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NewsEBU: Middle East radio broadcasts were jammed
The European Broadcast Union (EBU) has described recent interruptions to news delivered by satellite to parts of the Middle East as “an attack on media independence”.
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NewsBBC tech chief to deliver keynote
John Maxwell Hobbs, head of technology at BBC Scotland will present the keynote at the International Association of Broadcasting Manufacturers (IABM) annual conference on 29-30 November in Windsor.
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NewsC4’s America’s Cup first to be delivered with DPP spec
Channel 4’s America’s Cup programming has become the first to be delivered to a UK broadcaster in the DPP file-based specification using the metadata application.
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NewsSpace Digital moves to studio in MediaCityUK
Visual effects outfit Space Digital has relocated to MediaCityUK from Manchester city centre, moving into a new studio that provides suites for client-attended sessions and VFX.
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NewsRoku chief exec sounds death knell for DVRs
The chief executive of streaming media platform Roku has told the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE) that DVRs will ultimately be replaced by on-demand streaming.
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NewsBBC head of 3D questions the format’s appeal
Head of 3D Kim Shillinglaw has become the latest BBC executive to question the consumer appetite for 3D.
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NewsOlympics production duo set up sport and events specialist
Two directors who ran a production hub at the London 2012 Olympics have set up a sport and events production company.
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NewsPost firms in line for QC role
UK broadcasters are considering an overhaul of programme delivery guidelines that could lead to post houses taking over ultimate responsibility for the quality control (QC) process.
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NewsSarah Millican returns to Salford’s Dock10
The Sarah Millican Television Programme is returning to Dock10 to shoot a second series and a Christmas special.
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CEA agrees 4K terminology
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) has agreed on the terminology for the marketing of 4K technology.
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Vaudeville opens for Shed productions in Brighton
Facilities firm Vaudeville is opening a new audio suite in Brighton to work on programming for Shed Media’s regional production companies.
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Hannah to supervise Hive Post production firm
The Hive has recruited Maria Hannah to the role of post-production supervisor.
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News4K offshoot to provide DIT services across the North
Digital cinematography specialist 4K London has launched 4K North, an offshoot of the firm’s digital imaging business.
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NewsBlackmagic stages film-making evening
Blackmagic Design is hosting an evening offering tips on filmmaking techniques, including choosing the right lens, the differences between RAW and compressed workflows, lighting and exposure and grading.
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NewsSnell adds to range of conversion systems
Snell has launched the KudosPro MC500 (pictured), the latest addition to its range of format and standards conversion systems.
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DPP shares findings
The Digital Production Partnership (DPP) is working with Creative Skillset to share its research with the organisation’s media academies.
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NewsCinesite offers internships
VFX firm Cinesite is taking applications for its annual internship programme, which aims to give graduates from varied backgrounds the opportunity to gain first-hand experience in the world of visual effects.
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NewsBVE North debuts Radamec and Autoscript products
Vinten Radamec and Autoscript will give two products their UK debuts at BVE North. Vinten Radamec’s CP4 control system for use with a small, robotic head will be on show, and Autoscript will demonstrate its Enhanced Prompting Information Centre.
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NewsHyperactive to supply Avid for Autumnwatch
Hyperactive Broadcast is supplying six Avid Media Composer workstations for BBC2’s upcoming series of Autumnwatch.
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NewsBBC tests the power of 3D to explore natural history
BBC natural history series Hidden Kingdom is to be produced in 3D as part of the broadcaster’s two-year examination of stereoscopic technology.