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The Simple, Flexible Route to Making the Most of the Cloud

Stephen Tallamy, CTO EditShare

In the post industry, the biggest pressure today – aside from the usual need to control costs and boost productivity – is the need to support a “work anywhere” environment. Creative staff want the flexibility to work their preferred hours, from a location of their choosing. It reduces or eliminates the commute to an office, which has real environmental benefits as well as reducing stress for the editor.

EditShare led the industry in developing cloud solutions. It took existing, successful products and concepts and added the open-ness, interoperability and scalability that the cloud offers.

All of this experience is now brought together in EditShare FLEX, which offers a highly tailored environment for all the major tasks from remote editing to secure archiving. Most importantly, FLEX is designed in such a way that it is simple to implement and intuitive to manage. It does not require IT expertise to get the best of the system, nor to ensure security and reliability.

Migrating to the cloud gives businesses the obvious advantage that they do not need to physically host the hardware on which their work depends. This reduces the space they need, the power they consume, the air conditioning demands and the downtime and staff to ensure that the hardware is maintained and updated as required.

Conversely, the creative team will be accustomed to their preferred software and know how it should respond. Forcing a change of edit software, for example, would be simply unacceptable. Equally, making the system less responsive to key presses or mouse clicks would be unsettling and cause slow down workflows and become a stumbling block in adoption.

The guiding principle of EditShare FLEX is that you should carry on using your preferred tools in exactly the way you are used to. Cloud and remote working means there is an abstraction between the operator and the physical workstation, but that cannot be any sort of obstacle: it must be completely transparent.

To make this possible, EditShare has collaborated with industry leaders. FLEX uses the popular and widely recognised Teradici software to provide remote access from anywhere to virtual workstations. And if you are new to cloud connectivity and do not have an established fast file transfer process we can integrate CloudDat software from Data Expedition Inc.

Even more important, the FLEX virtual workstations in the cloud support whatever NLE software you currently use: it is completely agnostic. Indeed, if you have some editors who prefer Premiere Pro, some who are Avid fans and others who are most comfortable on DaVinci Resolve, you can support all of them, simultaneously and completely transparently.

There are two main bundles of the FLEX offering at present, with more to come in the future. FLEX Cloud Edit does what the name suggests: allows your editors to sit wherever they like and edit on virtual machines in the AWS cloud. Customers can take this bundle a step further with FLEX Cloud Edit+ which adds workstation management and file transfer acceleration, providing video production teams with an end-to-end video studio suite virtualized in the cloud.

The second bundle is FLEX Sync, which synchronizes between local EFS storage and cloud-based archives. It can be set to be completely automatic and it eliminates the need for LTO tape libraries, another continuing cost for space, maintenance, tapes and upgrades. By moving your archive or DR backup to the cloud, you also gain massive resilience. Once your archive is available in the cloud it unlock opportunities to utilize it for other cloud solutions, including FLEX Cloud Edit.

There are options in each service so you can tailor your system to precisely your requirements. If you do not have the necessary IT and engineering skills in house, then EditShare’s professional services team can provide the system design and scoping.

The great advantage of FLEX, though, is that you maintain full control over your working environment. Your talented and creative team will notice few changes, and will be able to work as productively as before, if not more so.

It delivers against the key concerns. It provides secure and efficient remote working, alongside edit-in-the-cloud, with all the CapEx savings and OpEx control that implies. And you maintain full control over your working environment and, most important, the security of the content entrusted to you.

Sports production is fast-paced, high-pressure, and increasingly global. Games are streamed live to millions, highlight reels are clipped and distributed within minutes, and behind-the-scenes footage is rapidly repackaged for social media.

All of this content, often shot from multiple cameras and stored in a variety of formats, needs to be:

Traditional archive systems can’t keep pace with these demands. That’s where a purpose-built sports content management system comes in.

What Makes a Good Video Asset Management System for Sports Broadcasters?

Best media asset management software for video teams combines real-time efficiency with long-term sustainability. 

Here are the key features to look for:

1. Automation for High-Volume Ingest

A top-tier archival management system should be able to ingest large volumes of video from multiple sources (think live feeds, OB trucks, and remote cameras) without requiring manual intervention. 

EditShare’s FLOW automation simplifies this process by enabling rule-based ingest and transcoding, allowing assets to be archived, transcoded, and organized as they arrive. Making workflow automation for media teams effortless.

2. Metadata Management for Easy Searchability

The value of an archive depends on your ability to find and reuse content fast. Metadata tagging with support for custom fields, and AI-assisted tagging ensures editors can instantly surface the right clip from a decade ago or last night’s match.

