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.
CLICK HERE to submit a file for testing.
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