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Post Production
Glossary
Software and Hardware - Sound |
 AUDIOFILE
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What it does |
When should I use it? |
Digital audio workstation.
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For sound dubbing using OMFI files or a
traditional tracklay/sound prep. The system
is very powerful and enables the handling
of large numbers of tracks. Better for
programmes that may need lots of
reversioning i.e. foreign voice over.
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DUBBING THEATRE |
What it does |
When should I use it? |
Sound dubbing and finishing of
programmes connected to sound booth
with either an Audiofile or Protools
workstation.
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For the final mixing of sound.
Produces finished sound tracks as required. |
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FX LIBRARY |
What it does |
When should I use it? |
A PC-based sound effects server.
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For use in the FX tracklay, to add
atmospheres and spot FX.
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PROTOOLS |
What it does |
When should I use it? |
Digital audio workstation.
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For recording, editing and mixing. Capable
of interacting with UNITY networks.
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PYRAMIX |
What it does |
When should I use it? |
Digital audio workstation.
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For sound dubbing using OMFI files
or a traditional tracklay/sound prep.
The system is very powerful and enables
the handling of large numbers of tracks.
Better for programmes that may need lots
of reversioning i.e. foreign voice over.
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STARNET |
What it does |
When should I use it? |
Central storage server for Audiofiles,
used for storage and transfer of sound.
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To share sound files between the tracklay
rooms and the dubbing theatres.
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