company's UK Headquarters in Reading. The complet
Chyron Corporation have announced the opening of new transmission (TX) and production training suites at its training and demonstration centre in the company's UK Headquarters in Reading. The complet
17/01/2002
DISCREET SHIPS COMBUSTION 2 SOFTWARE
DISCREET, have announced the shipping of combustion 2, the latest version of its award-winning paint, animation and 3D compositing software. Unveiled at SIGGRAPH 2001, the combustion 2 software featu
DISCREET, have announced the shipping of combustion 2, the latest version of its award-winning paint, animation and 3D compositing software. Unveiled at SIGGRAPH 2001, the combustion 2 software featu
17/01/2002
NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR TO JOIN PEPPER
LONDON–based broadcast television and film post-production facility, Pepper have announced the appointment of Patrick Holzen as Managing Director. Holzen replaces previous Managing Director Adrian Ma
LONDON–based broadcast television and film post-production facility, Pepper have announced the appointment of Patrick Holzen as Managing Director. Holzen replaces previous Managing Director Adrian Ma
17/01/2002
P3 POST PURCHASE XYTECH ENTERPRISE SYSTEM
XYTECH Systems UK, a leading provider of media asset and workflow management software, have announced the recent sale of an Enterprise system to major post-production facility P3 Post. Enterprise is
XYTECH Systems UK, a leading provider of media asset and workflow management software, have announced the recent sale of an Enterprise system to major post-production facility P3 Post. Enterprise is
17/01/2002
RUSHES POST COMMERCIAL FOR ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY
RUSHES in London have completed post on a moving and thought provoking commercial that conveys the devastating effects of Alzheimer’s disease by using the visibly degenerating self-portraits of Britis
RUSHES in London have completed post on a moving and thought provoking commercial that conveys the devastating effects of Alzheimer’s disease by using the visibly degenerating self-portraits of Britis
16/01/2002
CHYRON INTRODUCES LYRIC 3.1 SOFTWARE
CHYRON Corporation has announced the introduction of Lyric 3.1 with several new features. This latest graphics software version features many new enhancements including MOS protocol, fast recall of A
CHYRON Corporation has announced the introduction of Lyric 3.1 with several new features. This latest graphics software version features many new enhancements including MOS protocol, fast recall of A
16/01/2002
CREATIVE TEAM REUNITE FOR 'IN YOUR EYES' PROMO
THE second single to be released from Kylie Minogue's number one album, pairs Black Dog director Dawn Shadforth with leading visual communications facility, Red – the creative team behind her last hit
THE second single to be released from Kylie Minogue's number one album, pairs Black Dog director Dawn Shadforth with leading visual communications facility, Red – the creative team behind her last hit
16/01/2002
DTT HIGH POWER TRANSMISSION TRIAL SET TO BEGIN
THE BBC and ITC have announced a digital television trial which will enable planners and broadcasters to determine the maximum power that can be used for digital terrestrial television (DTT) services.
THE BBC and ITC have announced a digital television trial which will enable planners and broadcasters to determine the maximum power that can be used for digital terrestrial television (DTT) services.
16/01/2002
ITC SIMPLIFY ON-AIR CROSS-PROMOTION RULES
THE ITC has published simplified cross-promotion guidelines for television. The aim is to allow channels to offer viewers greater access to information about digital services in the multi-channel env
THE ITC has published simplified cross-promotion guidelines for television. The aim is to allow channels to offer viewers greater access to information about digital services in the multi-channel env
16/01/2002
LACIE UNVEILS THE INDUSTRY’S FIRST U&I BACKUP DRIVE
LaCie has announced the demonstration of the first high-performance backup system to offer U&I, LaCie’s dual-support both Universal Serial Bus (USB) and FireWire (IEEE 1394) interfaces. The AIT1 U&I
LaCie has announced the demonstration of the first high-performance backup system to offer U&I, LaCie’s dual-support both Universal Serial Bus (USB) and FireWire (IEEE 1394) interfaces. The AIT1 U&I
16/01/2002
QUANTEL GEAR UP FOR INDUSTRY FORUM AT RSA
QUANTEL has enlisted an impressive array of leaders from the post production, broadcast and equipment manufacturing sides of the business to examine the future needs of the broadcast and film industry
QUANTEL has enlisted an impressive array of leaders from the post production, broadcast and equipment manufacturing sides of the business to examine the future needs of the broadcast and film industry
16/01/2002
SENIOR ENGINEERS PUT APT TECHNOLOGY TO THE TEST
BELFAST-based Audio Processing Technology recently held an intensive series of listening tests, entitled Open Your Ears, which were designed to highlight the audiophile qualities of its apt-X products
BELFAST-based Audio Processing Technology recently held an intensive series of listening tests, entitled Open Your Ears, which were designed to highlight the audiophile qualities of its apt-X products
16/01/2002
TONY DOYLE BURSARY DEADLINE IS FAST APPROACHING
THE January 31 deadline for this year’s Tony Doyle Bursary, run by BBC Northern Ireland is fast approaching. Now in its second year, the bursary is open to writers who have a story to tell and can br
THE January 31 deadline for this year’s Tony Doyle Bursary, run by BBC Northern Ireland is fast approaching. Now in its second year, the bursary is open to writers who have a story to tell and can br
15/01/2002
CURIOUS WORLD MAPS V3.0 GOES TO BETA
CURIOUS Software have announced that Curious World Maps v3.0 is now in beta with release scheduled for early February 2002. Curious World Maps, from Curious Software, is the unique and powerful softw
CURIOUS Software have announced that Curious World Maps v3.0 is now in beta with release scheduled for early February 2002. Curious World Maps, from Curious Software, is the unique and powerful softw
15/01/2002
DAR'S TRIGGER GOES ON THE ROAD WITH WDR
DIGITAL Audio Research (DAR) have supplied seven of their brand new Trigger Audio Replay Systems to German broadcaster WDR in Cologne, Germany. Designed as a sound effects play-out solution for live
DIGITAL Audio Research (DAR) have supplied seven of their brand new Trigger Audio Replay Systems to German broadcaster WDR in Cologne, Germany. Designed as a sound effects play-out solution for live
15/01/2002
DVB WORLD 2002 CONFERENCE FOR DUBLIN
FOLLOWING the resounding success of last year's conference, the IAB are to host DVB World 2002 on behalf of the DVB Project. This year's conference will once again take place at the Alexander Hotel,
FOLLOWING the resounding success of last year's conference, the IAB are to host DVB World 2002 on behalf of the DVB Project. This year's conference will once again take place at the Alexander Hotel,
15/01/2002
EURO SUCCESS FOR FIVE SCOTTISH INDIES
NEWS from Brussels this week confirms the continuing success of Scottish Screen¹s commitment to building a strong indigenous industry, with the announcement that five Scottish independent production c
NEWS from Brussels this week confirms the continuing success of Scottish Screen¹s commitment to building a strong indigenous industry, with the announcement that five Scottish independent production c
