BVDM Appointed Strategy Consultant for American Archives
Saturday, July 10th, 2010FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Broadway Video Digital Media Appointed CPB American Archive Strategy Consultant
New York, NY, July 10, 2010 – The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) is developing an American Archive of public television and radio content. This new initiative will bring together vast quantities of the nation’s public media material in order to both: (1) preserve the content for future generations, and (2) make it available for a variety of different uses.
Currently, hundreds of thousands of hours of original interviews, unique local footage, and treasured national programming, dating back to the 1950s, sit in boxes and closets, completely inaccessible to the public that helped fund its creation. The American Archive will breathe new life into this rich legacy of programming, making cultural, news, and educational content from across the country available in exciting new ways. The initial goal is to have 40,000 hours of content digitized, described, preserved, and—potentially—searchable, and accessible by December 2011.
Broadway Video Digital Media (BVDM) has been awarded a contract by CPB to be the American Archive Strategy Consultant. BVDM’s assignment is to develop a plan for the technology infrastructure implementation that includes preservation of public media content, as well as a distribution strategy to make content accessible to the general public, producers, and educators in ways that best meet their needs.
Media Contact:
Chris Calvosa
Director of Marketing
Broadway Video Digital Media
212-333-0555 xt. 640
Marketing@BroadwayVideo.com
About Broadway Video Digital Media (BVDM):
Broadway Video Digital Media is an industry leader in providing distribution, digital file encoding, duplication, video transmission, closed captioning, and asset management services to organizations of any size. From its state-of-the-art technical operations center in Times Square, BVDM operates one of the largest videotape duplication centers in the nation, supporting virtually all professional formats. Worldwide digital connectivity allows for on-demand distribution to any destination in any file-based or video format. BVDM maintains an extensive complement of HDTV technology and equipment, and has been a pioneer in solving critical issues related to the HDTV transition. Currently, BVDM is helping to form industry wide standards and practices for the restoration and preservation of large-scale video archives. From DVD authoring and replication to broadcast finishing, BVDM is the one-stop source for any organization in need of video and media-related technology solutions. After a successful spin-off from Broadway Video Entertainment in 2007, BVDM remains closely affiliated with the Broadway Video family of companies. BVDM is committed to investing in emerging digital technologies and offering its clients cutting edge solutions, while continuing to support the current, practical, and real world demands facing today’s media industry.
About CPB
CPB is a private, nonprofit corporation created by Congress in 1967 and is steward of the federal government’s investment in public broadcasting. It helps support the operations of more than 1,100 locally-owned and -operated public television and radio stations nationwide, and is the largest single source of funding for research, technology, and program development for public radio, television and related online services.
BVDM Sponsors 2010 Tribeca Film Festival
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Broadway Video Digital Media Renews Tribeca Film Festival Sponsorship
New York, NY, March 1, 2010 – Broadway Video Digital Media (BVDM), proudly announced today that it will again be an industry sponsor for the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival (TFF). After contributing post-production services to the Festival in prior years, and serving as an industry sponsor for the first time in 2009, BVDM officially renewed its sponsorship role in this year’s Festival, which runs from April 21st through May 2nd.
BVDM’s New York City based HDTV technical facilities and expertise are a perfect fit for the filmmakers in need of mastering, finishing and HDTV duplication services. “We are delighted to be an industry sponsor again for the Tribeca Film Festival,” says Mark Yates, President of BVDM. “We always make efforts to contribute and collaborate with other local New York business, and The Festival is an ideal partner because, like us, they operate locally and still serve the global entertainment community.”
As an industry sponsor, BVDM donates its technical services to a group of the Festival’s filmmakers, and offers discounted rates to any filmmakers who require the post-production expertise that makes BVDM a leader in the digital media sector. Julie La’Bassiere, TFF’s Director of Marketing & Industry said, “We are thrilled to once again be working with Broadway Video Digital Media as an Industry Sponsor. Not only are they a tremendous support to the Festival, but the post production services and expert advice that they offer to our filmmakers and industry is incomparable.”
Following in the footsteps of each Festival since its inception in 2002, the 2010 Festival will offer films from around the world and around the block, featuring 132 feature and short films from 38 different countries. With films addressing themes as diverse as art, culture, politics, sports and music, the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival will provide offerings to appeal to every film lover’s tastes.
