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Leveraging IoT in Video Editing: A Case Study on Sherlock Series

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About The Customer

The customer in this case is Yan Miles, an acclaimed editor who has worked on various well-known series and movies. Miles started his career in the industry as a runner for Salon Films and gradually worked his way up to become an editor. He has worked on several high-profile projects including the HBO/BBC show Band of Brothers, produced by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks. Miles has a passion for cinema and television and has been influenced by legendary director David Lean’s inspiring movies. He has a unique editing style and is known for his ability to weave together complex plot strands seamlessly. He is also known for his ability to work well with directors and producers, even on projects with small budgets.

The Challenge

The challenge was to craft the enthralling series three finale of the multi award-winning series Sherlock. The task was to weave together the gripping plot strands, with the pathos and humour of the characters, seamlessly. The series finale was directed by acclaimed British film and television director Nick Hurran and was nominated for several awards, including the Primetime Emmys, at which it won a stellar seven awards, the most for any TV episode. The challenge was not just to maintain the high standards set by the previous episodes but also to bring in a fresh perspective and creativity. The complexity of the sequences and the need for seamless collaboration with third party programs added to the challenge.

The Solution

The solution was found in Avid Everywhere and Media Composer which gave editor Yan Miles the freedom to experiment creatively and the power to handle complex sequences. Avid Everywhere is the industry's most trusted editing solution for professional video production from the Avid Artist Suite, running on the Avid MediaCentral platform. Miles used Avid Media Composer to deftly weave together the gripping plot strands, with the pathos and humour of the characters, seamlessly. The Media Composer was vital in editing the drama and handling the complex sequences. It also facilitated easy collaboration with third party programs. The robust structure of Media Composer and its ease of use made it the perfect solution for the challenge at hand.

Operational Impact

The use of Avid Everywhere and Media Composer resulted in a seamless and creative editing process. The tools provided by these platforms allowed Miles to experiment creatively and handle complex sequences. The robust structure of Media Composer and its ease of use facilitated a smooth workflow. The ability to change the settings to personal taste and manage workflow effectively was a significant operational benefit. The ease of transporting MXF files on small pocket drives from different locations and editing from a laptop and sending bins with cuts attached back to cutting rooms in London in seconds was a major operational advantage. The technology helped rather than hindered the editing process, making the team better filmmakers.

Quantitative Benefit

Won seven awards at the Primetime Emmys, the most for any TV episode.
Successfully handled complex sequences and collaborated with third party programs.
Managed to edit on the move, on trains, planes, and in hotel suites and at home in London.