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2.2.3 Tools
Tools include hardware, software, networks, databases, documentation, and
related systems used by teams to implement techniques. The managing
team is responsible for evaluating, selecting and resourcing tools for the
workl ows. As with Techniques, Tools address one or more of six process
areas: input/output, calibration, monitoring/viewing, correction/grading,
analysis and quality control. Tools consist of standalone systems or 3D-specii c
plug-ins or enhancements to existing systems.

The managing workl ow itself uses tools that are also found on 2D shows,
such as systems for:
• Version Control
• Issue Reporting/Tracking
• Asset Management
• Scheduling
• Resource Allocation
• Budgeting

FACTORS

PROCESS

What tools will team use to import
and export footage and metadata
between workflows?

INPUT/
OUTPUT

What tools will be used to calibrate
tools in each workflow?

CALIBRATION

What devices will be used to
view imagery in each workflow?

VIEWING

TOOLS

What tools will be used to
analyze imagery and identify and
prioritize issues?

ANALYSIS

What tools will be used to grade
and correct imagery?

GRADING/
CORRECTION

QUALITY
CONTROL

What tools will be used to establish
and maintain quality control?

Figure 2.6 Key questions the managing team can ask themselves about tools for
each of the process areas.