All Broadcast articles in 27 May 2011 – Page 3
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NewsFellowes joins film policy review panel
Downton Abbey creator and Oscar winner Julian Fellowes has been enlisted to join an expert panel reviewing Government film policy.
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NewsChannel 5 books Silent Library
Channel 5 has commissioned a remake of a Japanese gameshow in which contestants must keep quiet while enduring ‘punishments’.
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Codex supports pivotal
Media management firm Codex Digital is providing digital laboratory and workflow technology to Pivotal Post to support its Digital Mobile Lab service.
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NewsWatchmaker Films buys Goldeneye scanner
Picture restoration and distribution company Watchmaker Films Image Systems has ordered a Golden Eye II film scanner (above).
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NewsThe Farm finalises deal for US post facility
The Farm’s long-awaited US push has kicked off with a deal to buy Hollywood-based picture post facility Editgods.
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News3D is a 'low priority'
Broadcasters rate the production of 3D content and channels as their lowest-priority technology investment, according to a report by analyst Ovum.
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NewsApple offers Prokit fix
Apple has released Prokit 7.0 to fix problems in software including Final Cut Pro, Soundtrack Pro and Motion.
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NewsAlias hire relocates
Alias Hire has moved out of its Newman Street premises and into a new central London building near Covent Garden.
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NewsGoldcrest in ISDN boost
Goldcrest has upped its ISDN and Dolby FAX capabilities in response to growing demand for increased connectivity between London and Los Angeles.
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NewsVideo Europe adds office and kit
Video Europe is setting up another branch in Battersea, south London, to offer camera hire, crewing and OB facilities.
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NewsLouka exits as Arri continues to centralise supply chain
Arri GB managing director Renos Louka has resigned from the camera and lighting equipment manufacturer.
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Behind The Scenes
BBC Radio 1: Our Big Weekend with Lady Gaga
We wanted more live coverage than ever before, says Neil Wyatt. But what do you do when your headline act won’t stop playing?
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CommentOff Cuts: Uses for a Bafta #1-4
A frequent question from hacks backstage on Sunday: “What will you do with your Bafta?”
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CommentBBC3 is giving a break to first-time directors
In response to last week’s editorial (‘Contrasting commitments’, Broadcast 20.05.11), I would like to clarify that BBC3’s Fresh strand continues to give first-time directors their break into primetime film-making, with six hours up for grabs annually.
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RatingsHas C4 risen to the Big Brother challenge?
With the departure of the reality juggernaut prompting an overhaul of its schedules, Stephen Price takes a look at how the channel is faring.
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CommentDelivering on C4’s promise
Our ‘mission with mischief’ is as important as ever, says David Abraham.
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FeaturesFreelancer training: all aboard the Fast Train
Hundreds of freelancers took advantage of the free training and career advice on offer at the BBC Academy’s Fast Train event in White City last week. Anne-Marie Corvin reports.
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CommentScott and Bailey / Lead Balloon / Andrew Marr's Megacities
Seneca’s Joe Evans and Pulse Films’ Daniel Glew on female sleuths, farcical laughs and cities.
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CommentHow Clarke’s gaffe became a gift for Question Time
The justice secretary’s appearance was timely, but it wasn’t planned, says Steve Anderson.