Broadcast News Archive for
October, 2001
05/10/2001
NEW FOUND LAND COMPETITION DETAILS ANNOUNCED
SMG Television and Scottish Screen have announced details of the New Found Land competition 2001. New Found Land, now in its second year was developed to enable emergent film-makers to make the trans
SMG Television and Scottish Screen have announced details of the New Found Land competition 2001. New Found Land, now in its second year was developed to enable emergent film-makers to make the trans
05/10/2001
TERRATEC LAUNCH NEW SOUND SYSTEM
TERRATEC electronic, Germany’s primary producer of soundcards, have announced the launch of an exciting six-channel soundcard, DMX 6fire 24/96. DVD enthusiasts will especially enjoy the DMX 6fire 24/
TERRATEC electronic, Germany’s primary producer of soundcards, have announced the launch of an exciting six-channel soundcard, DMX 6fire 24/96. DVD enthusiasts will especially enjoy the DMX 6fire 24/
04/10/2001
4MC COMPLETES POST ON ‘LOST’ FOR CHANNEL 4
4MC have completed post work on the entire series of the ultimate travel challenge TV series ‘Lost’, which was aired on Channel 4 Monday October 1. The show will air three days a week over the next
4MC have completed post work on the entire series of the ultimate travel challenge TV series ‘Lost’, which was aired on Channel 4 Monday October 1. The show will air three days a week over the next
04/10/2001
CFTF 2002 OPENS FOR COMPETITION ENTRIES
THE Celtic Film and Television Festival (CFTF) competition is open to original productions commissioned, broadcast or publicly screened, to a minimum of 50 people, between November 10, 2000 and Novemb
THE Celtic Film and Television Festival (CFTF) competition is open to original productions commissioned, broadcast or publicly screened, to a minimum of 50 people, between November 10, 2000 and Novemb
04/10/2001
JVC DEMONSTRATE STOP MOTION AT IBC 2001
THE CONSORTIUM of Gentlemen (COG), producers of high quality stop-motion animation, have used the JVC KY-F70BU new high resolution stills camera to shoot a 30 second commercial which was shown on the
THE CONSORTIUM of Gentlemen (COG), producers of high quality stop-motion animation, have used the JVC KY-F70BU new high resolution stills camera to shoot a 30 second commercial which was shown on the
04/10/2001
OTTERCOM'S STORM GATHERS THE NEWS
OTTERCOM, the UK satellite communications specialist, have reported that their STORM portable satellite data terminal - exhibited at the recent IBC 2001 Broadcast Convention in Amsterdam - is now ship
OTTERCOM, the UK satellite communications specialist, have reported that their STORM portable satellite data terminal - exhibited at the recent IBC 2001 Broadcast Convention in Amsterdam - is now ship
04/10/2001
PACE AWARDED NEW CONTRACT WITH OMNE
PACE Micro Technology have been awarded a new contract with broadband communications company omne communications. Pace will supply omne with one of the world’s most advanced digital cable, home gatew
PACE Micro Technology have been awarded a new contract with broadband communications company omne communications. Pace will supply omne with one of the world’s most advanced digital cable, home gatew
04/10/2001
PERRY QUITS CHANNEL 5 TO JOIN WORLD OF WONDER
ADAM Perry, Channel 5's Controller of Special Events, is leaving the broadcaster to become Creative Director at World of Wonder. Perry, who has been at Channel 5 since 1996, will be leaving towards t
ADAM Perry, Channel 5's Controller of Special Events, is leaving the broadcaster to become Creative Director at World of Wonder. Perry, who has been at Channel 5 since 1996, will be leaving towards t
04/10/2001
ROOT6 DEMONSTRATE CONTENT DELIVERY EXPERTISE
MAKING its debut at Streaming Media Europe will be ‘hammerhead’; an all-new root6 developed software application, designed to automate the production and distribution of media content. Also demonstra
MAKING its debut at Streaming Media Europe will be ‘hammerhead’; an all-new root6 developed software application, designed to automate the production and distribution of media content. Also demonstra
04/10/2001
SCOTTISH AND GRAMPIAN TO PROVIDE DIGITAL TRAINING
AFTER the success of last year’s inaugural New Found Land Digital Training Day, Scottish TV and Grampian TV have decided to come together once again to provide a unique opportunity to explore the worl
AFTER the success of last year’s inaugural New Found Land Digital Training Day, Scottish TV and Grampian TV have decided to come together once again to provide a unique opportunity to explore the worl
03/10/2001
ACCELOOP MULTIMEDIA BOOSTER LAUNCHED
Acceloop have announced the availability of Acceloop Multimedia Booster - a new software product that enhances and accelerates the delivery of video, webcasts, large music files, games, flash and othe
Acceloop have announced the availability of Acceloop Multimedia Booster - a new software product that enhances and accelerates the delivery of video, webcasts, large music files, games, flash and othe
03/10/2001
DANTZ DEVELOPMENT TO ACQUIRE VIATHAN
DANTZ Development Corporation, leaders in progressive file backup technology and maker of the award-winning Retrospect Backup software, have entered into an agreement to acquire Seattle-based Viathan
DANTZ Development Corporation, leaders in progressive file backup technology and maker of the award-winning Retrospect Backup software, have entered into an agreement to acquire Seattle-based Viathan
03/10/2001
IBC 2001 IS DECLARED A SUCCESS
ACCORDING to the organisers by the close of IBC2001 36,294 people had attended this year's show. Although attendance was affected by the recent events both delegates and exhibitors declared IBC2001 a
