Sydney- The Australian Film Television and Radio School’s Centre for Screen Business on June 1 launched The Knowledge, a broadband series of in-depth video interviews with screen industry experts conducted by showbiz journalist Andrew L. Urban. The interviews are being distributed online and will also be used in developing online teaching and learning activities. … [Read more...] about The Knowledge: a new learning resource in Oz
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UTStarcom supplies Optibase IPTV for deployment with AKSH in India
Herzliya, Israel - UTStarcom will integrate Optibase's advanced H.264 Media Gateway (MGW) 5100 IPTV encoding platforms in its end-to-end RollingStream IPTV solution for deployment with AKSH in India. Aksh, an IPTV solutions provider in India, will utilize Optibase's integrated carrier-grade TV streaming platforms in order to provide advanced H.264 high-quality encoding. Dr.K.S.Choudhari, Managing Director of Aksh Optifibre said "The video quality and customer response time of Optibase is … [Read more...] about UTStarcom supplies Optibase IPTV for deployment with AKSH in India
Caldecott Productions International wins U.S. International Film and Video Festival awards
Singapore– Caldecott Productions International Pte Ltd won a First Place Gold Camera award and a Third Place Certificate of Creative Excellence in the U.S. International Film and Video Festival competition. Clinching first place in the ‘Documentary-Arts’ category was Voiceless Art, a film about three different artists and their visions of Indonesian society. Winning the Certificate of Creative Excellence in the ‘Documentary-Environmental Issues and Concerns’ … [Read more...] about Caldecott Productions International wins U.S. International Film and Video Festival awards
Discovery and STB partner to showcase Singapore
Singapore – Discovery Networks Asia and the Singapore Tourism Board have partnered to promote ‘Uniquely Singapore’ to a potential 40 million homes across Asia Pacific on Discovery Travel & Living from May until the end of the year. Globe Trekker host Megan McCormick was in town to front a new campaign that showcases Singapore as a premier destination. Ken Low, Assistant Chief Executive (Brand & Communications), Singapore Tourism Board, said: “This partnership between the … [Read more...] about Discovery and STB partner to showcase Singapore
Channel [V] Taiwan debuts on Hong Kong’s now TV
Hong Kong– Music channel Channel [V] Taiwan bowed on May 31 in Hong Kong on now TV, the exclusive Hong Kong distribution platform for STAR channels including Channel [V] India, Channel [V] International and Channel [V] Mainland China. Channel [V] Taiwan brings music videos and large-scale annual music events including le party and [V] Power Concert, which draw regional fans to see Asian artists. Channel [V] Taiwan also features self-produced programmes Blackie’s Teenage Club and … [Read more...] about Channel [V] Taiwan debuts on Hong Kong’s now TV
MTV Networks Australia bows interactive multi-platform channel The Music Factory
Sydney- MTV Networks Australia has introduced a new, integrated multi-platform channel, The Music Factory (TMF). TMF is interactive and features music video programming and viewer-generated content including images, videos, text-based applications and graphics. Furthering connectivity, TMF connects all platforms and simulcast to mobile 24-hours daily via the Optus Zoo mobile portal to be launched in September 2007. TMF's innovative approach incorporates various viewing platforms and allows … [Read more...] about MTV Networks Australia bows interactive multi-platform channel The Music Factory