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Broadcast News Archive for
April, 2005
13/04/2005
Colorado PBS station installs OmniBus automation system in new content delivery centre
OmniBus Systems, award-winning provider of comprehensive automation and content management solutions to the broadcast industry, has announced that KBDI-TV/12, a PBS member station serving Denver and s
OmniBus Systems, award-winning provider of comprehensive automation and content management solutions to the broadcast industry, has announced that KBDI-TV/12, a PBS member station serving Denver and s
13/04/2005
Holophone announces MINI Surround Sound Microphone and Pocket PME
Holophone, a division of Rising Sun Productions, has announced the introduction of the Holophone-MINI Surround Sound Microphone and Pocket PME. Based upon the successful and patented H2-PRO, the Hol
Holophone, a division of Rising Sun Productions, has announced the introduction of the Holophone-MINI Surround Sound Microphone and Pocket PME. Based upon the successful and patented H2-PRO, the Hol
13/04/2005
Irish Film Board chief resigns to become CEO of AusFilm
Irish Film Board Chief Executive Mark Woods has resigned his post to return to Australia and take up the position of CEO with Sydney-based content attraction and marketing agency, AusFilm. "On behalf
Irish Film Board Chief Executive Mark Woods has resigned his post to return to Australia and take up the position of CEO with Sydney-based content attraction and marketing agency, AusFilm. "On behalf
13/04/2005
Pro-Bel continues US market innovation with Masterpiece & Sirius Gold
Pro-Bel, the premier manufacturer and supplier of routing switchers, signal processing, master control and automation technologies, is continuing its policy of technological innovations that bring rea
Pro-Bel, the premier manufacturer and supplier of routing switchers, signal processing, master control and automation technologies, is continuing its policy of technological innovations that bring rea
13/04/2005
Unions poised to begin strike ballot over BBC cutbacks
Bectu, the NUJ and Amicus are poised to begin a vote for industrial action after BBC redundancy talks reached deadlock yesterday. Formal notice of a strike ballot is due to be sent to the BBC today,
Bectu, the NUJ and Amicus are poised to begin a vote for industrial action after BBC redundancy talks reached deadlock yesterday. Formal notice of a strike ballot is due to be sent to the BBC today,
12/04/2005
'Cinegael Paradiso’ wins top award at Celtic Film & Television Festival
The documentary feature ‘Cinegael Paradiso’, produced by Dublin based production company Distinguished Features and jointly financed by Bord Scannán na hÉireann/ the Irish Film Board and TG4, has won
The documentary feature ‘Cinegael Paradiso’, produced by Dublin based production company Distinguished Features and jointly financed by Bord Scannán na hÉireann/ the Irish Film Board and TG4, has won
12/04/2005
Cameras roll on new Revolution Films & Rhombus Media production
Principal photography is underway on 'Snow Cake', a Canada-UK co-production produced by Niv Fichman and Jessica Daniel from Rhombus Media and Gina Carter and Andrew Eaton from Revolution Films. The
Principal photography is underway on 'Snow Cake', a Canada-UK co-production produced by Niv Fichman and Jessica Daniel from Rhombus Media and Gina Carter and Andrew Eaton from Revolution Films. The
12/04/2005
DNF Controls adds data logging option to Analyst RS422/RS232 Tester
DNF Controls has announced a new Analyst RS422/RS232 Tester data logging option that captures serial communication into a non-volatile log file for review and analysis. Data can be captured in both d
DNF Controls has announced a new Analyst RS422/RS232 Tester data logging option that captures serial communication into a non-volatile log file for review and analysis. Data can be captured in both d
12/04/2005
German facility invests in Imagineer's monet
Imagineer Systems, the UK-based developer of the innovative mokey and monet visual effects tools, has announced that leading German postproduction facility PICTORION das werk GmbH is the latest Europe
Imagineer Systems, the UK-based developer of the innovative mokey and monet visual effects tools, has announced that leading German postproduction facility PICTORION das werk GmbH is the latest Europe
12/04/2005
InPhase to demonstrate Tapestry holographic drive prototype at NAB
InPhase Technologies, the leader in holographic data storage systems and media, has announced that it will conduct a public demonstration of the world’s first prototype of a commercial holographic sto
InPhase Technologies, the leader in holographic data storage systems and media, has announced that it will conduct a public demonstration of the world’s first prototype of a commercial holographic sto
12/04/2005
Lightworks Touch used on 'Hitchhiker's Guide…'
Lightworks has announced that three Touch edit systems, provided by London Editing Machines to Goldcrest Post Production Facilities Ltd, were used to edit the feature film production of Douglas Adams'
Lightworks has announced that three Touch edit systems, provided by London Editing Machines to Goldcrest Post Production Facilities Ltd, were used to edit the feature film production of Douglas Adams'
12/04/2005
New bfi 'Black World' cinema project to be unveiled
The British Film Institute (bfi) has announced the imminent launch of a major national initiative entitled 'Black World - A Revolution on Screen'. The project celebrates and promotes international bl
The British Film Institute (bfi) has announced the imminent launch of a major national initiative entitled 'Black World - A Revolution on Screen'. The project celebrates and promotes international bl
12/04/2005
Roxio Easy Media Creator 7.5 wins PC Magazine Editors’ Choice Award
