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Broadcast News Archive for
May, 2005
09/05/2005
Network Electronics’ Mot-Box wins STAR Award
Network Electronics’ Mot-Box, the lightweight, 3RU mobile transport enclosure introduced at NAB 2005, has received a 2005 STAR (Superior Technology Award Recipient) Award from the editorial staff of T
Network Electronics’ Mot-Box, the lightweight, 3RU mobile transport enclosure introduced at NAB 2005, has received a 2005 STAR (Superior Technology Award Recipient) Award from the editorial staff of T
09/05/2005
root6 to focus on DI workflow at Broadcast Production Show
root6 will present the latest advances in Digital Intermediate workflow with a series of technology demonstrations on stand Stand D35 at the Broadcast Production Show. Highlighting key components fro
root6 will present the latest advances in Digital Intermediate workflow with a series of technology demonstrations on stand Stand D35 at the Broadcast Production Show. Highlighting key components fro
09/05/2005
T-Online chooses Macrovision
Macrovision has announced that T-Online, one of the largest ISPs in Europe, has activated Macrovision’s content protection for delivery of its ‘Vision on TV’ Video-on-Demand (VOD) Service. The agree
Macrovision has announced that T-Online, one of the largest ISPs in Europe, has activated Macrovision’s content protection for delivery of its ‘Vision on TV’ Video-on-Demand (VOD) Service. The agree
06/05/2005
Bectu remind members about BBC strike ballot
Bectu representatives across the BBC are reminding members that the industrial action ballot closes on May 11. The ballot, in protest at Director General Mark Thompson's plans for cuts and privatisa
Bectu representatives across the BBC are reminding members that the industrial action ballot closes on May 11. The ballot, in protest at Director General Mark Thompson's plans for cuts and privatisa
06/05/2005
Canopus announces low-cost EDIUS DVX introductory offer
Continuing to bring powerful real-time non-linear editing capabilities to video professionals and enthusiasts at affordable prices, Canopus recently announced EDIUS DVX. On show at NAB and available
Continuing to bring powerful real-time non-linear editing capabilities to video professionals and enthusiasts at affordable prices, Canopus recently announced EDIUS DVX. On show at NAB and available
06/05/2005
E-TV brands with Eyeheight
E-TV, The Technology Channel, has chosen Eyeheight's LK-2 logo inserter as the basis of its on-screen branding. Installed in the master control apparatus room at E-TV's Milan headquarters, the LK-2
E-TV, The Technology Channel, has chosen Eyeheight's LK-2 logo inserter as the basis of its on-screen branding. Installed in the master control apparatus room at E-TV's Milan headquarters, the LK-2
06/05/2005
FilmLight launches Baselight Blackboard control surface
At NAB, FilmLight launched the Baselight Blackboard, an optional dedicated control surface for its Baselight colour grading and finishing system. More intuitive than using solely a pen and tablet or
At NAB, FilmLight launched the Baselight Blackboard, an optional dedicated control surface for its Baselight colour grading and finishing system. More intuitive than using solely a pen and tablet or
06/05/2005
Henninger delivers high-quality HD onlines with Snell & Wilcox
Henninger Media Services is using the Snell & Wilcox Ukon universal conversion platform in a virtual telecine environment to maximise the use of video content by allowing SD footage captured over the
Henninger Media Services is using the Snell & Wilcox Ukon universal conversion platform in a virtual telecine environment to maximise the use of video content by allowing SD footage captured over the
06/05/2005
International deals rack up for 'Jamie’s School Dinners'
Fremantle International Distribution (FID), the distribution arm of global production outfit FremantleMedia, has reported yet more international sales for hit show 'Jamie’s School Dinners'. Following
Fremantle International Distribution (FID), the distribution arm of global production outfit FremantleMedia, has reported yet more international sales for hit show 'Jamie’s School Dinners'. Following
06/05/2005
Lightworks NLE chosen for 'Monster-In-Law'
Lightworks has announced that seasoned editor Scott Hill recently completed editing for the soon-to-be-released New Line Cinema feature 'Monster-in-Law' using the Lightworks Touch NLE edit system. A
Lightworks has announced that seasoned editor Scott Hill recently completed editing for the soon-to-be-released New Line Cinema feature 'Monster-in-Law' using the Lightworks Touch NLE edit system. A
06/05/2005
Real-time graphics used for BBC election coverage
RT Software's new MixTV real-time graphics system, which is powered by NVIDIA Quadro graphics hardware, was used for the first time by the BBC during its live UK General Election coverage. Viewers sa
RT Software's new MixTV real-time graphics system, which is powered by NVIDIA Quadro graphics hardware, was used for the first time by the BBC during its live UK General Election coverage. Viewers sa
05/05/2005
Autocue’s QNet improves efficiency of bank's in-house channel
Autocue recently announced the sale of their QNet software to Wachovia Bank, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Showcased at NAB along with Autocue’s complete line of products, Qnet, a networked scripting
Autocue recently announced the sale of their QNet software to Wachovia Bank, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Showcased at NAB along with Autocue’s complete line of products, Qnet, a networked scripting
05/05/2005
Beyerdynamic introduces MCE 86 II Shotgun Microphone at NAB
Beyerdynamic, a leading manufacturer of microphones, headphones and wireless microphone systems, has introduced the new MCE 86 II Shotgun Microphone at NAB 2005. An extremely light and rugged microph
