Broadcast News Archive for
August, 2008
19/08/2008
Mainframe Invests £1.2 Million In Expansion Project
The London HQ of Mainframe, an independent studio, specialising in motion graphics, animation and VFX for commercials, branded content, promo and titles, is investing over £1.2 million as part of a co
The London HQ of Mainframe, an independent studio, specialising in motion graphics, animation and VFX for commercials, branded content, promo and titles, is investing over £1.2 million as part of a co
19/08/2008
SGL Announces Howard Twine As Product Manager
Software Generation Ltd, a leading provider of content archive and storage management software for media and entertainment, has announced the appointment Howard Twine as Product Manager. In his new r
Software Generation Ltd, a leading provider of content archive and storage management software for media and entertainment, has announced the appointment Howard Twine as Product Manager. In his new r
19/08/2008
Skyline Communications Announces Next Generation Multi-Vendor Network Management Solutions At IBC2008
Skyline Communications, a provider of multi-vendor network management solutions for the IPTV, HFC broadband, broadcast and satellite industry, is bringing an exclusive preview to IBC2008 of its next g
Skyline Communications, a provider of multi-vendor network management solutions for the IPTV, HFC broadband, broadcast and satellite industry, is bringing an exclusive preview to IBC2008 of its next g
19/08/2008
The Look Gets Genetically Engineered
Soho-based post boutique The Look has gained a massive improvement to its throughput by extending the capability of its Quantel eQ finishing system with the addition of a Quantel Genetic Engineering s
Soho-based post boutique The Look has gained a massive improvement to its throughput by extending the capability of its Quantel eQ finishing system with the addition of a Quantel Genetic Engineering s
19/08/2008
Top Film Producer Honoured By University
One of Hollywood's top film producers has been honoured by the University of Bedfordshire. John Daly, whose films include 'Terminator', 'Platoon' and 'The Last Emperor', has been awarded an Honorary
One of Hollywood's top film producers has been honoured by the University of Bedfordshire. John Daly, whose films include 'Terminator', 'Platoon' and 'The Last Emperor', has been awarded an Honorary
18/08/2008
Atlantik Film Chooses EQ
Film postproduction house Atlantik Film in Hamburg, part of the pan-German CinePostproduction group, has purchased a Quantel eQ finishing system. The eQ is configured with nine hours of HD workspace
Film postproduction house Atlantik Film in Hamburg, part of the pan-German CinePostproduction group, has purchased a Quantel eQ finishing system. The eQ is configured with nine hours of HD workspace
18/08/2008
Calling All APRS Members Seeking New US Clients
The APRS presence at the AES Convention in San Francisco in October will include an APRS Hospitality area in what will be known as the UK Innovators' Village to be situated on the main floor of the ex
The APRS presence at the AES Convention in San Francisco in October will include an APRS Hospitality area in what will be known as the UK Innovators' Village to be situated on the main floor of the ex
18/08/2008
Custom Consoles Studio Furniture Chosen By Teuve In Barcelona
UK-based furniture design and manufacturer Custom Consoles has announced the completion of a major broadcast furniture installation for Teuve, one of Spain's leading broadcasters. The contract compri
UK-based furniture design and manufacturer Custom Consoles has announced the completion of a major broadcast furniture installation for Teuve, one of Spain's leading broadcasters. The contract compri
18/08/2008
F1 Acceleration With No Brakes - Arqiva Captures Speedway Action In HD
Arqiva has announced that it has upgraded Sky's coverage of key international speedway events to High Definition (HD). Two HD Outside Broadcasts trucks were deployed to both the UK Speedway Grand Pri
Arqiva has announced that it has upgraded Sky's coverage of key international speedway events to High Definition (HD). Two HD Outside Broadcasts trucks were deployed to both the UK Speedway Grand Pri
18/08/2008
Fairlight Engages Total Audio Solutions As Its UK Business Partner
In a move to support significant growth in the UK, Fairlight, designers and manufacturers of media production systems, has appointed Total Audio Solutions as its new Business Partner, with responsibil
In a move to support significant growth in the UK, Fairlight, designers and manufacturers of media production systems, has appointed Total Audio Solutions as its new Business Partner, with responsibil
18/08/2008
Jeff Goodman Appointed National Sales Manager For Fairlight US
FairlightUS, a leading provider of digital media creation tools for audio post, broadcast and music production applications, has announced the appointment of Jeff Goodman as National Sales Manager. G
FairlightUS, a leading provider of digital media creation tools for audio post, broadcast and music production applications, has announced the appointment of Jeff Goodman as National Sales Manager. G
18/08/2008
Park Road Post Production Purchases Neo
Park Road Post Production, New Zealand's world-class full service post facility, has purchased one of Quantel's new Neo control panels for the Quantel Pablo colour correction system that is the heart
Park Road Post Production, New Zealand's world-class full service post facility, has purchased one of Quantel's new Neo control panels for the Quantel Pablo colour correction system that is the heart
18/08/2008
Pro-Bel Announces Key Promotions In Sales And Solutions
Pro-Bel, a leading broadcast technology company based in Reading, has responded to buoyant business conditions by promoting two of its senior executives to global leadership positions in sales and in
