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In the iProduction lab, we offer a wide range of technology to satisfy all of your editing needs. Our online  editing center includes the latest PC computer for non-linear editing.

In editing we are using the online/offline editing process. This is where we make our Editing decision list using lower-cost equipment. By using a cheaper system we can save money. The time on the editing system is cheaper since we are not using the high-end editing system while creating our Editing decision list. Once a decision list is created, we can port that information into the High-end system and have our movie edited in a single step, optimizing the time used on the high end system.

Our editing area is approximately  3700 sq ft. of workspace.

Our offline system consists of a  low-cost PC computer running the Discreet Logic "Edit" software package. This occupies about 2800 sq. ft and can support approximately 35 computers. Edit is a real-time, non-linear editing solution which performs compositing, keying and visual effects on the desktop, Edit efficiently harnesses the power of the Windows NT platform and can be used as a stand alone editor or as an online finishing tool in a full-service editing suite.

Our Online system is  Viewgraphic's "Clipper" software running on PC's. Clipper is an Open system solution supporting many digital tape and HDTV formats. Clipper has the ability to automatically, sequentially and accurately frame records both, rendered or captured, to a remote controller Video Tape Recorder. Clipper  recording also takes place in real-time.

 

To further ensure video quality, the online editing is equipped with HD televisions and projectors for viewing and editing your work. 

 

 

 
 
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