BBC Post Production is working closely with Quantel to finalise a proposal towards tapeless post production. The aim of the partnership is to introduce a digital server based solution that will be phased in to service BBC Post Production’s customers including BBC Sport.
BBC Post Production is working with Quantel to develop a tailored digital server-based solution that will be suitable for modern digital widescreen production. It is aimed to maximise work efficiencies, allow better browse and media selection facilities and improve work flow solutions in fast turn-round activities such as sport and events.
BBC Post Production will begin with a combination of linear and non-linear editing and move towards a complete tapeless post production solution within three to five years. In the short term, there will be a reduction in tape-based working although archive capture will still take place on tape for the immediate future.