Roxio, a division of Sonic Solutions, has announced that Easy Media Creator 7.5, the most comprehensive suite of CD and DVD authoring and burning, photo, video and music applications, surpassed all co
Roxio, a division of Sonic Solutions, has announced that Easy Media Creator 7.5, the most comprehensive suite of CD and DVD authoring and burning, photo, video and music applications, surpassed all co
11/04/2005
Gamma & Density Co. heads to NAB with 3cP
Gamma & Density Co. will premiere its dynamic 3cP (Cinematographer’s Color Correction Program) on-set colour correction system at this year’s NAB conference. This precise and complete solution, devel
Gamma & Density Co. will premiere its dynamic 3cP (Cinematographer’s Color Correction Program) on-set colour correction system at this year’s NAB conference. This precise and complete solution, devel
11/04/2005
Gefen discounts HDTV Extreme cables
Gefen announced that it has discounted its HDTV Extreme cables, now available in 33, 50, 66, 75, 100, 135, 210 and 330 foot lengths. HDTV Extreme cables are uniquely suited for HDTV projection and c
Gefen announced that it has discounted its HDTV Extreme cables, now available in 33, 50, 66, 75, 100, 135, 210 and 330 foot lengths. HDTV Extreme cables are uniquely suited for HDTV projection and c
11/04/2005
Global Security Systems to launch GSSNet at NAB
Global Security Systems is to launch GSSNet at NAB 2005 in Las Vegas (Booth N427). The GSSNet system is a Homeland Security & Natural Disaster First Alert System which provides secure transmission of
Global Security Systems is to launch GSSNet at NAB 2005 in Las Vegas (Booth N427). The GSSNet system is a Homeland Security & Natural Disaster First Alert System which provides secure transmission of
11/04/2005
ITV management ask unions in for talks
Bectu and Amicus have been invited to meet ITV managers on Monday April 11, after a 36-hour strike by members. The invitation, which was made during the stoppage, came with a promise that a new pay o
Bectu and Amicus have been invited to meet ITV managers on Monday April 11, after a 36-hour strike by members. The invitation, which was made during the stoppage, came with a promise that a new pay o
11/04/2005
Plymouth Media-Partnership membership tops 300
MORE than 300 people have now signed up as members of Plymouth Media-Partnership, which aims to support and develop the media and new media sector in Plymouth and the surrounding area. Since its laun
MORE than 300 people have now signed up as members of Plymouth Media-Partnership, which aims to support and develop the media and new media sector in Plymouth and the surrounding area. Since its laun
11/04/2005
SysMedia to demonstrate OCAP/ACAP/MHP iTV production system at NAB 2005
At NAB 2005, SysMedia is demonstrating an end-to-end solution for the production and distribution of OCAP/ACAP/MHP-compliant interactive TV content and applications. This features SysMedia's Plasma M
At NAB 2005, SysMedia is demonstrating an end-to-end solution for the production and distribution of OCAP/ACAP/MHP-compliant interactive TV content and applications. This features SysMedia's Plasma M
11/04/2005
TSL extends TallyMan options
TSL, leading international independent broadcast systems integrator and manufacturer, has extended the capabilities of its groundbreaking TallyMan UMD and tally control system with the development of
TSL, leading international independent broadcast systems integrator and manufacturer, has extended the capabilities of its groundbreaking TallyMan UMD and tally control system with the development of
11/04/2005
VFGadgets to introduce Video LCD Monitor Mount Pro at NAB
VFGadgets is to introduce its Video LCD Monitor Mount Pro at NAB booth C2163. Now that more DOP's and videographers are using 17" to 30" professional video LCD and TFT monitor's in the field, VFGadg
VFGadgets is to introduce its Video LCD Monitor Mount Pro at NAB booth C2163. Now that more DOP's and videographers are using 17" to 30" professional video LCD and TFT monitor's in the field, VFGadg
08/04/2005
A Radical Lighting solution for Futurist project
Taking the theme of collaboration and the sharing of resources to win business literally, Futurist’s Michael Lister teamed up with Radical Lighting’s Emma Long and Simon Carter to present a completely
Taking the theme of collaboration and the sharing of resources to win business literally, Futurist’s Michael Lister teamed up with Radical Lighting’s Emma Long and Simon Carter to present a completely
08/04/2005
Audio-Technica chosen for VH1's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction
For the eighth year in a row, Audio-Technica microphones were chosen for the internationally televised VH1 broadcast of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. A-T supplied over 50 microphon
For the eighth year in a row, Audio-Technica microphones were chosen for the internationally televised VH1 broadcast of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony. A-T supplied over 50 microphon
08/04/2005
Boxer Systems completes Teachers' TV project
Boxer Systems has announced the successful completion of a new collaborative editing facility for professional development channel Teachers' TV. The project had to deliver against very tight deadline
Boxer Systems has announced the successful completion of a new collaborative editing facility for professional development channel Teachers' TV. The project had to deliver against very tight deadline
08/04/2005
First ever National Skills Day for media industries announced
The first ever National Skills Day for the Audio Visual Industries will take place on Thursday May 26 2005. Skillset, Broadcast, BBC, ITV, Channel 4, five, BSkyB, Pact and BECTU have joined forces to
The first ever National Skills Day for the Audio Visual Industries will take place on Thursday May 26 2005. Skillset, Broadcast, BBC, ITV, Channel 4, five, BSkyB, Pact and BECTU have joined forces to
