Broadcast News Archive for
            February, 2006
        
        
                
                        28/02/2006
                        
                            APT to display impressive audio codecs at NAB
                        
                        
Audio Processing Technology (APT), the Belfast-based audio compression specialist, will be displaying an impressive range of state-of-the-art audio codecs and licensing opportunities for its apt-X alg
                    Audio Processing Technology (APT), the Belfast-based audio compression specialist, will be displaying an impressive range of state-of-the-art audio codecs and licensing opportunities for its apt-X alg
                        28/02/2006
                        
                            BBC Motion Gallery ‘hangs ten’ at Brighton
                        
                        
BBC Motion Gallery, the footage sales arm of BBC Worldwide, has announced new sporting footage to be made available commercially for the first time. In an agreement finalised at BBC Showcase today, B
                    BBC Motion Gallery, the footage sales arm of BBC Worldwide, has announced new sporting footage to be made available commercially for the first time. In an agreement finalised at BBC Showcase today, B
                        28/02/2006
                        
                            Custom Consoles introduces Media Wall
                        
                        
Making its worldwide launch at IFSEC in May, NEC, Birmingham, 8 - 11 May, Custom Consoles' Media Wall is designed to accommodate large or small arrays of flat-panel monitors and ancillary equipment.
                    Making its worldwide launch at IFSEC in May, NEC, Birmingham, 8 - 11 May, Custom Consoles' Media Wall is designed to accommodate large or small arrays of flat-panel monitors and ancillary equipment.
                        28/02/2006
                        
                            FPD completes DIVArchive installation
                        
                        
Front Porch Digital (FPD), the Broadcast and Media Division of Incentra Solutions, has announced that it has completed a new Distributed Intelligent Versatile (DIV) Archive installation dedicated to t
                    Front Porch Digital (FPD), the Broadcast and Media Division of Incentra Solutions, has announced that it has completed a new Distributed Intelligent Versatile (DIV) Archive installation dedicated to t
                        28/02/2006
                        
                            International Interactive Emmy Award nominations announced
                        
                        
Nominations for the first International Interactive Emmy Awards have been announced by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. There are 12 nominees in three categories: Interactive
                    Nominations for the first International Interactive Emmy Awards have been announced by the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. There are 12 nominees in three categories: Interactive
                        28/02/2006
                        
                            Metro Events beat the drums for BAE Systems
                        
                        
Metro Events has announced details of a recently completed project for BAE Systems, the aerospace company. The BAE Systems Rochester Employee Recognition Evening took place on February 10 and Metro
                    Metro Events has announced details of a recently completed project for BAE Systems, the aerospace company. The BAE Systems Rochester Employee Recognition Evening took place on February 10 and Metro
                        28/02/2006
                        
                            Pioneer appoints new Head of Finance
                        
                        
Leading UK science and factual indie Pioneer Productions has appointed former HIT financier Peter Dunkerley to the role of Head of Finance. Dunkerley will be responsible for managing the finances o
                    Leading UK science and factual indie Pioneer Productions has appointed former HIT financier Peter Dunkerley to the role of Head of Finance. Dunkerley will be responsible for managing the finances o
                        28/02/2006
                        
                            Sony announce changes in support services structure
                        
                        
Sony has announced four key changes in the structure of its support services, designed to deliver improvements to all UK customers. The changes will take place over the next few months. A new Euro
                    Sony has announced four key changes in the structure of its support services, designed to deliver improvements to all UK customers. The changes will take place over the next few months. A new Euro
                        27/02/2006
                        
                            BBC Governors outline proposed changes to complaints handling
                        
                        
The BBC Governors have outlined proposed changes to their complaints appeals process and are inviting licence fee payers to comment on them during a four week consultation. This is the first time the
                    The BBC Governors have outlined proposed changes to their complaints appeals process and are inviting licence fee payers to comment on them during a four week consultation. This is the first time the
                        27/02/2006
                        
                            FOR-A to launch 16-channel multi-viewer 
                        
                        
FOR-A, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, is to introduce the latest member of its MV series, the MV-16S 16-channel, multi-viewer at
                    FOR-A, a leading manufacturer of video and audio systems for the broadcast and professional video industries, is to introduce the latest member of its MV series, the MV-16S 16-channel, multi-viewer at
                        27/02/2006
                        
                            FremantleMedia goes back in time with 'Prehistoric Park'
                        
                        
Fremantle International Distribution (FID), the distribution arm of global production outfit FremantleMedia, has announced that the highly-anticipated big budget 'Prehistoric Park' (6x60’), from the c
                    Fremantle International Distribution (FID), the distribution arm of global production outfit FremantleMedia, has announced that the highly-anticipated big budget 'Prehistoric Park' (6x60’), from the c
                        27/02/2006
                        
                            Granada International inks deals with three indies
                        
                        
Continuing its successful work with independent producers, Granada International has agreed deals with three leading independent producers who are creating brand new shows for children of all ages. T
                    Continuing its successful work with independent producers, Granada International has agreed deals with three leading independent producers who are creating brand new shows for children of all ages. T
                        27/02/2006
                        
                            Industry confidence high, reports IABM Industry Trends Survey
                        
                        
Respondents to the IABM Industry Trends Survey have revealed that their confidence is high with just over half stating increased confidence in the next quarter compared to only eight per cent reportin
                    Respondents to the IABM Industry Trends Survey have revealed that their confidence is high with just over half stating increased confidence in the next quarter compared to only eight per cent reportin
                        27/02/2006
                        
