Broadcast News Archive for
August, 2016
12/08/2016
SIS LIVE Completes Input Media Project
SIS LIVE has completed the installation of a 1GB fibre network for sports production company Input Media. Input Media delivers broadcast solutions for some of the world's biggest sports federation
SIS LIVE has completed the installation of a 1GB fibre network for sports production company Input Media. Input Media delivers broadcast solutions for some of the world's biggest sports federation
12/08/2016
Timeline Television Announces Promotions
Timeline Television has promoted two of its engineers – Jon Ward and Oliver Anderson – to Technical Manager and Lead Broadcast Engineer, respectively. Jon Ward joined Timeline in 2013 as Lead Broa
Timeline Television has promoted two of its engineers – Jon Ward and Oliver Anderson – to Technical Manager and Lead Broadcast Engineer, respectively. Jon Ward joined Timeline in 2013 as Lead Broa
11/08/2016
Danmon Delivers New UHD Channel
Danmon Group has delivered Scandinavia's first UHD television channel for ViaSat Sport. ViaSat is part of the Modern Times Group and is based at its headquarters in Stockholm. Through the chan
Danmon Group has delivered Scandinavia's first UHD television channel for ViaSat Sport. ViaSat is part of the Modern Times Group and is based at its headquarters in Stockholm. Through the chan
11/08/2016
G-RACK 12 – Streamline Digital Media And Entertainment Workflow
G-Technology has long-served the creative industry's production needs from small portable drives to large, multi-bay RAID solutions. And now G-Technology is making collaborating with your team a br
G-Technology has long-served the creative industry's production needs from small portable drives to large, multi-bay RAID solutions. And now G-Technology is making collaborating with your team a br
11/08/2016
Neville Cumming Joins GatesAir
Neville Cumming has been named as director of key accounts at GatesAir, effective immediately. Mr Neville, who was formerly Strategic Sales Manager at Harris Broadcast, will be responsible for sup
Neville Cumming has been named as director of key accounts at GatesAir, effective immediately. Mr Neville, who was formerly Strategic Sales Manager at Harris Broadcast, will be responsible for sup
11/08/2016
Pebble Beach Systems Names New CEO
Pebble Beach Systems has announced the appointment of Tom Gittins as Chief Executive Officer. Mr Gittins replaces Peter Hajittofi, company founder and MD, who is retiring. Gittins will be supporte
Pebble Beach Systems has announced the appointment of Tom Gittins as Chief Executive Officer. Mr Gittins replaces Peter Hajittofi, company founder and MD, who is retiring. Gittins will be supporte
11/08/2016
Perfect Partnership For Rio
At NAB this year, Avid announced that ContentAgent, the workflow management and automation tool from ROOT6 Technology, was a recognised Avid Platform Certified solution, providing customers with the p
At NAB this year, Avid announced that ContentAgent, the workflow management and automation tool from ROOT6 Technology, was a recognised Avid Platform Certified solution, providing customers with the p
11/08/2016
Record No Of British Companies At IBC2016
At IBC2016, there will be a record number of British technology companies on the Great Britain Pavilion. The manufacturers and service providers are supported by UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) and man
At IBC2016, there will be a record number of British technology companies on the Great Britain Pavilion. The manufacturers and service providers are supported by UK Trade and Investment (UKTI) and man
11/08/2016
SGO's Mistika v8.7 For IBC
SGO is to introduce Mistika v8.7 at IBC2016, Stand 6.A11. The latest version offers new post-production tools for high-end finishing for VR, HDR grading, and 8K post production. Mistika 8.7 introd
SGO is to introduce Mistika v8.7 at IBC2016, Stand 6.A11. The latest version offers new post-production tools for high-end finishing for VR, HDR grading, and 8K post production. Mistika 8.7 introd
11/08/2016
Technical Desking Complete Wave London Project
Technical Desking have recently installed their eighth custom design Avid S6 desk frame at Wave London, including Wave's Dolby Atmos suite (pictured) and multiple custom Avid S6 panels for the Apple k
Technical Desking have recently installed their eighth custom design Avid S6 desk frame at Wave London, including Wave's Dolby Atmos suite (pictured) and multiple custom Avid S6 panels for the Apple k
11/08/2016
VUBIQUITY Pens New Deal With Sky
VUBIQUITY has announced a multi-year extension with Sky for its wholesale content supply chain services. VUBIQUITY will manage and deliver Sky's content to the catch-up and on-demand services of S
VUBIQUITY has announced a multi-year extension with Sky for its wholesale content supply chain services. VUBIQUITY will manage and deliver Sky's content to the catch-up and on-demand services of S
10/08/2016
Aerialworx – From Wales To Whales
Like many an adventurer before us, we have always been fascinated by the stories of whales. Our appetite fuelled by many distant sightings of basking sharks cruising effortlessly off the coast of Wale
Like many an adventurer before us, we have always been fascinated by the stories of whales. Our appetite fuelled by many distant sightings of basking sharks cruising effortlessly off the coast of Wale
10/08/2016
Latest AJA Hi5-Fiber Mini-Converter Now Shipping
The updated Hi5-Fiber Mini-Converter from AJA Video Systems is now available for shipping, it has been announced. The mini-converter is equipped with 3G-SDI support for high frame rate needs. The
