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Broadcast News Archive for
May, 2005
12/05/2005
Eyeheight at the Broadcast Production Show
Additions to Eyeheight's industry-leading range of SD and HD production, postproduction and master control equipment will be introduced to the British market at the Broadcast Production Show in London
Additions to Eyeheight's industry-leading range of SD and HD production, postproduction and master control equipment will be introduced to the British market at the Broadcast Production Show in London
12/05/2005
Lifemode signs distribution agreement with Digimation
Lifemode Interactive, developer of leading facial animation technology, has announced a major agreement with Digimation, a leading distributor in the 3D industry, to distribute LifeStudio:HEAD in the
Lifemode Interactive, developer of leading facial animation technology, has announced a major agreement with Digimation, a leading distributor in the 3D industry, to distribute LifeStudio:HEAD in the
12/05/2005
Riedel C3 Performer honoured by TV Technology
NAB 2005 was a huge success for Riedel Communications in more ways than one. The company, known for pioneering advanced intercom technology, walked away with record-breaking leads as well as a covete
NAB 2005 was a huge success for Riedel Communications in more ways than one. The company, known for pioneering advanced intercom technology, walked away with record-breaking leads as well as a covete
12/05/2005
Two RTÉ Television programmes receive awards
An RTÉ television documentary which investigated the murder of the Pope's Ambassador to Burundi, Tipperary born Archbishop Michael Courtney, has won the 2005 Connacht Gold/John Healy Award. The docum
An RTÉ television documentary which investigated the murder of the Pope's Ambassador to Burundi, Tipperary born Archbishop Michael Courtney, has won the 2005 Connacht Gold/John Healy Award. The docum
11/05/2005
ADS Tech release new USB 2.0 Mini Drive Kit
ADS Tech has announced a new Mini Drive Kit, the latest addition to its award-winning line of USB products. The Mini Drive Kit is a plug-and-play device that enables Mac and Windows PC users to quic
ADS Tech has announced a new Mini Drive Kit, the latest addition to its award-winning line of USB products. The Mini Drive Kit is a plug-and-play device that enables Mac and Windows PC users to quic
11/05/2005
Audio-Technica takes the stage with Russell Watson
Russell Watson’s recent UK concert tour was miked entirely with Audio-Technica, including the 27 piece orchestra, four backing singers, and an A-T Artist Elite 5000 Series Wireless system for the mega
Russell Watson’s recent UK concert tour was miked entirely with Audio-Technica, including the 27 piece orchestra, four backing singers, and an A-T Artist Elite 5000 Series Wireless system for the mega
11/05/2005
Ballots back strike action against BBC cuts
Union members in the BBC have voted for industrial action in protest against plans for cuts and privatisation. In a series of ballots which closed today (May 11), Bectu claimed voters supported strik
Union members in the BBC have voted for industrial action in protest against plans for cuts and privatisation. In a series of ballots which closed today (May 11), Bectu claimed voters supported strik
11/05/2005
Final Draft International Edition released
Final Draft has announced the availability of the International Edition of Final Draft, its top-selling scriptwriting software, which is used to write scripts for movies, television and theatre. “Th
Final Draft has announced the availability of the International Edition of Final Draft, its top-selling scriptwriting software, which is used to write scripts for movies, television and theatre. “Th
11/05/2005
Liverpool Film Office heads to Cannes Film Festival
Liverpool City Council's Film Office will be meeting with international film industry professionals at Cannes this year, to promote Liverpool's diverse filming locations as well as its first class fac
Liverpool City Council's Film Office will be meeting with international film industry professionals at Cannes this year, to promote Liverpool's diverse filming locations as well as its first class fac
11/05/2005
Neon Broadcast's new HD mobile unit features UK's first Kahuna multi-format switcher
The first Snell & Wilcox SD/HD Kahuna production switcher to be installed in the UK is at the heart of the newest mobile truck in Neon Broadcast Services' fleet. Chosen both for its unique SD/HD sup
The first Snell & Wilcox SD/HD Kahuna production switcher to be installed in the UK is at the heart of the newest mobile truck in Neon Broadcast Services' fleet. Chosen both for its unique SD/HD sup
11/05/2005
NTL Broadcast reveals first channels for TV-to-mobile trial with O2
NTL Broadcast, in partnership with O2, has revealed the first batch of channels to be part of its line-up for the forthcoming Oxford mobile TV trial, including Cartoon Network, CNN, Discovery Channel,
NTL Broadcast, in partnership with O2, has revealed the first batch of channels to be part of its line-up for the forthcoming Oxford mobile TV trial, including Cartoon Network, CNN, Discovery Channel,
11/05/2005
Quantel hail 'Star Wars Episode III' as 'a blueprint for 21st Century film making'
'Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith' is set to make cinema history; not just in the box office but in its use of cutting edge DI technology. Most impressive is the thousands of hours of work
'Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith' is set to make cinema history; not just in the box office but in its use of cutting edge DI technology. Most impressive is the thousands of hours of work
10/05/2005
Blue posts BBC2’s new reality doc ‘The Monastery’
Full-service post-production facility blue has completed the postproduction for two promos for BBC2’s forthcoming reality TV show, 'The Monastery'. Produced by Tiger Aspect and commissioned by the BB
