My Video Problems

Colin · Joined: 13 Apr 2007 Posts: 117 Location: Milton Keynes, UK

Here's one that Nigel C will be impressed with! Smile

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New Adobe Video Tools Selected for Creative Desktop Initiative

London — April 16, 2007: Adobe Systems Incorporated today announced that the BBC, through its technology partner Siemens, has selected Adobe Creative Suite 3 Production Premium as its preferred solution for PC-based non-linear editing and post-production. Production Premium CS3 is Adobe’s complete integrated post-production solution for video, audio, graphics and web publishing that will be used to edit and deliver content across the Corporations’s broadcast channels and websites.

The move will support the BBC’s Creative Desktop Initiative, in which the BBC aims to standardise on leading tools in an effort to improve workflow efficiency, create a tapeless environment and reduce costs. Beginning in April 2007, it will start rolling out Adobe Premiere Pro CS2 to PC users within the organization, allowing them to take advantage of the powerful non-linear editing tool. The organisation will move to Production Premium CS3 in summer 2007 when the solution ships.

Adobe Creative Suite 3 Production Premium will be demonstrated during the NAB 2007 Conference and Exhibition at The Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, April 16 - 19 (Booth SL 3220).

“Adobe’s Creative Suite 3 Production Premium capture-to-delivery workflow makes it easier for broadcasters to create and distribute dynamic content across virtually every medium,” said John Loiaconno, senior vice president of Creative Solutions at Adobe. “We are delighted to be working with the BBC, a storied broadcaster with a worldwide reach and reputation. This milestone project will help the Corporation’s creative staff reach new audiences as they continue to deliver programmes that inspire, educate and inform millions in UK and around the world.”

Adobe Creative Suite 3 Production Premium covers the full post-production workflow with its integrated components, including Adobe After Effects CS3 Professional, Adobe Premiere Pro CS3, Adobe Encore CS3, Adobe Photoshop CS3 Extended, Adobe Illustrator CS3, Adobe Flash CS3 Professional, Adobe Soundbooth, and Adobe Dynamic Link. Adobe Creative Suite 3 Production Premium also includes Adobe OnLocation CS3 for direct-to-disk recording and monitoring, and Adobe Ultra CS3 software for chroma keying.

The BBC will implement a phased approach over the coming year, with an expected initial deployment of 150 workstations.

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Colin
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Look out for some great digital video-making features in "Digital Video" (Issue 0232), "Computer Buyer" (Issue 195) and "Computer Shopper" (Issue 235) magazines. And others I can't remember!!!

skierhughes · Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2007 6:22 pm Post subject:

Oh dear, wondr what BM will make of it as well, after our final discussion last year of whether an adobe user could be classified as a professional or not Wink

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Colin · Joined: 13 Apr 2007 Posts: 117 Location: Milton Keynes, UK

I've had a personal demo (by Adobe) of the soon-to-be-released Intel Mac version and I'm very impressed with what I've seen. All told, the new CS3 package - and particularly the Premiere and Flash components - are looking pretty damned impressive on both platforms.

BTW - "Ultra CS3" for chroma keying, etc., looks absolutely fabulous (to coin a well know phrase).

Meanwhile, I was supposed to receive my beta this last week. Hmmm.

Colin
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Look out for some great digital video-making features in "Digital Video" (Issue 0232), "Computer Buyer" (Issue 195) and "Computer Shopper" (Issue 235) magazines. And others I can't remember!!!

Robind-r · Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2007 7:05 pm Post subject:

...and we all thought that Final Cut Pro was going to supplant Avid at the Beeb Confused

Robin

Colin · Joined: 13 Apr 2007 Posts: 117 Location: Milton Keynes, UK

To be honest, I think the initiative is designed to give video journalists and programme assistants / researchers access to desktop PC-based editing tools rather than "production quality" resources.

The thought still makes me shudder at what's to come, however!

Colin
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Look out for some great digital video-making features in "Digital Video" (Issue 0232), "Computer Buyer" (Issue 195) and "Computer Shopper" (Issue 235) magazines. And others I can't remember!!!