Altered Images supplied and installed an end-to-end workflow that significantly improves project and production management, providing NBC producers with a flexible platform for creating promos and campaigns for four of the media giant’s UK channels – SCI FI, Hallmark Channel, Movies 24 and Diva TV. The fully integrated production platform includes four Avid Media Composer systems comprising two MC Nitris DX and 2 MC Mojo DX with a 32TB Unity, Avid Interplay, Anystream Encoding and a Mac graphics suite. Paul Rushforth, Facilities Manager, NBC Universal Global Networks explains, “We selected Altered Images for this project following a tight tender process. The team delivered at every stage and the result is a sophisticated and flexible system that significantly reduces production time and costs and enhances creativity. The whole system was designed, installed and ready for use in less than three months and the relationship between our two companies has been a highly successful experience.

The speed and capacity for data storage and transmission has never before been available to Northern businesses. For the first time the North West, Yorkshire and the North East will have a single high speed, digital network that connects the region’s creative and digital industry sectors and customers. The pay-as-you-go use of Media Access Bureaus in convenient locations across the North will enable freelancers and small businesses to really compete in the game. In the Media Access Bureaus they will be able to access the Kit and speed needed to open new markets, extend their resources and expand their offer to customers. Each bureau includes Avid and Apple FCP editing connected to Unity Storage, a full range of integrated VCR and file transfer technology to support tapeless workflows and Aspera digital delivery for the very fastest delivery speed. Supplied, Installed and Supported by Altered Images

When Bristol based Films at 59 purchased the worlds first Avid ISIS 5000 system, Altered Images was chosen to support the system Read the full Avid Press release here:      

Avid® today announced Avid DS 10.5 is shipping – a software-only solution designed to deliver powerful finishing and conform workflows at a new, approachable price point for busy, budget-conscious post facilities of all sizes As the first software-only version of Avid’s all-in-one visual effects, finishing and conforming solution, Avid DS 10.5 software delivers unmatched price-performance for customers seeking a single system that offers support for full DI workflows for RED, 2K, 4K, DPX and ARRIRAW projects; deep compositing and paint toolsets for high-end graphics and color work; and integration with Avid ISIS® shared storage and Interplay® production management solutions. “We’ve taken all the greatness of DS and delivered it in a software-only solution that empowers customers – ranging from independent boutiques to large post houses – with a faster, more affordable way to finish television and film projects,” said Chris Gahagan, VP of Products at Avid. “We’ve also opened up DS to include support for more industry’s leading formats, giving our customers greater workflow flexibility and the best offline to online finishing solution.”Avid DS 10.5 offers an extensive feature-set to help customers manage their project pipeline, including but not limited to: All-in-one graphics and compositing capabilities that help speed project turnaround by eliminating the need toggle between software applications to render media. Full 2K playback or HD RGB 4:4:4 proxies for precise color correction and data management of effects and titles, ideal for finishing television projects. REDRocket Accelerator card support to bring increased power for transcoding and the ability to render from any resolution, offering customers the real-time capabilities identical to standard video or film-based media workflows. Increased access to the full creative toolset of AVX2 effects, including those from Boris FX, Sapphire and The Foundry, to streamline workflow at any stage of the editorial process. “Software-only DS means I can say ‘yes’ to clients and projects that were previously off limits,” said Dermot Shane, owner of mZungu Post Production. “As a smaller shop, we can now scale our finishing operations at a fraction of the cost and fill in any holes we may have previously had in the post workflow, like adding in a seat to handle effects and digital make-up process between conform, color grading and mastering. DS 10.5 offers a one-stop shop for finishing projects, wrapped in the convenience of a software package.”

Panasonic are proud to announce the launch of the AJ-HPX3100 camcorder. This new model hosts a range of key features including:• Low power consumption 34W• Lightweight 3.9kg with low centre of gravity• New high resolution Proxy and wireless metadata (option)• 24 bit audio recording (16/24 switchable) With these features, the AJ-HPX3100 could revolutionise your news gathering and program production work flow. The AJ-HPX3100 is a 2/3 type P2 HD camcorder, armed with the reliability and quick recording starts of solid state memory cards, houses two P2 card slots residing where the controls are arranged. Their horizontal arrangement makes it easy to insert and remove cards easily. This camera is fully approved by Sky Sports for all of their free lance camera operators. click here for more details