Gee Broadcast Systems Ltd was founded in the UK in early 1987 by Keith and Sarah Gee, the company grew, based on strong technical expertise and customer support. The company was initially set up to provide a design and installation service for broadcast Television systems but expanded to equipment sales and distribution, including videographics and "engineering" products. Later the 'Geevs' (Gee Video Server) family of video servers was developed and led to growth particularly in exports. Exports of Geevs have reached over 50 countries and formed the largest part of the Gee Broadcast business.
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In 2004, Gee Broadcast acquired Lightworks in order to provide a well integrated tapeless production system with multichannel servers and outstanding editing systems.
In 2007, Gee Broadcast Systems with Lightworks had a team of engineers based in Basingstoke, Hampshire, UK with 5,000 sq ft (460 m2) of office and workshop space, flexibly configured to allow the manufacturing and testing of large and small Geevs and Lightworks systems, together with a range of distributed products.
In 2009, Gee Broadcast Systems Ltd went into administration, and was dissolved in November 2010. Prior to this, certain assets of the company were acquired by EditShare.
Geevs Server Systems
Geevs Servers can be built to meet the requirements of many different applications. Geevs can provide system design and consultancy or work with other system integrators to ensure the best configuration is determined for any specific requirement.
Lightworks Editors
Lightworks Editors are used in many different areas including feature films, TV drama, soaps, commercials and sports. Lightworks is known for its console and user interface which together provide flexible and fast editing. Now available as a fully configured HD/SD system (Alacrity) or as a software package (Softworks), Lightworks can run standalone or in networked systems and integrate with Geevs servers.
Tapeless Production Systems
Gee Broadcast Tapeless Production Systems were configured to match specific customers needs and can include Geevs servers and Lightworks Editors. Gee Broadcast had an open policy so also support other editing or server applications within their solutions. Systems are optimized for productivity and ease of operation and combine standard software and hardware and, when required, custom elements to provide the most cost effective and efficient solution.