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Broadcast News Archive for
January, 2017
18/01/2017
Having A Whale Of A Time
I was in my office one day and the phone rang; it was my colleague Matt. Could I go and film some basking sharks off a smallish boat off the Isles of Mull & Coll with my drones? Oh, and by the way, it
I was in my office one day and the phone rang; it was my colleague Matt. Could I go and film some basking sharks off a smallish boat off the Isles of Mull & Coll with my drones? Oh, and by the way, it
18/01/2017
Josh Hatter Joins Wazee Digital
Josh Hatter has been appointed vice president of operations at Wazee Digital. He will be based in Denver and report to Mark Pougnet, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the comp
Josh Hatter has been appointed vice president of operations at Wazee Digital. He will be based in Denver and report to Mark Pougnet, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of the comp
18/01/2017
MAGIO Magic: Info-Channel Wizardry
Just as a magician pulls rabbits from a hat, so MAGIO TV and Kabel Plus s.r.o. can now pull new TV channels from out of the cloud. What is the source of their wizardry? Stream Circle; need you ask?
Just as a magician pulls rabbits from a hat, so MAGIO TV and Kabel Plus s.r.o. can now pull new TV channels from out of the cloud. What is the source of their wizardry? Stream Circle; need you ask?
18/01/2017
Steven Swartz To Headline 2017 NAB Show Opening
It has been announced that Steven Swartz, president and CEO of Hearst, will take part in an executive Q&A during the 2017 NAB Show Opening, Monday, April 24, in Las Vegas. The interview will follow NA
It has been announced that Steven Swartz, president and CEO of Hearst, will take part in an executive Q&A during the 2017 NAB Show Opening, Monday, April 24, in Las Vegas. The interview will follow NA
18/01/2017
Wisdom Audio To Exhibit At ISE 2017
Wisdom Audio is to exhibit its new Sage Series Superbars at ISE 2017, booth 5-U120. The Sage Superbars are available in custom lengths of up to 248.92cm (98in) and come in standard black or a colo
Wisdom Audio is to exhibit its new Sage Series Superbars at ISE 2017, booth 5-U120. The Sage Superbars are available in custom lengths of up to 248.92cm (98in) and come in standard black or a colo
17/01/2017
Adder Technology Makes New Appointments
Adder Technology has announced the appointment of Caleb Hooper as vice president of business development and product marketing. The company has also announced the promotion of Jamie Adkin to the
Adder Technology has announced the appointment of Caleb Hooper as vice president of business development and product marketing. The company has also announced the promotion of Jamie Adkin to the
17/01/2017
Aspen Media Demonstrates Smart Audio At BVE
BVE, the UK's largest broadcast exhibition, will open its doors on 28th February and show regulars Aspen Media on stand F30 will once again be there to demonstrate products from its worldwide supplier
BVE, the UK's largest broadcast exhibition, will open its doors on 28th February and show regulars Aspen Media on stand F30 will once again be there to demonstrate products from its worldwide supplier
17/01/2017
Avid Shift Gear In Broadcast Graphics
Creating synergies or even unifying the content creation process (in all its aspects) for distribution over multiple platforms has been a concern for many broadcasters for some time, says Raul Alba, S
Creating synergies or even unifying the content creation process (in all its aspects) for distribution over multiple platforms has been a concern for many broadcasters for some time, says Raul Alba, S
17/01/2017
Cooke Lenses Used For Valkyrien Series
Cooke Optics' Anamorphic/i and Cooke 5/i lenses have been used to shoot forthcoming Norwegian drama series, Valkyrien. In addition, the lens metadata collected from the ARRI ALEXA cameras on set assis
Cooke Optics' Anamorphic/i and Cooke 5/i lenses have been used to shoot forthcoming Norwegian drama series, Valkyrien. In addition, the lens metadata collected from the ARRI ALEXA cameras on set assis
17/01/2017
Fiilex: Lighting Up BSC Expo 2017
January 2017 will see further expansion of Octica's lighting division with the addition of a new brand of Fresnel style LED lighting technology to their distribution portfolio. Octica and US based
January 2017 will see further expansion of Octica's lighting division with the addition of a new brand of Fresnel style LED lighting technology to their distribution portfolio. Octica and US based
17/01/2017
HD Broadcast Upgrades With Riedel MediorNet
Riedel Communications' MediorNet solution has been deployed as part of an upgrade of HD Broadcast's HD1 mobile production truck. Three MediorNet Compact Pro frames and six Riedel MicroN high-densi
Riedel Communications' MediorNet solution has been deployed as part of an upgrade of HD Broadcast's HD1 mobile production truck. Three MediorNet Compact Pro frames and six Riedel MicroN high-densi
17/01/2017
Ortana Adds To Cubix Platform
Ortana Media Group will use BVE 2017 to introduce new features to its Cubix media asset management and media orchestration platform. The company will also demonstrate its Spot & Spin online content pr
Ortana Media Group will use BVE 2017 to introduce new features to its Cubix media asset management and media orchestration platform. The company will also demonstrate its Spot & Spin online content pr
17/01/2017
PHABRIX Unveils Latest UHDTV Technology At BVE
PHABRIX will be demonstrating the V1 release of its latest technology for test and measurement – the PHABRIX Qx on stand L01 at BVE Excel London in February. Designed with a host of specialist ins
PHABRIX will be demonstrating the V1 release of its latest technology for test and measurement – the PHABRIX Qx on stand L01 at BVE Excel London in February. Designed with a host of specialist ins
17/01/2017
Two More Companies Join AIMS
The Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) has announced that two more companies have joined the organisation. Grupo Globo has signed on as a full member, while Fuyoh Video Industry Co. has signed on
The Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) has announced that two more companies have joined the organisation. Grupo Globo has signed on as a full member, while Fuyoh Video Industry Co. has signed on
16/01/2017
Avid Tips: Creating A Traveling Matte For Text
In this post I will show you how to create reactive title text - i.e. parts of which change colour in response to a moving background. This is done by generating a "traveling matte" in Avid, requiring
In this post I will show you how to create reactive title text - i.e. parts of which change colour in response to a moving background. This is done by generating a "traveling matte" in Avid, requiring
16/01/2017
Hamlet And Good To Go!
