Media Manager and Interplay

One of the "missing links" in non-linear video that impedes student understanding is the idea of asset management and a shared environment for media. Understandings for students (and faculty) end with the desktop application. Proficiency in that is considered the goal. That is like thinking that proficient writing can be done in the abscence of an understanding or research. (Writing starts as reading, after all)To be a proficient editor is to be someone who can use a database of images, graphics and sounds. Like good writing, it also entails collaboration. In academic writing collaboration often starts with understanding citations; that is, being able to use the great pool of data out there without plagirism. In film and television it means being able to operate as part of a team of creative people. Media management is a part of this, and should be part of student understandings. So, networked production and media management tools are essential.