"The speed at which Shade keeps adding features, innovating, and creating a system that truly makes sense for creative teams has been incredible. We’re very happy Shade campers."
Alexander Volberding
Video Director @ FieldWrk
fieldwrk.co
Nashville, TN
Hybrid
Creative Agency
Air, Frame.io
About FieldWrk
Helping industrial brands grow through creative storytelling
FieldWrk is a full-service marketing agency specializing in branding, campaigns, social media, photo, and video production. The agency partners with companies in construction, engineering, and manufacturing to deliver stories that connect with customers and drive business growth.
The Challenge
A patchwork of tools slowed collaboration and file access
Delivering content at scale meant FieldWrk had to manage thousands of files across multiple stakeholders. But their existing toolkit—spread between Frame.io and Air—created friction instead of flow.
Permission management was clunky. File transfers consumed hours. Onboarding new collaborators required teaching multiple platforms. And with the sheer volume of photo and video captured on construction sites, file organization was spiraling out of control. They knew they needed a single source of truth: one platform that could simplify collaboration while providing secure, granular access for clients.
Learn why top agencies, global brands, and high-growth enterprises use Shade.
Introduction to Shade
A centralized hub for secure sharing and seamless collaboration
Shade gave FieldWrk exactly that. Now, any asset can be shared securely, with access tailored to each client and stakeholder. Feedback, comments, and even metadata edits all live in the same system—eliminating endless back-and-forth.
Files flow seamlessly into Shade, whether through shared links or directly from SD cards using Shade Mount. Editors can work remotely while Shade’s AI automatically catalogs and tags footage, creating an organized, searchable library ready for reuse.
The New Workflow
One system of record replacing multiple fragmented tools
Today, Shade acts as FieldWrk’s single system of record. Instead of juggling tools and manually transferring files, the team simply sends Shade links—streamlining collaboration and removing roadblocks.
Shade’s AI runs quietly in the background, automatically tagging every asset and keeping projects organized. Editors spend less time managing content and more time creating i
Present Outcome
Faster turnaround, higher reuse, and measurable productivity gains
Since adopting Shade, FieldWrk has seen a dramatic boost in efficiency and productivity. Content is being reused six times more often than previously, allowing the team to maximize the value of every file they capture on-site. Search and review times have been cut down by over 65 percent, while each project saves up to 20 hours previously spent on file transfers and organizing content across multiple tools. Overall, FieldWrk’s productivity has increased by 35 percent.
By centralizing their workflow and leveraging Shade’s AI-driven tagging, FieldWrk has eliminated repetitive tasks, reduced costs, and empowered their team to focus on creative work that drives results.
