What are some examples of archival and indexing tools or other open-source multimedia applications?
MC: MXF is a metadata-based archiving tool that is open source. We’re also talking about many compression technologies, which have the ability to place indexable wrappers on them. LJ: Will there be efforts to carry forward existing open-source multimedia apps that are already out there? MC: Absolutely. There are numerous examples that will be included with the distribution. In particular, we expect to finally bring the promise of Cinelerra to fruition for professional markets on a wide scale. LJ: How is Cinelerra doing? MC: Cinelerra continues to be developed by its originator and main developer Adam Williams, and supported by an active open-source team from all over the world. Nothing proprietary will be implemented in Cinelerra on our watch. But, it will soon become clear that Cinelerra will compete favorably and beat the biggest names in the business. That is one of the main goals of the Manitoba Media Centre. We want to bring Cinelerra into its rightful place as a superior media so
