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TOTAL OWNERSHIP Strada says its selling points include users retaining sovereignty of their material, rather than it being hosted in a data centre
SHADE | shade.inc Shade provides an intelligent cloud platform designed for creative teams to store, stream and collaborate on extra-large media files such as 4K video, ProRes and BRAW. Operating as a virtual local drive, it uses byte-level predictive streaming to let users open and edit cloud files instantly. Teams can work together from a single source of truth, mount multiple drives simultaneously and pin assets for offline workflows, eliminating traditional file transfers and streamlining hybrid workflows. ICONIK | iconik.io The only platform to blend media asset management, real-time collaboration, review and publishing, Iconik allows creative teams to streamline workflows from ingest to archive. It integrates with existing cloud storage and editing tools, remaining agnostic while presenting users with a single interface. Standout features include AI-powered indexing, tracked version histories and timecoded feedback – and now, users can publish directly from their media library.
Cheqroom. When Warner Bros tapped dzjinius to streamline its scripted content production, for instance, Limecraft stepped in to provide secure on-set ingest, audio and video syncing, dailies generation and browser-based review. Meanwhile, dzjinius handled dynamic scheduling, intelligent tagging and automated call-sheet generation. The platform also lent a hand on ITV’s Coronation Street and Emmerdale dramas. To meet both series’ ambitious production demands, the studio found a partner in the dzjinius platform, managing scriptwriting and scheduling in one place. “Every team member works from the same live dataset, which results in one version of the truth,” explains Haan – it’s an essential element of successful collaboration, especially on high-volume, multi-unit productions. In addition, dzjinius is working to make the platform more efficient, accessible and focused on quality storytelling. At IBC 2026, the company will demonstrate dzjinius on-set, “a tablet-first app that connects the studio floor directly to the production database,” explains Haan,
“so what happens on-set flows straight back into the system.” LOUPER | louper.io A cloud-based collaboration platform built for post-production professionals, Louper streamlines the creative review process by enabling both real-time over- the-shoulder sessions and asynchronous feedback within a single platform. By offering 4K live streaming, integrated video chat, browser-based access and timestamped annotations, the platform eliminates scattered feedback and speeds up revision cycles. LUCIDLINK | lucidlink.com LucidLink is a file-streaming service that allows users to access and edit large video files directly from the cloud – no download required – as if they are local. Operating as a shared global system, the platform allows creatives to work on the same files, at the same time, without having to worry about overwrites. LucidLink also includes enterprise-grade security measures such as end-to-end zero-knowledge encryption.
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