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26/01/2012 - IMPORTANT UPDATE REGARDING HARDING TESTING:

Last week an ASA adjudication found a TV ad that had passed the Harding Test to be in breach of Ofcom guidelines for flashing images and regular patterns.

As a result, Cambridge Research Systems (manufacturer of the Harding Flash & Pattern analyser) have issued a new version of their analysis software (v3.0.0) which incorporates a refinement to the algorithms to detect the specific type of pattern contained in the commercial that was complained about.

Clearcast will now only accept Harding certificates that have been tested with version 3 or later of the Harding algorithms. Effective immediately we will be testing all commercials with v3, but will continue to test music videos and programmes due for delivery to UK broadcasters (including BBC / ITV / CH4 / Sky / MTV / BOX) using v2.54b algorithms, as per the broadcasters' guidelines (see page 8: http://www.bbc.co.uk/guidelines/dq/pdf/tv/tv_delivery_to_network_programmes_v1.0-2011.pdf)


Welcome to HardingTest.com

 

We specialise in Harding Tests and video duplication for the broadcast industry.

 

The Harding FPA (Flash and Pattern Analyser) tests video for flashing images and spatial patterns which can cause seizures in epilepsy sufferers.

 

We can test material from tape or from video files which can be uploaded to our servers. This means we are able to receive files from anywhere in the world and have a test certificate issued within minutes. We are experienced in making minor alterations to programme material that has failed the test to ensure it is ready for broadcast. Regular clients include many major broadcasters and record labels so you can be sure your video is in safe hands.

 

Our machine rooms allow us to transfer and duplicate between virtually every modern and archive video format in PAL and NTSC and our in-house bike delivers tapes to London addresses throughout the day which ensures 99% of jobs are completed and delivered within a few hours of being ordered.

 

Please use the links at the top of the page for more information, or use the form below to contact us. Alternatively, for further, more detailed information, visit Cambridge Research Systems.

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7 Latimer Road

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