Complete DI File-based Workflow Configuration Example

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The Director pin-registered film scanner can output multiple simultaneous DPX & QuickTime image file streams at over 9 frames per second.  However, a high-performance storage sub-system is required to keep the scanner operating at full speed.  The workstation and the scanner are typically connected to the high-performance storage sub-system via a Fibre Channel-based Storage Area Network (SAN).  These systems perform especially well when multiple workstations are used for the conform and grading operations.

In this example, the Director film scanner, the Impressario/Resolve workstations, and the BrightDrive are all connected to the SAN via a high-speed Fibre Channel switch.  The Producer 4 film recorder is connected to the BrightDrive via standard Gb Ethernet.  Utilizing BrightClip technology, scanning, conforming, grading, and recording operations can be performed concurrently without a significant degradation in file I/O performance.

As a result of close vendor cooperation, it is now possible for the Director film scanner to send image files directly to the storage sub-system via the SAN at full scanning speed, so that creative work can begin immediately and concurrently, without unnecessary and time consuming copy operations.

This proven multi-workstation configuration dramatically lowers overall system costs and improves efficiency while still allowing for future expandability.  For more information about the Impressario/Resolve finishing systems visit da vinci systems. For more information about the BrightDrive and BrightClip technology visit Bright Systems.