Broadcast News Archive for
April, 2006
10/04/2006
TANDBERG Television and Arroyo Video Solutions announce nPVR and advertising on-demand solutions
TANDBERG Television and Arroyo Video Solutions have announced cutting edge new solutions for network personal video recorder (nPVR) and on-demand advertising. The new real-time ingest and catalogue
TANDBERG Television and Arroyo Video Solutions have announced cutting edge new solutions for network personal video recorder (nPVR) and on-demand advertising. The new real-time ingest and catalogue
07/04/2006
‘Largest ever’ pirate DVD manufacturing and distribution facility raided
The Metropolitan Police and Waltham Forest Trading Standards, in a joint initiative with FACT (Federation Against Copyright Theft), have raided a major pirate DVD manufacturing facility and made five
The Metropolitan Police and Waltham Forest Trading Standards, in a joint initiative with FACT (Federation Against Copyright Theft), have raided a major pirate DVD manufacturing facility and made five
07/04/2006
Altered Images and Avid help Wolverhampton University achieve new heights of media excellence
Altered Images Midlands, the Nuneaton office of the Shepperton-based digital broadcast systems reseller, has transformed the media facilities at the University of Wolverhampton’s School of Humanities
Altered Images Midlands, the Nuneaton office of the Shepperton-based digital broadcast systems reseller, has transformed the media facilities at the University of Wolverhampton’s School of Humanities
07/04/2006
David Ellender promoted to CEO of FremantleMedia Enterprises
David Ellender, currently Managing Director of Fremantle International Distribution (FID), the distribution arm of FremantleMedia, has been appointed CEO FremantleMedia Enterprises and also joins the
David Ellender, currently Managing Director of Fremantle International Distribution (FID), the distribution arm of FremantleMedia, has been appointed CEO FremantleMedia Enterprises and also joins the
07/04/2006
Digital Vision provides Filmlab with revolutionary DI suite
Digital Vision, a leading developer of advanced digital media applications specialising in film and video solutions has announced that Indian film specialist, Filmlab will provide the Indian film comm
Digital Vision, a leading developer of advanced digital media applications specialising in film and video solutions has announced that Indian film specialist, Filmlab will provide the Indian film comm
07/04/2006
Internet TV could revolutionise broadcasting, says BBC's Head of New Media
The consumer trial of the BBC's Integrated Media Player (iMP) reveals that television over the internet could revolutionise broadcasting, according to the BBC's Director of New Media & Technology Ashl
The consumer trial of the BBC's Integrated Media Player (iMP) reveals that television over the internet could revolutionise broadcasting, according to the BBC's Director of New Media & Technology Ashl
07/04/2006
Solid State Logic announces C-Series technical training seminars
With Solid State Logic’s C Series customer base increasing rapidly, the company has announced plans to hold a series of training days that are designed to give end users a thorough grounding in C Seri
With Solid State Logic’s C Series customer base increasing rapidly, the company has announced plans to hold a series of training days that are designed to give end users a thorough grounding in C Seri
07/04/2006
Tribune Broadcasting selects Harris Corporation's Digital Turnaround Processor
Harris Corporation has announced that its Digital Turnaround Processor (DTP) has been selected by Tribune Broadcasting for 21 of its stations, and will comprise a core component in Tribune's upcoming
Harris Corporation has announced that its Digital Turnaround Processor (DTP) has been selected by Tribune Broadcasting for 21 of its stations, and will comprise a core component in Tribune's upcoming
07/04/2006
TV One hires new Marketing Manager
TV One CEO David Barnes has announced that Amy Fraley has joined the company as Marketing Manager. Now lending support to advertising, marketing and public relations efforts, Fraley will also be ess
TV One CEO David Barnes has announced that Amy Fraley has joined the company as Marketing Manager. Now lending support to advertising, marketing and public relations efforts, Fraley will also be ess
06/04/2006
‘As-Run Log’ option now available for DNF Controls 3040P/DLO Playlist Playout
System
DNF Controls has announced the new As-Run Log option for its 3040P/DLO Playlist Playout System, an on-air automation backup system. The new As-Run Log option enables automatic logging of playout tim
DNF Controls has announced the new As-Run Log option for its 3040P/DLO Playlist Playout System, an on-air automation backup system. The new As-Run Log option enables automatic logging of playout tim
06/04/2006
5 Star supplies LED cases for RML
5 Star Cases has designed and built a series of 20 custom flight cases to house Color Kinetics’ new iColor Cove QL LED fixtures, for busy rental company Richard Martin Lighting. In total, the cases
5 Star Cases has designed and built a series of 20 custom flight cases to house Color Kinetics’ new iColor Cove QL LED fixtures, for busy rental company Richard Martin Lighting. In total, the cases
06/04/2006
ITN chooses SSL’s C100 console for main news studio
Solid State Logic are has announced that leading broadcaster ITN has become the first media organisation in the UK to order a C100 digital production console. The desk, which will be installed at the
Solid State Logic are has announced that leading broadcaster ITN has become the first media organisation in the UK to order a C100 digital production console. The desk, which will be installed at the
06/04/2006
ITV to participate in UK HD broadcaster trial
