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Broadcast News Archive for
October, 2003
28/10/2003
Brown Bag Films choose Media 100 844/X
Academy Award nominee Brown Bag Films have installed an 844/X from Media 100 and completed their first project on the real-time, online vertical editing system. With an international client base, Bro
Academy Award nominee Brown Bag Films have installed an 844/X from Media 100 and completed their first project on the real-time, online vertical editing system. With an international client base, Bro
28/10/2003
Clear Cut Pictures get a shot of Adrenaline
Clear Cut Pictures have purchased seven Avid Media Composer Adrenaline systems and an Avid Unity LANshare storage and network system. The equipment, purchased directly from Avid, will also be suppor
Clear Cut Pictures have purchased seven Avid Media Composer Adrenaline systems and an Avid Unity LANshare storage and network system. The equipment, purchased directly from Avid, will also be suppor
28/10/2003
Freehand appointed InfonetTV reseller by Matrox
Freehand have been appointed as a direct reseller for InfonetTV, the integrated information delivery system. Matrox, the developer of the system, want to encourage customers who will benefit from Fr
Freehand have been appointed as a direct reseller for InfonetTV, the integrated information delivery system. Matrox, the developer of the system, want to encourage customers who will benefit from Fr
28/10/2003
Scopus Network Technologies open Singapore office
Scopus Network Technologies, a leading supplier of digital compression technology to the broadcasting industry, have announced the opening of an office in Singapore. The Singapore office will be Scop
Scopus Network Technologies, a leading supplier of digital compression technology to the broadcasting industry, have announced the opening of an office in Singapore. The Singapore office will be Scop
28/10/2003
SignaSys CTO to speak at SMPTE
SignaSys have announced that CTO Mark Brown is scheduled to present a paper at the Society of Motion Picture Television Engineers (SMPTE) annual national Technical Conference. Brown's presentation f
SignaSys have announced that CTO Mark Brown is scheduled to present a paper at the Society of Motion Picture Television Engineers (SMPTE) annual national Technical Conference. Brown's presentation f
28/10/2003
This Scotland documentary chosen to compete for new European media prize
'Then and Now', a This Scotland documentary made under the scheme promoted by Scottish Screen, Scottish TV and Grampian TV, has been nominated for a new award at the ARD Media Prize 2003 in Berlin.
'Then and Now', a This Scotland documentary made under the scheme promoted by Scottish Screen, Scottish TV and Grampian TV, has been nominated for a new award at the ARD Media Prize 2003 in Berlin.
28/10/2003
Tyrell announce comprehensive training facility
Tyrell have opened a dedicated training and skills centre at their Soho office, offering operational and technical courses in Discreet, 2D, 3D and video/audio editing products. The training facility
Tyrell have opened a dedicated training and skills centre at their Soho office, offering operational and technical courses in Discreet, 2D, 3D and video/audio editing products. The training facility
27/10/2003
APT’s WorldNet Tokyo makes Broadway debut
Headroom Digital, a full service audio facility with a blue-chip client list, have recently invested in a WorldNet Tokyo codec from Belfast-based data compression specialists APT (Audio Processing Tec
Headroom Digital, a full service audio facility with a blue-chip client list, have recently invested in a WorldNet Tokyo codec from Belfast-based data compression specialists APT (Audio Processing Tec
27/10/2003
Calibre's PremierViewPro fits the bill for Visimax
VisComm Solutions Limited, the large screen display company part of the MacDonald Humfrey (Automation) Group, has selected PremierViewPro, a new image scaler from Calibre UK, as the scaling device for
VisComm Solutions Limited, the large screen display company part of the MacDonald Humfrey (Automation) Group, has selected PremierViewPro, a new image scaler from Calibre UK, as the scaling device for
27/10/2003
Directors' organisations issue joint rights declaration
An international meeting of directors' organisations has issued a joint rights declaration. At the meeting, held in Dublin, Ireland, the seven organisations also agreed to form a new affiliate organ
An international meeting of directors' organisations has issued a joint rights declaration. At the meeting, held in Dublin, Ireland, the seven organisations also agreed to form a new affiliate organ
27/10/2003
Entec launch new video division
Entec Sound & Light have launched a new Visual/Video division with the purchase of a RADlite digital media server from Projected Image Digital. This goes into immediate use on the upcoming Jools Hol
Entec Sound & Light have launched a new Visual/Video division with the purchase of a RADlite digital media server from Projected Image Digital. This goes into immediate use on the upcoming Jools Hol
27/10/2003
Macromedia to Acquire eHelp
Macromedia have entered a definitive merger agreement to acquire San Diego-based eHelp Corporation, the market leader in help authoring. eHelp's flagship offerings include RoboHelp, the industry-sta
Macromedia have entered a definitive merger agreement to acquire San Diego-based eHelp Corporation, the market leader in help authoring. eHelp's flagship offerings include RoboHelp, the industry-sta
27/10/2003
PMC active monitoring for Swoon Factory
Vienna based music production and mastering studios Swoon Factory have installed PMC MB2S-XBD-A active monitoring in their main control room. The studio, which handles recording, production and CD m
