Broadcast News Archive for
March, 2003
11/03/2003
Canon Digi Super 86XS released
Following in the footsteps of the widely acclaimed Canon Digi Super 86XS comes the new Digi Super100XS (XJ100x9.3B), which made its first public appearance at IBC 2002. Remarkably this monster zoom r
Following in the footsteps of the widely acclaimed Canon Digi Super 86XS comes the new Digi Super100XS (XJ100x9.3B), which made its first public appearance at IBC 2002. Remarkably this monster zoom r
11/03/2003
Digi-Box.co.uk appointed UK PMC distributor
Digi-Box.co.uk have been appointed as a PMC distributor in the UK. To maximise their selling potential Digi-Box have converted the basement of their Soho showroom into a bespoke demonstration suite,
Digi-Box.co.uk have been appointed as a PMC distributor in the UK. To maximise their selling potential Digi-Box have converted the basement of their Soho showroom into a bespoke demonstration suite,
11/03/2003
ITV merger faces watchdog review
The proposed merger of beleaguered ITV networks Carlton and Granada has been referred to the competition commission amid advertiser fears that a combined company would dominate the television advertis
The proposed merger of beleaguered ITV networks Carlton and Granada has been referred to the competition commission amid advertiser fears that a combined company would dominate the television advertis
11/03/2003
Leitch open of China office
Leitch Technology have announced the opening of a new office in Beijing, China. The result of a joint venture with a Chinese business partner, the new office follows recent key appointments in the ar
Leitch Technology have announced the opening of a new office in Beijing, China. The result of a joint venture with a Chinese business partner, the new office follows recent key appointments in the ar
11/03/2003
Media 100's 844/X gives impetus to production at Playboy TV
Media 100, a leading developer of advanced media systems, have announced that Playboy TV is the latest UK customer to invest in 844/X, the award-winning editing and compositing system, for creating co
Media 100, a leading developer of advanced media systems, have announced that Playboy TV is the latest UK customer to invest in 844/X, the award-winning editing and compositing system, for creating co
11/03/2003
WolfVision signs Imago for UK distribution
Imago, the UK's leading specialist video communications distributor, has been appointed by WolfVision, the Austrian firm that has developed a range of best-selling, high-end document cameras. WolfVis
Imago, the UK's leading specialist video communications distributor, has been appointed by WolfVision, the Austrian firm that has developed a range of best-selling, high-end document cameras. WolfVis
10/03/2003
BA20 dive 'In For The 'Krill'
BA20 Entertainment have come onboard as UK co-producer for ‘In For The Krill’, a Penguin Noir animated theatrical movie based on the award-winning Australia-based animator Greg Holfeld’s short ‘Black
BA20 Entertainment have come onboard as UK co-producer for ‘In For The Krill’, a Penguin Noir animated theatrical movie based on the award-winning Australia-based animator Greg Holfeld’s short ‘Black
10/03/2003
Digital Film Lab restores World War I film
Digital Film Lab have completed the digital restoration on ‘Everybody’s Business’ - a 35mm First World War propaganda film for The Imperial War Museum. A B&W duplicate I/P was graded and scanned at 2
Digital Film Lab have completed the digital restoration on ‘Everybody’s Business’ - a 35mm First World War propaganda film for The Imperial War Museum. A B&W duplicate I/P was graded and scanned at 2
10/03/2003
Metropolis AV & FX installation at LA Fitness completed
Kingston-on-Thames based Metropolis AV & FX have completed a major audio and AV installation at LA Fitness in Sale, Greater Manchester, including a spectacular large projection area at one end of the
Kingston-on-Thames based Metropolis AV & FX have completed a major audio and AV installation at LA Fitness in Sale, Greater Manchester, including a spectacular large projection area at one end of the
10/03/2003
National recognition of excellence for skillsformedia
The media industry careers advice and guidance service, skillsformedia, has been awarded the prestigious matrix quality standard for information advice and guidance services. The skillsformedia servi
The media industry careers advice and guidance service, skillsformedia, has been awarded the prestigious matrix quality standard for information advice and guidance services. The skillsformedia servi
10/03/2003
Network Electronics Singapore report brisk sales of Vikinx routers
Kenny Phua and Hon Kee Cheong, of Network Electronics S.E.A. (Singapore) have announced recent sales of VikinX routers to various venues including a government agency, a religious organisation, a broa
Kenny Phua and Hon Kee Cheong, of Network Electronics S.E.A. (Singapore) have announced recent sales of VikinX routers to various venues including a government agency, a religious organisation, a broa
10/03/2003
Sonifex appoint Sales Manager
Sonifex have announced the appointment of a new Sales Manager. Eamonn Heffernan has taken over the role in the Sales department after working for Sonifex for over 25 years. Heffernan started his car
Sonifex have announced the appointment of a new Sales Manager. Eamonn Heffernan has taken over the role in the Sales department after working for Sonifex for over 25 years. Heffernan started his car
10/03/2003
Trinity select Sundance Digital
When Trinity Broadcasting Network's (TBN) expansion plans required an upgrade of its antiquated automation system, the world's largest Christian television network turned to Sundance Digital, Inc. for
