Broadcast News Archive for
September, 2002
23/09/2002
Pro8mm expand transfer services to offer Digibeta PAL
In a deliberate effort to expand the potential of small gauge film in the professional production arena, Small Format Film and Video, best known for their Pro8mm and Super8 Sound product lines, are to
In a deliberate effort to expand the potential of small gauge film in the professional production arena, Small Format Film and Video, best known for their Pro8mm and Super8 Sound product lines, are to
23/09/2002
Pyser-SGI widen product line with new Fujinon lens
Pyser-SGI have added the new wide-angle Fujinon A13x4.5BERM broadcast lens to their product line. Providing the widest angle of view (over 101 degrees diagonal) of any ENG lens in its class, combined
Pyser-SGI have added the new wide-angle Fujinon A13x4.5BERM broadcast lens to their product line. Providing the widest angle of view (over 101 degrees diagonal) of any ENG lens in its class, combined
23/09/2002
Sony and Oplayo sign software distribution deal
Mobile streaming video technology company Oplayo have secured a 12-month contract to supply the Oplayo Composer Pro 2.0 Lite for Sony's DSR-PDX10 professional video camera. Oplayo’s synchronised rich
Mobile streaming video technology company Oplayo have secured a 12-month contract to supply the Oplayo Composer Pro 2.0 Lite for Sony's DSR-PDX10 professional video camera. Oplayo’s synchronised rich
23/09/2002
Special effects conference invite registrations
Special effects conference VFX2002 will run concurrently with the London International Film Festival, the first time the two events have coincided. Hosted by BKSTS - The Moving Image Society - the th
Special effects conference VFX2002 will run concurrently with the London International Film Festival, the first time the two events have coincided. Hosted by BKSTS - The Moving Image Society - the th
20/09/2002
'Ulysses' to film for five weeks in Dublin
A feature film adaptation of James Joyce's 'Ulysses' is to begin filming on September 22 in Dublin. The film, which has been in development since 1993, something of a personal odyssey of writer, dir
A feature film adaptation of James Joyce's 'Ulysses' is to begin filming on September 22 in Dublin. The film, which has been in development since 1993, something of a personal odyssey of writer, dir
20/09/2002
BBC to invest an extra £5m in political programming
The BBC have released details of a new and controversial plan to overhaul political programming across BBC One and BBC Two, which should lead to several new production opportunities. The corporation
The BBC have released details of a new and controversial plan to overhaul political programming across BBC One and BBC Two, which should lead to several new production opportunities. The corporation
20/09/2002
Calder Equipment join the RTI Group
The RTI Group have announced the incorporation into the group of film processor specialists Calder Equipment, with immediate effect. Calder Equipment, based in Harpenden, were established in 1972, an
The RTI Group have announced the incorporation into the group of film processor specialists Calder Equipment, with immediate effect. Calder Equipment, based in Harpenden, were established in 1972, an
20/09/2002
Eyeheight purchase OmniTek products for HD development
UK-based broadcast manufacturer Eyeheight have purchased OmniGen and OmniView test and monitoring products from OmniTek. Intended for use in the development of HD equipment, Eyeheight will also utili
UK-based broadcast manufacturer Eyeheight have purchased OmniGen and OmniView test and monitoring products from OmniTek. Intended for use in the development of HD equipment, Eyeheight will also utili
20/09/2002
Framestore CFC win two Emmys and gain BTAA nomination
Framestore CFC have won two Primetime awards at the 54th Annual Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. ‘Dinotopia’ took the award for Outstanding Special Visual Effects, with the Outstanding Animated Program a
Framestore CFC have won two Primetime awards at the 54th Annual Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. ‘Dinotopia’ took the award for Outstanding Special Visual Effects, with the Outstanding Animated Program a
20/09/2002
New pilot for Rushes' Rocket
Rushes have promoted Anthony McCaffery (pictured) to Head of Rocket with immediate effect. Rocket, the new media division of Rushes, offers a range of diverse services encompassing all aspects of med
Rushes have promoted Anthony McCaffery (pictured) to Head of Rocket with immediate effect. Rocket, the new media division of Rushes, offers a range of diverse services encompassing all aspects of med
20/09/2002
NTL, Tandberg and Microsoft demonstrate mobile content transfer
Visitors to IBC 2002 were witness to a display of Microsoft’s Windows Media 9 series being delivered over a DVB-T mobile network to moving vehicles. The technology demonstration was mounted by NTL Br
Visitors to IBC 2002 were witness to a display of Microsoft’s Windows Media 9 series being delivered over a DVB-T mobile network to moving vehicles. The technology demonstration was mounted by NTL Br
20/09/2002
Pinnacle complete extensive Middle East order
Pinnacle Systems have supplied an extensive array of live production systems to the new Middle East Broadcasting Center (MBC), headquartered in the prestigious Dubai Media City. MBC have placed an or
Pinnacle Systems have supplied an extensive array of live production systems to the new Middle East Broadcasting Center (MBC), headquartered in the prestigious Dubai Media City. MBC have placed an or
20/09/2002
Scottish Screen appoint new Head of Production
