Creative Media Team Integrating VPN and On-Premise Servers

This company operates within the creative media production sector, specifically focusing on video content creation and post-production. Their team consists of producers, editors, animators, and directors of photography, combining both in-studio and remote contributors. The company is mid-sized, managing complex video projects that include high-resolution footage and motion graphics, requiring collaborative workflows across multiple roles and locations.

The team uses a hybrid workflow where footage is physically transported via hard drives from shoots to their studio. Once there, the footage is backed up to an on-premise server with around 100 terabytes of storage capacity. Editors and producers work directly off this server or, when necessary, use external hard drives for mobility. Remote team members connect via VPN to access the server, attempting to integrate home-based work into the studio workflow.

The company faces several challenges: - Large file sizes from high-end camera equipment strain storage capacity and slow down access. - VPN and remote connectivity are inconsistent and complicated, making at-home access unreliable. - The sign-in and connection process for remote access is cumbersome and disruptive to productivity. - Physical transportation of hard drives adds latency and risk to the workflow. - Managing hybrid teams with a mix of in-studio and remote contributors creates logistical complexity.

Shade offers a consolidated, cloud-based platform that enables seamless remote and hybrid collaboration without the need for physical media transfers. By centralizing file storage and management in the cloud, Shade eliminates the dependency on VPNs and local servers, providing stable, fast access to large media files from anywhere. The platform is designed to handle high-resolution video content and streamline workflows across producers, editors, and animators, enhancing communication and version control. Shade’s approach also helps consolidate multiple tools and reduce overall operational costs related to storage and software sprawl.