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Broadcast News Archive for
September, 2000
29/09/2000
ARTS AND HERITAGE TO BE FREE FOR ALL ON-LINE
CULTURE Secretary Chris Smith set out his vision of a new, interactive future for culture and the arts in the UK. Under plans that have been announced, users will be able to explore and interact with
CULTURE Secretary Chris Smith set out his vision of a new, interactive future for culture and the arts in the UK. Under plans that have been announced, users will be able to explore and interact with
29/09/2000
BECTU CONFERENCE TO BE HELD IN EASTBOURNE
BECTU’s 2001 Annual Conference is to be held at Eastbourne on the UK south coast, on May 12, 2001. Branch delegates from all parts of the union will be attending the conference, which will debate the
BECTU’s 2001 Annual Conference is to be held at Eastbourne on the UK south coast, on May 12, 2001. Branch delegates from all parts of the union will be attending the conference, which will debate the
29/09/2000
CHAN & ASSOCIATES SELECTED BY VIDFILM
VIDFILM International Digital, providers of production services to film studios, television distributors, production companies and content suppliers, have announced that they have selected Chan & Asso
VIDFILM International Digital, providers of production services to film studios, television distributors, production companies and content suppliers, have announced that they have selected Chan & Asso
29/09/2000
DISCREET ANNOUNCE FROST 2.5
DISCREET, developers of systems and software for visual effects, have announced a further streamline on-air graphics development and workflow, Frost 2.5. Frost 2.5 will deliver new features designed
DISCREET, developers of systems and software for visual effects, have announced a further streamline on-air graphics development and workflow, Frost 2.5. Frost 2.5 will deliver new features designed
29/09/2000
DNA TESTING FOR VIDEO
CONTENTWISE, developers of video matching technology, have launched a new system, RecogVision. The system makes it easier to find matching videos from an archive, and can also identify any video clips
CONTENTWISE, developers of video matching technology, have launched a new system, RecogVision. The system makes it easier to find matching videos from an archive, and can also identify any video clips
29/09/2000
EDITING ON THE MOVE WITH PURPLE.FIELD
FAST Multimedia, developers of software and hardware for PC-based video editing, have introduced a portable version of their DV editing solution, purple.Field. This version has the full function of F
FAST Multimedia, developers of software and hardware for PC-based video editing, have introduced a portable version of their DV editing solution, purple.Field. This version has the full function of F
29/09/2000
FIRST FILM FOUNDATION ANNOUNCE FIRST FEEDBACK
THE FIRST Film Foundation have announced the launch of ‘First Feedback’, a screenwriting program that will select 12 writers from throughout the UK to develop their projects and craft skills. ‘First
THE FIRST Film Foundation have announced the launch of ‘First Feedback’, a screenwriting program that will select 12 writers from throughout the UK to develop their projects and craft skills. ‘First
29/09/2000
IS IT THE END OF TELEVISION ADVERTS?
TiVo, creators of personal television systems, have launched the first system in Britain that will allow viewers to jump advertisement breaks at the touch of a button. The personal television system
TiVo, creators of personal television systems, have launched the first system in Britain that will allow viewers to jump advertisement breaks at the touch of a button. The personal television system
29/09/2000
KIT AGREES NEWS DEAL WITH YORKSHIRE TELEVISION
YORKSHIRE Television (YTV) are to produce weekday local news for Kingston Interactive Television (KIT), East Yorkshire’s interactive television service. YTV’s Director of Broadcasting Mike Best said:
YORKSHIRE Television (YTV) are to produce weekday local news for Kingston Interactive Television (KIT), East Yorkshire’s interactive television service. YTV’s Director of Broadcasting Mike Best said:
28/09/2000
BENSON AND PICKARD NEW CROSS DIVISION EXECUTIVES
THE BBC have confirmed plans to appoint their first cross-division executives with both programming and commissioning powers. BBC controller of Specialist Factual Glenwyn Benson and Controller of Chi
THE BBC have confirmed plans to appoint their first cross-division executives with both programming and commissioning powers. BBC controller of Specialist Factual Glenwyn Benson and Controller of Chi
28/09/2000
DSP LAUNCH NEW PRODUCTS AT AES
DSP MEDIA have exhibited a range of new hardware and software products for the radio, television and film industry at this year’s Audio Engineering Society (AES) Convention in Los Angeles. On centr
DSP MEDIA have exhibited a range of new hardware and software products for the radio, television and film industry at this year’s Audio Engineering Society (AES) Convention in Los Angeles. On centr
28/09/2000
FSC BLANX LAUNCH NEW SERVICE
FILM Stock Centre (FSC) Blanx Media store have announced the launch of Blanx Hire, a full complement of video cameras, monitors, lenses, filters and tripods available from stock. Cameras range from S
FILM Stock Centre (FSC) Blanx Media store have announced the launch of Blanx Hire, a full complement of video cameras, monitors, lenses, filters and tripods available from stock. Cameras range from S
28/09/2000
IBC REPORT LARGEST EVER ATTENDANCE
IBC2000 have confirmed their reputation as the world's electronic media event, attracting more than 45,000 attendees from over 130 countries. Attendance climbed 19 per cent on last year, with a reco
