All Features articles – Page 300
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Fast-turnaround docs: When time is of the essence
Five says it would air one every week if if could, but why are fast-turnaround films so popular, and what does it take to have a hit? Robert Shepherd and Robin Parker report
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FeaturesLaw and Order
TX: After a successful 19-year run in the US, Law and Order is being reinvented for UK viewers. Paul Hoggart goes behind the scenes to find out if ITV’s investment will pay off.
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Production: Manufacturing in the crunch
Despite the job cuts, falling prices and general gloom, there are flickers of light at the end of the tunnel for broadcast manufacturers who can sit out the crisis. Adrian Pennington reports
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Creative Review - Blighty launch
A new brand identity for the Blighty channel, formerly UKTV People, created by Red Bee Media.
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FeaturesHow do I get the maximum out of marketing?
Q: I want to promote a new series on a minimal marketing budget. How can a get maximum visibility for the least money?
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FeaturesWhether to launch a channel on satellite or broadband?
Q: I have an idea for a channel launch but am not sure whether to launch it on satellite or on broadband - or both. What are the strengths and disadvantages of these platforms?
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FeaturesWhat prime lens/HD camera combination works best?
Q: I'm hoping to use Prime lenses in combination with an HD camera to give me the best film look from my drama budget. Which combinations work best?
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How we ... got access to Sandhurst
Keo producer Will Anderson on the kind of back-up you need when pitching to generals.
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Inside Track: Steve Nunney
Steve Nunney is director of test and measurement specialist manufacturer Hamlet.
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Another week, another crisis
Every week seems to bring a fresh scandal at the BBC, and with it the column inches. Has the corporation got crisis management under control.
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The Buyer: Emmanuelle Namiech
Emmanuelle Namiech is director of acquisitions and co-productions at ITV Global Entertainment.
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Creative Review - The Culture Show
Final Cut Pro finishing, completed by Clear Cut Pictures, on VT inserts for the current series of The Culture Show.
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FeaturesCan participation TV be profitable?
Q: Is participation TV channel a much less profitable business proposition now that guidelines have been tightened up. Are there new technologies that will help keep these channels within editorial guidelines?
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FeaturesTips on using social networking for marketing
Q: I'm thinking of using social networking media as a way of promoting my new edgy entertainment series. Any tips?
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FeaturesAre different broadband speeds a good thing?
Q: Is the availability of different download speeds from 1Megabit to 50 Megabit a good thing? Wouldn't we be better off with a universal speed for fast internet?
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FeaturesRecommended cameras for extreme shooting
Q: I'm looking for a camera to take on a extreme shoot that will to be robust, able to stand up to extreme heat and cold as well as high humidity. What would you recommend?
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FeaturesWhy does Sky limit the number of channels on its EPG?
Q: Why are there limits to the amount of channels that can launch on the Sky EPG and what can be done about it?
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FeaturesWhy are broadcasters taking stakes in indies?
Q: ITV recently bought a 25% stake in Carbon Media. Why are broadcasters buying minority holdings in production companies and is this a trend that we will see continue in 2009.
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FeaturesRadio stations avoiding royalties
Q: Commercial radio chiefs says they should not pay royalties for music broadcast, as by playing music they provide a promotional service. Does their argument make sense?
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FeaturesCreating a grass roots viral campaign for comedy
Q: How do I go about starting a grass roots viral marketing campaign to build word of mouth awareness on the internet for a new comedy show?