PRODUCTION FEATURE
Digital edition: Broadcast Tech
The first issue of Broadcast TECH, featuring the latest news, views and features around production, post and playout, is now available as a FREE digital edition.
Sand Films: back from the brink
Internationally renowned costumier Sand Films faced financial turmoil last year, but thanks to the government’s EIS initiative, its future now appears more secure than ever. Neal Romanek reports.
Sparking creativity: expert tips
Hazel Marshall of the BBC Academy’s creativity and special projects team asks five leading creatives for their tips on generating ideas and allowing inspiration to flourish.
Danish drama: lessons for the UK
As BBC4 taps into the success of The Killing with new Danish import Borgen, Maggie Brown visits Copenhagen to see how a small PSB produces contemporary drama with global appeal.
Tips: the art of the interview
Bridget Osborne of the BBC Academy asks some of British TV and radio’s most seasoned interviewers how they get the most out of their guests.
Strictly 3D: behind the scenes
Saturday night’s Strictly Come Dancing final was the BBC’s biggest 3D production so far. Broadcast went to Blackpool to find out more.
The Year in Production 2011
A round-up of this year’s main events in technology, finance, studios, outside broadcasts and post production.
3D's slow but sure coming of age
A lack of original content and funding issues have slowed growth, but progress is still being made, says Adrian Pennington.
One step forward, two back
It’s been a year of ups and downs in the transition from tape to file, writes Ann-Marie Corvin, with events around the world serving first to accelerate the move and then put on the brakes
Getting creative with finance
Product placement, AFP, international co-pros and licensing deals helped producers squeeze more value from their programmes in a flat year for commissioning. Kate Bulkley reports.
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Uneven year for OB sector
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Something to celebrate
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The march of the new
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Primed for a tapeless world
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Responding to change
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Abu Dhabi: hot spot for TV production
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Social media: building a brand
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Northern Ireland: fortune rewards the brave
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Delivering tomorrow's TV
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Is 3D living up to the hype?
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Canon's EOS C300 launch
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What north-west skills gap?
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How to work without tape
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Cutting the cost of going tapeless
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Licensing: battle for the high street
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A faster rate of change
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Combining to meet the digital challenge
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The new power generation
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Top tips from Amsterdam
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Soho: bridge to the West
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Digital Britain: invest in people, not pipes
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Technology Survey 2011
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Ahead of the curve
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IBC: What to see in Amsterdam
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Tapeless drive gathers pace
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Taking a pragmatic approach
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Masters of the tech universe
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Preparing for a tapeless world
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Multi-camera directing: tricks of the trade
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Training: University of Salford
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Cameron Pace: eyes on the UK
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A hire level of service
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Health and safety: assessing the risks
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Delivering a tapeless model
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The technology of tomorrow
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3D: top tips from the experts
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Isle of Wight 3D, Sky Arts
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Finding ways to post a profit
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Freelancer training: all aboard the Fast Train
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Getting the balance right
