Broadcast News Archive for
September, 2010
17/09/2010
BiBC Launches First Premium Content OTT TV Service For Philips
BiBC (British internet Broadcasting Company) has announced the launch of Europe's first premium content OTT TV service, to be deployed on Philips' latest range of connected TVs. The premium content is
BiBC (British internet Broadcasting Company) has announced the launch of Europe's first premium content OTT TV service, to be deployed on Philips' latest range of connected TVs. The premium content is
17/09/2010
BTV Post And Lighthouse Announce 3D Workshops
BTV Post and Lighthouse, in partnership with Decode Broadcast Hire, are hosting a one-day mini-conference with hands-on workshops led by experienced stereoscopic 3D practitioners on October 11. If yo
BTV Post and Lighthouse, in partnership with Decode Broadcast Hire, are hosting a one-day mini-conference with hands-on workshops led by experienced stereoscopic 3D practitioners on October 11. If yo
17/09/2010
Hiltron Introduces HDCU-E Satellite Antenna De-Ice Controller
Hiltron Communications, one of Europe's leading providers of satellite and microwave communication equipment and systems, announces a major addition to its range of satellite communications control eq
Hiltron Communications, one of Europe's leading providers of satellite and microwave communication equipment and systems, announces a major addition to its range of satellite communications control eq
17/09/2010
Riedel Launch Artist 1100 Series OLED Control Panel At IBC
Riedel Communications presented the Artist 1100 Series OLED control panel at IBC, which is Riedel's new premium control key panel for Artist digital matrix intercoms. Following Riedel's intuitive con
Riedel Communications presented the Artist 1100 Series OLED control panel at IBC, which is Riedel's new premium control key panel for Artist digital matrix intercoms. Following Riedel's intuitive con
17/09/2010
SENSIO 3D Recognised At IBC
SENSIO Technologies has announced a successful IBC show in Amsterdam, where 3D broadcasting was high on the organisers' and visitors' agenda. The IBC 2010 Innovation Awards honoured 3D in three out
SENSIO Technologies has announced a successful IBC show in Amsterdam, where 3D broadcasting was high on the organisers' and visitors' agenda. The IBC 2010 Innovation Awards honoured 3D in three out
17/09/2010
Vinten Wins STAR Award
Vinten's new Vector 430 - which was on display at IBC 2010 - is the recipient of a 2010 STAR (Superior Technology Award Recipient) Award given by the editorial staff of TV Technology Europe magazine a
Vinten's new Vector 430 - which was on display at IBC 2010 - is the recipient of a 2010 STAR (Superior Technology Award Recipient) Award given by the editorial staff of TV Technology Europe magazine a
17/09/2010
Women in Creative Media 'Underpaid And Under-represented'
Women working in the creative media industries are under-represented, underpaid and more highly qualified than their male counterparts, according to a new report by Skillset. Women in the Creative Me
Women working in the creative media industries are under-represented, underpaid and more highly qualified than their male counterparts, according to a new report by Skillset. Women in the Creative Me
16/09/2010
BSkyB Selects Grass Valley K2 Solo
Satellite broadcaster BSkyB has selected the Grass Valley K2 Solo multiformat media server to streamline its graphics replay workflow for its high definition sports channels and the new Sky 3D channel
Satellite broadcaster BSkyB has selected the Grass Valley K2 Solo multiformat media server to streamline its graphics replay workflow for its high definition sports channels and the new Sky 3D channel
16/09/2010
Licence Fee Set For Two Year Freeze
The TV licence fee is set to be frozen in 2011, the BBC Trust has announced. In a proposal to Government, the fee should be frozen at its current level of £145.50 for the remaining two years of the c
The TV licence fee is set to be frozen in 2011, the BBC Trust has announced. In a proposal to Government, the fee should be frozen at its current level of £145.50 for the remaining two years of the c
16/09/2010
Mekaniken Opens Up Shared Storage With Avid ISIS 5000
Mekaniken, one of the largest post-production houses in Sweden, has become the first Scandinavian facility to invest in the recently launched Avid ISIS 5000 shared storage system. The new 64TB system
Mekaniken, one of the largest post-production houses in Sweden, has become the first Scandinavian facility to invest in the recently launched Avid ISIS 5000 shared storage system. The new 64TB system
16/09/2010
Pact 'Concerned' About BBC Programme Budget Cuts
Pact is calling on the BBC to reconsider cuts in programme budgets. The trade body for independent producers warned that cuts could "impact considerably" on the quality of shows produced. The announ
Pact is calling on the BBC to reconsider cuts in programme budgets. The trade body for independent producers warned that cuts could "impact considerably" on the quality of shows produced. The announ
16/09/2010
Sachtler Launch Artemis Cine HD Pro
Sachtler launched the new artemis Cine HD Pro for professional film productions and digital cinematography at IBC 2010. The new artemis Cine HD Pro is a completely revised systems, which combines the
Sachtler launched the new artemis Cine HD Pro for professional film productions and digital cinematography at IBC 2010. The new artemis Cine HD Pro is a completely revised systems, which combines the
16/09/2010
Sony Broadens 35mm Line-Up
At IBC 2010, Sony Professional announced that it is reinforcing its 35mm acquisition line-up with a wave of new developments. These include the addition of new features to the F35 camera, news that s
