Chellomedia’s Digital Media Centre (DMC) in Amsterdam is marking its 10th anniversary of operations by revealing that it is to be renamed Chello DMC, reflecting the greater role it is set to play within Chellomedia. Built and launched 10 years ago to encode and distribute content digitally across Europe, the DMC has been at the […]
Marc Dorcel, a player in the European adult entertainment market, has confirmed the launch of its 3D subscription VOD service in Europe. The new service offers users a privileged access to more than 60 exclusive videos especially designed for 3D and produced with the latest recording technologies (3D cameras, side by side, full HD). The […]
Dutch TV channel Brava3D has commenced broadcasting via the Astra satellite at 23.5 degrees East. Brava3D is the first pan-European 3D channel providing a mix of classical music, opera and ballet in 3D quality. Jur Bron, CEO of Brava3D, said: “Launching Brava3D is a logical next step following the international success of BravaHD. The ASTRA […]
The results from the annual Christmas shopping survey for Twenga, the shopping search engine, show that 52 per cent of Brits don’t want to receive a 3D TV for Christmas. Although the Germans and the Dutch agree with the Brits, the French (57 per cent), the Italian (69 per cent) and the Spanish (61 per […]
SES Astra has confirmed that sixx HD will launch in high-definition (HD) quality on HD+ on December 1st. HD+ is SES Astra’s technical platform for the transmission and reception of TV programmes in HD quality via satellite in Germany. sixx HD is a channel of the ProSiebenSat.1 group targeting a female audience. It is the […]
When you are organising the nation’s favourite musical talent show then only the very best audio broadcast equipment and studio solutions will do. That’s why for the seventh year running Talkback Thames have awarded the radio microphone and audio equipment contract for their ratings topping flagship show to broadcast solution specialists Gearhouse Broadcast. In conjunction […]
Sencore’s advanced video delivery and test and measurement solutions support today’s 3D broadcast revolution and have the flexibility to continue doing so in the future. Furthermore, as consumer demand and technological advances combine to yield changes in compatibility standards, Sencore is committed to adding appropriate, 3D-compatible features and products to its portfolio. “The initial deployments […]
International news broadcaster Bloomberg Television has signed a European SNG contract with Arqiva. Bloomberg Television will have dedicated use of an Arqiva SNG truck including camera and production facilities. Arqiva will also provide backhaul, satellite capacity, downlink and onpass. Malcolm Campbell, Commercial Director at Arqiva Broadcast & Media, said: “Bloomberg Television is renowned for covering […]
A UK research study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Cisco, investigating consumer viewing habits and expectations of TV and Internet-delivered TV reveals that consumers are dictating where broadcasters, service providers and production companies invest their time and money when developing new technologies and services. The study shows that continued consumer interest in next […]
Formula 1 is set to give the green light for High Definition television coverage of Grand Prix motor racing, beginning with the first race of the 2011 season, according to Autosport magazine. HD coverage ranked top of F1 fans’ wish-lists in recent surveys, but Formula 1 chief Bernie Ecclestone has held back from approving the […]