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Broadcast News Archive for
August, 2008
14/08/2008
25 Years Of Panther Dollies
Camera dollies and cranes' manufacturer Panther has announced that it will sell the thousandth column dolly this year. As the milestone approaches, Panther products can look back on significant contr
Camera dollies and cranes' manufacturer Panther has announced that it will sell the thousandth column dolly this year. As the milestone approaches, Panther products can look back on significant contr
14/08/2008
Advent To Launch Enhanced NewSwift For HD At IBC
Advent Communications is to unveil an enhanced version of its popular 1.5m and 1.8m NewSwift antenna at IBC2008 to support high power C and Ku-band RF and HD system requirements. The enhanced NewSwif
Advent Communications is to unveil an enhanced version of its popular 1.5m and 1.8m NewSwift antenna at IBC2008 to support high power C and Ku-band RF and HD system requirements. The enhanced NewSwif
14/08/2008
Cintel To Show Faster 4K Workflow And New Film Scanner Features At IBC2008
A manufacturer of motion picture film scanners, Cintel International, will be showing a number of new features for its range of film scanners and image enhancement tools. Cintel will be show at IBC20
A manufacturer of motion picture film scanners, Cintel International, will be showing a number of new features for its range of film scanners and image enhancement tools. Cintel will be show at IBC20
14/08/2008
DNF Controls Announces Distributor Agreement With Déc.Imagem
DNF Controls, a leading provider of hardware and software-based control solutions for equipment used in the television broadcast, audio/video production, post-production and graphics markets, has anno
DNF Controls, a leading provider of hardware and software-based control solutions for equipment used in the television broadcast, audio/video production, post-production and graphics markets, has anno
14/08/2008
ENVY Post Standardises With ScheduALL
A leading UK post-production facility, ENVY Post, has standardised its project booking and resource allocation processes on the enterprise resource management system from ScheduALL, a top provider of
A leading UK post-production facility, ENVY Post, has standardised its project booking and resource allocation processes on the enterprise resource management system from ScheduALL, a top provider of
14/08/2008
France 3 Adds Digital Vision Film Master To Its Workflow
A leading supplier of picture enhancement systems for film and television post-production, Digital Vision, have announced that national French broadcaster France 3 has added a Film Master colour gradi
A leading supplier of picture enhancement systems for film and television post-production, Digital Vision, have announced that national French broadcaster France 3 has added a Film Master colour gradi
14/08/2008
Mach HD Motion-Compensated Standards Converter Launched
A designer and manufacturer of advanced systems for video playout, mastering, repurposing, infrastructure and live production switching, Snell & Wilcox, has announced the Mach HD, a compact HD/SD moti
A designer and manufacturer of advanced systems for video playout, mastering, repurposing, infrastructure and live production switching, Snell & Wilcox, has announced the Mach HD, a compact HD/SD moti
14/08/2008
MTV Networks Europe North Advances To Desktop Operations With Pharos Mediator
Pharos has announced the completion of a new content management system for MTV Networks based on the Mediator platform. Located in Amsterdam's Media Wharf near the city centre, the new facility empow
Pharos has announced the completion of a new content management system for MTV Networks based on the Mediator platform. Located in Amsterdam's Media Wharf near the city centre, the new facility empow
14/08/2008
Sachtler Academy Renamed After Its Founding Father
Three years after its opening, an academy offered workshops and seminars in its own studio in Eching, Munich is to be renamed, in the Sachtler anniversary year, to the 'Wendelin Sachtler Academy' in h
Three years after its opening, an academy offered workshops and seminars in its own studio in Eching, Munich is to be renamed, in the Sachtler anniversary year, to the 'Wendelin Sachtler Academy' in h
14/08/2008
Vaddio Announces IBC Showcase
Vaddio, a leading manufacturer and OEM distributor of speciality PTZ cameras and high-end camera control systems used in the broadcasting, audio/visual and videoconferencing industries, has announced
Vaddio, a leading manufacturer and OEM distributor of speciality PTZ cameras and high-end camera control systems used in the broadcasting, audio/visual and videoconferencing industries, has announced
13/08/2008
Avolites Dimmers For BBC Northern Ireland
BBC Northern Ireland has invested in three new Avolites ART2000 dimmer racks for its OB unit, which have been supplied by Production Services Ireland (PSI). The decision to specify Avo dimmers was ma
BBC Northern Ireland has invested in three new Avolites ART2000 dimmer racks for its OB unit, which have been supplied by Production Services Ireland (PSI). The decision to specify Avo dimmers was ma
13/08/2008
Digital Rapids Shines On World Stage From Summer Games To IBC
Digital Rapids, a leading developer of solutions for bringing television, video and film content to the latest generation of viewing devices - will be bringing the excitement and momentum of its world
Digital Rapids, a leading developer of solutions for bringing television, video and film content to the latest generation of viewing devices - will be bringing the excitement and momentum of its world
13/08/2008
Enhance Technology Unveils Enterprise JBOD Expandable Storage At NGDC & LinuxWorld 2008
Enhance Technology, a leading company in the design and implementation of hybrid I/O technology, is introducing the new UltraStor RS16 JS at Next Generation Data Centre & LinuxWorld 2008. The UltraS
