http://www.s4c.co.uk/producers/ news items and the latest information from S4C for programme producers 07-Oct-2008 daily 1 1901-01-01T00:00+00:00 /production/rm/news_view/newsid/381/language/eng/ <p>End credits on some programmes delivered to S4C recently have not complied with S4C's guidelines. To avoid having to return tapes and the associated costs to producers of further work, producers should ensure that they are familiar with these guidelines and that the end credits adhere to the format as set out there. A copy of the guidelines can be found on S4C's production website http://www.s4c.co.uk/production/downloads/pdf/e_endcreditguide.pdf</p> 07-Oct-2008 /production/rm/news_view/newsid/380/language/eng/ <p>In association with Sony, Panasonic and Thomson Grass Valley </p> <p>Arshad Rasul, S4C's Director of Broadcast and Distribution, invites you to the above event at: </p> <p>Future Inn, Hemingway Road, </p> <p>Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, CF10 4JY </p> <p>Friday 10 October 2008 </p> <p>9:00—15:30 </p> <p>The seminar is aimed at the independent and freelance production community and will: </p> <p>—Outline S4C's HD strategy </p> <p>—Explain HD acquisition standards </p> <p>—Demonstrate Sony, Panasonic and Thomson Grass Valley kit. </p> <p>The seminar will enable companies to make informed decisions on suitable equipment for producing HD-originated content. </p> <p>RSVP to register by Monday 6 October 2008. </p> <p><a href="mailto:angharad.williams@s4c.co.uk">angharad.williams@s4c.co.uk</a> </p> <p>029 20741 200 </p> 02-Oct-2008 /production/rm/news_view/newsid/378/language/eng/ <p>The closing date for applications will be 12:00 midday on Monday 20 October 2008 </p> <p><a href="http://www.s4c.co.uk/production/downloads/tender_review_subtitles.pdf">Invitation to tender: Subtitling review service and preparing subtitles for transmission on S4C </p> <p> (PDF)</a></p> 30-Sep-2008 /production/rm/news_view/newsid/376/language/eng/ <p>The closing date for applications will be 12:00 midday on Monday 20 October 2008. </p> <p><a href="http://www.s4c.co.uk/production/downloads/tender_subtitles_cyw.pdf">Invitation to tender: English language subtitles for the 'Cyw' programmes and links (PDF)</a></p> 30-Sep-2008 /production/rm/news_view/newsid/375/language/eng/ <p>Two new tenders will be published on S4C's production website within the next week: </p> <p>1. English subtitling service for 'Cyw' programmes and links </p> <p>2. Subtitling review service and preparation of subtitle files for transmission on S4C </p> <p>Closing date: Monday 20 October 2008</p> 24-Sep-2008 /production/rm/news_view/newsid/374/language/eng/ <p>Following an open tender, a consortium of Optimal Media Sales Ltd and Greenfield Media Solutions has been contracted by S4C International (S4CI) to generate advertising and sponsorship revenues from the commercial opportunities available within the S4C television and broadband services. </p> <p>With offices in London, Manchester and Cardiff, Optimal will be responsible for generating sales revenue for S4CI while Greenfield will provide marketing and communication services in support of the sales function. </p> <p>The contract will be for a period of three years starting on January 1, 2009. </p> <p>S4C International is a wholly owned subsidiary of S4C and is responsible for the creation of commercial revenues for the public service broadcaster.</p> 23-Sep-2008 /production/rm/news_view/newsid/371/language/eng/ <p>Invitation to tender: 'In vision signing service on S4C Digital'</h3> </p> <p>The closing date for applications will be 12:00 midday on Tuesday 14 October 2008. </p> <p><a href="http://www.s4c.co.uk/production/downloads/tender_sign.pdf">Invitation to tender (PDF)</a> </p> <p>Invitation to tender: Audio Description service for S4C </p> <p>The closing date for applications will be 12:00 midday on Tuesday 14 October 2008. </p> <p><a href="http://www.s4c.co.uk/production/downloads/tender_audio_description.pdf">Invitation to tender (PDF)</a></p> 18-Sep-2008 /production/rm/news_view/newsid/370/language/eng/ <p>S4C's online viewing service is now easier to use. </p> <p>S4/Clic is the new name for the service, which enables viewers to enjoy the majority of S4C's programmes online for 35 days after the initial TV broadcast. </p> <p>There is a dedicated, easy-to-use website for S4/Clic. On the website, content is easily accessible through programme genres, A-Z of programmes and recent programmes. </p> <p>English and Welsh subtitles are usually available, by pressing the owl icon, and a text will note when programmes are available to be viewed online world-wide. </p> <p>It's possible to watch S4C digidol live on the S4/Clic website, while there are also links to series websites. Go to <a href="http://www.s4c.co.uk/clic/e_index.shtml">www.s4c.co.uk/clic</a> to enjoy S4C's programmes</p> 18-Sep-2008 /production/rm/news_view/newsid/368/language/eng/ <p>Acen has won in open competition the tender to provide S4C's Welsh Learners' Service for the next three years.</p> 12-Sep-2008 /production/rm/news_view/newsid/366/language/eng/ <p>S4C will publish two new tenders on the production website next week for the provision of services on S4C Digital: </p> <p>1. Audio description service </p> <p>2. In vision signing service </p> <p>The closing date for both tenders will be Tuesday 14 October 2008.