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Broadcast News Archive for
August, 2005
23/08/2005
BBC Worldwide teams up with ROK Player
ROK Player has signed an innovative licensing deal with BBC Worldwide, the BBC's commercial arm, to release a selection of its major properties for full-length full-screen play on mobile phones. It's
ROK Player has signed an innovative licensing deal with BBC Worldwide, the BBC's commercial arm, to release a selection of its major properties for full-length full-screen play on mobile phones. It's
23/08/2005
Gefen features 1x4 DVI monitor switcher at IBC
The compact 1x4 DVI Monitor Switcher from Gefen, to be showcased at IBC, links one source to multiple digital monitors, allowing the user to select which monitor will display the source at any given t
The compact 1x4 DVI Monitor Switcher from Gefen, to be showcased at IBC, links one source to multiple digital monitors, allowing the user to select which monitor will display the source at any given t
23/08/2005
New upgrade from ROOT6
ROOT6 Technology has launched V2 software for its ContentAgent-XR encoding and delivery platform. The new software represents a radical departure from previous versions and, in conjunction with new
ROOT6 Technology has launched V2 software for its ContentAgent-XR encoding and delivery platform. The new software represents a radical departure from previous versions and, in conjunction with new
23/08/2005
Online rental service closes down as rental rights protection programme seizes stock
The Rental Rights Protection Programme (RRPP) has confirmed that, as part of its latest action for copyright infringement, High Court Enforcement Officers have seized stock belonging to online rental
The Rental Rights Protection Programme (RRPP) has confirmed that, as part of its latest action for copyright infringement, High Court Enforcement Officers have seized stock belonging to online rental
23/08/2005
Russian channel chooses Leader LV5100D Analyser
Russian television broadcaster Channel 7 (Tele-Shere) has selected Leader's LV5100D component digital waveform monitor for installation in the central apparatus room at the network's Krasnoyarsk headq
Russian television broadcaster Channel 7 (Tele-Shere) has selected Leader's LV5100D component digital waveform monitor for installation in the central apparatus room at the network's Krasnoyarsk headq
22/08/2005
‘PROVE IT!’ commissioned for second series
‘PROVE IT!’, the ultimate investigative experience programme for kids, has been commissioned for a second series and will be made in a new 12,000sqft studio at The Maidstone Studios. Produced by Gero
‘PROVE IT!’, the ultimate investigative experience programme for kids, has been commissioned for a second series and will be made in a new 12,000sqft studio at The Maidstone Studios. Produced by Gero
22/08/2005
Bulgarian start-up broadcaster kicks off with Quantel’s ‘news system in a box’
Bulgaria-based TV7 has installed a Quantel Newsbox as a key component of its brand new broadcasting operation. The system TV7 has chosen is a Newsbox Four – which includes ingest and playout automat
Bulgaria-based TV7 has installed a Quantel Newsbox as a key component of its brand new broadcasting operation. The system TV7 has chosen is a Newsbox Four – which includes ingest and playout automat
22/08/2005
Dolphin roll out successful Christie/dnp formula
Since installing the main studio at ITV Central in Birmingham with a state-of-the-art rear-projected widescreen backdrop behind the news readers, Dolphin Media & Design have found that the combination
Since installing the main studio at ITV Central in Birmingham with a state-of-the-art rear-projected widescreen backdrop behind the news readers, Dolphin Media & Design have found that the combination
22/08/2005
Leading facility posts promo for BBC Broadcast’s ‘Inside the Nazi State’
Full-service postproduction facility blue has completed the post-production on the promo for the upcoming documentary, ‘Inside the Nazi State’. The series comprises six 30-minute episodes and will air
Full-service postproduction facility blue has completed the post-production on the promo for the upcoming documentary, ‘Inside the Nazi State’. The series comprises six 30-minute episodes and will air
22/08/2005
Leitch announces key appointment for Nordic and Benelux Region
Leitch Technology Corporation has announced that Bruno Martensson has been appointed Regional Sales Manager for the Nordic and Benelux region. His mandate will be to drive growth in Leitch’s key acc
Leitch Technology Corporation has announced that Bruno Martensson has been appointed Regional Sales Manager for the Nordic and Benelux region. His mandate will be to drive growth in Leitch’s key acc
22/08/2005
Loveworld Television chooses On-Air Systems as broadcast playout partner
On-Air Systems, international developers of broadcast automation systems, have announced that they have been chosen by new Christian channel, Loveworld Television, as its broadcast playout partner.
On-Air Systems, international developers of broadcast automation systems, have announced that they have been chosen by new Christian channel, Loveworld Television, as its broadcast playout partner.
