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Broadcast News Archive for
January, 2005
13/01/2005
Gefen releases high definition source switcher and extension solutions
Gefen have announced the release of two dual link DVI products, both of which work with high definition video. The DVI-DL Switcher allows users to connect two sources to a display equipped with just
Gefen have announced the release of two dual link DVI products, both of which work with high definition video. The DVI-DL Switcher allows users to connect two sources to a display equipped with just
13/01/2005
Imagineer launches Warper option for Quantel products
Imagineer Systems has announced the availability of a new 'Warper' option for the Quantel range of products. The software has been designed for use in frame fixing in film restoration projects, subt
Imagineer Systems has announced the availability of a new 'Warper' option for the Quantel range of products. The software has been designed for use in frame fixing in film restoration projects, subt
13/01/2005
ITN and Espresso join forces in UK digital education market
Independent Television News (ITN) has made a strategic investment in Espresso, the UK’s market leader in the provision of video-rich digital teaching materials to schools. The partnership provides IT
Independent Television News (ITN) has made a strategic investment in Espresso, the UK’s market leader in the provision of video-rich digital teaching materials to schools. The partnership provides IT
13/01/2005
Patricia Hewitt to unveil plans for British-Indian co-production
Patricia Hewitt, Secretary of State for Trade and Industry and Minister for Women, is to unveil plans for a film on Indian Congress President Sonia Gandhi at the JW Marriott, Mumbai, India on Friday J
Patricia Hewitt, Secretary of State for Trade and Industry and Minister for Women, is to unveil plans for a film on Indian Congress President Sonia Gandhi at the JW Marriott, Mumbai, India on Friday J
13/01/2005
Shooters Post & Transfer chooses Snell & Wilcox Niagra HD
Snell & Wilcox has announced that Shooters Post & Transfer, a Philadelphia-based postproduction firm, is using the Snell & Wilcox Niagra high definition noise and grain management system to provide a
Snell & Wilcox has announced that Shooters Post & Transfer, a Philadelphia-based postproduction firm, is using the Snell & Wilcox Niagra high definition noise and grain management system to provide a
13/01/2005
ViewCast launches Niagara SchedulStream automation control software
ViewCast Corporation has announced that its Niagara SchedulStream, a new automation software for scheduling and management of Windows Media and RealNetworks RealVideo encoding sessions, is now availab
ViewCast Corporation has announced that its Niagara SchedulStream, a new automation software for scheduling and management of Windows Media and RealNetworks RealVideo encoding sessions, is now availab
12/01/2005
Element Interactive launch dedicated DVD online retail store
Interactive DVD developers and publishers now have a dedicated retailer following the launch of the world’s first online interactive DVD store at <A HREF= 'http://www.4rfv.co.uk/link-error.aspx' TARGE
Interactive DVD developers and publishers now have a dedicated retailer following the launch of the world’s first online interactive DVD store at <A HREF= 'http://www.4rfv.co.uk/link-error.aspx' TARGE
12/01/2005
JVC’s DT-V range provides HD monitoring at SD price levels
JVC is now stocking a range of dual purpose digital video (DT-V) HD and SD monitors with multi-signal video and audio capabilities. The JVC 17-inch DT-V1700CG and the 19-inch DT-V1910CG colour video
JVC is now stocking a range of dual purpose digital video (DT-V) HD and SD monitors with multi-signal video and audio capabilities. The JVC 17-inch DT-V1700CG and the 19-inch DT-V1910CG colour video
12/01/2005
Lola offers full HD pipeline with Discreet’s flame systems
Soho post-production facility Lola has invested in a second Discreet flame visual effects and compositing system as part of its ongoing investment in high-definition (HD) equipment. Discreet’s flame
Soho post-production facility Lola has invested in a second Discreet flame visual effects and compositing system as part of its ongoing investment in high-definition (HD) equipment. Discreet’s flame
12/01/2005
MPC builds stunning cityscape for new Audi A6 commercial
French directing duo Pleix have completed work on ‘Letters,’ an ambient and striking commercial for the Audi A6, with postproduction carried out at MPC. The commercial opens on a deserted car park ro
French directing duo Pleix have completed work on ‘Letters,’ an ambient and striking commercial for the Audi A6, with postproduction carried out at MPC. The commercial opens on a deserted car park ro
12/01/2005
NaturalMotion wins prestigious games industry award
NaturalMotion, an innovative British developer of dynamic motion synthesis technology, has won a Front Line game development tools award for its 3D endorphin product. The award, given by Game Develop
NaturalMotion, an innovative British developer of dynamic motion synthesis technology, has won a Front Line game development tools award for its 3D endorphin product. The award, given by Game Develop
12/01/2005
Paul Fincher joins Pharos Communications as Sales Support Engineer
Pharos Communications has announced a new addition to the sales team at its Reading headquarters. Paul Fincher joins the company as Sales Support Engineer with nearly 20 years of broadcast industry e
Pharos Communications has announced a new addition to the sales team at its Reading headquarters. Paul Fincher joins the company as Sales Support Engineer with nearly 20 years of broadcast industry e
12/01/2005
Sonic announces software range to support Blu-ray technology
