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Broadcast News Archive for
February, 2004
13/02/2004
Pinnacle Liquid Edition 5.5 makes a splash at Video Forum
Pinnacle Systems’ Liquid Edition 5.5 was on show at Video Forum, with demonstrations held throughout the duration of the event. Launched in September 2003, Liquid Edition 5.5 combines the professiona
Pinnacle Systems’ Liquid Edition 5.5 was on show at Video Forum, with demonstrations held throughout the duration of the event. Launched in September 2003, Liquid Edition 5.5 combines the professiona
13/02/2004
Trimedia Broadcast agree 'Captive Audience' deal with SCC
In a deal designed to catapult ‘Captive Audience Network’ (CAN) solutions into mainstream business and retail markets, Digital broadcast specialist Trimedia has agreed a partnership deal with SCC, Eur
In a deal designed to catapult ‘Captive Audience Network’ (CAN) solutions into mainstream business and retail markets, Digital broadcast specialist Trimedia has agreed a partnership deal with SCC, Eur
13/02/2004
Ulead demonstrate DVD creation software upgrade at Video Forum
Ulead Systems, developer of video, graphics and DVD software, has showcased DVD MovieFactory 3 at Video Forum. A major upgrade of Ulead’s consumer-level DVD creation software, DVD MovieFactory 3 offe
Ulead Systems, developer of video, graphics and DVD software, has showcased DVD MovieFactory 3 at Video Forum. A major upgrade of Ulead’s consumer-level DVD creation software, DVD MovieFactory 3 offe
13/02/2004
Video Rescue demo Global Studio field editing system
Reading-based Apple Reseller Video Rescue has demonstrated the power and flexibility of its Global Studio system at Video Forum. Designed to provide “a home away from home, a studio in the field, whe
Reading-based Apple Reseller Video Rescue has demonstrated the power and flexibility of its Global Studio system at Video Forum. Designed to provide “a home away from home, a studio in the field, whe
12/02/2004
Avid deliver 50 DS Nitris HD systems in Europe
Avid Technology Europe has announced the delivery of 50 Avid DS Nitris systems in Europe since the HD capable system began shipping just four months ago. Companies including broadcasters, television
Avid Technology Europe has announced the delivery of 50 Avid DS Nitris systems in Europe since the HD capable system began shipping just four months ago. Companies including broadcasters, television
12/02/2004
BBC Broadcast creates trails for six nations rugby campaign
BBC Broadcast, one of the commercial arms of the BBC, has created the trails for the six nations rugby campaign that launched this week on BBC One. A trail for each nation runs in all nations over th
BBC Broadcast, one of the commercial arms of the BBC, has created the trails for the six nations rugby campaign that launched this week on BBC One. A trail for each nation runs in all nations over th
12/02/2004
Deadline approaching for first ever 'Orange Pitch' screenwriting competition
As part of the Orange Word International Screenwriters’ Season, the first ever Orange Pitch will offer six aspiring screenwriters the opportunity to pitch their film idea to a panel of film industry e
As part of the Orange Word International Screenwriters’ Season, the first ever Orange Pitch will offer six aspiring screenwriters the opportunity to pitch their film idea to a panel of film industry e
12/02/2004
Kevin Godley and Rushes create 'Haven' promo
A graceful promo for Haven has been directed by Kevin Godley for production company MJZ and posted at Rushes. The promo, opens with lights flickering across a city landscape. The lead singer, Gary Br
A graceful promo for Haven has been directed by Kevin Godley for production company MJZ and posted at Rushes. The promo, opens with lights flickering across a city landscape. The lead singer, Gary Br
12/02/2004
NAGRA V records complete film dialogue in 24-bit
The NAGRA V location hard drive recorder has been used to record dialogue at full 24-bit resolution throughout the entire production process of the new Matthew Vaughn directed feature, 'Layer Cake'; a
The NAGRA V location hard drive recorder has been used to record dialogue at full 24-bit resolution throughout the entire production process of the new Matthew Vaughn directed feature, 'Layer Cake'; a
12/02/2004
Quantel generationQ system certified for SGI InfiniteStorage solutions
Following exhaustive compatibility testing, Quantel and Silicon Graphics have announced that the Quantel iQ Digital Intermediate system and eQ HD editing system are now both certified for integration
Following exhaustive compatibility testing, Quantel and Silicon Graphics have announced that the Quantel iQ Digital Intermediate system and eQ HD editing system are now both certified for integration
12/02/2004
The Foundry forge support for Open FX plug-in standard
The Foundry, a leading producer of visual effects plug-ins, has announced OpenFX (OFX), a collaborative effort by visual effects developers to devise an Open Plug-in solution for leading software appl
The Foundry, a leading producer of visual effects plug-ins, has announced OpenFX (OFX), a collaborative effort by visual effects developers to devise an Open Plug-in solution for leading software appl
12/02/2004
Videmix retrobytes sign deal for historic BBC archive footage
Worcestershire based company Videmix has announced the launch of 'retrobytes' a DVD product based on their innovative and world leading DVD production and fulfilment system. Retrobytes enables a cust
Worcestershire based company Videmix has announced the launch of 'retrobytes' a DVD product based on their innovative and world leading DVD production and fulfilment system. Retrobytes enables a cust
11/02/2004
Avid demos attract Video Forum crowds
