IN 200 iNEWS Superuser Database Design
Overview:
This course covers the iNEWS client in detail, with emphasis on establishing the appropriate workflow for your Avid Newsroom solution.
Audience:
Key newsroom and control room staff who will lead other staff in adapting to the new environment. This course is also appropriate for a representative of the IT department, who will assist in the implementation of the more technical aspects of the database design process.
Outline
- Introducing iNEWS as a Avid Newsroom solution
- Using the iNews Client
- Importing and exporting stories
- Accessing iNEWS from the Web
- Using the local databases
- Integration with other newsroom technologies
- Managing User Accounts
- Understanding the customized database
- Creating and assigning forms
- Understanding and Standardizing print styles
- Procedures to put the show on the air in the control room and studio
- Understanding archiving options
- Creating CG graphics using the title tool
- Designing script templates and user macros
- Building the starter database
Prerequisites:
Experience operating the iNEWS client is useful, but not required. A full understanding of newsroom and any other production processes, including the control room during on-air transmission. The authority and ability to make decisions and set new newsroom practices - including story development, rundown management, script formats, control room practices, script archiving etc. Experience as a user of the Windows operating system. Written and spoken command of the English language.
Duration:
5 days
