Having claimed ‘first Avid S6 consoles in Wales’ status, Cardiff’s Gorilla postproduction facility has added two further Pro Tools systems and an S3 console to its audio dubbing resources.
‘We’ve created a Welsh post-production powerhouse here in Cardiff Bay, with a huge variety of work from sport, drama and factual programming through to high-profile entertainment shows like Channel 4’s Posh Pawn and One Born Every Minute, ,’ says Technology Director, Rhodri James. ‘This latest investment is just part of a continued commitment to position Gorilla as a top-tier facility, equipped to compete with the best in the world’.
Supplied by Scrub (the post-focused division of HHB Communications), the S3 and one of the Pro Tools system are located in a new dubbing suite designed to complement the two existing S6 dubbing theatres. The second Pro Tools system is a response to increasing Foley work following an increase in international distribution deliverables.
Gorilla currently operates 70 Avid suites, making it the largest postproduction facility in Wales. As an all-Avid house, Pro Tools was the obvious choice for audio: ‘We can move sessions quickly and easily between rooms, which is a huge benefit to productivity and accommodates a collaborative workflow,’ says James. ‘Pro Tools is also what our dubbing mixers want and expect to use, and Avid has made a major step forward with the launch of the S6 and S3, producing consoles with a world-class look and feel.
‘Scrub is staffed by experts who know all about what they sell,’ he adds. ‘They always give us solid advice, putting our needs first, and their support is top notch – our operators can call at any time if they encounter a technical or licensing problem, or even if they just need a bit of “how to” assistance. We really value Scrub’s focus on post, but being part of HHB is equally as important. Their vast product catalogue truly makes the Scrub/HHB combination a one-stop-shop for all our audio technology needs.'
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