Broadcast News Archive for August, 2016
16/08/2016 Argosy Cable: Cable Feature
This article has been contributed by Argosy Cable. While it's not always considered the most exciting topic, cabling is always mission critical to the success of broadcast projects in a man

16/08/2016 Goldcrest Post Production Selects Avid
For its new Dean Street Theatre 1, Goldcrest Post Production has installed an Avid Pro Tools | S6 modular control surface. The theatre is a purpose-built Dolby Atmos mixing theatre. The post-productio

16/08/2016 I-MOVIX To Demo INFINITE At IBC
At IBC2016, Stand 12.A37, I-MOVIX will demonstrate INFINITE – a new HD/4K trigger-less ultra-slow motion camera system. The system provides continuous on-board loop recording of more than one hour

16/08/2016 Last Few Places Remain On Brighton Film School Courses
Just a few places remain for this September at Brighton Film School. The School's degree courses are now in Clearing and have very limited availability, while spaces in the evening classes are als

16/08/2016 SAM To Present IP, 4K Capabilities At IBC2016
Snell Advanced Media (SAM) has announced that it will showcase its capabilities in IP, 4K, HDR and software applications at IBC2016, Stand 9.A01. The company will demonstrate its work in IP, with

16/08/2016 SGL To Unveil FlashNet Lite Next Month
SGL will unveil its new entry-level archive solution, FlashNet Lite, at IBC2016 next month, Stand 7.J15. The solution includes the company's new user interface, FlashNet Infinity. FlashNet Lite co

16/08/2016 Timecode Systems' BLINK Hub App Available
BLINK Hub, a new production dashboard and device control app from Timecode Systems, is now available to download for free across app stores. The app is available for iOS, Android and Mac. It utili

16/08/2016 True ND – Filter Your Vision
With the British 'summer' in full-swing, productions & film crews from all over the world are descending on the UK to benefit from the country's unique outdoor locations, studios & sets. Filming ou

16/08/2016 Two Months After Independence Day – Hamlet
By the time you sit down comfortably to read this you will have had two months to absorb and reflect on the repercussion of the vote made on 23rd June 2016. Your mind no doubt has been on many thi

15/08/2016 'Stream Circle Is My IBC Must See' - Provys
"On all of my trips to the IBC since the early 90's, I have always prepared a last minute list of must-sees. This year, I simply cannot omit the revolutionary, Game Changer award-winning Stream Circle

15/08/2016 albert Certification For Have I Got News For You
BBC comedy quiz show, Have I Got News For You, has received a top rating in Bafta's albert certification scheme. By employing a number of sustainable practices, the show – which is made by Hat Trick P

15/08/2016 BSI UK Delivers Welsh Football Homecoming Coverage
Tony Valentino, Technical Director, BSI UK, tells Broadcast Film & Video about a typical day's work at the business. What's in a typical day's work for you? The Welsh football team's homec

15/08/2016 Emerging Directors To Join Hollyoaks Crew
Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks has concluded its search for new directing talent to join its team. Having received an "unprecedented number" of entrants, two emerging directors have been chosen to recei

15/08/2016 Splitz Facilities Introduces The Alpina
Introducing the 'Alpina', our 8-seater fully equipped splitter location van. With its compact size giving ease of access to even the tightest location, the 'Alpina' is the ideal vehicle for TV & f

15/08/2016 Stella Pro 10,000c To Start Shipping
Light & Motion is to commence shipping its newest Stella Pro 10,000c to dealers and distributors in the UK, US, France, Switzerland, Korea and Australia from next month. The next-generation of LED

15/08/2016 TSL Products Unveil SET 2016 Line-Up
TSL Products will unveil its latest products at SET 2016, Booth 62d. Included in the line-up will be the MPA Monitor Range. The new MPA (Monitor Plus Audio) range offers ease of use and hig

15/08/2016 Utah Scientific To Debut New Products
At IBC2016, Stand 10.A21, Utah Scientific will demonstrate a number of new products. The line-up includes: UTAH-400 IP Gateway/TR-03 Technology Demonstration The new UTAH-400 IP Gateway p

15/08/2016 Vortex At IBC: Helping Broadcasters Get Connected
Vortex will be exhibiting at IBC in September in its usual location – and again as usual, we've been very busy. Vortex is well-known in the field of IP Codecs – with the Comrex ACCESS-IP and LiveSh

12/08/2016 100 Years Of SMPTE To Be Celebrated At IBC
SMPTE's 100-year history is to be celebrated at IBC2016, it has been announced. The-then Society of Motion Picture Engineers held its first meeting on 24 July 1916. The primary driver for the orga

12/08/2016 Chorley Bunce Film & TV Location Catering
Established in 1998 by Dave Chorley and Mark Bunce, we are based in the heart of Yorkshire. Using local reputable suppliers and fresh season produce, we can design a wide range of menus to suit ev

12/08/2016 DekTec To Unveil Array Of Products At IBC2016
At IBC2016, DekTec will demonstrate its wide array of hardware and software components for manufacturers of digital broadcast equipment. Committed to developing innovative technologies that harnes

12/08/2016 Fletcher London Adds To Product Portfolio
Fletcher; a specialist rental company with a 25 year plus history, a rental and service business focussed on the supply of specialist cameras for Sports Broadcasting; primarily Ultramotion and robotic

12/08/2016 Has The Brexit Vote Affected The Industry?
It's just over a month since the post-Brexit vote and the line that has resonated with me most was tweeted by Ashley Blaker... "The last few weeks in British politics has been like watching a review o

12/08/2016 Niels Borg Selects Autoscript's VoicePlus
VoicePlus, a new voice-activated teleprompting software module from Autoscript, is transforming broadcast, one studio at a time. It provides accuracy, and is an add-on to Autoscript's WinPlus software

12/08/2016 PlayBox Neo Delivers For Pursuit Channel
PlayBox Technology's AirBox Neo solution has been utilised to deliver the Pursuit Channel – the Alabama-based television network geared to hunting, fishing and related outdoor activities – to air.