ACCORDING to the organisers by the close of IBC2001 36,294 people had attended this year's show. Although attendance was affected by the recent events both delegates and exhibitors declared IBC2001 a
03/10/2001
ITV2 SCORE BEST EVER RATINGS
ITV2 has scored record ratings with its new autumn line-up and schedule, achieving its highest weekly share of viewing in multichannel homes since launch in 1998. For the week ending September 30, IT
ITV2 has scored record ratings with its new autumn line-up and schedule, achieving its highest weekly share of viewing in multichannel homes since launch in 1998. For the week ending September 30, IT
03/10/2001
MOSH STUDIOS INSTALL FAIRLIGHT MERLIN
MOSH Studios, a leading Sao Paulo music recording and DVD authoring facility, have chosen Fairlight’s Merlin digital multi track recorder as the heart of their new 5.1 mixing suite. Powered by Fairl
MOSH Studios, a leading Sao Paulo music recording and DVD authoring facility, have chosen Fairlight’s Merlin digital multi track recorder as the heart of their new 5.1 mixing suite. Powered by Fairl
03/10/2001
NET INSIGHT EQUIP TELE2 MEDIA HIGHSPEED
NET Insight are providing networking equipment for Tele2 Media HighSpeed, a fibre based alternative to satellite transmission Tele2 Media HighSpeed is a new way of transporting moving pictures over f
NET Insight are providing networking equipment for Tele2 Media HighSpeed, a fibre based alternative to satellite transmission Tele2 Media HighSpeed is a new way of transporting moving pictures over f
03/10/2001
RUSHES APPOINT NEW PROMO PRODUCER
RUSHES have announced that Jonathan Davies has become the new Promo Producer at Rushes Postproduction, effective immediately. Davies joined Rushes at the beginning of 2000 and has been promoted from
RUSHES have announced that Jonathan Davies has become the new Promo Producer at Rushes Postproduction, effective immediately. Davies joined Rushes at the beginning of 2000 and has been promoted from
03/10/2001
SGRIN ANNOUNCE SCREEN GEMS WINNERS
SGRÎN have announced the final selection of ten short film projects to be produced under the Screen Gems scheme. Those selected are: ‘A Goldfish in a Blender’ by Sarah Jennings; ‘But What Have You Do
SGRÎN have announced the final selection of ten short film projects to be produced under the Screen Gems scheme. Those selected are: ‘A Goldfish in a Blender’ by Sarah Jennings; ‘But What Have You Do
02/10/2001
BRYANT BROADCAST PUBLISH CATALOGUE ON CD-ROM
BRYANT Broadcast, the byword for electro-mechanical, systems installation equipment across the computer, broadcasting, film, video and post production sectors, has published its current catalogue for
BRYANT Broadcast, the byword for electro-mechanical, systems installation equipment across the computer, broadcasting, film, video and post production sectors, has published its current catalogue for
02/10/2001
FAIRLIGHT OVERHAUL MOST OF THEIR PRODUCT LINE
FAIRLIGHT have overhauled almost their entire product line and introduced the radically new, high performance/low cost of ownership Digital Recording, Editing And Mixing (DREAM) suite of multi-channel
FAIRLIGHT have overhauled almost their entire product line and introduced the radically new, high performance/low cost of ownership Digital Recording, Editing And Mixing (DREAM) suite of multi-channel
02/10/2001
HTV HOST WORKSHOP TO DEVELOP BROADCASTING SKILLS
HTV's public commitment to making a difference to the community was illustrated when the company hosted a workshop for older people. With advice and guidance from HTV journalists, the aim was to deve
HTV's public commitment to making a difference to the community was illustrated when the company hosted a workshop for older people. With advice and guidance from HTV journalists, the aim was to deve
02/10/2001
ITC REPORT REVEALS ELECTION COVERAGE FATIGUE
INTEREST in watching General Election campaign coverage on television reached a low this year, with 70 per cent of viewers reporting that they had little or no interest in the coverage, compared with
INTEREST in watching General Election campaign coverage on television reached a low this year, with 70 per cent of viewers reporting that they had little or no interest in the coverage, compared with
02/10/2001
ITV DIGITAL PUTS A COMMUNITY ONLINE
ITV Digital are helping a former South Yorkshire pit village lead the way in getting Britain online. Alongside the Government's 'Wired Up Communities' scheme, the 'Pit2Net' project will provide digit
ITV Digital are helping a former South Yorkshire pit village lead the way in getting Britain online. Alongside the Government's 'Wired Up Communities' scheme, the 'Pit2Net' project will provide digit
02/10/2001
SGRIN ARRANGE FOCUS ON INTERACTIVE CONFERENCE
SGRÎN, the Media Agency for Wales, have arranged a one-day conference focusing on new media for web and television. The day’s programme, on October 17 at Cardiff Bay, will provide an excellent oppor
SGRÎN, the Media Agency for Wales, have arranged a one-day conference focusing on new media for web and television. The day’s programme, on October 17 at Cardiff Bay, will provide an excellent oppor
02/10/2001
TK FILMS PROVIDE DVD AUTHORING
TK Films in Bristol are one of the latest companies to provide DVD Authoring solutions. The company have invested in three DVD workstations including the top end Spruce Maestro and Virtuoso products
TK Films in Bristol are one of the latest companies to provide DVD Authoring solutions. The company have invested in three DVD workstations including the top end Spruce Maestro and Virtuoso products