CLOUD EDITING GEAR.
of network-connected, in-the-field devices, such as Atomos Connect monitor-recorders. STAY SAFE Then there’s the question of security. Storing files on a cloud- based platform raises potential security concerns, as sensitive footage and other materials may be at risk of being compromised in the event of a data breach. The good news is there are options available. “There are many ways cloud providers can enable multiple users to collaborate while maintaining strict rules for individual workspaces and boundaries,” adds Scurrell. “Security isn’t so much of an issue now with industry- standard protocols such as OAuth 2.0 and encryption. Like many things, choosing or not choosing cloud editing is down to personal choice. However, the ability to access projects from any device with an internet connection, making it accessible from anywhere at any time, can’t be a bad thing, can it?
along with the continued rollout of fast internet and 5G network areas, will see C2C become the dominant workflow, dramatically reducing the timescale to deliver rushes to the edit and opening new, non- linear production processes.” For Paul Scurrell, senior vice president of Atomos, the speed of working in the cloud in terms of bandwidth and data rates ‘arguably falls under Moore’s law’, and camera-to-cloud workflows are fundamentally changing the linearity of production. “There’s no waiting for hard drives to be shipped, or files to be copied from one device to another. Proxy files are uploaded directly to the cloud from the camera, so that editors and remote stakeholders such as producers, directors – even clients – can start working on the material immediately. It’s almost moving ‘post’-production to an activity that takes place in parallel to acquisition,” he adds. Scurrell adds that what is driving the adoption of C2C on the acquisition side is the introduction
WHY CHOOSE THE CLOUD?
1. ACCESSIBILITY Cloud editing allows filmmakers to access footage and editing tools from anywhere with an internet connection, making it easier to collaborate and work on the go. 2. SCALABILITY Cloud-editing platforms are designed to handle large projects with ease, making it possible to store and edit vast amounts of footage without worrying about storage limitations. 3. COST SAVINGS By eliminating the need for expensive hardware and software, cloud editing can be a more cost-effective solution for small production companies or individual filmmakers. 4. COLLABORATION Cloud-editing tools often come with built-in collaboration features, allowing multiple editors or team members to work on the same project simultaneously and in real-time.
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