Avid systems simplify workflow at UCLan

Additionally, Altered Images helped UCLan update Avid MediaCentral, improving collaboration by integrating news, sports, post-production and live-production workflows. MediaCentral enables students to access media and work on projects from anywhere, plus UCLan's tutors are now able to view student work both on and off campus without being at a Media Composer station.

UCLan Senior Technician, Brian Moss, explains, We were using DV tape cameras and needed to move to an HD tapeless workflow, plus we needed to substantially increase the storage capacity to accommodate the increased number of students using it. Altered Images upgraded our iNews system a couple of years ago, plus moved us into an Interplay and shared storage environment, which has really helped us to streamline our workflow. Now, with the latest upgrades to our Media Composer systems too, we can continue to offer a real-world environment to our students that reflects a professional workplace, minimising that transition.

Students sometimes find Media Composer a bit difficult at first, as many of them have been using other editors previously at home, college or other University, and are used to doing things differently, but most warm to the Media Composer after a short while working with it. They like the speed at which they're now able to work, plus the collaboration the Avid systems offer, as it allows them to create and deliver engaging news across a range of TV, mobile and and online channels. Our students have the confidence of knowing their way around the latest Avid systems, reducing the perceived jump to professional employment.

The Avid Learning Partner (ALP) programme is designed for the most skilled training organisations in the industry, combining excellent teaching from each partner together with the content, curriculum and certification from Avid s product experts and course developers. Avid Learning Partners have access to the official Avid curriculum and certification exams, with dedicated programme staff and co-marketing resources to support implementation of Avid training products. For further information, please visit www.avid.com/education/avid-learning-partner-program.

Altered Images is a leading expert in workflow system design and a major technology reseller for the broadcast, television production, education and corporate communications industry. Its highly-skilled team understands visual communication technology, offering everything from a single product to a complete turnkey solution. From consultancy and system design, through to sales, installation and support, Altered Images offers a fully-specified service for production and broadcast professionals. .

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