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Using the cloud to
overcome today’s
production headaches
Fast, global networks have given content produc-
ers the ability to do much more with production
workflows and work with operators in remote
locations as if they were in the office next door.
from where they’ve been ingested to where they
need to be edited. This not only takes up valuable
time but means editors can’t begin working until
transport is complete.
By deploying off-premise MAM services, content
producers can quickly access and edit rushes no
matter where they are by sending or streaming
proxy files from source to edit.
Post production processes are potentially the
biggest beneficiaries of this connectivity with
content producers able to edit programming no
matter where they are. Cloud editing helps solve
several production workflow headaches while
bringing a multitude of benefits to users. This brings obvious cost and resource savings.
Cloud archive and proxies can reduce online stor-
age costs by up to 78%. Having access to high-
resolution assets stored a thousand miles away
prevents unnecessary duplication of assets.
Local access – global
contribution Joining up disparate
content
When working between remote locations, pro-
duction teams need to send high-resolution files Content is not typically linked with work-in-prog-
ress projects which means users aren’t always
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