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Broadcast News Archive for
March, 2003
24/03/2003
Ascent Media announce new Dolby Processor
Ascent Media, London’s biggest postproduction group, recently selected the new Dolby Model 585 Time Scaling Processor for audiophile-quality pitch correction of multi-channel soundtracks. The Model 5
Ascent Media, London’s biggest postproduction group, recently selected the new Dolby Model 585 Time Scaling Processor for audiophile-quality pitch correction of multi-channel soundtracks. The Model 5
24/03/2003
BBC unveil News Sponsorship Scheme
The BBC have launched their News Sponsorship Scheme for 2003, designed to attract new and diverse talent into BBC News around the UK, while enabling students to fund their post-graduate course at a ti
The BBC have launched their News Sponsorship Scheme for 2003, designed to attract new and diverse talent into BBC News around the UK, while enabling students to fund their post-graduate course at a ti
24/03/2003
Digital Rapids launch line of streaming media products
Digital Rapids have announced a new hardware initiative, the DRC-Stream range. This new line of video and audio hardware processing and capture plug in cards is designed specifically to work as a bri
Digital Rapids have announced a new hardware initiative, the DRC-Stream range. This new line of video and audio hardware processing and capture plug in cards is designed specifically to work as a bri
24/03/2003
DVI Video Splitter launched by Gefen
Gefen's have released their new ex-tend-it DVI Splitter, engineered to deliver accurate, precise and reliable reproduction of any digital video signal including television signals. Designers, audio/v
Gefen's have released their new ex-tend-it DVI Splitter, engineered to deliver accurate, precise and reliable reproduction of any digital video signal including television signals. Designers, audio/v
24/03/2003
Kim Howells rules out 'cinema tax'
DCMS film minister Kim Howells has ruled out a levy on cinema tickets to compensate for a decline in lottery revenue, the Government's main source of funding for the UK film industry. Speaking at the
DCMS film minister Kim Howells has ruled out a levy on cinema tickets to compensate for a decline in lottery revenue, the Government's main source of funding for the UK film industry. Speaking at the
24/03/2003
Kinomai provide new TV automation solutions
Kinomai, a specialist in smart digital video analysis technologies, are to present their new range of TV automation solutions at NAB 2003. Using the very latest advances in signal processing, Kinomai
Kinomai, a specialist in smart digital video analysis technologies, are to present their new range of TV automation solutions at NAB 2003. Using the very latest advances in signal processing, Kinomai
24/03/2003
NXN alienbrain VFX to support ILM's new image format
NXN Software, the leading supplier of asset management solutions for the digital entertainment and computer graphics industries, have announced their support for OpenEXR, a new open source image file
NXN Software, the leading supplier of asset management solutions for the digital entertainment and computer graphics industries, have announced their support for OpenEXR, a new open source image file
24/03/2003
Plextor choose Sonic MyDVD
Plextor, a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance CD-related equipment and software, have selected Sonic Solutions MyDVD to bring DVD and Video CD creation capabilities to the PX-504A,
Plextor, a leading developer and manufacturer of high-performance CD-related equipment and software, have selected Sonic Solutions MyDVD to bring DVD and Video CD creation capabilities to the PX-504A,
24/03/2003
Teranex to introduce StarPack at NAB 2003
Teranex, a leading provider of high-performance image enhancement solutions for digital media, are to introduce StarPack, a powerful new pre-compression processor in a compact two-rack unit package at
Teranex, a leading provider of high-performance image enhancement solutions for digital media, are to introduce StarPack, a powerful new pre-compression processor in a compact two-rack unit package at
24/03/2003
VFG announce acquisition of Asylum Studios
VFG Holdings have completed an acquisition of Asylum Studios from the Sanctuary Group. Asylum Studios operate two 9,000 sq ft dry-hire stages with J shaped cycloramas and lighting grids, suited to co
VFG Holdings have completed an acquisition of Asylum Studios from the Sanctuary Group. Asylum Studios operate two 9,000 sq ft dry-hire stages with J shaped cycloramas and lighting grids, suited to co
21/03/2003
BECTU issue Iraq war statement
BECTU have issued a statement concerning military conflict with Iraq. The union say they are sympathetic to the sentiments of those who wish to make a personal statement when war breaks out, but can
BECTU have issued a statement concerning military conflict with Iraq. The union say they are sympathetic to the sentiments of those who wish to make a personal statement when war breaks out, but can
21/03/2003
CineMagic seek films by young people
CineMagic, Northern Ireland’s World Screen Festival for Young People, are looking for imaginative and original films made by young people to be screened at their Young Filmmaker 2003 event. The film
CineMagic, Northern Ireland’s World Screen Festival for Young People, are looking for imaginative and original films made by young people to be screened at their Young Filmmaker 2003 event. The film
21/03/2003
CNBC opt for Leitch NEO platform
Leitch Technology have announced that CNBC have purchased 65 channels of Leitch's premier modular platform, NEO, along with Leitch's CCS-Pilot software application for advanced configuration, control
