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Broadcast News Archive for
October, 2007
18/10/2007
Class On Demand Announces Two Training Titles For Apple Final Cut Studio 2.0
Class on Demand, a provider of professional educational products for creative markets, has announced the availability of two new self-paced training titles for the Apple Final Cut Studio 2.0 release;
Class on Demand, a provider of professional educational products for creative markets, has announced the availability of two new self-paced training titles for the Apple Final Cut Studio 2.0 release;
18/10/2007
Controversal Plans To Axe Jobs At BBC Announced
The BBC is to cut 2,500 jobs as part of a radical reform to recoup a deficit of £2 billion. The BBC Trust has approved the six-year plan to deliver a ‘smaller but fitter’ organisation. The plan, 'De
The BBC is to cut 2,500 jobs as part of a radical reform to recoup a deficit of £2 billion. The BBC Trust has approved the six-year plan to deliver a ‘smaller but fitter’ organisation. The plan, 'De
18/10/2007
Entry Open For British Animation Awards
Entries have opened for the 2008 British Animation Awards (BAAs). The prestigious awards are held every two years and cover all aspects of the UK animation scene from student work to commercials, ch
Entries have opened for the 2008 British Animation Awards (BAAs). The prestigious awards are held every two years and cover all aspects of the UK animation scene from student work to commercials, ch
18/10/2007
Holdan Appointed Distributor For Sonnet Technologies
Holdan Limited has announced its appointment as a new UK distributor for Sonnet Technologies, a leader in storage systems for professional users. Holdan will be focusing on distribution of Sonnet’s
Holdan Limited has announced its appointment as a new UK distributor for Sonnet Technologies, a leader in storage systems for professional users. Holdan will be focusing on distribution of Sonnet’s
18/10/2007
LipSync Post Appoints Andrew Morley
LipSync Post has announced the appointment of Andrew Morley as its new Head of 3D/VFX Supervisor. Morley brings over ten years of experience from some of the leading visual effects facilities, includi
LipSync Post has announced the appointment of Andrew Morley as its new Head of 3D/VFX Supervisor. Morley brings over ten years of experience from some of the leading visual effects facilities, includi
18/10/2007
Narrowstep Inc Upgrades TelvOS Platform And CDN Network
Narrowstep Inc., the TV on the Internet company, has announced that it has upgraded its telvOS platform and its CDN network. The Company is currently shifting the focus of its sales and marketing ef
Narrowstep Inc., the TV on the Internet company, has announced that it has upgraded its telvOS platform and its CDN network. The Company is currently shifting the focus of its sales and marketing ef
17/10/2007
AS Levira Invests In ON-Air Systems' PlayKast Komplete Solution
Estonian broadcaster network operator AS Levira has invested in ON-AIR Systems PlayKast Komplete solution for its new multi-channel playout centre. The solution was sold through ON-AIR's reseller Medi
Estonian broadcaster network operator AS Levira has invested in ON-AIR Systems PlayKast Komplete solution for its new multi-channel playout centre. The solution was sold through ON-AIR's reseller Medi
17/10/2007
Digital Switch Over Process Begins
Arqiva has confirmed that the Digital Switch Over (DSO) process in Whitehaven, Cumbria has begun successfully and a high-power digital TV signal is now being transmitted from three relay sites at Whit
Arqiva has confirmed that the Digital Switch Over (DSO) process in Whitehaven, Cumbria has begun successfully and a high-power digital TV signal is now being transmitted from three relay sites at Whit
17/10/2007
GearBox Release Digidesign C|24 Control Surface
GearBox has released the new C|24, offering full hands-on control of Pro Tools recording and mixing, a complete array of high-quality analogue inputs, and a 5.1 analogue monitor section to use with yo
GearBox has released the new C|24, offering full hands-on control of Pro Tools recording and mixing, a complete array of high-quality analogue inputs, and a 5.1 analogue monitor section to use with yo
17/10/2007
Nucomm Showcase GoPac2 Transmit System At Broadcast & Technology Expo 2007
Nucomm, Inc. is showcasing its GoPac2 multifunction portable COFDM transmit system at the Broadcast & Technology Expo 2007 (Stand A15). Designed to deliver the highest quality HD or SD video for elect
Nucomm, Inc. is showcasing its GoPac2 multifunction portable COFDM transmit system at the Broadcast & Technology Expo 2007 (Stand A15). Designed to deliver the highest quality HD or SD video for elect
17/10/2007
Storyboard Artist Brings Expertise To Animation Festival
Storyboard artist, Benedict Lewis, from Whitstable, will be giving local people the opportunity to learn about his craft and his role on the new CGI Magic Roundabout series, at Canterbury Christ Churc
Storyboard artist, Benedict Lewis, from Whitstable, will be giving local people the opportunity to learn about his craft and his role on the new CGI Magic Roundabout series, at Canterbury Christ Churc
17/10/2007
Teddington Gears Up With Sony HDC-1500 Camcorders
Teddington Studios has acquired four Sony HDC-1500 camcorders with large lens adaptors demonstrating their first step into the HD production market. Initially, these camcorders will be used to record
Teddington Studios has acquired four Sony HDC-1500 camcorders with large lens adaptors demonstrating their first step into the HD production market. Initially, these camcorders will be used to record
17/10/2007
Top Irish Film 'Shorts' For Cork Festival
A number of award-winning Irish filmmakers will present their new short films as part of the Oscailt premiere at the Cork Film Festival on 20 October. Peter Foott returns to the Cork Film festival wi
