17 Multipart TV Series with Multiple Editors

A large Xsan and Final Cut Pro deployment were installed in a large production company to facilitate working on a ten-part, big-budget, high-definition network series. This chapter focuses on the technical setup and management of that system, as well as the online stage for the series. One unique aspect of this project was that the editorial phase on all ten episodes happened simultaneously, with multiple producer/editor teams all working through the Xsan. Challenges arose in terms of team coordination and the changing demands of the network, but good planning and a robust technical foundation enabled improvements and adjustments along the way.

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