Leitch Technology have announced that CNBC have purchased 65 channels of Leitch's premier modular platform, NEO, along with Leitch's CCS-Pilot software application for advanced configuration, control
21/03/2003
Digital Rapids technology to be used in Marillion record attempt
Digital Rapids are partnering with UK Band Marillion in attempting to set a World Record for fastest DVD release. Marillion, well known in the 80’s and 90’s, continue to have a huge fan base today an
Digital Rapids are partnering with UK Band Marillion in attempting to set a World Record for fastest DVD release. Marillion, well known in the 80’s and 90’s, continue to have a huge fan base today an
21/03/2003
Encore upgrade with UTAH-400 router
Encore Video, a leading digital production facility, have recently completed a major upgrade of their signal distribution system built around the new UTAH-400 high density digital routing switcher. D
Encore Video, a leading digital production facility, have recently completed a major upgrade of their signal distribution system built around the new UTAH-400 high density digital routing switcher. D
21/03/2003
Film Council announce £1m move to increase choice at cinemas
Cinema-goers across the UK should have the opportunity to see a wider choice of films at their local cinemas in future, thanks to a new £1 million a year initiative launched by the Film Council. Thi
Cinema-goers across the UK should have the opportunity to see a wider choice of films at their local cinemas in future, thanks to a new £1 million a year initiative launched by the Film Council. Thi
21/03/2003
Insurance for the industry to be discussed at London seminar
THE Institute of Chartered Accountants’ Entertainment and Media Interest Group (EMIG) have announced that specialist entertainment insurance brokers Towergate Stafford Knight are presenting a seminar,
THE Institute of Chartered Accountants’ Entertainment and Media Interest Group (EMIG) have announced that specialist entertainment insurance brokers Towergate Stafford Knight are presenting a seminar,
21/03/2003
Softimage announce new development tools for Xbox
Softimage have announced the immediate availability of a new suite of utilities and tools designed to speed-up and simplify the creation of games animation and effects for the Xbox video game system f
Softimage have announced the immediate availability of a new suite of utilities and tools designed to speed-up and simplify the creation of games animation and effects for the Xbox video game system f
21/03/2003
Studio MovieBox USB and Studio MovieBox DV launched
Pinnacle Systems have announced the launch of an innovative new product family, aimed at consumers who require a simple solution for connecting their video source with their PC to create a complete ho
Pinnacle Systems have announced the launch of an innovative new product family, aimed at consumers who require a simple solution for connecting their video source with their PC to create a complete ho
21/03/2003
TVB Hong Kong choose Grass Valley equipment
Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB), a major terrestrial TV station in Hong Kong, have purchased a wide range of Grass Valley equipment from Thomson multimedia Hong Kong Limited. This equipment will
Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB), a major terrestrial TV station in Hong Kong, have purchased a wide range of Grass Valley equipment from Thomson multimedia Hong Kong Limited. This equipment will
20/03/2003
'This Little Life' posted at Pepper
'This Little Life', a moving drama detailing a families’ ordeal of a premature birth supported by The Film Council and screened last night on BBC2, was graded and edited at Pepper. To reflect the gr
'This Little Life', a moving drama detailing a families’ ordeal of a premature birth supported by The Film Council and screened last night on BBC2, was graded and edited at Pepper. To reflect the gr
20/03/2003
AFI, BBC and BAFTA launch Interaction '03
In an effort to stimulate trans-Atlantic dialogue among interactive television producers, the American Film Institute (AFI), BBC Training and Development and the British Academy of Film and Television
In an effort to stimulate trans-Atlantic dialogue among interactive television producers, the American Film Institute (AFI), BBC Training and Development and the British Academy of Film and Television
20/03/2003
BBC join Sound Effects Library
The Sound Effects Library have signed an agreement with the BBC that will make their sounds accessible to the public via www.sound-effec
The Sound Effects Library have signed an agreement with the BBC that will make their sounds accessible to the public via www.sound-effec
20/03/2003
Granada chairman faces angry shareholder protests
Granada chairman Charles Allen has suffered an embarrassing shareholder revolt, which saw a quarter of shareholders vote against a senior executive pay package and 10% oppose his re-election as a comp
Granada chairman Charles Allen has suffered an embarrassing shareholder revolt, which saw a quarter of shareholders vote against a senior executive pay package and 10% oppose his re-election as a comp
20/03/2003
Harris Broadcast Europe name Managing Director
Dr David Crawford has been appointed Managing Director of Harris Broadcast Europe. Dr Crawford will have responsibility for the business operations of the company, which includes all of Harris' Europ
Dr David Crawford has been appointed Managing Director of Harris Broadcast Europe. Dr Crawford will have responsibility for the business operations of the company, which includes all of Harris' Europ