Pro-Bel, a leading broadcast technology company based in Reading, has responded to buoyant business conditions by promoting two of its senior executives to global leadership positions in sales and in
18/08/2008
Skillset Class Starts At Escape
The Skillset-funded Visual Effects course started at Escape Studios last week. The 12 candidates who survived the selection process came from all corners of the UK to take up their seats on this trai
The Skillset-funded Visual Effects course started at Escape Studios last week. The 12 candidates who survived the selection process came from all corners of the UK to take up their seats on this trai
18/08/2008
Woody Allen's Next Movie For Ireland
Irish eyes are smiling - albeit through near continuous rain at present - with news that ace cinema photographer Woody Allen (pictured, inset) is eyeing up Ireland for making a movie, (Giant's Causewa
Irish eyes are smiling - albeit through near continuous rain at present - with news that ace cinema photographer Woody Allen (pictured, inset) is eyeing up Ireland for making a movie, (Giant's Causewa
15/08/2008
E/T/C Paris Projects Onto Assemblée Nationale
To celebrate France's Presidency of the European Union, E/T/C Paris is projecting 45 metre wide video images onto the façade of the Assemblée National in Paris. The projection system utilises four Ch
To celebrate France's Presidency of the European Union, E/T/C Paris is projecting 45 metre wide video images onto the façade of the Assemblée National in Paris. The projection system utilises four Ch
15/08/2008
Five EISA Awards For Sony
Sony has won five awards from the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA), The EISA judging panel awarded Sony awards in categories as diverse as Home Theatre, in-car entertainment and High Def
Sony has won five awards from the European Imaging and Sound Association (EISA), The EISA judging panel awarded Sony awards in categories as diverse as Home Theatre, in-car entertainment and High Def
15/08/2008
Hiltron, Stuttgart, Partly Acquired By Dan Technologies Denmark
Dan Technologies, one of Northern Europe's leading suppliers of audio, video and transmission equipment and system solutions, has announced a major new investment with the purchase of a substantial st
Dan Technologies, one of Northern Europe's leading suppliers of audio, video and transmission equipment and system solutions, has announced a major new investment with the purchase of a substantial st
15/08/2008
Hook Films Announce New Signing
Hook Films, the new Covent Garden-based production company founded by established industry figure Michael MacMillan, has announced that it has signed Robert Nylund to represent the company in the UK.
Hook Films, the new Covent Garden-based production company founded by established industry figure Michael MacMillan, has announced that it has signed Robert Nylund to represent the company in the UK.
15/08/2008
HSL Finds Hole In The Wall
HSL has supplied the upcoming BBC Series 'Hole In The Wall' with 300 square metres of SoftLED curtaining, 160 Pulsar Chromastrips, 60 i-Pix Satellite LED bricks, 24 JTE PixelLines and 20 Vari*Lite VL
HSL has supplied the upcoming BBC Series 'Hole In The Wall' with 300 square metres of SoftLED curtaining, 160 Pulsar Chromastrips, 60 i-Pix Satellite LED bricks, 24 JTE PixelLines and 20 Vari*Lite VL
15/08/2008
Potter Film Delayed To Next Summer
The release of the potential blockbuster movie, 'Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince' has been delayed - to July 2009. The sixth instalment in the Potter fantasy will now reach screens on 17 July
The release of the potential blockbuster movie, 'Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince' has been delayed - to July 2009. The sixth instalment in the Potter fantasy will now reach screens on 17 July
15/08/2008
Pro-Bel Secures Cygnus OB Success With Nobeo In Germany
A German outside broadcast service provider, Nobeo, which is part of the Euro Media Group, has selected routing technology from Pro-Bel. providers of automation, media management and master control so
A German outside broadcast service provider, Nobeo, which is part of the Euro Media Group, has selected routing technology from Pro-Bel. providers of automation, media management and master control so
15/08/2008
Quantel And 3ality Digital To Drive Forward Stereoscopic Adoption
Stereoscopic 3D has become one of the hottest topics in the industry, not only at the movies, but also in broadcasting and 3ality Digital, a digital 3D live-action production, post-production and tech
Stereoscopic 3D has become one of the hottest topics in the industry, not only at the movies, but also in broadcasting and 3ality Digital, a digital 3D live-action production, post-production and tech
15/08/2008
Spool Give The Arctic Monkeys The Smooth Treatment With Prism Sound EQ
The audio quality of Prism Sound's Maselec MEA-2 equalisers has helped engineers at Spool postproduction to create a smooth 5.1 soundtrack for an Arctic Monkeys DVD, which is scheduled for release at
The audio quality of Prism Sound's Maselec MEA-2 equalisers has helped engineers at Spool postproduction to create a smooth 5.1 soundtrack for an Arctic Monkeys DVD, which is scheduled for release at
15/08/2008
VSI Has The Pleasure At LC2
Vaughan Sound Installations specified, supplied and installed a complete integrated digital signage system throughout Swansea's new LC2 leisure centre, together with sound systems for the Main Hall, G
Vaughan Sound Installations specified, supplied and installed a complete integrated digital signage system throughout Swansea's new LC2 leisure centre, together with sound systems for the Main Hall, G