This is the first step towards the '''Open Source Post Production Unit'''.
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Mostafa Youssef, ''Seen Films''
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Maysara Abdulhaq, ''Arab Digital Expression Foundation''
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to join: Mohamed Ammar, ''Arab Digital Expression Foundation''
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'''Overall Goals:'''
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Create multiple options for post production units on Linux-based operating systems and open source packages.
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Suggested Workstation Goals:
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i) '''Crow''': a laptop based small unit for single independent filmmakers or media activist
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ii) '''Donkey''': a single-pc with medium specifications that could work for NGOs and other entities that need a media station without huge studio options.
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iii) '''Elephant''': a studio-sized computer with high capabilities and possibilities of connecting to a distributed hard disk and other devices for editing (the autodesk linux distribution (based on Red Hat Linux) is like that but it is not open sourced, we need something like that!)
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For Each option provide:
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1. Workstation Sheet Containing
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2. Hardware Specifications and Requirements
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3. Operating System
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4. Packages
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5. How-Tos (install, set up, organize media, and use softwares)
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6. Issues and Solutions
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7. Disk Image or Script Download-able of this Workstation OS and Packages.
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Test Number 1: Basic Functioning Single Computer Editing Station.
Test Number 1: Basic Functioning Single Computer Editing Station.