Quantel maximizes Pablo Rio's workflow with Genetic Engineering 2

New shared storage solution increases productivity, teamwork and flexibility in post-production environments.

Quantel just released Genetic Engineering 2. GE2 is Quantel's second-generation shared storage solution that introduces new levels of flexibility, performance and productivity to Quantel's Pablo Rio color correction and finishing system. If the original Genetic Engineering transformed efficiency in many post-products, GE2 will do the same in today's multi-resolution world.

GE2 revolutionizes the post-production workflow as it allows instant sharing of high-resolution projects between different suites with total flexibility to move material and projects at any time. Fundamentally, each Pablo Rio connected to GE2 guarantees real-time performance in any of the suites involved in the project, even if working with 4K material.

GE2 is ideal in facilities that usually work with very immediate projects where the material is available at very short notice. It allows multiple suites to work as a team, allowing you to manage resources by adding more suites or personnel depending on the speed of the project.

GE2 allows up to four Pablo Rio systems to share the same storage. At the same time, third-party systems can read and write to GenePool storage via the GenePool Gateway. Pablo PA connects with GenePool Gateway to handle back-office tasks, ensuring that the front line of Pablo Rio systems spend maximum customer-facing time.

There are a wide variety of possible configurations with GE2, meaning these systems can be tailored to meet the workflow needs of each individual facility. For example, GenePool shared storage can range from 18TB to support two HD production suites, to nearly 400TB supporting multiple simultaneous 4K or 6K Red Dragon projects.

Martin Mulligan, sales director at Quantel, said: “The number one problem post-production companies face today is workflow, and Genetic Engineering 2 offers the kind of flexibility and productivity they need to compete in a market where customers demand quality and speed in equal measure.”