All articles by Ann-Marie Corvin – Page 11
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The Broadcast Interview
Jo Ball, features, BBC1/BBC2
The commissioning editor for features at BBC1 and 2 is on the lookout for programmes that manage to be both entertaining and tackle serious issues.
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News
Nutopia bolsters top execs in bid to expand its factual slate
Nutopia, the company set up by former BBC2 controller Jane Root and Laura Franses, has made two senior appointments.
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Going Postal going global
As new pictures of Sky1’s Terry Pratchett drama Going Postal emerge, the show’s international distributor All3Media has announced that it has made fresh sales in Australia and Germany.
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Ratings
Harry Hill trumps Over the Rainbow
Harry Hill managed to prevent BBC1 from dominating Saturday night with his ITV1 shows You’ve Been Framed and TV Burp.
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Ratings
BBC1 sends 4.3m Over the Rainbow
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s quest to find a new Dorothy for his Wizard of Oz extravaganza bowed with 4.3m viewers (20% share) on BBC1 on Friday night.
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Freeview uses TV Genius in iPhone app
Free-to-air DTT service Freeview is using a new software tool for its iPhone application that allows users to search TV listings and receive recommendations based on their viewing preferences.
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Gearbox takes stock of JVC 3D image converter
Hire outfit Gearbox has bought one unit of JVC’s new 2D to 3D image converter after noting increased demand among its client-base for tools that aid stereoscopic production.
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Five Sony SRW-9000 camcorders for 24-7 Drama
Camera rental specialist 24-7 Drama has taken stock of five units of Sony’s newly improved HDCAM SR shooter, the SRW-9000.
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Ex-Googler targets broadcasters with Ooyala
A former senior product manager at Google is attending BVE this week to advise broadcasters on how they can monetize their video content over the web and gather analytics on their users.
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Tyrell supplies digital newsroom to Iraqi broadcaster’s London HQ
Broadcast reseller Tyrell has delivered a digital newsroom to the London news bureau of Iraqi satellite broadcaster Al Sharqiya Television.
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Opie champions Project Canvas
Former Five content boss Lisa Opie has welcomed the controversial IPTV joint venture Project Canvas arguing that it will allow broadcasters to develop a much stronger commercial proposition for online.
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Q&A: IABM director general Peter White
Broadcast manufacturing association head Peter White gives his take on beating the recession and Project Canvas.
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AMPS on ‘budgeting for sound’ drive
The Association of Motion Picture Sound is to launch a leaflet and webpage at BVE this week setting out ways in which producers can keep their sound budgets under control.
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Polecam scores Vancouver commission
Polecam, the producers of the single operator jib arm and camera system, has announced that nine of its HD units have been commissioned to provide live video from the Winter Games.
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SNS unveils new upgrade to its Evo storage system
Post production storage provider Studio Network Solutions will be showcasing a new version of its Evo system at BVE, which now includes increased performance to its shared storage system.
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BVE 2010 visitor registration up by 20%
Broadcast Video Expo has seen registrations rise by 20% this year while the show can now boast over 300 exhibitors.
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Pro Motion to focus tapeless
For production companies looking to ditch the Digibeta in favour of file-based workflows, hire company Pro Motion will be on hand to deliver practical advice on tapeless production at its stand (N56) in The Production Show section of the exhibition.
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Six Nations 3D events guru: Tips for success
The firm behind 3D rugby coverage has advised producers to factor in strategically-placed cameras and longer preparation times.
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Ratings company offers free programme analysis
Production companies seeking in-depth ratings analysis on the performance of their shows are being offered a free consultancy service at BVE.
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Ex-forces agency looks to recruit TV production clients
A new agency made up of ex-special ops are to use BVE to promote its unique one-stop shop production service.