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Broadcast News Archive for
December, 2016
13/12/2016
Measuring Up To PROVYS
Accurate measuring of audience viewing behaviour has always been of crucial importance for a broadcaster's competitive advantage. Modern technology and software development enable the sophisticated co
Accurate measuring of audience viewing behaviour has always been of crucial importance for a broadcaster's competitive advantage. Modern technology and software development enable the sophisticated co
13/12/2016
PanBox And PanRack 3G Fibre Links
Fibre specialist Mi Broadcast has introduced a low cost rugged fibre optic link for 3G/HD-SDI video. Whilst there are many low cost HD fibre links available, they mostly have vulnerable fibre conn
Fibre specialist Mi Broadcast has introduced a low cost rugged fibre optic link for 3G/HD-SDI video. Whilst there are many low cost HD fibre links available, they mostly have vulnerable fibre conn
13/12/2016
Sky Selects FilmLight Colour Tools
Sky has increased its post-production department capabilities following an investment in colour tools and technology from FilmLight. The solutions enable the company to address the increasing technolo
Sky has increased its post-production department capabilities following an investment in colour tools and technology from FilmLight. The solutions enable the company to address the increasing technolo
13/12/2016
The New Systems Integration
It is likely that future major systems developments will be based around IP connectivity and software-defined workflows. The logical consequence of that is that the nature of systems integration in th
It is likely that future major systems developments will be based around IP connectivity and software-defined workflows. The logical consequence of that is that the nature of systems integration in th
12/12/2016
Absolutely And Fundamentally Correct
I was gratified to read last week that another vendor was advocating the need to test things from first principles w.r.t. system infrastructure. Indeed test and measurement is the process enshrine
I was gratified to read last week that another vendor was advocating the need to test things from first principles w.r.t. system infrastructure. Indeed test and measurement is the process enshrine
12/12/2016
Canford Launches Fibre Termination Service
Canford is celebrating reaching the impressive milestone of completing its 40th year in business, an achievement made possible through continuously evolving to design and manufacture distinctive produ
Canford is celebrating reaching the impressive milestone of completing its 40th year in business, an achievement made possible through continuously evolving to design and manufacture distinctive produ
12/12/2016
Gavin Struthers ASC Invests In Leader Monitors
Gavin Struthers ASC has invested in two Leader LV5333 multi SDI waveform and picture monitors. Originally purchased for use on the US television series Black Sails, the monitors are now a permanen
Gavin Struthers ASC has invested in two Leader LV5333 multi SDI waveform and picture monitors. Originally purchased for use on the US television series Black Sails, the monitors are now a permanen
12/12/2016
NewTek, Panasonic Unveil New Application
Panasonic and NewTek have unveiled the NewTek AutoLink; a new software application which detects and automatically connects to network based PTZ cameras. NewTek AutoLink is PC-based conversion sof
Panasonic and NewTek have unveiled the NewTek AutoLink; a new software application which detects and automatically connects to network based PTZ cameras. NewTek AutoLink is PC-based conversion sof
12/12/2016
TMD Teams Up With Quantum
TMD has announced a partnership with Quantum, which will see the integration of TMD's Mediaflex-UMS media service applications with Quantum's Xcellis. The company has also joined the Quantum Advan
TMD has announced a partnership with Quantum, which will see the integration of TMD's Mediaflex-UMS media service applications with Quantum's Xcellis. The company has also joined the Quantum Advan
12/12/2016
Trends In Broadcast Systems Integration
Watching NAB and IBC visitors trying the latest generation of immersive head-worn television displays this year was both informative and amusing, says Russell Peirson-Hagger, Managing Director, ATG Da
Watching NAB and IBC visitors trying the latest generation of immersive head-worn television displays this year was both informative and amusing, says Russell Peirson-Hagger, Managing Director, ATG Da
12/12/2016
Trickbox TV Helps Deal Or No Deal On The Move
Trickbox TV has supplied outside broadcasting facilities to Remarkable Television as the game show Deal Or No Deal goes on the move. For the first time, the show took to the road and travelled across
Trickbox TV has supplied outside broadcasting facilities to Remarkable Television as the game show Deal Or No Deal goes on the move. For the first time, the show took to the road and travelled across
12/12/2016
UK Broadcast Industry Leaders Switch To DPA's d:screet Lav Microphones
Several large broadcasters and supply companies in the UK exchanged over 200 lavalier microphones for DPA's d:screet™ Miniature Microphones over a six-week period. A growing list of UK companies ar
Several large broadcasters and supply companies in the UK exchanged over 200 lavalier microphones for DPA's d:screet™ Miniature Microphones over a six-week period. A growing list of UK companies ar
12/12/2016
Video Services Forum Receives IABM Initiative Accreditation
The Video Services Forum (VSF) has received accreditation under the IABM ICG (Industry Collaborative Groups) Endorsement Program. Established in 1997, VSF has steered the development and adoption
