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Live Event Producer Streamlining Remote Video Storage with Backblaze
Company Situation
The company operates in the live event production industry, focusing primarily on corporate events. Their team is fully remote and relatively small, which allows them to remain nimble and responsive to company needs. They handle a significant volume of video content both during and after events, requiring seamless collaboration among multiple remote editors as well as efficient company communication and content delivery.
Existing Workflow
Currently, the company manages content by ingesting footage on SSDs, which is then transferred to a local NAS (Network Attached Storage). This NAS automatically syncs with Backblaze, serving as their offsite cold storage solution. For active projects, files are shared among remote editors primarily through Google Drive by project folders. Once projects are completed, final assets are delivered to companies via physical SSD drives. The company does not currently use any formal media asset management system or tagging process and relies on manual file organization.
Issues with the Existing Workflow
Reliance on physical drives for company delivery, which is increasingly outdated as companies request more online access to post-production content.
Lack of centralized asset management, resulting in disorganized project files and limited ability to quickly locate or tag assets.
Collaboration among remote editors is fragmented, relying on Google Drive without integrated review or approval workflows.
Limited workflow automation or integration between storage, collaboration, and company delivery systems.
The process is time-consuming and involves multiple manual steps, increasing the risk of errors or delays.
How Shade Would Change Their Workflow
Shade offers an all-in-one platform that combines media asset management with review and approval tools tailored for post-production workflows. By integrating Shade into their process, the company would:
- Host and share content securely online, enabling companies to access post-event materials without physical drives.
- Centralize asset management with tagging and metadata features for easier organization and retrieval.
- Streamline collaboration among remote editors with built-in review and approval workflows, reducing reliance on disparate tools like Google Drive.
- Maintain offline backup with existing NAS and Backblaze storage while shifting primary workflows to Shade’s cloud-based platform.
- Accelerate turnaround times by consolidating production and post-production activities in a single platform designed specifically for media workflows.
Benefits
- Enhanced company satisfaction through immediate online access to event content and streamlined delivery.
- Improved internal efficiency with centralized asset management and collaborative review tools.
- Reduced dependency on physical drives, lowering shipping costs and risks associated with lost or damaged media.
- Scalability and flexibility for a remote team to work seamlessly across projects.
- Future-proofing workflows with a platform built by industry professionals familiar with production and post needs.