Media Contact:
Chris Calvosa
Director of Marketing
Broadway Video Digital Media
212-333-0555 xt. 640
Marketing@BroadwayVideo.com
About Broadway Video Digital Media (BVDM):
Broadway Video Digital Media is the industry leader in providing distribution, digital file encoding,
duplication, HD video transmission, closed captioning and asset management services to organizations
of any size. From its state-of-the-art technical operations center in Times Square, BVDM operates one
of the largest videotape duplication centers in the nation, supporting virtually all professional formats.
Worldwide digital connectivity allows for on-demand distribution to any destination in any file-based or
video format.
BVDM maintains an extensive complement of HDTV technology and equipment and has
been a pioneer in solving critical issues related to the HDTV transition. Currently, BVDM is helping to
form industry wide standards and practices for the restoration and preservation of large-scale video
archives. From DVD authoring and replication to broadcast finishing and HD Transmission, BVDM is the
one-stop source for any organization in need of video and media-related technology solutions.
After a successful spin-off from Broadway Video Entertainment in 2007, BVDM remains closely affiliated with
the Broadway Video family of companies. BVDM is committed to investing in emerging digital
technologies and offering its clients cutting edge solutions, while continuing to support the current,
practical, and real world demands facing today’s media industry.
About the Tribeca Film Festival:
Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal and Craig Hatkoff founded the Tribeca Film Festival in 2001 following
the attacks on the World Trade Center to spur the economic and cultural revitalization of the lower
Manhattan district through an annual celebration of film, music and culture.
The Festival’s mission is to help filmmakers reach the broadest possible audience, enable the
international film community and general public to experience the power of cinema and promote New
York City as a major filmmaking center. Tribeca Film Festival is well known for being a diverse
international film festival that supports emerging and established directors.
The Tribeca Festival has screened over 1100 films from over 80 countries since its first festival in 2002.
Since its founding, it has attracted an international audience of more than 2.3 million attendees and has
generated an estimated $600 million in economic activity for New York City
Broadway Video Digital Media Offers Uncompressed HD Transmission
Sunday, January 10th, 2010FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Broadway Video Digital Media Offers Uncompressed HD Transmission
New York, NY, January 10, 2010 – Broadway Video Digital Media (BVDM), announced today that they have joined an elite group of companies offering real time playback, recording, and transmission of uncompressed high definition signals. BVDM is the first post-production facility on the East Coast to make this service available.
High definition transmission service guarantees 1.5 Gigabytes of dedicated transmission bandwidth—a 5-fold increase over most facilities’ offerings—24 hours a day between New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Toronto, and London. This capability enables perfect, “lossless” transmission of HD signals in real time. Clients can either transmit to their own dedicated facilities, or to BVDM affiliates in each HD-capable city.
“BVDM is committed to staying on the cutting edge of digital technology,” said Mark Yates, President of BVDM. “Our clients rely on us to solve their digital transmission problems regardless of the format or standard they are working in, so adding this new service to our existing HD ASI, HDTI, and JPEG 2000 capabilities is a natural move for us.”
Broadway Video Digital Media provides one-stop digital laboratory services to organizations of any size for distribution, file encoding, duplication, video transmission, closed captioning, and asset management. They service a wide range of clients across the broadcast, cable, corporate, and technology markets. They are located in midtown Manhattan at 1619 Broadway in the historic Brill Building where they have a state-of-the-art, 24-hour operations center.
For more information, contact Chris Calvosa using the information below.
Media Contact:
Chris Calvosa
Director of Marketing
Broadway Video Digital Media
212-333-0555
Marketing@BroadwayVideo.com
About Broadway Video Digital Media (BVDM):
Broadway Video Digital Media is an industry leader in providing distribution, digital file encoding, duplication, video transmission, closed captioning, and asset management services to organizations of any size. From its state-of-the-art technical operations center in Times Square, BVDM operates one of the largest videotape duplication centers in the nation, supporting virtually all professional formats. Worldwide digital connectivity allows for on-demand distribution to any destination in any file-based or video format. BVDM maintains an extensive complement of HDTV technology and equipment, and has been a pioneer in solving critical issues related to the HDTV transition. Currently, BVDM is helping to form industry wide standards and practices for the restoration and preservation of large-scale video archives. From DVD authoring and replication to broadcast finishing, BVDM is the one-stop source for any organization in need of video and media-related technology solutions. After a successful spin-off from Broadway Video Entertainment in 2007, BVDM remains closely affiliated with the Broadway Video family of companies. BVDM is committed to investing in emerging digital technologies and offering its clients cutting edge solutions, while continuing to support the current, practical, and real world demands facing today’s media industry.
