Université du Québec Modernizes Production and Post-production Studios

EditShare LLC announcedthat the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM) is
replacing its existing video and cinema production and post-production
facilities with two professional HD television studios and master control room
powered by EditShare tapeless workflow solutions.

The new installation provides an integrated workflow, connecting
production and post-production systems including the university’s 75 Avids, 50
Final Cut Pros and 30 Adobe Premiere editing workstations.

"We have been looking at different
video servers – recording, post and archiving – for the last two years and have
done our share of testing and visits to local broadcasters like
Radio-Canada/CBC and TVA, Télé-Québec, etc. After taking the EditShare solution
through its paces, we found that it best suited our needs with regards to
teaching, production and research," says Gilles Boulet, Director of
Audiovisual Services, UQAM. "We look
forward to forming a strong relationship with EditShare and introducing the
next generation filmmakers, journalists and media moguls to the tremendous
benefits of working in a tapeless workflow."

Spearheading the tapeless workflow design is EditShare’s
Montreal-based business partner INSO.

"As an integrator on the project, we
worked very closely with EditShare and UQAM, providing project analysis and
system integration consultancy," says Khalid Bouzidi, media sales
manager, INSO. "EditShare systems
provide tremendous flexibility in terms of workflow integration and media
facilitation. Their asset management and collaborative storage platforms are
ideal for the unique needs of UQAM."

In addition to customizing the EditShare installation to support the UQAM
workflow, INSO is integrating the university’s new media network infrastructure
with the existing one to support the new media workflow.

Building a Workflow and a Partnership.
The effect of the EditShare installation spans beyond the UQAM
production facilities, offering real-world benefits for the
University’s communication students learning to master the tools of the media
trade.

"We do more than just sell gear to
our customers. We build long-standing relationships that help us better
understand where customers want to be with regards of their technology and how
we can best serve them. However UQAM is a bit different," says Andy
Liebman, founder and president, EditShare. "In partnership with UQAM, we will launch a number of programs including
a competition where students can have their work showcased as part of our
corporate demo reel that is shown internationally to thousands of broadcasters.
This type of partnership allows us to become an important extension of UQAMs
prestigious digital media program and work more closely with the next round of
up-and-coming digital media stars. It’s a tremendous opportunity and we are
thrilled to be moving forward with the relationship."