Avid is holding the first UK demonstration of the new version of Avid Xpress DV software at Video Forum 2003. Avid Xpress DV, the company’s latest powerful and cost effective professional editing sof
Avid is holding the first UK demonstration of the new version of Avid Xpress DV software at Video Forum 2003. Avid Xpress DV, the company’s latest powerful and cost effective professional editing sof
11/02/2004
BBC Library Sales and Index Stock Shots seal global deal
BBC Library Sales, a division of BBC Worldwide, and footage house Index Stock Shots have signed an agreement for BBC Library Sales to represent Index’s core collection of motion cinematography. Under
BBC Library Sales, a division of BBC Worldwide, and footage house Index Stock Shots have signed an agreement for BBC Library Sales to represent Index’s core collection of motion cinematography. Under
11/02/2004
BskyB restores dividends on profits rise
British Sky Broadcasting has announced the restoration of dividend payouts on a rise in half-year profits. The pay-TV broadcaster reported that total revenue had increased by 17% to £1766 million. Op
British Sky Broadcasting has announced the restoration of dividend payouts on a rise in half-year profits. The pay-TV broadcaster reported that total revenue had increased by 17% to £1766 million. Op
11/02/2004
Canopus unveil EDIUS 2.0 upgrade at Video Forum
Canopus, exhibiting at Video Forum for the fourth time, has been demonstrating how editors can seamlessly edit, mix and output DV, Mpeg-1, Mpeg-2 and uncompressed video with true real-time, render-fre
Canopus, exhibiting at Video Forum for the fourth time, has been demonstrating how editors can seamlessly edit, mix and output DV, Mpeg-1, Mpeg-2 and uncompressed video with true real-time, render-fre
11/02/2004
Digital Juice release innovative royalty-free music collection
Digital Juice, specialist in animation and graphics collections, is to diversify into production music with StackTraxx, a cutting edge library of royalty-free music. Taking production music “a step f
Digital Juice, specialist in animation and graphics collections, is to diversify into production music with StackTraxx, a cutting edge library of royalty-free music. Taking production music “a step f
11/02/2004
Farm Media Group in Dublin announce two key appointments
The Farm Media Group in Dublin have announced two key appointments in the posts of Business Development Manager and Director of Video. Recently appointed Business Development Manager, Sarah O’Connor
The Farm Media Group in Dublin have announced two key appointments in the posts of Business Development Manager and Director of Video. Recently appointed Business Development Manager, Sarah O’Connor
11/02/2004
Holdan announce availability of Como Pro SDI DV conversion upgrade
Holdan, exclusive UK and Ireland distributors of Como products, have announced that the highly anticipated RS-422 upgrade for the Como Pro SDI is now available, allowing control of VTRs from an editin
Holdan, exclusive UK and Ireland distributors of Como products, have announced that the highly anticipated RS-422 upgrade for the Como Pro SDI is now available, allowing control of VTRs from an editin
11/02/2004
Video Forum launch for MMR’s ‘DVD On Demand’
Multi Media Replication (MMR) has launched its new disc replication service, ‘DVD On Demand’, at Video Forum. DVD On Demand gives customers the power to choose whatever DVD content they prefer from a
Multi Media Replication (MMR) has launched its new disc replication service, ‘DVD On Demand’, at Video Forum. DVD On Demand gives customers the power to choose whatever DVD content they prefer from a
11/02/2004
Vinten showcase Protouch range at Video Forum
At Video Forum Vinten is showcasing its Protouch range of camera supports, designed to fulfil the demands of camera professionals with minimal budgets and maximum expectations. The new Pro-6 and Pro-
At Video Forum Vinten is showcasing its Protouch range of camera supports, designed to fulfil the demands of camera professionals with minimal budgets and maximum expectations. The new Pro-6 and Pro-
10/02/2004
BBC Broadcast create graphics for British Academy Film Awards
BBC Broadcast, one of the commercial arms of the BBC, has been commissioned by Initial, which is part of Endemol UK, to create the graphics for all 24 award categories for the Orange British Academy F
BBC Broadcast, one of the commercial arms of the BBC, has been commissioned by Initial, which is part of Endemol UK, to create the graphics for all 24 award categories for the Orange British Academy F
10/02/2004
Chyron updates Lyric for Middle East market
Chyron has introduced the latest version of its Arabic Lyric software at CabSat 2004, running on its Duet LEX and Solo Laptop CG systems. Arabic Lyric, which is an optional 'plug in' to version 4 of
Chyron has introduced the latest version of its Arabic Lyric software at CabSat 2004, running on its Duet LEX and Solo Laptop CG systems. Arabic Lyric, which is an optional 'plug in' to version 4 of
10/02/2004
Eyeheight announce 'bugEyes' branding system
Eyeheight's new bugEyes system promises to dramatically reduces the complexity and cost of television channel branding. Up to six bugEyes modules can be accommodated in a 1 U chassis, enabling a full
Eyeheight's new bugEyes system promises to dramatically reduces the complexity and cost of television channel branding. Up to six bugEyes modules can be accommodated in a 1 U chassis, enabling a full
10/02/2004
InPhase Technologies ship blue laser holographic media
InPhase Technologies has announced the shipping the first blue laser holographic media that enables greater amounts of information to be stored on a single disc. The new media, Tapestry HDS5000, dev
InPhase Technologies has announced the shipping the first blue laser holographic media that enables greater amounts of information to be stored on a single disc. The new media, Tapestry HDS5000, dev