</p> 12-Sep-2008 /production/rm/news_view/newsid/364/language/eng/ <p>Applications are invited from Companies to stage and produce the annual 'Cân i Gymru' (A Song for Wales) competition as a multi-platform event for S4C. </p> <p>The closing date for applications will be 12:00 midday on Tuesday 30 September 2008. </p> <p><a href="http://www.s4c.co.uk/production/downloads/tender_canigymru_e.pdf">Invitation to tender (PDF)</a> </p> <p><a href="http://www.s4c.co.uk/production/downloads/cytundeb_canigymru_c.pdf">Draft contract for Cân i Gymru 2009-2010 (PDF)</a> </p> <p>This document is only available in Welsh. Please contact the Business Affairs Directorate for assistance if required.</p> 27-Aug-2008 /production/rm/news_view/newsid/363/language/eng/ <p>The tender process continues and we aim to publish details of the successful company next week.</p> 27-Aug-2008 /production/rm/news_view/newsid/362/language/eng/ <p>A joint partnership between Sunset + Vine Cymru and Sports Media Services Ltd have won a two-year contract to produce Heineken Cup highlights packages in an open tender. </p> <p>The contract will begin with the first stages of the competition on the 10th October 2008. </p> 22-Aug-2008 /production/rm/news_view/newsid/361/language/eng/ <p>Further information can be found at: </p> <p><a href="http://www/ofcom.org.uk/media/news/2008/07/nr_20080731">http://www/ofcom.org.uk/media/news/2008/07/nr_20080731</a> (News Release) </p> <p><a href="http://www.ofcom.org.uk/consult/condocs/bandmnger">http://www.ofcom.org.uk/consult/condocs/bandmnger </a> (Consultation)</p> 18-Aug-2008 /production/rm/news_view/newsid/358/language/eng/ <p>Sunset & Vine Cymru has won in open competition the tender to produce English commentary on a selection of S4C rugby and football fixtures, subject to contract. </p> <p>The new service will be available via the red button on S4C digidol. It will be financed from S4C's commercial fund. </p> 15-Aug-2008 /production/rm/news_view/newsid/357/language/eng/ <p>Question 1 </p> <p>What facilities are available at S4C if the service were to be situated there? </p> <p>Answer 1 </p> <p>Basic voiceover facilities are available, Any other requirements would need to be discussed. If you intend situating the live commentary unit at S4C please note any assumptions in your submission. </p> <p>Question2 </p> <p>When exactly? Which game/programme will be the first for the new service? </p> <p>Answer 2 </p> <p>We would like to start as soon as possible but will depend on what is practical. Please note any assumptions regarding the start date in your submission. </p> <p><a href="http://www.s4c.co.uk/production/downloads/tracsaesenglish.pdf"> </p> <p>Invitation to Tender for English-language commentary (pdf document)</a> </p> <p><a href="http://www.s4c.co.uk/production/downloads/tracsaesenglish.doc"> </p> <p>Invitation to Tender for English-language commentary (Word document)</a> </p> <p><a href="http://www.s4c.co.uk/production/downloads/english_language_commentary_agreement.pdf">Agreement for the Production and Delivery of English </p> <p>Language Commentary and the Provision of Services (pdf document)</a> </p> <p>S4C is inviting tenders to provide English-language sports commentary. </p> 25-Jul-2008 /production/rm/news_view/newsid/356/language/eng/ <p><a href="http://www.s4c.co.uk/production/downloads/agreement_for_the_provision_of_learning_resources_and_learners_service_english.pdf"> </p> <p>Agreement for the Provision of Learning Resources and Learners Service - English (pdf document)</a> </p> <p><a href="http://www.s4c.co.uk/production/downloads/agreement_for_the_provision_of_learning_resources_and_learners_service_english.doc"> </p> <p>Agreement for the Provision of Learning Resources and Learners Service - English (Word document)</a> </p> <p>As part of the tender process for the Welsh Learners' Service for S4C, the contract for this service is published today (25 July). </p> 25-Jul-2008 /production/rm/news_view/newsid/355/language/eng/ <p>Cardiff-based television company, Indus Films, has won the contract to produce S4C's new golf highlights series following a competitive tendering process. </p> <p>The company will be responsible for producing a golf highlights programme, covering the European Tour and the US PGA Tour for the next three years. The new golfing series starts on 20 August. </p> <p>It will also produce S4C's coverage of the European Ryder Cup, being held in Wales for the first time in two years' time. The channel's 2010 Ryder Cup coverage will include a nightly highlights programme, along with a preview programme the evening before the competition starts, featuring the event's Opening Ceremony. </p> 24-Jul-2008 /production/rm/news_view/newsid/354/language/eng/ <p>S4c will publish a tender document on the production website before the end of this week.</p> 22-Jul-2008 /production/rm/news_view/newsid/353/language/eng/ <p><a href="http://www.s4c.co.uk/tendrau/downloads/tender_learners_english.pdf" title="PDF document">Invitation to Tender - Welsh Learners' service for S4C</a> </p> <p>S4C is inviting tenders for a comprehensive Welsh learners' service which will appeal to </p> <p>learners of all ages, ability and interests.</p> 14-Jul-2008