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August, 2011
12/08/2011
PS-Cam X35 Brings New Creative Possibilities
A Munich-based manufacturer, blazing the trails in camera manufacturing, will introduce the revolutionary new PS- Cam X35 at IBC this year. By carefully listening to feedback from the production comm
A Munich-based manufacturer, blazing the trails in camera manufacturing, will introduce the revolutionary new PS- Cam X35 at IBC this year. By carefully listening to feedback from the production comm
12/08/2011
Six Hours Of TV Per Day Could Shorten Life Expectancy
Watching TV for an average of six hours a day could shorten the viewer’s life expectancy by almost five years, indicates research published online in the British Journal of Sports Medici
Watching TV for an average of six hours a day could shorten the viewer’s life expectancy by almost five years, indicates research published online in the British Journal of Sports Medici
12/08/2011
Stats Rack Up Over UK Riot Storm
The intense international interest in the UK’s riots can been seen from the number of foreign broadcasters using Associated Press video footage of the riots this week. So far, 249 stations (98% from o
The intense international interest in the UK’s riots can been seen from the number of foreign broadcasters using Associated Press video footage of the riots this week. So far, 249 stations (98% from o
12/08/2011
UKTV Appoints Tennant As Controller
The Chief Executive Officer of UKTV has announced that Emma Tennant has been appointed to the role of UKTV Controller and will assume full editorial leadership for the company’s portfolio of ten chann
The Chief Executive Officer of UKTV has announced that Emma Tennant has been appointed to the role of UKTV Controller and will assume full editorial leadership for the company’s portfolio of ten chann
11/08/2011
BFI To Invest In Audience Development
The BFI has announced the next selection of projects to be supported by its Lottery Transition Fund for Audience Development. A further 22 projects from across the UK dedicated to delivering a wide
The BFI has announced the next selection of projects to be supported by its Lottery Transition Fund for Audience Development. A further 22 projects from across the UK dedicated to delivering a wide
11/08/2011
Camera Corps Expands Into New 12,000 Sq Foot HQ
An innovator in providing robotic camera systems for live television and coverage of major sports vents, has announced its expansion into new premises at Byfleet, Surrey. Camera Corps specialises in
An innovator in providing robotic camera systems for live television and coverage of major sports vents, has announced its expansion into new premises at Byfleet, Surrey. Camera Corps specialises in
11/08/2011
Datavideo Mixes It Up With New Switchers
Important new additions have been made to the extensive Datavideo range of vision mixers this week. The SE-600, a low cost 8 input standard definition switcher, is now available in hand-carry format a
Important new additions have been made to the extensive Datavideo range of vision mixers this week. The SE-600, a low cost 8 input standard definition switcher, is now available in hand-carry format a
11/08/2011
Fuugo TV Shortlisted At The ConnectedWorld.TV Awards
The next generation of TV applications for mobile and handheld devices has been chosen as a finalist at The ConnectedWorld.TV Awards. Fuugo redefines TV by integrating broadcast TV, mobile TV, Intern
The next generation of TV applications for mobile and handheld devices has been chosen as a finalist at The ConnectedWorld.TV Awards. Fuugo redefines TV by integrating broadcast TV, mobile TV, Intern
11/08/2011
MAC Pro And BECTU Team Up For Another Year
MAC Pro and BECTU are continuing their partnership to bring discounts and the latest professional product information direct to make-up, wigs and hair and costume grades. The scheme is also open to ba
MAC Pro and BECTU are continuing their partnership to bring discounts and the latest professional product information direct to make-up, wigs and hair and costume grades. The scheme is also open to ba
11/08/2011
Miranda Launches Kaleido-XQUAD For Truck And Studio Monitoring
This year's IBC sees the launch of the easy to use, standalone Kaleido-XQUAD quad-split multi-viewer for truck and studio monitoring. Miranda Technologies, a worldwide provider of hardware and softwa
This year's IBC sees the launch of the easy to use, standalone Kaleido-XQUAD quad-split multi-viewer for truck and studio monitoring. Miranda Technologies, a worldwide provider of hardware and softwa
11/08/2011
New Ultimate 1030D And 1030Ds Fluid Heads Hit Europe
Now cine professionals can seamlessly go between larger and smaller payloads while retaining the OConnor feel, interface and experience. OConnor, a Vitec Group brand, introduces the new Ultimate 1030
Now cine professionals can seamlessly go between larger and smaller payloads while retaining the OConnor feel, interface and experience. OConnor, a Vitec Group brand, introduces the new Ultimate 1030
11/08/2011
Sis Live To Innovate For IBC 2011
Some exciting new developments will be added to the product range at the IBC exhibition this year. Outside broadcast and satellite uplink specialist, Sis Live will be presenting new enhancements to t
Some exciting new developments will be added to the product range at the IBC exhibition this year. Outside broadcast and satellite uplink specialist, Sis Live will be presenting new enhancements to t
10/08/2011
A/V Giants Join Forces In 'Full HD 3D Glasses Initiative'
Four audio/video giants have announced their intent to collaborate on the development of a new technology standard for consumer 3D active glasses, under the name, 'Full HD 3D Glasses Initiative.' Pan