                            NTI introduce exciting family of software
                        
                        
NTI is introducing an exciting family of software for the European market at CeBit in the Planet Reseller pavilion. Staff will be available to discuss: •Dragon FliX that makes it fast, easy for Ma
                    NTI is introducing an exciting family of software for the European market at CeBit in the Planet Reseller pavilion. Staff will be available to discuss: •Dragon FliX that makes it fast, easy for Ma
                        27/02/2006
                        
                            Roxio releases MyDVD 8 Premier
                        
                        
Roxio, a division of Sonic Solutions, the leader in digital media software, has released MyDVD 8 Premier, which introduces significant enhancements including advanced video editing capabilities and au
                    Roxio, a division of Sonic Solutions, the leader in digital media software, has released MyDVD 8 Premier, which introduces significant enhancements including advanced video editing capabilities and au
                        27/02/2006
                        
                            WMFE-TV choose Titan
                        
                        
When WMFE-TV, the PBS affiliate in Orlando evaluated automation systems as part of their master control upgrade, the ongoing costs for annual technical support were of critical concern. While all br
                    When WMFE-TV, the PBS affiliate in Orlando evaluated automation systems as part of their master control upgrade, the ongoing costs for annual technical support were of critical concern. While all br
                        24/02/2006
                        
                            Extra £7.5M for arts in Scotland
                        
                        
Scottish Culture Minister Patricia Ferguson has announced an extra £7.5 million for the arts in Scotland, to be administered by the Scottish Arts Council & Scottish Screen. Ken Hay, Chief Executive
                    Scottish Culture Minister Patricia Ferguson has announced an extra £7.5 million for the arts in Scotland, to be administered by the Scottish Arts Council & Scottish Screen. Ken Hay, Chief Executive
                        24/02/2006
                        
                            German Federal Armed Forces use Telecasts's Digital Copperhead multiplexers
                        
                        
Telecast Fibre Systems has announced that its Digital CopperHead fibre optic multiplexers are being used by the German Federal Armed Forces to support video training for remotely stationed soldiers.
                    Telecast Fibre Systems has announced that its Digital CopperHead fibre optic multiplexers are being used by the German Federal Armed Forces to support video training for remotely stationed soldiers.
                        24/02/2006
                        
                            ITN Archive and Channel 4 launch documentary talent hunt
                        
                        
A new documentary competition launched today aims to give emerging British documentary filmmakers a golden opportunity to showcase their talent at the new BRITDOC Festival, to be held in Oxford from J
                    A new documentary competition launched today aims to give emerging British documentary filmmakers a golden opportunity to showcase their talent at the new BRITDOC Festival, to be held in Oxford from J
                        24/02/2006
                        
                            Marquis Broadcast Launches Operal V3 at NAB 2006
                        
                        
Marquis Broadcast, specialists in broadcast workflow studies and software solutions, will be launching a major new upgrade to its Operal workflow design tool at NAB 2006 with the launch of version 3.0
                    Marquis Broadcast, specialists in broadcast workflow studies and software solutions, will be launching a major new upgrade to its Operal workflow design tool at NAB 2006 with the launch of version 3.0
                        24/02/2006
                        
                            OmniBus appoint new Vice President of Customer Services
                        
                        
OmniBus Systems, the award-winning provider of comprehensive automation and content management solutions to the broadcast industry, has announced the appointment of Richard Tyrrell-Ead as Vice Preside
                    OmniBus Systems, the award-winning provider of comprehensive automation and content management solutions to the broadcast industry, has announced the appointment of Richard Tyrrell-Ead as Vice Preside
                        24/02/2006
                        
                            Panasonic helps Britain’s Shelley Rudman win silver
                        
                        
Olympic Skeleton Team members’ preparations were given a last minute boost by the generous donation of a new top of the range video camera and PT-LM2EB data projector for capturing and viewing track s
                    Olympic Skeleton Team members’ preparations were given a last minute boost by the generous donation of a new top of the range video camera and PT-LM2EB data projector for capturing and viewing track s
                        24/02/2006
                        
                            QuVIS and Rorke Data team up for NASA 
                        
                        
Rorke Data, a subsidiary of San Jose-based Bell Microproducts, and QuVIS, the leading provider of hi fidelity high resolution motion imaging technology, have announced that a pairing of complementary
                    Rorke Data, a subsidiary of San Jose-based Bell Microproducts, and QuVIS, the leading provider of hi fidelity high resolution motion imaging technology, have announced that a pairing of complementary
                        24/02/2006
                        
                            Your chance to become a Film Producer - and break some world records!
                        
                        
Two enterprising students are using the Internet to offer people worldwide the chance to be part of an ambitious enterprise to make a million dollar feature-length film - and also gain a world record.
                    Two enterprising students are using the Internet to offer people worldwide the chance to be part of an ambitious enterprise to make a million dollar feature-length film - and also gain a world record.
                        23/02/2006
                        
                            Canopus EDIUS Pro 3 and EDIUS Broadcast support new Canon XL H1 camcorder
                        
                        
Canon USA and Canopus have jointly announced that the Canopus EDIUS Pro v3.6 and EDIUS Broadcast real-time video editing solutions support the new Canon XL H1 affordable, lightweight 24fps HD camcorde
                    Canon USA and Canopus have jointly announced that the Canopus EDIUS Pro v3.6 and EDIUS Broadcast real-time video editing solutions support the new Canon XL H1 affordable, lightweight 24fps HD camcorde