At IBC 2010, Sony Professional announced that it is reinforcing its 35mm acquisition line-up with a wave of new developments. These include the addition of new features to the F35 camera, news that s
16/09/2010
The Theory Wins HDSLR Specialist Accolade
Commercials and corporate production company The Theory have announced that they have officially become HDSLR Technology Specialists. HDSLR Technology is the generic term for a new breed of high-end
Commercials and corporate production company The Theory have announced that they have officially become HDSLR Technology Specialists. HDSLR Technology is the generic term for a new breed of high-end
16/09/2010
Tiffen Introduces Steadicam Scout For Video And Film Production
Tiffen International, a manufacturer of glass filters for digital, still, video, motion pictures and television, introduces the new Steadicam SCOUT at IBC 2010. The Scout is based on the Steadicam's
Tiffen International, a manufacturer of glass filters for digital, still, video, motion pictures and television, introduces the new Steadicam SCOUT at IBC 2010. The Scout is based on the Steadicam's
15/09/2010
Anton/Bauer Commemorates 40th Anniversary At IBC 2010
Anton/Bauer, a provider of batteries, chargers, lighting and other mobile power systems for the professional broadcast, video and film industries, celebrated its 40th anniversary at IBC 2010. Along w
Anton/Bauer, a provider of batteries, chargers, lighting and other mobile power systems for the professional broadcast, video and film industries, celebrated its 40th anniversary at IBC 2010. Along w
15/09/2010
Autocue Glides At IBC
A UK based manufacturer of teleprompter systems has showcased the Glide, its first ever camera stabiliser, at IBC 2010. The Glide is a professional, handheld camera flyer, manufactured and designed b
A UK based manufacturer of teleprompter systems has showcased the Glide, its first ever camera stabiliser, at IBC 2010. The Glide is a professional, handheld camera flyer, manufactured and designed b
15/09/2010
BSkyB Selects Autoscript Prompting Tools For Harlequin Project
Leading teleprompting company Autoscript has announced that BSkyB has chosen Autoscript to equip all the studios in its new Harlequin 1 building. Complete prompting systems will be installed, includ
Leading teleprompting company Autoscript has announced that BSkyB has chosen Autoscript to equip all the studios in its new Harlequin 1 building. Complete prompting systems will be installed, includ
15/09/2010
Cinegy's Continues Success With Channel One In Russia
Cinegy, a developer of world-leading workflow, asset management and OEM solutions for the broadcast and post production industries, has announced the success of the Cinegy installation at the Russian
Cinegy, a developer of world-leading workflow, asset management and OEM solutions for the broadcast and post production industries, has announced the success of the Cinegy installation at the Russian
15/09/2010
Film Experts Meet To Discuss Government Support
Key figures from the UK film industry will meet with Culture Minister Ed Vaizey today to discuss the future of Government support for film. Mr Vaizey has called together the experts to hear their vi
Key figures from the UK film industry will meet with Culture Minister Ed Vaizey today to discuss the future of Government support for film. Mr Vaizey has called together the experts to hear their vi
15/09/2010
Litepanels Launch New MicroPro Hybrid At IBC 2010
Litepanels exhibited production models of the MicroPro Hybrid, the first professional LED light to combine "continuous output" and a "flash" feature in a single fixture. The Hybrid's "Continous Mode"
Litepanels exhibited production models of the MicroPro Hybrid, the first professional LED light to combine "continuous output" and a "flash" feature in a single fixture. The Hybrid's "Continous Mode"
15/09/2010
Mekaniken Opens Up Shared Storage With The New Avid ISIS 5000
One of the largest post-production houses in Sweden, has become the first Scandinavian facility to invest in the recently launched Avid ISIS 5000 shared storage system. The new 64TB system will give
One of the largest post-production houses in Sweden, has become the first Scandinavian facility to invest in the recently launched Avid ISIS 5000 shared storage system. The new 64TB system will give
15/09/2010
WFTV Mentoring Call For Applications!
Women in Film and Television have announced their new mentoring scheme, which gives women with more than five years experience in the industry the opportunity to be mentored for six months by a key fi
Women in Film and Television have announced their new mentoring scheme, which gives women with more than five years experience in the industry the opportunity to be mentored for six months by a key fi
14/09/2010
Avid Introduces Software-Only Version Of Avid DS
At IBC 2010, Avid announced Avid DS 10.5 - a software-only solution designed to deliver powerful finishing and conform workflows at a new, approachable price point for busy, budget-conscious post faci
At IBC 2010, Avid announced Avid DS 10.5 - a software-only solution designed to deliver powerful finishing and conform workflows at a new, approachable price point for busy, budget-conscious post faci
14/09/2010
BBC Strikes To Hit Conference Season
Industrial action is threatening the BBC with news that corporation staff are to stage two 48-hour strikes in a row over pensions. The move is likely to hit the BBC's coverage of the Conservative Par
Industrial action is threatening the BBC with news that corporation staff are to stage two 48-hour strikes in a row over pensions. The move is likely to hit the BBC's coverage of the Conservative Par