BVDM Sponsors 2009 Tribeca Film Festival
Sunday, April 12th, 2009FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Broadway Video Digital Media Sponsors Tribeca Film Festival
New York, NY, April 12, 2009 – Broadway Video Digital Media (BVDM), announced today it will be serving as an industry sponsor for the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival (TFF). Having contributed its post-production services to the Festival in prior years, BVDM made the commitment to serve as an industry sponsor and take a greater role in this year’s Festival, which runs from April 22nd through May 3rd.
BVDM’s New York City based HDTV technical facilities and expertise are a perfect fit for the filmmakers in need of mastering, finishing and HDTV duplication services. “We are extremely proud to be an Industry Sponsor for the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival,” says Mark Yates, President of BVDM. “The Festival provides an outlet for some of the world’s best new films, and it showcases the very best of New York. In the current economic climate, I can’t think of a better vehicle to help breathe life into the City and add to its vitality. The entire BVDM team is excited to be participating.”
As an Industry Sponsor, BVDM is donating technical services to a group of the Festival’s filmmakers, and offering discounted rates to any filmmakers who require the post-production expertise that makes BVDM a leader in the digital media sector. Julie La’Bassiere, TFF’s Director of Industry Relations said, “We are so thrilled to have BVDM as an Industry sponsor this year. Not only are their digital services to filmmakers and the industry of the highest quality, but their commitment to being a leader in cutting edge technologies is truly exceptional.”
This year’s Festival will feature films from 135 different filmmakers, representing 36 countries around the globe. However, there are also offerings from quintessential New Yorkers Spike Lee and Woody Allen. With films addressing themes as diverse as art, culture, politics, sports, and music, the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival promises something for every fan of the cinema.
Media Contact:
Chris Calvosa
Director of Marketing
Broadway Video Digital Media
212-333-0555 xt. 640
Marketing@BroadwayVideo.com
About the Tribeca Film Festival
Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal and Craig Hatkoff founded the Tribeca Film Festival in 2001 following the attacks on the World Trade Center, New York City to spur the economic and cultural revitalization of the lower Manhattan district through an annual celebration of film, music and culture. The Festival’s mission is to help filmmakers reach the broadest possible audience, enable the international film community and general public to experience the power of cinema and promote New York City as a major filmmaking center. Tribeca Film Festival is well known for being a diverse international film festival that supports emerging and established directors. The Tribeca Festival has screened over 1100 films from over 80 countries since its first festival in 2002. Since its founding, it has attracted an international audience of more than two million attendees and has generated over $530 million in economic activity for New York City.
About Broadway Video Digital Media (BVDM):
Broadway Video Digital Media is the industry leader in providing distribution, digital file encoding, duplication, video transmission, closed captioning and asset management services to organizations of any size. From its state-of-the-art technical operations center in Times Square, BVDM operates one of the largest videotape duplication centers in the nation, supporting virtually all professional formats. Worldwide digital connectivity allows for on-demand distribution to any destination in any file-based or video format. BVDM maintains an extensive complement of HDTV technology and equipment and has been a pioneer in solving critical issues related to the HDTV transition. Currently, BVDM is helping to form industry wide standards and practices for the restoration and preservation of large-scale video archives. From DVD authoring and replication to broadcast finishing, BVDM is the one-stop source for any organization in need of video and media-related technology solutions. After a successful spin-off from Broadway Video Entertainment in 2007, BVDM remains closely affiliated with the Broadway Video family of companies. BVDM is committed to investing in emerging digital technologies and offering its clients cutting edge solutions, while continuing to support the current, practical, and real world demands facing today’s media industry.
