May 5, 2005 -- "The award for 'Number One Avid Educational Center, Worldwide,' goes to Video Symphony, in Burbank, California."
“ Even though it is a perpetual challenge to keep pace with all of Avid's innovative developments ”
Video Symphony's president, Mike Flanagan, said, "Thank you, Avid, for your industry leadership. This award represents an affirmation of the comprehensive Avid educational programs and the value we both provide to those seeking editing careers in films and TV."
"This achievement also validates our relationship with the many Hollywood production and post-production companies that rely on Video Symphony for upgrade training of their staffers, as well as for well-prepared entry-level editors. Avid Program graduates from Video Symphony are accepted around the industry."
Kathy Powers, Avid Technology's Vice President of Services, presented the award during the annual gathering of Avid Authorized Training Centers, sponsored by Avid Educational Services, at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) convention in Las Vegas.
This award represents the second consecutive worldwide achievement for Video Symphony (2003 and 2004) and the second "winning streak." Previously, Video Symphony was named as the #1 worldwide Avid Educational Center from 1996 through 1999.
Video Symphony and Avid Educational Services have enjoyed eleven years of close alliance, developing training courses and programs that keep up with the rapid advances in nonlinear technology, and to prepare students to obtain and retain editing positions in the entertainment industry.
"Even though it is a perpetual challenge to keep pace with all of Avid's innovative developments," Flanagan said, "Video Symphony remains dedicated to training students in the state-of-the-industry craft of Avid editing."
About Avid Technology
Avid Technology (NASDAQ: AVID) is the leading manufacturer of digital editing systems and storage for TV and motion picture production. The acclaimed Media Composer and Film Composer editing systems are used by editors for the vast majority of prime time television shows and major motion pictures.
About Video Symphony
Video Symphony is a leading career college and corporate training center, focusing on editing and effects for the TV and motion picture industry. Video Symphony's programs concentrate on professional-level Avid video and film editing, Pro Tools audio editing and mixing, and Adobe motion graphics. Video Symphony provides job-centric skills for hundreds of students each year at its Burbank Media District facility.
Video Symphony
Institute of Entertainment Media Production
731 N. Hollywood Way
Burbank, CA 91505
818 557 7200
800 VS1 AVID
www.videosymphony.com