Hamlet had a successful 2016 with a great response to its latest modular matrix switch range launched at IBC. The Hamlet portables for base band and streaming, test, measurement, monitoring and an
Hamlet had a successful 2016 with a great response to its latest modular matrix switch range launched at IBC. The Hamlet portables for base band and streaming, test, measurement, monitoring and an
16/01/2017
How To Use Autocue Effectively
Autocue, teleprompting, prompting. Rarely the first service on the production managers list, and yet, it's a piece of equipment which when paired with a professional operator, will transform your pres
Autocue, teleprompting, prompting. Rarely the first service on the production managers list, and yet, it's a piece of equipment which when paired with a professional operator, will transform your pres
16/01/2017
Louis Theroux Named As Keynote Speaker At BVE 2017
Louis Theroux will take part in a keynote session at BVE 2017, it has been confirmed. The session, An Audience with Louis Theroux, will take place on Thursday 2 March at 11.20am in The Screen @ BVE Th
Louis Theroux will take part in a keynote session at BVE 2017, it has been confirmed. The session, An Audience with Louis Theroux, will take place on Thursday 2 March at 11.20am in The Screen @ BVE Th
16/01/2017
Producer-Driven Workflows For News, Weather And Sports
As the IP revolution sweeps through the broadcast industry, it's all but certain that most video operations will one day be driven by all-IP networks running on standard IT technologies, admits Jesper
As the IP revolution sweeps through the broadcast industry, it's all but certain that most video operations will one day be driven by all-IP networks running on standard IT technologies, admits Jesper
16/01/2017
Transvideo, Aaton Digital To Attend BSC Expo 2017
Transvideo and Aaton Digital will demonstrate their latest products at BSC Expo 2017, 3 – 4 February, Stand 300. At the show will be the Transvideo Stargate 7" monitor-recorder. It has a 1920x1080
Transvideo and Aaton Digital will demonstrate their latest products at BSC Expo 2017, 3 – 4 February, Stand 300. At the show will be the Transvideo Stargate 7" monitor-recorder. It has a 1920x1080
16/01/2017
Video Europe Reviews The Nokia OZO
The Nokia OZO is our most exciting new piece of kit, the first VR 360 camera built from the ground up. The industrial design of the unit is reminiscent of Space Odyssey's Hal or The Matrix Sentine
The Nokia OZO is our most exciting new piece of kit, the first VR 360 camera built from the ground up. The industrial design of the unit is reminiscent of Space Odyssey's Hal or The Matrix Sentine
13/01/2017
Additional Features For Leader's LV5490 Monitor
Leader Electronics has announced the addition of five-bar capabilities to its LV5490 4K-UHD/HD/SD multiscreen waveform monitor. The addition is part of a significant software upgrade to version 3.
Leader Electronics has announced the addition of five-bar capabilities to its LV5490 4K-UHD/HD/SD multiscreen waveform monitor. The addition is part of a significant software upgrade to version 3.
13/01/2017
Amadeus Acoustic Solutions Completes BOXY Install
Amadeus Acoustic Solutions, in partnership with Italian manufacturers BOXY, have announced the completion of their largest ever modular studio installation at the Royal Northern College of Music, Manc
Amadeus Acoustic Solutions, in partnership with Italian manufacturers BOXY, have announced the completion of their largest ever modular studio installation at the Royal Northern College of Music, Manc
13/01/2017
IDX HL-9 Promotion: Cash Back Trade In
IDX have announced a superb cash back offer for existing IDX HL-9 customers. Until the 31st March 2017, participating IDX dealers are offering €50.00/£40.00 cash back for each used E-HL9 traded in
IDX have announced a superb cash back offer for existing IDX HL-9 customers. Until the 31st March 2017, participating IDX dealers are offering €50.00/£40.00 cash back for each used E-HL9 traded in
13/01/2017
MOOV Delivers Graphics For ITV Horse Racing Coverage
MOOV has announced that it is to provide on-screen graphics, virtual reality and telestration services for ITV's horse racing coverage. ITV's new four-year deal to show UK horseracing on terrestri
MOOV has announced that it is to provide on-screen graphics, virtual reality and telestration services for ITV's horse racing coverage. ITV's new four-year deal to show UK horseracing on terrestri
