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    Pioneering 3D motion from Hungry Man

    2008-11-13T14:57:09Z

    A groundbreaking technique using 200 HD cameras manipulated to create a 3D motion effect has been employed for the first time in a new£3m TV spot.

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    Front Porch buys SAMMA

    2008-11-13T14:53:37Z

    Storage management systems developer Front Porch Digital has acquired SAMMA Systems which specialises in the preservation of tape-to-digital files.

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    Top Teks takes on P2 Varicams

    2008-11-13T14:50:48Z

    Reseller Top Teks has purchased 10 Panasonic HPX2700 and six HPX3700 HD P2 VariCams.

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    Sony adds new POV camera combo

    2008-11-12T08:53:21Z

    Sony has developed a compact HD point-of-view (POV) camera and solid-state recorder combo designed to help programme makers that need more mobility than a shoulder-mounted or handheld camcorder allows.

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    Barmer joins Absolute Post

    2008-11-11T17:41:57Z

    Absolute Post has appointed former The Mill managing director Andy Barmer as its new production director.

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    Case study: Special Forces Heroes

    2008-11-11T17:37:27Z

    Fluid Pictures has completed CG design work on a new drama-documentary series for Five that highlights the heroic work of Britain's special forces.

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    Saddam takes on the Ice Dancers

    2008-11-11T17:31:29Z

    The BBC2 drama House of Saddam and ITV1 skating extravaganza Dancing on Ice are the front-runners to win big at this year's RTS Craft and Design Awards after both shows picked up three nominations each.

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    PPC adds Apple and Avid SANs

    2008-11-11T17:19:31Z

    The Picture Production Company has updated its post facilities with the addition of new SANs, software and systems upgrades from Root6.

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    Racecourse deal for SIS

    2008-11-06T15:06:47Z

    SIS Live has bagged a contract to provide outside broadcast facilities and on-course coverage at Great Leighs racecourse.

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    Business director joins TSI

    2008-11-06T15:04:18Z

    TSI Broadcast has appointed Chris Parsons as its new commercial director.

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    Pinewood secures funding

    2008-11-06T15:00:37Z

    Pinewood Shepperton has secured£70m in funding from a banking syndicate led by RBS and including Lloyds TSB and Allied Irish Bank.

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    Three heads join Unit Post

    2008-11-06T14:56:41Z

    Unit Post has added to its commercials team by taking on Frankie Limata as executive producer.

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    Aimimage takes control of Ice Film

    2008-11-06T14:54:32Z

    Aimimage has acquired the assets of camera hire and retail company Ice Film Equipment Ltd, which went into liquidation last month.

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    Digital switch starts in Scottish Borders

    2008-11-06T12:15:07Z

    Tens of thousands of TV viewers in the Scottish Borders region lost the first of their analogue channels today (Thursday) as digital switch-over began in earnest.

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    UKTV streamlines operation

    2008-11-06T12:09:04Z

    UKTV is crediting a new multi-million-pound broadcast management system with allowing it to rebrand its channels without having to employ extra staff.

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    Geoff Wright joins Marquis

    2008-11-06T12:04:13Z

    Marquis Broadcast has added former GMTV chief engineer Geoff Wright to its consultancy division.

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    Utah buys Sandar

    2008-11-06T12:01:03Z

    Utah Scientific has bought routing and distribution technology developer Sandar.

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    Octopus joins up with iCR

    2008-11-06T11:58:47Z

    Octopus Media Technology has combined its content management platform with Amberfin's iCR encoding and repurposing software in an effort to help broadcasters manage and deliver content online.

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    Hyperactive in management rejig

    2008-11-06T11:54:02Z

    Hyperactive Broadcast has restructured its management team and will double its investment in equipment next year in response to new opportunities in the market.

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    Tapeless: Paul Merton in India

    2008-11-05T16:27:40Z

    Tiger Aspect's second exploration of foreign culture in the company of Paul Merton returned to the digital workflow first devised by the producer with hire firm Procam and facility Evolutions.