A number of award-winning Irish filmmakers will present their new short films as part of the Oscailt premiere at the Cork Film Festival on 20 October. Peter Foott returns to the Cork Film festival wi
17/10/2007
UK Launch for Spidercam
The Rigging Partnership Ltd (TRP) has secured the Spidercam System, which will be available in the UK from November. This is a very exciting new product that will see TRP’s Flywire division once aga
The Rigging Partnership Ltd (TRP) has secured the Spidercam System, which will be available in the UK from November. This is a very exciting new product that will see TRP’s Flywire division once aga
16/10/2007
'Atonement' Photography Director Joins Skillset
Critically-acclaimed director of photography Seamus McGarvey is the newest member of the Skillset Film Skills Strategy Committee, Skillset, the industry-led national skills and training body for the f
Critically-acclaimed director of photography Seamus McGarvey is the newest member of the Skillset Film Skills Strategy Committee, Skillset, the industry-led national skills and training body for the f
16/10/2007
Brighton TV Named One Of Top 10 UK Facilities Houses
Sussex-based facilities house, Brighton TV has been voted by producers as one of the top 10 facilities houses in the UK, according to a survey conducted by industry magazine, Televisual. Ranked 9th,
Sussex-based facilities house, Brighton TV has been voted by producers as one of the top 10 facilities houses in the UK, according to a survey conducted by industry magazine, Televisual. Ranked 9th,
16/10/2007
Dean Street Studios Auctions 'Downtime' On Ebay
Dean Street Studios, which once belonged to legendary producer Tony Visconti, has become the first ever commercial recording studio to auction downtime on eBay. Dean Street Studio's first auction too
Dean Street Studios, which once belonged to legendary producer Tony Visconti, has become the first ever commercial recording studio to auction downtime on eBay. Dean Street Studio's first auction too
16/10/2007
Full Circle Studio To Benefit From Toon Boom Digital Pro
Full Circle Studio, a state-of-the-art design studio based in Trinidad, has equipped its facility with Toon Boom Digital Pro. Full Circle aims at becoming a major animation studio in the Caribbean, t
Full Circle Studio, a state-of-the-art design studio based in Trinidad, has equipped its facility with Toon Boom Digital Pro. Full Circle aims at becoming a major animation studio in the Caribbean, t
16/10/2007
New Setanta Sports News Editor-In-Chief Appointed
Setanta and Virgin Media have announced the appointment of Geoff Hill as Editor-in-Chief of the soon-to-launch Setanta Sports News channel, produced by ITN. Hill, a senior programme editor at ITN res
Setanta and Virgin Media have announced the appointment of Geoff Hill as Editor-in-Chief of the soon-to-launch Setanta Sports News channel, produced by ITN. Hill, a senior programme editor at ITN res
16/10/2007
QuStream Corporation To Exhibit Cheetah V5 DVI-I Tranmission Link At Video & Technology
QuStream Corporation will exhibit its Cheetah V5 DVI-I transmission link plus the latest Integrity 600 range of high-quality signal processing, conversion and distribution modules at Government Video
QuStream Corporation will exhibit its Cheetah V5 DVI-I transmission link plus the latest Integrity 600 range of high-quality signal processing, conversion and distribution modules at Government Video
16/10/2007
Skymatter Assets Acquired By Autodesk
Autodesk, Inc. has completed the acquisition of substantially all the assets of Skymatter Limited, the New Zealand-based, privately held developer of Mudbox 3D modelling software. This acquisition
Autodesk, Inc. has completed the acquisition of substantially all the assets of Skymatter Limited, the New Zealand-based, privately held developer of Mudbox 3D modelling software. This acquisition
16/10/2007
World Cup Final Action To Be Brought To UK Screens By 021 Television
Coverage of the Rugby World Cup final this coming weekend - where England plays South Africa - will be delivered to UK screens on ITV, with technical facilities provided by O21 Television. By the tim
Coverage of the Rugby World Cup final this coming weekend - where England plays South Africa - will be delivered to UK screens on ITV, with technical facilities provided by O21 Television. By the tim
15/10/2007
'Blas Ceoil' Launches On BBC 2
'Blas Ceoil' a new 10-part Irish language music series launches on BBC 2 Northern Ireland on Monday 15 October at 10pm. Presented by Lynette Fay and Karen Kirby, it is a journey around each of the co
'Blas Ceoil' a new 10-part Irish language music series launches on BBC 2 Northern Ireland on Monday 15 October at 10pm. Presented by Lynette Fay and Karen Kirby, it is a journey around each of the co
15/10/2007
Acht Frankfurt Invests In Autodesk Flame And Toxik
German post-production facility Acht Frankfurt has invested in two Autodesk Flame 2008 visual effects systems and Autodesk Toxik 2008 compositing software from Autodesk reseller Dreamwalks. “We decid
German post-production facility Acht Frankfurt has invested in two Autodesk Flame 2008 visual effects systems and Autodesk Toxik 2008 compositing software from Autodesk reseller Dreamwalks. “We decid
15/10/2007
ALFACAM Choose EVS For HD Production At Major Sporting Events
EVS instant tapeless technology has been chosen by ALFACAM, the leading Belgian TV-facilities and services provider, for HD production at various major events such as Beijing Olympics 2008 and the A1
EVS instant tapeless technology has been chosen by ALFACAM, the leading Belgian TV-facilities and services provider, for HD production at various major events such as Beijing Olympics 2008 and the A1