ITV is to team up with the BBC, Channel 4 and five for the technical trial of high definition (HD) television in London this summer. The six-month trial, using a test and development licence from Ofc
ITV is to team up with the BBC, Channel 4 and five for the technical trial of high definition (HD) television in London this summer. The six-month trial, using a test and development licence from Ofc
06/04/2006
LMG shines with second Snell & Wilcox Kahuna production switcher
LMG Inc, a leading provider of video, audio, lighting, and presentation support, has built its second video production ‘truck in a box’, engineered around the Snell & Wilcox Kahuna SD/HD production sw
LMG Inc, a leading provider of video, audio, lighting, and presentation support, has built its second video production ‘truck in a box’, engineered around the Snell & Wilcox Kahuna SD/HD production sw
06/04/2006
Prasad Group extends Digital Vision portfolio with DVNR image processing systems
Digital Vision, a leading developer of advanced digital media applications specialising in film and video solutions, has revealed that famous pioneering Indian film postproduction studio, Prasad Group
Digital Vision, a leading developer of advanced digital media applications specialising in film and video solutions, has revealed that famous pioneering Indian film postproduction studio, Prasad Group
06/04/2006
Pyramix records the sound of Brazil
‘Brasileirinho’, a 90-minute musical documentary film about Choro, the first genuinely Brazilian urban music, chose Merging’s Pyramix systems to record all the music. It has been a great success at
‘Brasileirinho’, a 90-minute musical documentary film about Choro, the first genuinely Brazilian urban music, chose Merging’s Pyramix systems to record all the music. It has been a great success at
06/04/2006
TWI to acquire factual indie Darlow Smithson
TWI, the world’s largest independent producer and distributor of sports programming, and Darlow Smithson Productions (DSP), the multi award-winning London based factual independent production company,
TWI, the world’s largest independent producer and distributor of sports programming, and Darlow Smithson Productions (DSP), the multi award-winning London based factual independent production company,
05/04/2006
Chyron introduces Lyric Pro graphics software
Chyron takes a quantum leap in graphics production with the release of Lyric Pro. Driven by Chyron’s innovative interFuse Technology, Lyric Pro transforms the entire workflow of live broadcast, with
Chyron takes a quantum leap in graphics production with the release of Lyric Pro. Driven by Chyron’s innovative interFuse Technology, Lyric Pro transforms the entire workflow of live broadcast, with
05/04/2006
Firestone Communications chooses Zandar
Firestone Communications, based in Texas, has joined the expansive broadcast client base of Zandar Technologies, a leading innovator in the design and development of high resolution image processing a
Firestone Communications, based in Texas, has joined the expansive broadcast client base of Zandar Technologies, a leading innovator in the design and development of high resolution image processing a
05/04/2006
Megahertz installs a new console for BBC
UK system integrator Megahertz Broadcast Systems is refurbishing a Digital Sound Vehicle for the BBC by installing a new console and technical infrastructure. The 13m double expanding side vehicle h
UK system integrator Megahertz Broadcast Systems is refurbishing a Digital Sound Vehicle for the BBC by installing a new console and technical infrastructure. The 13m double expanding side vehicle h
05/04/2006
New CrimeVision Software from Zen
Unless you live the life of a hermit in the remotest part of the land, you can hardly not have noticed that there's a lot of CCTV cameras in the UK - back in 2002 a report estimated that the UK had 2.
Unless you live the life of a hermit in the remotest part of the land, you can hardly not have noticed that there's a lot of CCTV cameras in the UK - back in 2002 a report estimated that the UK had 2.
05/04/2006
New from ROOT6 at NAB
At NAB Booths SL 1600 (Facilis) and SL 1513 (Avid Developers), ROOT6 Technology will demonstrate all-new ground-breaking V2 features for its universal encoding platform, ContentAgent-XR. These inclu
At NAB Booths SL 1600 (Facilis) and SL 1513 (Avid Developers), ROOT6 Technology will demonstrate all-new ground-breaking V2 features for its universal encoding platform, ContentAgent-XR. These inclu
05/04/2006
Rushes and Mob Film create Chessington Adventure spot
Rushes and the Mob Film Company have joined forces to create a fantastic new commercial for Chessington World of Adventures. The spot follows a family as they spend a day enjoying the delights on off
Rushes and the Mob Film Company have joined forces to create a fantastic new commercial for Chessington World of Adventures. The spot follows a family as they spend a day enjoying the delights on off
05/04/2006
SMPTE releases VC-1 Standard document
The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers has announced the release of its much anticipated Standard for Compressed Video Bitstreams. Release of the VC-1 document, along with supporting
The Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers has announced the release of its much anticipated Standard for Compressed Video Bitstreams. Release of the VC-1 document, along with supporting
05/04/2006
Total Audio Solutions launches new in-house Euphonix studio
Bromsgrove based Total Audio Solutions has opened a state-of-the-art audio post/mixdown studio within its new 8000 sq. ft. headquarters. Equipped with a fully specified Euphonix System 5MC digital c
Bromsgrove based Total Audio Solutions has opened a state-of-the-art audio post/mixdown studio within its new 8000 sq. ft. headquarters. Equipped with a fully specified Euphonix System 5MC digital c