Scottish Screen have named Claire Chapman as their new Head of Production. Chapman succeeds Steve McIntyre, who was promoted to Chief Executive in August 2001. Chapman started her career in theatre
Scottish Screen have named Claire Chapman as their new Head of Production. Chapman succeeds Steve McIntyre, who was promoted to Chief Executive in August 2001. Chapman started her career in theatre
20/09/2002
Trilogy equip two Libyan OB vehicles
Trilogy Broadcast, providers of market leading intercom/talkback, signal monitoring and SPG equipment, recently supplied intercom and SPG systems for two, full facility OB vehicles for GLJB, Libya. T
Trilogy Broadcast, providers of market leading intercom/talkback, signal monitoring and SPG equipment, recently supplied intercom and SPG systems for two, full facility OB vehicles for GLJB, Libya. T
19/09/2002
APT and Skywalker Sound form a winning team
Belfast-based Audio Processing Technology (APT) have been awarded the Invest Northern Ireland Strategic Development Award in recognition of its work with Skywalker Sound. APT collaborated with Skywal
Belfast-based Audio Processing Technology (APT) have been awarded the Invest Northern Ireland Strategic Development Award in recognition of its work with Skywalker Sound. APT collaborated with Skywal
19/09/2002
Chyron and S&W collaborate on new switcher range
Chyron Corporation and Snell & Wilcox (S&W) have agreed the integration of Pro-Bel's Sirius router into the new S&W HD and SD3060 switchers. The 4U Sirius router provides an extremely compact and pow
Chyron Corporation and Snell & Wilcox (S&W) have agreed the integration of Pro-Bel's Sirius router into the new S&W HD and SD3060 switchers. The 4U Sirius router provides an extremely compact and pow
19/09/2002
ITC invite Leicester RSL applications
The ITC have issued a formal invitation to apply for a local television Restricted Service Licence (RSL) for Leicester. The licence is currently held by Middlesex Broadcasting Corporation Limited and
The ITC have issued a formal invitation to apply for a local television Restricted Service Licence (RSL) for Leicester. The licence is currently held by Middlesex Broadcasting Corporation Limited and
19/09/2002
New £3m London facility targets international customers
A new west London television production centre, offering studios, satellite delivery and production services, is due to open in October 2002. The Wescom Media Centre's (WMC) £3 million facilities ar
A new west London television production centre, offering studios, satellite delivery and production services, is due to open in October 2002. The Wescom Media Centre's (WMC) £3 million facilities ar
19/09/2002
New Brick House switchers debut at IBC
Brick House Video, manufacturer of compact cost-effective equipment for production and post-production, chose IBC to launch a range of new features to enhance the company's highly successful SDI 10-bi
Brick House Video, manufacturer of compact cost-effective equipment for production and post-production, chose IBC to launch a range of new features to enhance the company's highly successful SDI 10-bi
19/09/2002
Pinnacle install upgraded Vortex system for Televisa
Grupo Televisa, the largest media company in the Spanish speaking world, have installed an extensive upgrade of the Pinnacle Vortex networked news system used at the heart of their CH4 broadcast news
Grupo Televisa, the largest media company in the Spanish speaking world, have installed an extensive upgrade of the Pinnacle Vortex networked news system used at the heart of their CH4 broadcast news
19/09/2002
Sales successes for Xytech Systems
Xytech Systems Corporation, provider of media asset management and workflow management software, have announced recent installations for film services supplier Deluxe and AAV Australia, the largest di
Xytech Systems Corporation, provider of media asset management and workflow management software, have announced recent installations for film services supplier Deluxe and AAV Australia, the largest di
19/09/2002
Shepperton film mixers win Emmy accolade
Shepperton Studios film mixers Mike Dowson and Mark Taylor have won an Emmy award for outstanding sound mixing for their work on the HBO Dreamworks epic 'Band of Brothers', produced by Tom Hanks and S
Shepperton Studios film mixers Mike Dowson and Mark Taylor have won an Emmy award for outstanding sound mixing for their work on the HBO Dreamworks epic 'Band of Brothers', produced by Tom Hanks and S
19/09/2002
The Farm invest €4 million in facility upgrade
A €4 million expansion programme by Dublin facility The Farm has created Ireland's first all encompassing post-production service. The ambitious plan was assisted by Fineline Media Finance and follow
A €4 million expansion programme by Dublin facility The Farm has created Ireland's first all encompassing post-production service. The ambitious plan was assisted by Fineline Media Finance and follow
19/09/2002
UTV buck ITV trend as profits increase
Northern Ireland ITV broadcaster UTV have announced a slightly increased profit of £7m for the period ending June 30 2002, thanks in part to a 0.3% television advertising increase to £19.1m. Commenti
Northern Ireland ITV broadcaster UTV have announced a slightly increased profit of £7m for the period ending June 30 2002, thanks in part to a 0.3% television advertising increase to £19.1m. Commenti
18/09/2002
Aardman complete CG spots for Nickelodeon
Aardman has completed production on 'The Presentators', five 90 second CG spots for Nickelodeon to be broadcast from October 2002. Commissioned by Nickelodeon’s Creative Director Steve Shannon, the
Aardman has completed production on 'The Presentators', five 90 second CG spots for Nickelodeon to be broadcast from October 2002. Commissioned by Nickelodeon’s Creative Director Steve Shannon, the