Beyerdynamic, a leading manufacturer of microphones, headphones and wireless microphone systems, has introduced the new MCE 86 II Shotgun Microphone at NAB 2005. An extremely light and rugged microph
05/05/2005
Blue posts BBC4 documentary ‘A Company of Soldiers’
Full-service postproduction facility blue, part of VTR Media Services, has completed the post for 'A Company of Soldiers', a documentary which will be aired on May 24 at 9pm as part of BBC4’s 'Storyvi
Full-service postproduction facility blue, part of VTR Media Services, has completed the post for 'A Company of Soldiers', a documentary which will be aired on May 24 at 9pm as part of BBC4’s 'Storyvi
05/05/2005
BSkyB purchases Harris automation system
Harris Corporation has announced that BSkyB has purchased the Harris D-Series Ingest and Play-to-Air Automation System for its forthcoming High-Definition Television (HDTV) services, with Harris also
Harris Corporation has announced that BSkyB has purchased the Harris D-Series Ingest and Play-to-Air Automation System for its forthcoming High-Definition Television (HDTV) services, with Harris also
05/05/2005
Camino Media's crew network spans Spanish & Portuguese-speaking countries
Madrid-based Camino Media has expanded its crewing and turnkey production services in Iberia to include Latin America. Representation of the transatlantic firm in Miami, Florida, will now coordinate
Madrid-based Camino Media has expanded its crewing and turnkey production services in Iberia to include Latin America. Representation of the transatlantic firm in Miami, Florida, will now coordinate
05/05/2005
Cooke S4 Prime Lenses used in fourth 'Potter' film shoot
Currently in production, DoP Roger Pratt has chosen Cooke S4 Prime Lenses for 'Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire'. The fourth film featuring the boy wizard is the second in the series to use Cooke
Currently in production, DoP Roger Pratt has chosen Cooke S4 Prime Lenses for 'Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire'. The fourth film featuring the boy wizard is the second in the series to use Cooke
05/05/2005
Leading production and post conglomerate backs Quantel HD vision
Grace & Wild has become the first company in the US to own a total of seven eQs, four at Postique, its postproduction boutique division and three at its hdstudios division. The company acquired its f
Grace & Wild has become the first company in the US to own a total of seven eQs, four at Postique, its postproduction boutique division and three at its hdstudios division. The company acquired its f
05/05/2005
The Broadcast Production Show calls for short films to showcase
UK short-film makers are to be given the chance to showcase their work to a potential audience of 10,000 people at the Broadcast Production Show at Earls Court 2 to be held between 1st to 3rd June. S
UK short-film makers are to be given the chance to showcase their work to a potential audience of 10,000 people at the Broadcast Production Show at Earls Court 2 to be held between 1st to 3rd June. S
04/05/2005
Grass Valley’s Jackson joins IBIS as Operations Manager
IBIS have announced the appointment of Nigel Jackson, formerly Senior Project Manager and Systems Consultant at Thomson Broadcast and Media Solutions. At Thomson GrassValley, Jackson was responsible
IBIS have announced the appointment of Nigel Jackson, formerly Senior Project Manager and Systems Consultant at Thomson Broadcast and Media Solutions. At Thomson GrassValley, Jackson was responsible
04/05/2005
Hammerhead name new staff
Hammerhead TV Facilities has been joined by John Dardis & Peter Hewart, both ex-VFG Manchester, to support its continued growth and expansion. Both Peter, heading the broadcast video engineering depa
Hammerhead TV Facilities has been joined by John Dardis & Peter Hewart, both ex-VFG Manchester, to support its continued growth and expansion. Both Peter, heading the broadcast video engineering depa
04/05/2005
Kramer UK to demonstrate Sierra kit at Broadcast Production Show
Kramer Electronics UK Ltd will show the Sierra Video Systems Lassen 3232HDS and Lassen 1616HDS HD/SDI DVB-ASI routing switchers with analogue balanced stereo at the Broadcast Production Show, London.
Kramer Electronics UK Ltd will show the Sierra Video Systems Lassen 3232HDS and Lassen 1616HDS HD/SDI DVB-ASI routing switchers with analogue balanced stereo at the Broadcast Production Show, London.
04/05/2005
Mi Broadcast supply NeonHD truck
NEON Broadcast Services have chosen Riedel Artist S Intercom for their new High Definition truck. The system comprised a 32 port Digital Intercom Matrix with dual power supplies and eight 1U control
NEON Broadcast Services have chosen Riedel Artist S Intercom for their new High Definition truck. The system comprised a 32 port Digital Intercom Matrix with dual power supplies and eight 1U control
04/05/2005
PEC Video appoints new MD
PEC Video Limited has announced the appointment of Derek Morgan to the position of Managing Director. Previously Sales & Marketing Director, Morgan joined Central London equipment reseller PEC Video
PEC Video Limited has announced the appointment of Derek Morgan to the position of Managing Director. Previously Sales & Marketing Director, Morgan joined Central London equipment reseller PEC Video
04/05/2005
Sat-Comm win Queen's Award for Enterprise
British based satellite communications company Sat-Comm has been awarded the Queen's Award for Enterprise (International Trade Category) in recognition of an outstanding contribution to the UK's manuf
British based satellite communications company Sat-Comm has been awarded the Queen's Award for Enterprise (International Trade Category) in recognition of an outstanding contribution to the UK's manuf
