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Video Production Firm Using Proxy Editing
Company Situation
The company is a well-established video production company with approximately 15 years in the industry. Their operations include a main studio located in a major metropolitan area, supplemented by frequent field shoots nationwide. Their team comprises both in-house and remote editors, reflecting a hybrid working model that requires seamless collaboration across multiple locations.
Existing Workflow
Currently, the company relies heavily on physical hard drives to manage and transfer large video files. They use a separate tool (Frame.io) for review and approval processes, especially for sending out clips and audio from studio shoots to various stakeholders. Their workflow involves downloading assets locally for editing, which can be cumbersome given the size of the files and the distributed nature of their team.
Issues with the Existing Workflow
The company identified several pain points:
Dependence on hard drives introduces delays and logistical challenges.
The cost of their current review and sharing tool (Frame.io) is increasing, prompting them to explore more budget-friendly options.
Downloading large files locally for editing is inefficient and slows down the creative process.
Remote editors face difficulties due to varying internet speeds and the need to access large assets quickly.
They are interested in exploring camera-to-cloud solutions to bypass physical media but have not fully committed to this yet.
How Shade Would Change Their Workflow
Shade offers a consolidated cloud-based platform that addresses multiple stages of the creative lifecycle—access, search, sharing, and archiving—in one solution. Unlike traditional review tools, Shade acts as a cloud NAS, enabling editors to stream files directly from the cloud without the need to download them locally. Shade also automatically generates low-resolution proxies during upload to facilitate offline editing and smoother workflows for large files. This approach would allow the company’s in-house and remote editors to collaborate more efficiently, reducing reliance on physical drives and costly third-party tools.
Benefits
- Eliminates the need for hard drive transfers by enabling cloud streaming of assets.
- Consolidates multiple workflow tools into a single platform, simplifying operations.
- Low-res proxy generation facilitates offline editing and faster turnaround times.
- Potential cost savings compared to expensive review and approval tools.
- Supports hybrid teams by accommodating both local and remote editors with varying internet speeds.
- Simplifies sharing with companies and stakeholders without multiple platforms.
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