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Global Media Team Streamlining AWS and Frame.io Collaboration
Company Situation
The company operates within the media production industry, supporting a global team that spans multiple continents including North America, Europe, and Asia. Their team includes specialized groups such as animation, editorial, and post-production, collaborating closely on projects for companies primarily in healthcare and pharmaceutical sectors. The workforce also relies on a mix of full-time staff and vendor freelancers who join on a per-project basis.
Existing Workflow
Currently, the company uses a cloud-based infrastructure hosted primarily on a single geographic AWS region. They mount virtual drives through this cloud setup and utilize a proprietary cloud storage system linked to their editing software. For review and approval workflows, they rely on Adobe Frame.io as part of their enterprise subscription, enabling global teams to upload and review content seamlessly. Asset management tends to be project-specific, with limited reuse of B-roll or other footage across projects.
Issues with the Existing Workflow
The main challenge arises from the geographic concentration of their cloud infrastructure, which causes significant latency for teams located outside the central AWS region. This geographic bottleneck impedes productivity for remote collaborators, especially those in regions far from the cloud’s physical location. Additionally, onboarding vendor freelancers efficiently remains a logistical challenge. While review and approval processes are handled well with Adobe Frame.io, the company expressed interest in a unified platform that could simplify access while maintaining strong review capabilities.
How Shade Would Change Their Workflow
Shade offers a comprehensive platform that combines secure global access, seamless collaboration, and robust review and approval functionalities in one solution. By leveraging Shade’s architecture, the company’s geographically dispersed teams would experience reduced latency and improved file accessibility regardless of location. Shade’s integrated environment also facilitates quicker onboarding of temporary contributors such as freelancers, streamlining project workflows. Furthermore, Shade’s parity with leading tools like Frame.io ensures that review and approval processes remain efficient and familiar, while consolidating asset access into a single system.
Benefits
- Improved global file access with reduced latency for remote teams
- Simplified onboarding and management of vendor freelancers
- Unified platform combining secure access, collaboration, and review tools
- Maintains feature parity with industry-standard review tools
- Streamlined workflows supporting cross-continental project collaboration
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