The updated Hi5-Fiber Mini-Converter from AJA Video Systems is now available for shipping, it has been announced. The mini-converter is equipped with 3G-SDI support for high frame rate needs. The
10/08/2016
Megahertz Delivers New UHD Links Truck
Megahertz is to deliver a new hybrid fibre and satellite UHD links truck to BT TVOB at IBC2016. The new truck, known as TES52, will be on display in the outside broadcast space at the show, Stand O.C0
Megahertz is to deliver a new hybrid fibre and satellite UHD links truck to BT TVOB at IBC2016. The new truck, known as TES52, will be on display in the outside broadcast space at the show, Stand O.C0
10/08/2016
PlayBox Technology Announces Full Production Version Of CloudAir
At IBC2016, Stand 8.B71, PlayBox Technology will showcase a full production version of CloudAir. Initially introduced at IBC last year, CloudAir is based on the concept of virtual playout, and simplif
At IBC2016, Stand 8.B71, PlayBox Technology will showcase a full production version of CloudAir. Initially introduced at IBC last year, CloudAir is based on the concept of virtual playout, and simplif
10/08/2016
Ross Video Unveils Acid Camera System
The high spec Acid Camera systems set a new standard for finely etched imagery. They have been designed by Ross for a heightened visual experience that enhances and improves the creative control of pr
The high spec Acid Camera systems set a new standard for finely etched imagery. They have been designed by Ross for a heightened visual experience that enhances and improves the creative control of pr
10/08/2016
RTW Enters The Music Market
RTW has entered the music market with the MM3 MusicMeter. The latest edition to its loudness metering range, the MM3 is suited for customers looking to implement loudness metering into music-based
RTW has entered the music market with the MM3 MusicMeter. The latest edition to its loudness metering range, the MM3 is suited for customers looking to implement loudness metering into music-based
10/08/2016
Squarewheels On Location
Operating from Cranfield (Bedfordshire), just 4 miles from Millbrook Proving Ground, Squarewheels On Location provides location vehicles to clients throughout the UK. Established in 1990, the compa
Operating from Cranfield (Bedfordshire), just 4 miles from Millbrook Proving Ground, Squarewheels On Location provides location vehicles to clients throughout the UK. Established in 1990, the compa
10/08/2016
The Varying Costs Of Promotional Films
Once upon a time, not too long ago, the question was more along the lines of, "Why should I have a video for my business?" Oh, how times have changed, writes Craig Morris Company Director/Cameraman/Ed
Once upon a time, not too long ago, the question was more along the lines of, "Why should I have a video for my business?" Oh, how times have changed, writes Craig Morris Company Director/Cameraman/Ed
10/08/2016
Veale Associates Talk Studio Design
"Today's studio not only has to perform perfectly but it also has to look fantastic because besides being a place of work it is also a space to entertain clients," explains Deborah Skeldon, Director a
"Today's studio not only has to perform perfectly but it also has to look fantastic because besides being a place of work it is also a space to entertain clients," explains Deborah Skeldon, Director a
09/08/2016
BES To Display 4K Video Patching Panel At IBC 2016
The only ultra high definition video patching panel on the market, will be showcased at this year's IBC exhibition in Amsterdam. "Since its launch last year, we have seen demand for the panel incr
The only ultra high definition video patching panel on the market, will be showcased at this year's IBC exhibition in Amsterdam. "Since its launch last year, we have seen demand for the panel incr
09/08/2016
Brainstorm's eStudio Used For Rio Coverage
A number of Brainstorm Multimedia's eStudio virtual studio applications have been used by Radiotelevisione Italiana (RAI) for its coverage at Rio 2016. Six applications have been deployed, alongsi
A number of Brainstorm Multimedia's eStudio virtual studio applications have been used by Radiotelevisione Italiana (RAI) for its coverage at Rio 2016. Six applications have been deployed, alongsi
09/08/2016
Changes Still Happening for Subtitle Technologist
I looked back on the piece from Screen just prior to IBC last year and it very much focusses on the vast and rapid changes that broadcast manufacturers had to make to stay relevant to customers; and t
I looked back on the piece from Screen just prior to IBC last year and it very much focusses on the vast and rapid changes that broadcast manufacturers had to make to stay relevant to customers; and t
09/08/2016
NEP UK Secures Contract With ITV
NEP UK Broadcast Services has won a contract to provide OB facilities for the UK coverage of horse racing on ITV. The agreement will commence from January 2017. One of the company's newest UHD-rea
NEP UK Broadcast Services has won a contract to provide OB facilities for the UK coverage of horse racing on ITV. The agreement will commence from January 2017. One of the company's newest UHD-rea
09/08/2016
Procam Announces New Division
Procam has unveiled its newest division – Procam Projects. The move is a response to the growing demand for multicamera, fixed rig, robotics, mini cam projects, car rigs and portable production un
Procam has unveiled its newest division – Procam Projects. The move is a response to the growing demand for multicamera, fixed rig, robotics, mini cam projects, car rigs and portable production un