Vienna based music production and mastering studios Swoon Factory have installed PMC MB2S-XBD-A active monitoring in their main control room. The studio, which handles recording, production and CD m
27/10/2003
RTX delivers SD and HD graphics for live sports broadcasts
Rogers Sportsnet and Sportsnet HD are using Inscriber’s RTX to broadcast real-time sports graphics. Rogers Sportsnet and Sportsnet HD are using RTX and RTX HD respectively, in conjunction with Bannis
Rogers Sportsnet and Sportsnet HD are using Inscriber’s RTX to broadcast real-time sports graphics. Rogers Sportsnet and Sportsnet HD are using RTX and RTX HD respectively, in conjunction with Bannis
27/10/2003
Seagate to sponsor Foyle Film Festival
One of Ireland’s most exciting annual celebrations of the art of cinema, the Foyle Film Festival, is going from strength to strength this year with the support of a new main sponsor – Seagate Technolo
One of Ireland’s most exciting annual celebrations of the art of cinema, the Foyle Film Festival, is going from strength to strength this year with the support of a new main sponsor – Seagate Technolo
24/10/2003
124 achieve record timeshift with Edifis Sting
124 Facilities, a company within 4Ventures, the commercial arm of Channel 4 Television, purchased an Edifis Sting dual-channel disk recorder for a highly unusual application. Installed in Channel 4'
124 Facilities, a company within 4Ventures, the commercial arm of Channel 4 Television, purchased an Edifis Sting dual-channel disk recorder for a highly unusual application. Installed in Channel 4'
24/10/2003
Framestore CFC launch New York office
Award winning visual effects, animation and post production house Framestore CFC are to open a New York office devoted to their advertising clients. Framestore CFC Board member and advertising head,
Award winning visual effects, animation and post production house Framestore CFC are to open a New York office devoted to their advertising clients. Framestore CFC Board member and advertising head,
24/10/2003
India's top news channel based on Omnibus expertise
OmniBus Systems supplied equipment and expertise to Sahara TV's 24-hour news channel, which went on to become the number one in India. The channel, launched in February this year and principally con
OmniBus Systems supplied equipment and expertise to Sahara TV's 24-hour news channel, which went on to become the number one in India. The channel, launched in February this year and principally con
24/10/2003
Maxtor report strong third quarter results
Maxtor Corporation have announced their financial results for the third quarter ended September 27, 2003. Revenue for the quarter was $1.066 billion. The company reported net income on a GAAP basis
Maxtor Corporation have announced their financial results for the third quarter ended September 27, 2003. Revenue for the quarter was $1.066 billion. The company reported net income on a GAAP basis
24/10/2003
MRMC introduce Ulti-Head motion control system
Mark Roberts Motion Control have launched Ulti-Head, a new high-stability pan/tilt remote head for motion control. Designed for use in the studio or on location, it combines rugged construction with
Mark Roberts Motion Control have launched Ulti-Head, a new high-stability pan/tilt remote head for motion control. Designed for use in the studio or on location, it combines rugged construction with
24/10/2003
NNovia launch FireSwitch
NNovia, manufacturer of professional Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) and other complimentary DV products, have announced that they are shipping FireSwitch, a frame accurate, 4x1 DV switcher that allows
NNovia, manufacturer of professional Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) and other complimentary DV products, have announced that they are shipping FireSwitch, a frame accurate, 4x1 DV switcher that allows
24/10/2003
S4C choose Pro-Bel MCS
Welsh broadcaster S4C have purchased a full Master Control System from Pro-Bel to further expand its presentation capabilities. S4C, based in Cardiff, have invested in two TX420 Presentation Switche
Welsh broadcaster S4C have purchased a full Master Control System from Pro-Bel to further expand its presentation capabilities. S4C, based in Cardiff, have invested in two TX420 Presentation Switche
24/10/2003
Sonic open operation in Shanghai, China
Sonic Solutions have expanded their global operations with the addition of a new development facility in Shanghai, China. The new site, established in response to the growing demand for the company’
Sonic Solutions have expanded their global operations with the addition of a new development facility in Shanghai, China. The new site, established in response to the growing demand for the company’
23/10/2003
Fast Forward Video strengthen European presence
Fast Forward Video (FFV), specialists in digital video recorder (DVR) technology for professional broadcast, presentation, industrial, and military applications, have finalised a distributor agreement
Fast Forward Video (FFV), specialists in digital video recorder (DVR) technology for professional broadcast, presentation, industrial, and military applications, have finalised a distributor agreement
23/10/2003
Gearhouse Broadcast adopt Thomson Grass Valley WorldCam
Thomson, the worldwide leader in video and film technologies, products and services, have announced that Gearhouse Broadcast, a worldwide leader in broadcast rental and sales solutions, has purchased
Thomson, the worldwide leader in video and film technologies, products and services, have announced that Gearhouse Broadcast, a worldwide leader in broadcast rental and sales solutions, has purchased