IBC2000 have confirmed their reputation as the world's electronic media event, attracting more than 45,000 attendees from over 130 countries. Attendance climbed 19 per cent on last year, with a reco
28/09/2000
MILLER WIRES HOMES FOR SKY DIGITAL
SKY HOMES, a division of British Sky Broadcasting, have formed a strategic partnership with Miller Homes, one of the UK’s top 20 housebuilders, to make its full range of new house types ready for digi
SKY HOMES, a division of British Sky Broadcasting, have formed a strategic partnership with Miller Homes, one of the UK’s top 20 housebuilders, to make its full range of new house types ready for digi
28/09/2000
NEW AVANT SOFTWARE EXTENDS CREATIVITY
SOLID State Logic have introduced their new V.4 software for the Avant digital film and post-production console. An important feature in the new V.4 software is ‘Panpoint Panning’. This SSL innovatio
SOLID State Logic have introduced their new V.4 software for the Avant digital film and post-production console. An important feature in the new V.4 software is ‘Panpoint Panning’. This SSL innovatio
28/09/2000
PIXEL POWER LAUNCH CLARITY SD VERSION
CAMBRIDGE based Pixel Power have announced the launch of the Clarity SD character and graphics generator. James Gilbert, Pixel Power's Development Director, said: "Following the success of Clarity HD
CAMBRIDGE based Pixel Power have announced the launch of the Clarity SD character and graphics generator. James Gilbert, Pixel Power's Development Director, said: "Following the success of Clarity HD
28/09/2000
PRECO ACQUIRE HARRIS SYSTEMS’ STUDIO DIVISION
PRECO Broadcast Systems, one of the UK's largest Broadcast Audio Distributors, have announced the acquisition of the Studio Products division of Harris Systems. As part of the agreement, Preco now r
PRECO Broadcast Systems, one of the UK's largest Broadcast Audio Distributors, have announced the acquisition of the Studio Products division of Harris Systems. As part of the agreement, Preco now r
28/09/2000
PYSER-SGI EXTEND MICROTEST RANGE
PYSER-SGI have extended their MicroTest range with the introduction of their new EV3 Image Enhancer. The EV3 is designed to enable the user to obtain usable pictures for news, wildlife or surveillanc
PYSER-SGI have extended their MicroTest range with the introduction of their new EV3 Image Enhancer. The EV3 is designed to enable the user to obtain usable pictures for news, wildlife or surveillanc
28/09/2000
PYSER-SGI LAUNCH NEW WIDESCREEN MONITOR
PYSER-SGI Ltd have added a new dual 7 inch TFT-LCD widescreen colour monitor unit to its MicroTest range. The new TFT-270WSR has been designed for quality 16:9/4:3 switchable aspect radio video monit
PYSER-SGI Ltd have added a new dual 7 inch TFT-LCD widescreen colour monitor unit to its MicroTest range. The new TFT-270WSR has been designed for quality 16:9/4:3 switchable aspect radio video monit
27/09/2000
BALEN JOINS LONDON NEWS NETWORK
LONDON Network News (LNN) have announced that Malcolm Balen has been appointed as Head of News. Balen, formerly a BBC Television News Executive Editor, is expected to take up his new post at the begi
LONDON Network News (LNN) have announced that Malcolm Balen has been appointed as Head of News. Balen, formerly a BBC Television News Executive Editor, is expected to take up his new post at the begi
27/09/2000
BBFC SET OUT NEW CLASSIFICATION GUIDELINES
THE BRITISH Board of Film Classification (BBFC) have issued new guidelines for the classification of all films and videos. The new guidelines were introduced as a result of an extensive survey and re
THE BRITISH Board of Film Classification (BBFC) have issued new guidelines for the classification of all films and videos. The new guidelines were introduced as a result of an extensive survey and re
27/09/2000
CALREC AND NINE TILES IN JOINT DEVELOPMENT
CALREC Audio have reached an agreement with Nine Tiles Networks to develop a wide area audio networking and distribution system for the Calrec Alpha 100 digital broadcast production console. The sys
CALREC Audio have reached an agreement with Nine Tiles Networks to develop a wide area audio networking and distribution system for the Calrec Alpha 100 digital broadcast production console. The sys
27/09/2000
CANFORD ACQUIRES ASC & PRODYS RANGES
CANFORD Audio have acquired the design rights to a range of broadcast audio products previously supplied by Audio Systems Components Ltd (ASC). The range, including the Buddy PC Workstation, the 'MD
CANFORD Audio have acquired the design rights to a range of broadcast audio products previously supplied by Audio Systems Components Ltd (ASC). The range, including the Buddy PC Workstation, the 'MD
27/09/2000
DGA SIZES UP TAPE WITH EYE TO MERGER
IN A deal that is expected to lead to a full merger, David Graham Associates (DGA), providers of audience information, analysis and consultancy services to the UK broadcasting industry, have announced
IN A deal that is expected to lead to a full merger, David Graham Associates (DGA), providers of audience information, analysis and consultancy services to the UK broadcasting industry, have announced
27/09/2000
DIGISCOPE EXPAND IN EUROPEAN MARKET
DIGISCOPE AB, the consulting group specialising in interactive media across digital TV, wireless and Internet platforms, are to open a London office. This is the next step in a major expansion planne
DIGISCOPE AB, the consulting group specialising in interactive media across digital TV, wireless and Internet platforms, are to open a London office. This is the next step in a major expansion planne
