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Media Production Company Streamlining Proxy Workflows with On-Prem Storage
Company Situation
The company operates within the media production industry, managing a small team of approximately five core users, supplemented by contractors as needed. Their workflow involves significant data storage needs, currently relying on on-premises S3-compatible storage infrastructure with around 75 terabytes of data and anticipated growth.
Existing Workflow
Their team uses self-managed on-premises storage buckets configured for S3 compatibility to store and manage large media files. They are exploring cloud-adjacent solutions but remain cautious about fully investing in cloud storage due to costs and connectivity concerns. The company also uses proxy models like Blackmagic Cloud for some workflows, incurring additional time costs due to downloading entire files.
Issues with the Existing Workflow
High operational burden managing on-premises storage and data accessibility
Concerns around the cost and complexity of integrating cloud services without full migration
Challenges in managing archival data and maintaining easy access to older files without incurring additional offline/online storage overhead
Time delays involved in proxy workflows that require downloading entire files, impacting productivity
Limited functionality in existing solutions regarding AI-powered review, approval, and collaboration tools
How Shade Would Change Their Workflow
Shade offers a bring-your-own-storage (BYOS) model that connects seamlessly to the company’s existing S3-compatible on-premises storage, eliminating the need for wholesale cloud migration. This service layer unlocks advanced AI functionality, streamlined review and approval workflows, and a user-friendly app interface tailored to the media production environment. By using Shade as a service, the company can maintain control over their storage infrastructure while benefiting from enhanced collaboration and content management features.
Benefits
- Maintain control of on-premises S3-compatible storage while leveraging cloud-like functionality
- Access to AI-powered tools for review and approval, improving collaboration efficiency
- Avoid time-consuming downloads through optimized proxy handling
- Scalable pricing model based on storage use, aligned with team growth
- Enhanced user experience with an intuitive app interface tailored for media workflows
Technologies Used
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