All articles by George Bevir – Page 70
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NewsMwnci evolves into Gorilla
Cardiff-based Mwnci has been rebranded as Gorilla as part of a structural reorganisation by parent firm Boomerang.
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FeaturesPreparing for a tapeless world
The Technology Survey 2011: Facilities, studios and outside broadcasts
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NewsApplause Store LA-bound for X Factor
The Applause Store is setting up a base in Los Angeles to run the audience ticketing operation for the US version of The X Factor.
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NewsConvergence tops IBC agenda
Web and TV convergence looks set to dominate this year’s IBC, with the likes of TV app development company Easel TV exhibiting at the show for the first time.
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NewsTeddington under review
Pinewood Shepperton is conducting a review of its Teddington business that could see it terminate its lease at the studio.
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NewsPlatform Post sets sight on Manchester base
Platform Post is in talks with MediaCityUK developer Peel Media about setting up a base in Manchester.
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FeaturesIBC: What to see in Amsterdam
Ahead of this month’s IBC technology show, George Bevir presents his pick of the latest cameras on display, from manufacturers including Sony, P+S Technik and Arri.
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NewsLondon Olympics to be broadcast in 3D
The International Olympic Committee has today confirmed that the London 2012 Olympics will be shot in 3D.
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NewsFilms at 59 lands Cardiff studios deal
Post-production and hire company Films at 59 has won a three-year contract to service the BBC’s new Roath Lock studios in Cardiff.
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NewsHD to reach 70% of UK homes in five years
More than 70% of UK households will be watching HD channels by 2016, according to figures from Informa.
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NewsTVC HD upgrade nears completion
BBC Studios and Post Production’s (BBC S&PP) HD upgrade of all the major studios at Television Centre (TVC) has almost been completed, with the £1.5m refit of Studios Two and Three due to be finished by early next month.
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NewsBroadcast Sports Inc in UK expansion drive
Broadcast Sports Inc (BSI) has set up an office in the UK as it expands into Europe and begins selling its RF products.
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News3ality acquires Element Technica
3D production technology firm 3ality Digital has acquired its “primary competitor”, stereo rig manufacturer Element Technica.
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NewsFilm revenue boosts Pinewood results
Pinewood Shepperton has seen a rise in revenue for the first half of the year, with the continuing decline in income from TV offset by the growth of its film services division.
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NewsKanjee leads Evolutions management buyout
The senior management team at Evolutions has agreed a management buyout of the post production company.
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NewsMediahouse in £1.5m studio revamp
Mediahouse has completed the £1.5m overhaul of its west London facility in time for the start of the Premier League football season this weekend.
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NewsAframe stores BBC restoration show footage
Web-based video production service Aframe has won its biggest project to date, handling 400 hours of footage for BBC1 restoration programme To The Manor Reborn.
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NewsOB firm advises staff over riot attacks
SIS Live has warned its staff to be on their guard for further attacks after the company’s outside broadcast trucks were attacked by rioters.
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NewsPanasonic, Samsung and Sony prep 3D standard
Panasonic, Samsung and Sony have joined forces to launch a range of universal 3D glasses in an effort to speed up the adoption of 3D technology.
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NewsHire firms set up rogues' gallery to beat fraudsters
Rental companies have joined forces to launch a crime-fighting website after being stung by almost £350,000 worth of fraudulent hires in the past month.