Sonic Solutions is to support the forthcoming Blu-ray data recording standard in its line of Sonic and Roxio-branded consumer applications, as well as in its industry-standard AuthorScript Software De
Sonic Solutions is to support the forthcoming Blu-ray data recording standard in its line of Sonic and Roxio-branded consumer applications, as well as in its industry-standard AuthorScript Software De
12/01/2005
VTR and The Hive post Kasabian’s latest promo
Full-service facility VTR and its subsidiary The Hive have completed CGI and compositing work on the promo for Kasabian’s forthcoming single, 'Cutt Off'. VTR was approached by production company Cops
Full-service facility VTR and its subsidiary The Hive have completed CGI and compositing work on the promo for Kasabian’s forthcoming single, 'Cutt Off'. VTR was approached by production company Cops
11/01/2005
Framestore CFC invests in JVC’s DLA-HD2K
Framestore CFC are in the process of building four new colour grading and digital intermediate production suites in Soho and each will have its very own JVC HD2K projector. One suite has already bee
Framestore CFC are in the process of building four new colour grading and digital intermediate production suites in Soho and each will have its very own JVC HD2K projector. One suite has already bee
11/01/2005
Manfrotto announce plans for VideoForum
Two new camera supports and two new remote controls from Manfrotto will debut at the new-look VideoForum 2005 at Earls Court 1 between January 25 and 27 2005. The revolutionary 519 pro fluid video he
Two new camera supports and two new remote controls from Manfrotto will debut at the new-look VideoForum 2005 at Earls Court 1 between January 25 and 27 2005. The revolutionary 519 pro fluid video he
11/01/2005
Merging VCube now shipping
Swiss based Merging Technologies S.A. has released their new VCube Video HD Player/Recorder V1.0, designed for audio postproduction. The system has already been delivered to over 50 customers around
Swiss based Merging Technologies S.A. has released their new VCube Video HD Player/Recorder V1.0, designed for audio postproduction. The system has already been delivered to over 50 customers around
11/01/2005
Multimedia Direct install EditShare at Majestic
Multimedia Direct (MMD) has completed the integration of EditShare, the shared storage, editing and administration software, at Majestic TV (formerly Blue Sky TV), the Sky digital channel based in Spa
Multimedia Direct (MMD) has completed the integration of EditShare, the shared storage, editing and administration software, at Majestic TV (formerly Blue Sky TV), the Sky digital channel based in Spa
11/01/2005
New FOCUS DV mixer line at Holdan
Holdan has announced the release of two new Digital Vision mixers, the MX-4 and the MX-4 DV. Not only have FOCUS Enhancement kept many of the best features from their popular and highly praised MXPro
Holdan has announced the release of two new Digital Vision mixers, the MX-4 and the MX-4 DV. Not only have FOCUS Enhancement kept many of the best features from their popular and highly praised MXPro
11/01/2005
Scrub installs Digidesign ICON at ITV Anglia
Scrub, HHB’s Soho-based post specialist division, has supplied a complete Digidesign ICON and Pro Tools system to ITV Anglia at their Norwich Production Headquarters. A major provider of daytime pro
Scrub, HHB’s Soho-based post specialist division, has supplied a complete Digidesign ICON and Pro Tools system to ITV Anglia at their Norwich Production Headquarters. A major provider of daytime pro
11/01/2005
Storwell save space at ITV Archives
A huge logistics operation to move scattered TV archive collections to a new home in Leeds has resulted in a 50 per cent space saving, thanks to Storwell Systems. ITV took on a 1250 sq metre warehou
A huge logistics operation to move scattered TV archive collections to a new home in Leeds has resulted in a 50 per cent space saving, thanks to Storwell Systems. ITV took on a 1250 sq metre warehou
11/01/2005
Three-part independent BBC production in post on Lightworks system
A three-part television Sally Head production of the novel 'Fingersmith', by Sarah Waters, author of 'Tipping the Velvet', is currently being edited by Bryan Oates on a Lightworks Touch edit system pr
A three-part television Sally Head production of the novel 'Fingersmith', by Sarah Waters, author of 'Tipping the Velvet', is currently being edited by Bryan Oates on a Lightworks Touch edit system pr
10/01/2005
'The Bill' sparks Eastern European success for Freemantle
Fremantle International Distribution (FID), the distribution arm of FremantleMedia, has Russian licensing agreement for the UK’s most successful police drama series, 'The Bill'. Having previously ai
Fremantle International Distribution (FID), the distribution arm of FremantleMedia, has Russian licensing agreement for the UK’s most successful police drama series, 'The Bill'. Having previously ai
10/01/2005
dB Broadcast completes control rooms for QVC Shopping Channel
dB Broadcast, the Cambridgeshire-based systems integrator, has completed work on a new suite of control rooms for QVC, the UK's leading television shopping channel. The new control rooms replace cont
dB Broadcast, the Cambridgeshire-based systems integrator, has completed work on a new suite of control rooms for QVC, the UK's leading television shopping channel. The new control rooms replace cont
10/01/2005
InPhase Technologies introduces world’s first holographic drive prototype
InPhase Technologies has announced a breakthrough in data storage with the world’s first prototype of a holographic storage drive. InPhase, the leader in holographic data storage systems and media,
InPhase Technologies has announced a breakthrough in data storage with the world’s first prototype of a holographic storage drive. InPhase, the leader in holographic data storage systems and media,
