Avid

Avid Technology has received some of the most prestigious awards in the industries it serves, such as Emmys, a Grammy, Oscar statuettes, the 1998 Scientific and Technical Award and the 2003 Scientific and Technical Award. The company, established in 1987, has become a world leader in digital media creation tools for film, video, audio, animation, games and broadcast professionals. Nearly 90 percent of primetime television shows, 85 percent of feature films and 80 percent of commercials and pop music hits, are made using Avid Technology s products. It clients include filmmakers, broadcasters, recording engineers, game developers, effects artists and media professionals. The company has a variety of product categories that include high-definition, editing and finishing, broadcast, storage and workgroups, audio, animation, digital asset and production management and a variety of services, such as consulting, support and training. Avid Technology is headquartered in Tewksbury, Mass.