All Broadcast articles in 8 April 2016
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Digigram demos UHD encoders for OB vans
NAB 2016: Digigram is to showcase two new HEVC/H.265-enabled versions of its AQORD video encoder for point-to-point broadcast contribution of UHD 4K video or simultaneous HD channels, as well as broadcast and IPTV distribution of 4K content to the home.
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Nugen to update Halo plug-in
NAB 2016: Nugen Audio will launch version 9.1 of the company’s Halo Upmix plug-in at NAB.
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IABM to launch endorsement initiative
NAB 2016: The International Association of Broadcasting Manufacturers (IABM) is to launch an industry-wide endorsement scheme for collaborative groups at NAB next week.
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SGO adds VR mode to Mistika
NAB 2016: SGO is to unveil a preview of its Immersive Reality Toolset for the company’s Mistika finishing system which combines 3D functionality with a new VR mode.
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IABM reveals Game Changer Awards shortlist
NAB 2016: Sony’s Media Backbone content management system has been shortlisted in two categories at the IABM (International Association of Broadcasting Manufacturers) 2016 Game Changer Awards.
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Clip-on timecode device for GoPro cameras unveiled
NAB 2016: Timecode Systems has released the SyncBac Pro, a clip-on timecode accessory for the GoPro Hero4 Black and Silver cameras.
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Top 30 multichannel programmes: 28 Mar - 3 Apr 2016
Keith Lemon and Alan Carr are tussling for top billing and Lemon is on top so far.
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Top 30 shows (BBC2, C4, C5): 28 Mar - 3 Apr 2016
BBC2’s Bake Off: Crème De La Crème debuted with 3.5 million/15%, defeating C4’s Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners and C5’s Britain’s Horror Homes
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Top 50 Non-PSB shows: 28 Mar - 3 Apr 2016
The sixth episode of Sky Atlantic’s Vinyl mustered 14,000/0.06%, its lowest yet, on Monday at 9pm
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Top 100 network programmes: 28 Mar - 3 Apr 2016
ITV’s family tale The Durrells takes the honours, but BBC1’s Undercover beats returning Home Fires
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Top 15 consolidated shows: 21 - 27 Mar 2016
ITV’s Our Queen At 90 did well, but not quite as well as ITV’s Prince’s Trust doc in January
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Mip TV 2016: Broadcast party
Broadcast helped Mip TV get underway with an opening party in partnership with Audio Network, Pact and TRX. Click for the best photos.
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Bear Grylls bows out with 2.3m
THURSDAY: ITV’s Bear Grylls: Mission Survive closed 1m behind the final episode of its debut series, while BBC1’s How To Stay Young won the 9pm slot with its launch episode.
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Talking TV: ITV's commissioning team analysed
Talking TV runs the rule over ITV’s new group of commissioners and assesses Polly Hill’s decision to leave the BBC - while two contrasting BBC3 shows are previewed.
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ITV top team: in their own words
The key quotes from the commercial broadcaster’s newly-formed commissioning team.
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ITV unveils Kevin Lygo’s top team
BBC drama controller Polly Hill, Optomen managing director Sue Murphy and ITV Studios’ Siobhan Greene have been confirmed as the star signings in ITV director of television Kevin Lygo’s new commissioning team.
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Cohen Media chief to head Film 4
Cohen Media Group president Daniel Battsek has been appointed director of Film 4.
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Top 30 ITV shows: 1 Jan - 21 Mar 2016
After a poor 2015, the first three months of this year show recovery
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Ratings analysis: ITV channels
ITV’s year is off to a solid start, with share up in all hours and peak following a tough 2015. But after some missteps in drama, it has some way to go to hit the heights of previous years
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Full Fat pioneers ‘full human body rig’ for C4
Colette Foster’s Full Fat TV has landed its second Channel 4 commission – a fixed-rig format which will monitor the human body using forensic filming techniques.