Virtual Production
dock10 virtual lighting solution sparks creative flash
The innovation enables virtual lighting to be integrated live during filming, widening creative choice for lighting directors
MediaCity
Production & Post
Salford University grows film hub with four new sets
The complex provides the perfect setup for young filmmakers to learn their trade, said the university
Business
Landsec acquires MediaCity
The waterfront site is home to BBC North and ITV Studios, as well as dock10 and more than 250 creative businesses
Live Production
MediaCity to host first debate of 2024 General Election
The hour-long event, Sunak v Starmer: The ITV Debate, will be moderated by Julie Etchingham and take place live in front of a studio audience
Virtual Production
University of Salford, Grey Moth partner to showcase mo-cap and virtual production at a lower cost
The company has developed a bespoke workflow which uses tools such as Move.AI, MetaHuman and traditional 3D animation techniques for motion capture filmmaking without...
Production & Post
BBC Sport creates an ‘enhanced experience’ for viewers with virtual Beijing 2022 studio
Broadcaster is using Vizrt’s Viz Engine 4 coupled with Unreal Engine 4 render pipeline to create its studio environment at MediaCity in Manchester
Business
Tim Davie reiterates BBC’s commitment to MediaCity
Ten years on from the opening of the BBC’s three buildings at MediaCity the broadcaster now has 4,000 staff based on site, double the...
Business
Property company Landsec acquires majority stake in MediaCity in £425 million deal
MediaCity is home to both BBC North and ITV, and also houses dock10
Production & Post
BBC Sport reveals secrets of virtual set ecosystem
The new virtual set ecosystem involved Viz Engine 4, Unreal Engine, Mo-Sys, BK Design and Lightwell technologies
Business
MediaCity UK makes key appointment as it aims to double its footprint
10-year £1 billion plan includes 50,000 sq m of business accommodation
Technology
UK’s first 5G-enabled immersive tech lab launches at MediaCity
Contains wide range of VR, AR and MR equipment as well as green screens
Technology
Vodafone announces 5G UK switch-on date
Company will offer 5G roaming in the UK, Germany, Italy and Spain this summer
Technology
Vodafone switches on ‘full 5G’ trial at MediaCity UK
Part of the company's 5G trials in Salford
Production & Post
dock10 announces £5 million technology investment
Plans in place for "significant" upgrades to The Studios, post production and media storage platforms
Business
Government ‘should encourage Channel 4 move to Salford’
Report from think tank ResPublica says government should invest more in the North
Production & Post
BBC North provides ‘genuine counterweight’ to London
BBC North boss defends site against recent report questioning its impact
Business
dock10 acquires 422
dock10 has announced a deal to acquire post production and vfx business 422. The deal excludes 422’s sister company based in Glasgow, which will...