SGL Press Release
Marquis and SGL Demonstrate New Medway Bi-directional Avid-FCP File Transfer Facility Integrated with SGL's FlashNet Archive System at NAB 2009
Pangbourne, UK, 9 April 2009, www.marquisbroadcast.com: Marquis Broadcast, specialist in broadcast workflow studies and software solutions, has announced that its Medway media transfer and format conversion software will provide the media highway for a highly advanced workflow between SGL's FlashNet archive system and Apple Final Cut Pro (FCP) and Avid editing systems at NAB 2009. Showcased on the SGL booth (SU8508), the workflow will feature Medway’s new bi-directional Avid to FCP file transfer function which is being debuted at the show.
This powerful new Medway/FlashNet workflow solution will enable broadcasters to adopt a more flexible and collaborative approach to the way they utilise their resources by giving them the freedom to move edit jobs easily between FlashNet and a mix of Avid and Apple FCP editing systems as required.
At the show, entire sequence timelines will be sent from an Avid editing system into FlashNet Archive using Medway to translate the EDL structure and move all the required media and metadata. Files will then be sent to an Apple FCP system with Medway carrying out file conversions during the move so that the edit can be continued as soon as the media arrives at its new destination. Files will be delivered smoothly and at full network speed without incurring bottlenecks that are frequently experienced when files move between different hardware and software architectures.
The Medway/SGL solution enables finished projects to be sent to transmission in any format, including SD and HD, and moved back to the FlashNet environment for archiving or subsequent repurposing. The solution is compatible with all popular broadcasting and post-production applications and is fully scalable.
"This tight integration delivers a fast, efficient digital workflow that removes the occurrence of bottlenecks, providing workflow improvements and greater flexibility. The relationship between SGL and Marquis further highlights SGL's open system architecture philosophy, which provides a reliable, scalable and fully accessible solution representing high ROI values and low cost of ownership," commented Mickey Charles, President, SGL Americas.
About SGL
Software Generation, Ltd is a privately held archive management software company headquartered in Fareham, England. SGL has been in business since 1989 and its flagship FlashNet product is installed in over 4,500 customer sites around the world. More information can be found at www.sgluk.com.
About Marquis Broadcast
Founded in 1998, Marquis is a leading specialist in the identification, design and implementation of new workflow practices in the broadcasting industry, and has been instrumental in the redesign of hundreds of television centres and newsrooms worldwide. Marquis is also a developer of project management and systems integration solutions that enable broadcasters and other users of digital media to achieve maximum efficiencies from their workflow processes. Although broadcasting continues to form its core business, Marquis software and services are designed for all IT-based processes. www.marquisbroadcast.com
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