Avid|DS HD
The Avid|DS HD system is the only system in the industry to provide a complete range of seamlessly integrated editing and compositing tools for conforming and finishing projects at multiple uncompressed HDTV and SDTV 601 formats. The Avid|DS HD system supports 720P, 1080P, 1080I as well as PAL and NTSC standard definition formats at 24, 25, 29.97 and 30 fps ensuring compliance with both present and future standards.

With it's superior performance and interoperability with other Avid systems, the Avid|DS HD system is ideal for those seeking a high-quality, low-risk path to HDTV finishing. Editors and digital artists experience total creative freedom with full access to a complete range of seamlessly integrated picture and audio editing, compositing, paint, animation, character generation and media management tools at all times.

This suite is supported by the two Sony HDCAM VTR’s that can up-convert from standard definition to HD as well as down-convert to standard definition from HD.

Key features
· Real-time HDTV I/O and playback capabilities
· Uncompressed HDTV formats for high quality editing and compositing
· Simultaneously supports ITU-R-601 PAL and NTSC resolutions
· Composite live action, animation or video
· Conform & finish projects created on Media Composer and Symphony via OMF compositions
· 2 x Sony HDCAM VTRs with HD SDI with up/down converters
· Sony Digital Betacam VTRs for Standard definition digitize/playout

Supported formats
· ATSC 1920 x 1080 at 59.94 Hz with interlaced scanning (1080I)
· ATSC 1920 x 1080 at 24 Hz with progressive scanning (1080p)
· ATSC 720 x 1280 at 60Hz with progressive scanning (720p)

Avid Symphony
Symphony is the high-end finishing system online option, designed to finish projects that were traditionally the domain of the linear digital online suites. Symphony is designed to conform the Media Composer projects, with real-time high-end finishing tools, efficient mastering and versioning capabilities, and a design focus on a collaborative, non-linear environment. Symphony provides clients with the capabilities they require to meet the post-production challenges of the new digital TV era.

Key features
· Dual stream uncompressed
· Primary & Secondary colour grading
· Tracking & Stabilisation
· Real time finishing tools
· Ultimatte keying
· Multi-layering
· Multi-versioning
· Uncompressed Digital quality
· Composite live action, animation or video
· Source tapes from any format
· Networked with 3D and Graphics

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Digital One: On-line
Digital Edit One offers the latest in digital technology with realtime effects through the latest multi-effects box from Sony. The combination of the latest digital technology including Collage, DME 7000 and both Digital Betacam and Betacam SX with pre-read ability provides Edit one with the speed and efficiency beyond comparison. This isn't your ordinary on-line suite.

Key features
· 16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratio
· Sony DME 7000 Multi-effects with secondary colour grader
· Sony DVS 2000 effects switcher
· Digital Betacam mastering
· HDCAM, Digital Betacam & Betacam SX VTRs with pre-read
· Sony Timecode DAT
· Collage CG
· Source tapes from any format

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Digital Two: On-line
Digital Two has all the essentials to put together simple corporate presentations and commercials without leaving the quality of a digital broadcast environment. Being able to source from multiple digital formats makes this suite a perfect option for conforming long form projects.

Key features
· 16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratio
· Sony Digital colour grader
· Sony DFS 700 Digital Multi-effects with colour grader
· Betacam SX VTRs
· DVCAM/Dvmini/DVCpro 50/25 VTRs
· Timecode DAT
· Character generator
· Source tapes from any format

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Avid Media Composer 1000 XL / 9000 XL
Avid is the industry standard in non-linear editing. This suite is best suited for projects that require creative flexibility. It's typically used for documentaries, short films or more complex TVCs that require freedom of choice in the editing process. The Media Composer 1000 uses the latest version of the Avid editing software and is fully featured with 2D & 3D effects as well as audio capabilities. This suite can online at uncompressed 601 & Digital Betacam on-line quality with more than enough space for off-lining any project.

Key features
· Dual stream uncompressed video
· 3D effects
· Real-time Multicam options
· 480 GB hard drive space
· 16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratio
· Digital Betacam mastering
· Source tapes from any format

This suite is also available for take-away hire. For more information please contact us.

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AVID Xpress DV with Pioneer DVD-R Burner
AVID Xpress DV is designed for use with the DV formats and uses the now common IE 1394 "Firewire" protocol. The Avid DV has many of the features of its larger siblings without losing the interface and functionality that has provided Avids with their appeal. It allows you to create professional video and seamlessly deliver it to tape, to DVD, or to the Web.

System includes
· Asus PIII 866 Tower with 256 MB RAM
· Windows 2000
· Dual screen display, 2 x 17" LCD Monitors
· 20 gb system drive & 60 gb storage
· Pioneer DVD-R
· Floppy drive

Software includes
· Avid Xpress DV V2
· Boris FX LTD
· Media Cleaner EZ
· Sonic Solutions DVDit

This suite is also available for take-away hire. For more information please contact us.

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Edit Three: Betacam SP Component Suite
Edit Three has all the essentials to put together simple corporate presentations without leaving the quality of a broadcast environment. This three machine suite includes effects and character generation with the added advantage of sourcing from multiple formats and mastering to Betacam SP or Digital Betacam.

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Audio Suite
The audio suite operates on the well-known Pro-tools LE Digi 001 platform. It has all the features required for recording and producing audio for documentaries, TV commercials, corporate videos, animations and web projects. The Pro-tools system has full compatibility with the Avid suites to allow for smooth workflow. A voiceover booth is also available for live voice reads.

Key features
· Pro-tools interface
· Voiceover booth
· Networked with Avid suites
· Video Sync with QuickTime
· DAT, Minidisk & CD-R decks
· AMCOS, Copyright free music & SFX

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