The Application of Storage Area Networks for Post-Production Environments

Garry Claridge has a Bachelor of Applied Science degree from Monash University and a Graduate Diploma in Business Studies from the University of New England. He has worked as a Systems Analyst with the Army's Headquarters Training Command. In this position he was responsible for the analysis and design of information systems and workflow for the planning-information used for the conduct of collective training throughout the Army. He was Project Manager for various Information Technology (IT) projects in the Army. These included the Puckapunyal ranges booking and safety system. This project integrated spatial and temporal databases for the multidimensional management of range area usage. It included a complete workflow design and reorganisation for the ranges facility. Garry has owned and operated a post-production business in Sydney from 1992 to 1995. This business was computer-based and OEnetworked 1 ; it was primarily an Avid Media Composer facility. From 1995 to 1997 he was employed by Avid Technology (Australia) as an Applications Editor. This position required him to provide pre-sales and post-sales support for Avid systems. Much of this work involved generating proposals (with cost-benefit analysis results) and plans for the integration of computer non-linear editing and graphics systems into existing facilities and providing designs for new, or refurnished, facilities. From late 1997 Garry has worked with his consultancy business Clarsys Pty Ltd. Most of this work has been with post-production facilities using computer networks and digital workflows.