Moving Tape to Non-Linear

Digital nonlinear finishing is becoming a reality in the television industry. Work on many television programmes, commercials and promos is moving away from traditional tape based linear suites and being onlined on digital nonlinear systems. Broadcasters, production companies, editing companies, and post facilities are faced with a wide range of choices in the move away from tape and the question is not is the time right for digital nonlinear finishing?, but rather which nonlinear finishing system is right for me? — This paper examines some of the benefits this new technology brings to the online and summarises Avid's three television finishing solutions, identifies the types of programming most appropriate for each system, and highlights how each system is uniquely optimised for different types of work.

Published

1999-07

Content type

Original Research

DOI

10.5594/M001216

ISBN

978-1-61482-948-5