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Media & Entertainment Company Consolidating Lucid Link and Vimeo
Company Situation
The company operates within the media and entertainment industry, managing a mid-sized creative team that requires secure, high-volume storage and efficient media sharing workflows. Their team involves approximately six to seven active users handling around 17 terabytes of video data annually. They are approaching a transition point from their existing cloud storage solution and are evaluating options to optimize their data management and company delivery processes.
Existing Workflow
Currently, the company uses Lucid Link to store and access their media assets. Their workflow includes maintaining active video files in the cloud, sharing content with internal teams and external companies, and managing metadata to keep their projects organized. They also use additional platforms like Vimeo or Frame for company delivery and media sharing.
Issues with the Existing Workflow
The company is experiencing concerns regarding the cost and scalability of their current storage and media management setup. Lucid Link’s pricing structure has increased substantially, nearly tripling compared to previous plans, leading to higher annual expenses. Managing multiple platforms for storage and delivery creates complexity and additional overhead. Additionally, the company needs a streamlined solution that supports metadata management, AI-powered indexing, and branded company delivery in a unified platform.
How Shade Would Change Their Workflow
Shade offers a seamless migration process from Lucid Link, handling the transfer of existing data at no migration cost. Once migrated, the company’s media is stored and accessed with the same ease as before but enhanced with AI-driven metadata extraction, transcription, and search capabilities. Shade’s platform consolidates storage, review, and branded delivery, reducing the need for multiple tools. It allows for customizable folder structures and metadata attributes, adapted to the company’s preferences during implementation calls. Shade also provides a new cold storage tier for archiving older media at a lower cost, with full AI indexing included.
Benefits
- Cost savings with competitive pricing compared to Lucid Link’s newer plans
- Free data migration, minimizing transition disruptions
- AI-powered metadata extraction and transcription for enhanced searchability
- Unified platform for storage, review, and branded delivery, reducing tool sprawl
- Flexible folder and metadata configuration tailored to company needs
- Scalable storage solutions including active and cold tiers
- Responsive support via dedicated Slack channels with quick turnaround times
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