The Video Services Forum (VSF) has received accreditation under the IABM ICG (Industry Collaborative Groups) Endorsement Program. Established in 1997, VSF has steered the development and adoption
09/12/2016
AFCCE, IEEE BTS Reveal Scholarship Recipients
The Association of Federal Communications Consulting Engineers (AFCCE) and the IEEE Broadcast Technology Society (BTS) have announced a total of 10 Spring 2017 scholarship recipients. The scholars
The Association of Federal Communications Consulting Engineers (AFCCE) and the IEEE Broadcast Technology Society (BTS) have announced a total of 10 Spring 2017 scholarship recipients. The scholars
09/12/2016
BenQ Unveils New 4K UHD Monitor
BenQ has launched a new 4K UHD monitor with a range of advanced features. The 31.5" SW320 monitor has been designed for filmmakers and photographers that require accurate colour and a large viewin
BenQ has launched a new 4K UHD monitor with a range of advanced features. The 31.5" SW320 monitor has been designed for filmmakers and photographers that require accurate colour and a large viewin
09/12/2016
BFV's Big Interview: Qvest Media
Qvest Media is a leading international systems architect in the fields of broadcasting and media technology, specialising in the television, media and telecommunications industries but also providing
Qvest Media is a leading international systems architect in the fields of broadcasting and media technology, specialising in the television, media and telecommunications industries but also providing
09/12/2016
BSC Expo 2017 Goes Back To Battersea
Following on from the success of the BSC Expo in January 2016, SCS Exhibitions Ltd. and The British Society of Cinematographers have confirmed that they will be bringing the BSC Expo back to Battersea
Following on from the success of the BSC Expo in January 2016, SCS Exhibitions Ltd. and The British Society of Cinematographers have confirmed that they will be bringing the BSC Expo back to Battersea
09/12/2016
IABM, BVE Announce Partnership For 2017
IABM has announced a partnership with BVE, which will see the two organisations working together throughout 2017. The collaboration will provide increased activity and more opportunities for membe
IABM has announced a partnership with BVE, which will see the two organisations working together throughout 2017. The collaboration will provide increased activity and more opportunities for membe
09/12/2016
Irish Film Board Welcomes Creative Ireland Launch
Bord Scannán na hÉireann/the Irish Film Board (IFB) has welcomed the launch of Creative Ireland. The five-year all-of-government scheme aims to improve access to cultural and creative activity in e
Bord Scannán na hÉireann/the Irish Film Board (IFB) has welcomed the launch of Creative Ireland. The five-year all-of-government scheme aims to improve access to cultural and creative activity in e
09/12/2016
Scottish Govt Welcomes Production Spend
Latest figures from the Scottish Government reveal that film and TV producers spent £52.7 million in the country in 2015. It added that the amount is an increase of almost £7m when compared with 2
Latest figures from the Scottish Government reveal that film and TV producers spent £52.7 million in the country in 2015. It added that the amount is an increase of almost £7m when compared with 2
09/12/2016
SIs Pour Their Hearts Into Software & IP Tech
Vendors don't want to fight with their SI partners: George Jarrett plays it again with SAM and talks to ATG Danmon and TSL Systems about the technical knowledge that keeps them ahead of the game...
Vendors don't want to fight with their SI partners: George Jarrett plays it again with SAM and talks to ATG Danmon and TSL Systems about the technical knowledge that keeps them ahead of the game...
09/12/2016
TVT Names Peter Elvidge As CTO
Peter Elvidge has been appointed CTO of TVT. Mr Elvidge joins the company from Globecast where he held a variety of roles including Head of Global Media Management. In his new role at TVT, he
Peter Elvidge has been appointed CTO of TVT. Mr Elvidge joins the company from Globecast where he held a variety of roles including Head of Global Media Management. In his new role at TVT, he
08/12/2016
Arena Television Chooses Barnfind Gear
Arena Television, known as leaders in innovation for OB trucks, have introduced the world's first IP-based UHD High Dynamic Range trucks to their fleet and chosen Barnfind gear for their signal distri
Arena Television, known as leaders in innovation for OB trucks, have introduced the world's first IP-based UHD High Dynamic Range trucks to their fleet and chosen Barnfind gear for their signal distri
08/12/2016
ARRI Completes ALEXA SXT Development
ARRI is pleased to announce that development of the ALEXA SXT cameras (Super Xtended Technology) is completed. ARRI will now make good on its promise to provide upgrades to all ALEXA XT EV, ALEXA
ARRI is pleased to announce that development of the ALEXA SXT cameras (Super Xtended Technology) is completed. ARRI will now make good on its promise to provide upgrades to all ALEXA XT EV, ALEXA
08/12/2016
BBC iPlayer To Stream UHD Footage
It has been announced that BBC iPlayer is to stream footage of Planet Earth II in Ultra HD and Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG). The experimental footage, which lasts for four minutes, will be available in
It has been announced that BBC iPlayer is to stream footage of Planet Earth II in Ultra HD and Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG). The experimental footage, which lasts for four minutes, will be available in