Enhance Technology, a leading company in the design and implementation of hybrid I/O technology, is introducing the new UltraStor RS16 JS at Next Generation Data Centre & LinuxWorld 2008. The UltraS
13/08/2008
Fast Forward Launches Q HD Digital Video Recorder
A company which designs, manufacturers and markets digital video recorders, board-level solutions, and time code generator/readers for professional broadcast, presentation, industrial and military app
A company which designs, manufacturers and markets digital video recorders, board-level solutions, and time code generator/readers for professional broadcast, presentation, industrial and military app
13/08/2008
First Ever UK University WebTV Site Unveiled
Buckinghamshire New University has launched Bucks Television, the university's brand new webTV site, and the first of its kind at any UK university. The webTV platform is completely customisable and
Buckinghamshire New University has launched Bucks Television, the university's brand new webTV site, and the first of its kind at any UK university. The webTV platform is completely customisable and
13/08/2008
Football, Quality TV And New Talent Top The League On ITV1 This Autumn
Britannia High, Soccer Aid and the FA Cup, as well as some of the best new TV talent in the UK, are coming to ITV1 this autumn. The autumn season on ITV1 is underpinned by top football action, exciti
Britannia High, Soccer Aid and the FA Cup, as well as some of the best new TV talent in the UK, are coming to ITV1 this autumn. The autumn season on ITV1 is underpinned by top football action, exciti
13/08/2008
OmniBus Announces Shipping Of ITX
OmniBus Systems, a provider of comprehensive broadcast automation and content management solutions, has announced that it is shipping version 1.2 of iTX, the next-generation software solution that mak
OmniBus Systems, a provider of comprehensive broadcast automation and content management solutions, has announced that it is shipping version 1.2 of iTX, the next-generation software solution that mak
13/08/2008
Prompter People Introduces New Pro-Line Teleprompters
Teleprompter systems Prompter People has announced the introduction of the Pro-Line Teleprompter range, a complete line of high performance prompters at competitive prices. The range, which has a sta
Teleprompter systems Prompter People has announced the introduction of the Pro-Line Teleprompter range, a complete line of high performance prompters at competitive prices. The range, which has a sta
13/08/2008
Ray Snoddy Will Announce IABM Award Winners At IBC
The IABM are very pleased to announce that Ray Snoddy, the renowned media commentator and journalist, will be presenting the IABM Design and Innovation Awards at IBC. The Awards reception will take p
The IABM are very pleased to announce that Ray Snoddy, the renowned media commentator and journalist, will be presenting the IABM Design and Innovation Awards at IBC. The Awards reception will take p
13/08/2008
Simon Bourne Joins Framestore
Senior Colourist Simon Bourne has joined the award-winning Telecine team at Framestore. Bourne took up his TK tools at Noel Street at the beginning of August, working alongside Framestore veterans D
Senior Colourist Simon Bourne has joined the award-winning Telecine team at Framestore. Bourne took up his TK tools at Noel Street at the beginning of August, working alongside Framestore veterans D
12/08/2008
'Giant' Of Television, Bill Cotton Dies
The former head of light entertainment at the BBC has died, the corporation has announced. Sir Bill Cotton, 80, who retired as Managing Director of Television at the BBC in 1987, died on Monday at a
The former head of light entertainment at the BBC has died, the corporation has announced. Sir Bill Cotton, 80, who retired as Managing Director of Television at the BBC in 1987, died on Monday at a
12/08/2008
AKA: Changing Rooms At The BBC
Studio furniture specialist AKA Design has equipped two high-end online editing suites for BBC Post Production, part of BBC Resources Ltd, a wholly owned commercial subsidiary of the BBC. AKA Design
Studio furniture specialist AKA Design has equipped two high-end online editing suites for BBC Post Production, part of BBC Resources Ltd, a wholly owned commercial subsidiary of the BBC. AKA Design
12/08/2008
British Comedy Heads Across The Pond
Acclaimed British comedy series 'The IT Crowd', 'Modern Toss' and 'Look Around You' will soon be entertaining audiences across America following sales by FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME). US cable ne
Acclaimed British comedy series 'The IT Crowd', 'Modern Toss' and 'Look Around You' will soon be entertaining audiences across America following sales by FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME). US cable ne
12/08/2008
Complete Telecom Enables Ireland's First Corporate TV Channel
Complete Telecom, the managed network and telecom services provider, has announced the completion of installation of a Cisco Digital Media System (DMS) for CityJet. This is the first rollout of Cisco
Complete Telecom, the managed network and telecom services provider, has announced the completion of installation of a Cisco Digital Media System (DMS) for CityJet. This is the first rollout of Cisco
12/08/2008
Coolux Media Systems' Pandoras Box To Receive Engineering Honours At Emmys
The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has awarded coolux Media Systems, a provider of solutions for real-time, on-location media control, compositing, editing and 3D image processing, an Engineeri
The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has awarded coolux Media Systems, a provider of solutions for real-time, on-location media control, compositing, editing and 3D image processing, an Engineeri
