Sky New Zealand grows HD capabilities with an Enterprise sQ server-based production system
1 March 2010
Newbury, UK - Leading New Zealand broadcaster Sky Network Television Limited expanded its HD capabilities with the purchase of an extensive Quantel Enterprise sQ server-based production system. Live and close-to-air production of sports, sports highlights and news, as well as highly post-produced promotions for sports events, movies and general entertainment output will all be handled by the Quantel system.
The Enterprise sQ system replaces an amalgam of legacy systems with a single, integrated production centre where every journalist, producer and editor has instant access to all stored material for viewing, shot selection and editing. The system is capable of handling HD and SD media alongside each other, and has a total of 1200 hours of HD workspace. This supports 48 sQ View applications, 18 sQ Cut fast-turnaround desktop editors, 17 sQ Edits and two sQ Edit Plus workstations for heavy-duty compositing work.
"This new sQ system will revolutionise the way we produce television here at Sky," said Brian Himsley, head of production services. "We expect significant efficiency gains from a fully file based, non-linear workflow, with the bonus of greater creativity."
"We are delighted to be working with Sky New Zealand during this critical stage of the company’s development," said Trevor Francis, Quantel worldwide marketing manager. "The new solution will simultaneously add full HD production capability and will join the many production teams with shared access to raw materials and edited projects, breaking down the workflow barriers inherent in their current hybrid tape/server technology.
Sky’s viewers will enjoy a fully-HD experience, along with higher production values and the fastest possible reaction to developing sports events."
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