Four audio/video giants have announced their intent to collaborate on the development of a new technology standard for consumer 3D active glasses, under the name, 'Full HD 3D Glasses Initiative.' Pan
10/08/2011
DPA Reference Standard Mics 'Bring Underworld To Life'
During June and July, Christoph Willibald von Gluck's opera Orfeo ed Euridice was held against the royal backdrop of Soestdijk Palace in Utrecht, attracting 1,500 people per night. In preparation fo
During June and July, Christoph Willibald von Gluck's opera Orfeo ed Euridice was held against the royal backdrop of Soestdijk Palace in Utrecht, attracting 1,500 people per night. In preparation fo
10/08/2011
First Commercial ISDB-T Receiver Test Suite Launched
A provider of independent, specialised receiver conformance products and services, has announced that it has developed and shipped the first commercially available receiver test suite for digital terr
A provider of independent, specialised receiver conformance products and services, has announced that it has developed and shipped the first commercially available receiver test suite for digital terr
10/08/2011
Harmonic Central Storage Solution For New Transmission Archive
The official public broadcaster for Dubai and a major satellite TV broadcaster in the Middle East is installing an Omneon MediaGrid active storage system to serve as central storage for the company's
The official public broadcaster for Dubai and a major satellite TV broadcaster in the Middle East is installing an Omneon MediaGrid active storage system to serve as central storage for the company's
10/08/2011
Jigsaw Systems Launch DaVinci Resolve Training
Five one-day training sessions focusing on the latest version of Blackmagic Design's DaVinci Resolve software will be launched by Jigsaw Systems in London this month. The sessions, to be held August
Five one-day training sessions focusing on the latest version of Blackmagic Design's DaVinci Resolve software will be launched by Jigsaw Systems in London this month. The sessions, to be held August
10/08/2011
Smartclip Signs Exclusive Agreement With Livestation
A European specialist in video advertising, has signed an exclusive pan-European agreement with Livestation. The deal integrates the widest selection of news channel inventory from around the world in
A European specialist in video advertising, has signed an exclusive pan-European agreement with Livestation. The deal integrates the widest selection of news channel inventory from around the world in
10/08/2011
Sony To Showcase 'Believe Beyond HD' At IBC
Sony Professional has announced it will use this year’s IBC conference as an opportunity to show its success in delivering its ‘Believe Beyond HD’ vision to customers. With unparalleled innovation in
Sony Professional has announced it will use this year’s IBC conference as an opportunity to show its success in delivering its ‘Believe Beyond HD’ vision to customers. With unparalleled innovation in
10/08/2011
Tiffen Features 'Meet The Image Makers' At IBC
An expert manufacturer and supplier of photographic filters and lens accessories is presenting their latest innovations from its extensive range of camera support and accessories at IBC 2011. Tiffen
An expert manufacturer and supplier of photographic filters and lens accessories is presenting their latest innovations from its extensive range of camera support and accessories at IBC 2011. Tiffen
09/08/2011
Cooke Optics Announces 135mm Lens For 5/i And Panchro Ranges
A leading manufacturer of precision lenses for the motion picture industry, Cooke Optics, has announced that it will unveil 135mm lenses for its 5/i Prime and Panchro lens sets at IBC 2011. The 135mm
A leading manufacturer of precision lenses for the motion picture industry, Cooke Optics, has announced that it will unveil 135mm lenses for its 5/i Prime and Panchro lens sets at IBC 2011. The 135mm
09/08/2011
HSL Goes Global With Massive New Martin Screen Investment
A UK lighting rental company has just taken delivery of 150 square metres of Martin Professional's latest lightweight EC20 20 mm pitch LED screen plus 48 panels of their popular LC2140 40 mm pitch sur
A UK lighting rental company has just taken delivery of 150 square metres of Martin Professional's latest lightweight EC20 20 mm pitch LED screen plus 48 panels of their popular LC2140 40 mm pitch sur
09/08/2011
ILive And iDR Selected For Buxton Theatre
Buxton Opera House in Derbyshire has recently selected a combined Allen & Heath iDR installation and iLive digital mixing system as the audio distribution and FOH mixer for a new multi-format theatre
Buxton Opera House in Derbyshire has recently selected a combined Allen & Heath iDR installation and iLive digital mixing system as the audio distribution and FOH mixer for a new multi-format theatre
09/08/2011
Kids' TV Gets Own Version Of BBC iPlayer
The BBC has launched a new version of BBC iPlayer for TV - tageted at children. For the first time, BBC iPlayer on TV is personalised, specifically designed for the living room, and easy to use. The
The BBC has launched a new version of BBC iPlayer for TV - tageted at children. For the first time, BBC iPlayer on TV is personalised, specifically designed for the living room, and easy to use. The
09/08/2011
McClellen Is New smartclip Boss
A leading European video advertising company, smartclip, has announced the appointment of Patrick McClellen as Global Chief Technology Officer. Patrick will be responsible for a team of people in sma
A leading European video advertising company, smartclip, has announced the appointment of Patrick McClellen as Global Chief Technology Officer. Patrick will be responsible for a team of people in sma