BVDM Launches Closed Captioning
Monday, January 5th, 2009FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Broadway Video Digital Media Launches Closed Captioning Services Division
New York, NY, January 5, 2009 – Broadway Video Digital Media (BVDM), already a leader in the post-production services sector, brought a new offering to market in the last quarter of 2008. Investing in best-in-class equipment and an experienced, professional staff, BVDM expanded its already extensive list of media services to include closed caption and subtitle writing.
With the ability to write caption files and subtitles for broadcast programming, HD, digital cinema, DVDs, and the Web, all from its Times Square operations center, BVDM has become one of the only full-service captioning facilities located within New York City. “Launching the entire array of closed captioning services was simply a logical extension of our turnkey service bureau model. We planned this launch for many months to assure that we would deliver the expertise, service, and high quality products that producers and content owners have come to expect from us, says Mark Yates, BVDM’s President.”
To spearhead their charge into caption writing, BVDM hired Darren Yuvan as its Captioning Services Manager. Darren brought a wealth of captioning knowledge and experience to BVDM, having honed his skills at some of the largest and best known companies in the industry including MTV Networks and VITAC. “Coming to BVDM is a fantastic opportunity to work with a proven industry leader that has committed itself to the highest level of product quality. I’m excited to be on board and working with the new team,” says Yuvan. Dirk Van Dall, BVDM’s VP and General Manager adds, “We will continue hiring the best talent available, and make use of the most innovative technologies to keep the caption process as cost efficient as possible, without sacrificing quality. The end result for our clients will be competitive rates, fast turnaround, and unparalleled product value.”
BVDM’s Closed Captioning Services Division is currently working on several series and features for a variety of clients, and is proud to be considered one the best local resources for the industry’s closed caption needs.
Media Contact:
Chris Calvosa
Director of Marketing
Broadway Video Digital Media
212-333-0555 xt. 640
Marketing@BroadwayVideo.com
BVDM 2009 PBS New Year’s Broadcast
Friday, January 2nd, 2009FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Broadway Video Digital Media Provides HDTV Services for Historic PBS/WNET New Year’s Day Broadcast
25th Annual Event Broadcasted Worldwide, Same-Day in High Definition
New York, NY, January 2, 2009 – When PBS/WNET sought a services partner for its broadcast of the prestigious Great Performances “From Vienna: The New Year’s Celebration 2009,” they chose Broadway Video Digital Media, a vibrant player in the digital post-production field. The broadcast, which annually draws a larger worldwide audience than the Super Bowl, marked the 25th Anniversary of this delightful holiday tradition.
This year’s broadcast, which garnered an estimated audience of 1.2 Billion viewers, included three historic firsts. Julie Andrews, a legend of stage and screen, made her inaugural appearance as host for the program, which was broadcast in High Definition (HD) for the first time. The Vienna Philharmonic, under the conductor’s baton of Daniel Barenboim, another first, played selections that included familiar melodies from Austria’s Strauss family, including the Thunder and Lightening Polka, the Gypsy Baron Overture, and the famous Blue Danube Waltz.
BVDM, along with its sister company Broadway Video, provided a full range of services. These included: (1) receiving the HDTV live feed from Vienna, (2) editing the concert footage and other material to create the Great Performances show, (3) HD closed captioning of the broadcast in real-time, and (4) transmitting of the finished show to over 300 stations in the PBS Broadcast system.
Mark Yates, BVDM’s President, noted, “Broadway Video Digital Media was uniquely positioned to supply such a complex set of services, and we were thrilled to be working with the WNET Live Performances team on such a challenging and exciting event. BVDM is truly a one-stop digital services center that can provide custom solutions to the industry’s most complex challenges.”
“We worked closely with the PBS team to provide the exact technical configuration needed for this event, which included a highly sophisticated set of HDTV and closed captioning equipment. In addition, our “live to load” configuration saved valuable time preparing for the critical, same-day edit session that needed to take place,” said Dirk Van Dall, BVDM’s Vice President and General Manager.
“From Vienna; The New Year’s Celebration 2009″ aired locally on Thirteen/WNET on January 1, 2009 at 2:30 pm and 8:00 pm. Check your local listings for additional viewing times in your area.
Media Contact:
Chris Calvosa
Director of Marketing
Broadway Video Digital Media
212-333-0555 xt. 640
Marketing@BroadwayVideo.com