Full-service post-production facility blue has completed the postproduction for two promos for BBC2’s forthcoming reality TV show, 'The Monastery'. Produced by Tiger Aspect and commissioned by the BB
10/05/2005
Canopus announces support module for Panasonic’s DVCPRO P2 products
Canopus has announced native, real-time non-linear editing support for Panasonic’s DVCPRO P2 series of products, including the new AG-HVX200 DVCPRO HD P2 hand-held camcorder. Developed in collaborati
Canopus has announced native, real-time non-linear editing support for Panasonic’s DVCPRO P2 series of products, including the new AG-HVX200 DVCPRO HD P2 hand-held camcorder. Developed in collaborati
10/05/2005
Convergent Design unveils HDV-Connect
Convergent Design has unveiled the HDV-Connect, a high performance HDV/DV to HD/SD-SDI converter. Intended for both broadcast studio and NLE applications, the stand-alone converter supports 1080i, 7
Convergent Design has unveiled the HDV-Connect, a high performance HDV/DV to HD/SD-SDI converter. Intended for both broadcast studio and NLE applications, the stand-alone converter supports 1080i, 7
10/05/2005
Dubbs to demonstrate restoration skills at Broadcast Production Show
Dubbs has announced that it is to exhibit at The Broadcast Production Show (June 1-3 2005) with live restoration demonstrations and prize draws. Visitors to the stand (B114) can bring along their mas
Dubbs has announced that it is to exhibit at The Broadcast Production Show (June 1-3 2005) with live restoration demonstrations and prize draws. Visitors to the stand (B114) can bring along their mas
10/05/2005
Football channel votes for recognition
Staff at Manchester United's own television channel have voted for Bectu to organise and represent them at work. In a ballot of MUTV's workforce run by government agency ACAS, under new labour laws
Staff at Manchester United's own television channel have voted for Bectu to organise and represent them at work. In a ballot of MUTV's workforce run by government agency ACAS, under new labour laws
10/05/2005
New Managing Director at VTR plc
The board of VTR plc has announced the appointment of Paul Tracey as its new Managing Director. Formerly Corporate Development Director at VTR plc, Tracey takes up the helm following the retirement
The board of VTR plc has announced the appointment of Paul Tracey as its new Managing Director. Formerly Corporate Development Director at VTR plc, Tracey takes up the helm following the retirement
10/05/2005
OmniBus Colossus povides cost-effective transmission to Star Channel
Athens-based commercial broadcaster Star Channel has gone to air with Greece's first fully automated, end-to-end transmission environment, based on OmniBus Systems' award-winning Colossus playout solu
Athens-based commercial broadcaster Star Channel has gone to air with Greece's first fully automated, end-to-end transmission environment, based on OmniBus Systems' award-winning Colossus playout solu
10/05/2005
Terrorists, communists and giant cockroaches scoop Footage Awards
Top honours in the second annual FOCAL Footage Awards have gone to programmes on subjects ranging from perceptions of terrorism to visualisations of an Olympic Games for animals. The awards, sponsore
Top honours in the second annual FOCAL Footage Awards have gone to programmes on subjects ranging from perceptions of terrorism to visualisations of an Olympic Games for animals. The awards, sponsore
09/05/2005
Canopus announces support for Sony XDCAM Professional Disc System
At NAB, Canopus announced real-time non-linear editing support for the Sony’s XDCAM Professional Disc System (DVCAM mode). Developed in collaboration with Sony, the Canopus Support Module for the XDC
At NAB, Canopus announced real-time non-linear editing support for the Sony’s XDCAM Professional Disc System (DVCAM mode). Developed in collaboration with Sony, the Canopus Support Module for the XDC
09/05/2005
Custom Consoles upgrades M-Desk range
Custom Consoles has announced a major upgrade to its M-Desk series of desks. Redesigned vertical support pillars constructed of extruded aluminium replace the earlier box-steel legs. At the centre of
Custom Consoles has announced a major upgrade to its M-Desk series of desks. Redesigned vertical support pillars constructed of extruded aluminium replace the earlier box-steel legs. At the centre of
09/05/2005
Film Lab North secures £400k investment
Granada’s new £400,000 Film Lab North facility at 96 Kirkstall Road, Leeds, was officially opened by actor David Jason on April 27 2005. This significant regional investment highlights the ITV Group
Granada’s new £400,000 Film Lab North facility at 96 Kirkstall Road, Leeds, was officially opened by actor David Jason on April 27 2005. This significant regional investment highlights the ITV Group
09/05/2005
Henninger delivers high-quality HD onlines With Snell & Wilcox
The Mid-Atlantic's leading creative communications company, Henninger, has installed the Ukon in its multi-standard finishing suite along with a da Vinci 2K colour correction system to deliver high-qu
The Mid-Atlantic's leading creative communications company, Henninger, has installed the Ukon in its multi-standard finishing suite along with a da Vinci 2K colour correction system to deliver high-qu
09/05/2005
JVC to showcase ProHD range at the Broadcast Production Show 2005
Affordable SD and HD recording will be demonstrated to visitors as part of a major presence by JVC at this year's Broadcast Production Show. The event will feature the UK launch of their ProHD range
Affordable SD and HD recording will be demonstrated to visitors as part of a major presence by JVC at this year's Broadcast Production Show. The event will feature the UK launch of their ProHD range