When Trinity Broadcasting Network's (TBN) expansion plans required an upgrade of its antiquated automation system, the world's largest Christian television network turned to Sundance Digital, Inc. for
10/03/2003
Vinten launch AutoCam Controllers
Vinten have launched two new AutoCam controllers to meet the diverse requirements of robotics in today’s demanding television environment. With the capacity to control from eight to an unlimited numb
Vinten have launched two new AutoCam controllers to meet the diverse requirements of robotics in today’s demanding television environment. With the capacity to control from eight to an unlimited numb
07/03/2003
Dantz name new Vice President of Sales
Dantz Development Corporation, the leading provider of backup and restore software for small to midsize businesses (SMB), have appointed George McAfee to lead the Dantz worldwide sales organisation as
Dantz Development Corporation, the leading provider of backup and restore software for small to midsize businesses (SMB), have appointed George McAfee to lead the Dantz worldwide sales organisation as
07/03/2003
Edition DV used to edit Keating tour film
When he was asked to make a short film about Ronan Keating's latest tour, Ian Smith, director of digital media production company Recorded Devilery, decided to make it using Pinnacle Systems' Edition
When he was asked to make a short film about Ronan Keating's latest tour, Ian Smith, director of digital media production company Recorded Devilery, decided to make it using Pinnacle Systems' Edition
07/03/2003
Gefen's VGA to DVI Adapter released
The Gefen VGA to DVI Adapter is the latest conversion solution to be offered by the maker of the year-old VGA to DVI Conversion Box. What differentiates this new solution is its conversion technique,
The Gefen VGA to DVI Adapter is the latest conversion solution to be offered by the maker of the year-old VGA to DVI Conversion Box. What differentiates this new solution is its conversion technique,
07/03/2003
Imago sign deal with NEC-Mitsubishi
Imago, the UK's premier video communications distributor, has just signed an agreement with NEC-Mitsubishi to sell the monitor manufacturer's large format presentation LCD screens. NEC-Mitsubishi sel
Imago, the UK's premier video communications distributor, has just signed an agreement with NEC-Mitsubishi to sell the monitor manufacturer's large format presentation LCD screens. NEC-Mitsubishi sel
07/03/2003
Leitch chosen by Yankees
The Yankees Entertainment and Sports (YES) Network have standardized with Leitch production equipment, selecting the MediaFile clip and still storage and Whiplash2 slow-motion/instant replay systems f
The Yankees Entertainment and Sports (YES) Network have standardized with Leitch production equipment, selecting the MediaFile clip and still storage and Whiplash2 slow-motion/instant replay systems f
07/03/2003
MPC post Seriously Strong cheese commercials
MPC have posted two commercials for Seriously Strong cheddar cheese. The 1 x 40 second 'Heist' and 1 x 20 second 'Yacht' were directed by Wayne Holloway at Stark Films for agency 1576. Heist featur
MPC have posted two commercials for Seriously Strong cheddar cheese. The 1 x 40 second 'Heist' and 1 x 20 second 'Yacht' were directed by Wayne Holloway at Stark Films for agency 1576. Heist featur
07/03/2003
New Denon DN-C635 CD single CD player launched
Hayden Laboratories, exclusive UK distributor for Denon pro audio products, have announced the new DENON DN-C635 CD player. The machine is a user-researched update to the industry standard DN-C630 CD
Hayden Laboratories, exclusive UK distributor for Denon pro audio products, have announced the new DENON DN-C635 CD player. The machine is a user-researched update to the industry standard DN-C630 CD
07/03/2003
Teranex to introduce ScratchOut at NAB 2003
Teranex, a leading provider of high-performance image enhancement solutions for digital media, are to introduce ScratchOut, a time-saving, film restoration tool, at NAB 2003. ScratchOut is an applica
Teranex, a leading provider of high-performance image enhancement solutions for digital media, are to introduce ScratchOut, a time-saving, film restoration tool, at NAB 2003. ScratchOut is an applica
06/03/2003
Bandridge launch the ProfiGold Air Bass Flex speaker cable
Bandridge have launched the latest in their range of award-winning Profigold products – the Profigold Air Bass Flex speaker cable. With the increasing performance of Digital A/V equipment and home ci
Bandridge have launched the latest in their range of award-winning Profigold products – the Profigold Air Bass Flex speaker cable. With the increasing performance of Digital A/V equipment and home ci
06/03/2003
BBC Post Production work to reinforce 'The Weakest Link'
BBC Post Production have won a contract for the fifth series of 'The Weakest Link', based on the creation of new working methods and a dedicated work area for the landmark series. For the first time,
BBC Post Production have won a contract for the fifth series of 'The Weakest Link', based on the creation of new working methods and a dedicated work area for the landmark series. For the first time,
06/03/2003
Curious Software Launch Curious gFx
Curious Software are to announce the worldwide launch of Curious gFx at NAB 2003. Curious gFx is a powerful integrated paint, rotoscoping and compositing system for video, HDTV and film. As the lates
Curious Software are to announce the worldwide launch of Curious gFx at NAB 2003. Curious gFx is a powerful integrated paint, rotoscoping and compositing system for video, HDTV and film. As the lates