22/08/2005
New look for leading Northern Ireland independent production company
Waddell Media, formerly known as Brian Waddell Productions, has embarked on a period of non-stop production. A new name and a dynamic new look are set to take one of Northern Ireland’s leading indepe
Waddell Media, formerly known as Brian Waddell Productions, has embarked on a period of non-stop production. A new name and a dynamic new look are set to take one of Northern Ireland’s leading indepe
22/08/2005
Roxio pushes CD and DVD burning boundaries with launch of Toast 7
Roxio, a division of Sonic Solutions, has announced the launch of Toast 7, the most significant upgrade ever to its industry-leading Mac CD & DVD burning suite. Toast 7 complements and extends the fu
Roxio, a division of Sonic Solutions, has announced the launch of Toast 7, the most significant upgrade ever to its industry-leading Mac CD & DVD burning suite. Toast 7 complements and extends the fu
19/08/2005
Campaign Connections and Optima join forces
Optima has acquired Campaign Connections, a leading specialist in B2B inbound and outbound telemarketing and call centre services. The purchase adds a further dimension to Optima with the ability to
Optima has acquired Campaign Connections, a leading specialist in B2B inbound and outbound telemarketing and call centre services. The purchase adds a further dimension to Optima with the ability to
19/08/2005
CNBC Europe selects IdeasUnlimited.tv
The leading pan-European financial and business TV channel CNBC Europe is using ContentProbe from IdeasUnlimited.tv for next-generation compliance recording and multi-user browse access. The revoluti
The leading pan-European financial and business TV channel CNBC Europe is using ContentProbe from IdeasUnlimited.tv for next-generation compliance recording and multi-user browse access. The revoluti
19/08/2005
da Vinci upgrades 2K Plus colour enhancement system
Da Vinci's 2K Plus, the industry's leading colour enhancement system and the most widely used system in digital intermediate (DI) applications, has recently been upgraded with the release of Version 4
Da Vinci's 2K Plus, the industry's leading colour enhancement system and the most widely used system in digital intermediate (DI) applications, has recently been upgraded with the release of Version 4
19/08/2005
Eyeheight announces legalEyesHDi compact legaliser
The latest addition to Eyeheight's HDi series of ultra-compact HDTV production and postproduction equipment, legalEyesHDi, is a compact 1080i HD-SDI video legaliser designed for use in mobile producti
The latest addition to Eyeheight's HDi series of ultra-compact HDTV production and postproduction equipment, legalEyesHDi, is a compact 1080i HD-SDI video legaliser designed for use in mobile producti
19/08/2005
HHB launches new Røde NT6 compact condenser microphone
Exclusive UK distributor HHB Communications has announced the availability of Røde’s new NT6 compact condenser microphone. Designed and manufactured in Australia, the NT6 uses technology already pion
Exclusive UK distributor HHB Communications has announced the availability of Røde’s new NT6 compact condenser microphone. Designed and manufactured in Australia, the NT6 uses technology already pion
19/08/2005
Leitch adds Panasonic DVCPRO50 support to VelocityHD and VelocityQ NLEs
Leitch Technology Corporation has announced the addition of support for Panasonic's DVCPRO50 format in version 9.1 of Leitch's award-winning VelocityHD and VelocityQ non-linear editing (NLE) solutions
Leitch Technology Corporation has announced the addition of support for Panasonic's DVCPRO50 format in version 9.1 of Leitch's award-winning VelocityHD and VelocityQ non-linear editing (NLE) solutions
19/08/2005
Magentum announces the appointment of Managing Director
Magentum has announced the appointment of Julia Lamaison as its Managing Director. Lamaison, formerly Controller of Programme Strategy at ITV, will head up Magentum, the joint venture between Oliver
Magentum has announced the appointment of Julia Lamaison as its Managing Director. Lamaison, formerly Controller of Programme Strategy at ITV, will head up Magentum, the joint venture between Oliver
19/08/2005
Unions slam BBC for plugging news gap in Canadian dispute
Bectu and the NUJ have condemned the BBC for "taking sides" in an industrial dispute at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Since CBC locked out its 5,500 union workforce on Monday August 15, news
Bectu and the NUJ have condemned the BBC for "taking sides" in an industrial dispute at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Since CBC locked out its 5,500 union workforce on Monday August 15, news
18/08/2005
Ascent Media Group invests in additional FilmLight systems
FilmLight, a world-leading pioneer of digital film technology, has announced that Ascent Media Group has purchased nine Truelight colour calibration systems to further expand digital film capabilities
FilmLight, a world-leading pioneer of digital film technology, has announced that Ascent Media Group has purchased nine Truelight colour calibration systems to further expand digital film capabilities
18/08/2005
BBC Broadcast to showcase the latest in VOD, navigation & content for mobile at IBC2005
BBC Broadcast will be exhibiting for the first time at IBC 2005, showing the very latest ways in which consumers will be accessing and navigating content both today and in the future. Located in Hall
BBC Broadcast will be exhibiting for the first time at IBC 2005, showing the very latest ways in which consumers will be accessing and navigating content both today and in the future. Located in Hall
18/08/2005
DTS chosen for Creative’s new Sound Blaster Live!
Creative’s new Sound Blaster Live! 24-bit audio solution for motherboard manufacturers will feature DTS technology. Planned for Gigabyte and Shuttle Computer motherboard models that will be shipping
Creative’s new Sound Blaster Live! 24-bit audio solution for motherboard manufacturers will feature DTS technology. Planned for Gigabyte and Shuttle Computer motherboard models that will be shipping
18/08/2005
Gefen 2X1 DVI KVM Switcher launched
The new Gefen 2x1 DVI KVM Switcher easily connects two cross-platform computers to one keyboard, video display and mouse (KVM) workstation. It is especially useful for users of Apple Mac mini low-co
The new Gefen 2x1 DVI KVM Switcher easily connects two cross-platform computers to one keyboard, video display and mouse (KVM) workstation. It is especially useful for users of Apple Mac mini low-co
