All Broadcast articles in 20 May 2011 – Page 3
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NewsReport urges overhaul of copyright laws
Current UK copyright laws have started to hinder the creation of new digital businesses and need to be updated, a review into intellectual property and growth has concluded.
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Comment18 May '11
“Americans are not going to change their eating habits to satisfy a self-righteous English millionaire.” Read on for the verdict on last night’s TV.
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NewsSalford's free studio offer
Programme-makers are being offered free use of one of seven HD studios at MediaCityUK in Salford, coinciding with the first BBC staff moving into the premises.
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NewsGlobelynx trials new HD camera
Globelynx is trialling a new HD camera system as it looks to upgrade its stock of fixed-network cameras around the UK and in Europe.
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NewsSkillset launches VFX scheme
Skillset is launching a series of initiatives and awards aimed at improving the quality of talent entering VFX industries from UK universities.
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NewsPSCo links with Prysm
Distribution company PSCo has partnered with Prysm to bring its Laser Phosphor Display (LPD) technology to the UK.
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NewsColt steps up connectivity drive
Colt is ramping up its efforts to become a one-stop-shop of connectivity services for broadcasters and post-production houses.
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NewsSurvey reveals HDCam SR concerns
Nearly half of broadcast professionals believe the HDCam SR stock shortage is a “major concern” or “business critical”, a study by content services firm JCA has found.
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NewsAframe joins forces with BT for Nexus launch
Web-based video production firm Aframe has partnered with BT to launch the telecoms giant’s Media IP Nexus service.
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FeaturesFocal International Awards 2011
Leading lights of the archive industry came together in London last week for the eighth Focal International Awards, celebrating the best work from 20 countries.
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Behind The ScenesFour Rooms, Channel 4
No old brown furniture and teapots for this C4 antiques series, says Claudia Lewis. We wanted mummified mermaids and stuffed polar bears.
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CommentPoms In Paradise / Celebrity Five Go To South Africa / Mexican Food Made Simple
Friday Download’s Melony Smith and Pioneer’s Nikki Tilley on barbies, Biggins and a taste of Mexico.
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CommentTraining has to step up to avoid a creative vacuum
The approach has to change if innovative film-making is to thrive, says Andy Glynne.
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The Broadcast InterviewThe Comedy Unit
With a series of hits under its belt north of the border, including Burnistoun and Gary: Tank Commander, The Comedy Unit has its sights set on the rest of the UK.
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CommentOff Cuts: not a very original Coup
With much fanfare, Channel 4 has unveiled Coup, a ‘brand new four-part drama series’.
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CommentMoney to spend, but how?
C4 shouldn’t be too reserved with its reserves, writes Kate Bulkley.
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CommentDoing the sums on M&A
Global distribution is driving renewed interest in indie acquisitions.
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NewsWild to take ITV1 viewers into premature baby unit
The indie behind Strangeways will take viewers inside the neo-natal unit of a Liverpool hospital for ITV1’s next access documentary.