Avid and the Bourne Ultimatum
I always like to stay on top of the latest movies and what the editors are using to put together the latest blockbuster! This summer, Jason Bourne returns to unlock the secrets of his mysterious past in The Bourne Ultimatum, the latest espionage thriller in the popular film franchise. Matt Damon stars as the memory-challenged international spy, Jason Bourne, who must outwit the authorities and an assortment of assassins who keep him constantly on the run. Based on the novel by Robert Ludlum, this installment promises to uncover the truth behind Bourne’s dangerous and never-ending search for his own identity.
"I equate the Avid (system) to being part of the editing team. There is no way we could get everything done with this kind of time crunch without the ability to add machines
and people and just keep working."
-Mark Fitzgerald, Additional Editor, The Bourne Ultimatum
Some members of the editing team, such as Malina, also used their own Macintosh-based laptops equipped with Avid Xpress Pro software to handle a quick comp or other offline task. The easy exchange of media and files between the Macintosh- and Windows-based systems gave them the flexibility to handle a one-time job speedily and keep the project moving smoothly.
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