FLOW, EditShare’s media asset management platform, enables granular metadata tagging, including player names, match types, and sponsors, all of which are searchable across your global archive. Editors no longer waste time digging through drives or folders. Instead, they can retrieve assets instantly and begin cutting new content, whether it’s for social, broadcast, or sponsor use.

3. Scalable Storage Options

Archiving high-resolution video, especially in 4K or HDR formats, requires serious storage. EditShare’s EFS shared video storage integrates seamlessly with LTO tape libraries and public cloud services, providing tiered storage for active projects, nearline access, and deep archive, all while keeping costs in check.

4. Real-Time Access and Collaboration

Whether you’re clipping highlights mid-game or assembling a retrospective docuseries, instant access to content is key. EditShare’s hybrid architecture allows real-time collaboration, with remote video editing tools, allowing for secure, direct access to content from anywhere in the world.

This is critical for:

Cut on Adobe Premiere Pro or DaVinci Resolve? No problem! FLOW integrates with your existing tools, allowing your team to stay agile without learning new platforms.

5. Robust Security and Data Integrity

Security is non-negotiable when dealing with high-value or exclusive footage. EditShare ensures end-to-end encryption, user-based access controls, and audit logs

In the event of hardware failure or disaster, your archive is protected by redundant backups and replication options.

Monetizing Your Sports Archive

A well-managed sports video archive is more than a historical record;  it’s a revenue-generating asset.

Here’s how sports organizations are leveraging their archives:

With EditShare’s production asset management system, your archive isn’t just preserved,  it’s monetized.

Real Use Case: Managing a Global Sports Archive

For sports organizations managing footage from hundreds of events per year, like the New York Islanders, EditShare provides a unified, centralized system that handles automated ingest, metadata management, and tiered storage. Remote producers in different regions can log in to the system, access footage, create clips, and publish them to broadcast or social media, all from a single platform.

With support for multi-language metadata, the archive is accessible to international teams, streamlining global collaboration and boosting content reuse.

Why EditShare?

EditShare is designed to meet the specific needs of sports content creators, whether you’re running a league archive, producing live events, or monetizing your back catalog. 

Our platform delivers:

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Ready to take control of your sports archive? Whether you’re looking to streamline ingest, enable global collaboration, or monetize your existing content library, EditShare can help.

In the world of media production, high-end finishing workflows for 4K, 6K, and 8K projects demand more than just speed; they require intelligent, collaborative infrastructure designed for creative professionals. Whether you’re a VFX artist refining complex effects, a colorist grading cinematic visuals, or an editor working on file-per-frame formats like DPX and OpenEXR, your video editing storage solution must keep up.

EditShare EFS NVMe rises to that challenge. Built on a media-optimized file system and designed from the ground up for collaborative video storage, EFS NVMe delivers exceptional throughput, scalability, and real-time performance. 

Here’s why its NVMe-based architecture, integrated with the award-winning EditShare File System (EFS), stands out as the best shared storage for video editors tackling today’s most demanding finishing tasks.

The Power of NVMe Architecture in Shared Video Storage

High-resolution finishing workflows, especially in VFX, DI, and color grading, deal with massive data rates and layered files. Traditional HDDs and even SSDs often fall short. NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) changes the game with speeds exceeding 20GB/s per node and ultra-low latency.

EditShare’s EFS NVMe leverages this performance to support formats like DPX, DNxHR 444, and ProRes 4444 with smooth multi-layer playback and immediate access to large media assets. With 24 enterprise-grade NVMe drives per node, ranging from 2TB to 16TB each, EFS NVMe offers robust bandwidth that allows multiple users to work simultaneously without bottlenecks—making it ideal for post production shared storage needs.

EFS: The Heart of EditShare’s Media Storage Software

What sets EFS NVMe apart isn’t just hardware, it’s the EditShare File System, a clustered, parallel file system tailored for media. Unlike conventional NAS solutions relying on SMB or NFS, EFS uses native clients for Mac, Windows, and Linux. This enables workstations to pull over 10GB/s of data directly, perfect for file-per-frame formats in 4K+ resolution.

With technologies like SwiftRead, EFS intelligently routes data from the fastest available node in the cluster, maintaining uninterrupted performance even under heavy load. Its built-in Quality of Service (QoS) ensures playback remains fluid, even during concurrent tasks like transcoding, backups, or large media transfers. This is media storage software that’s built with creativity in mind.

Seamless Integration with the EditShare Ecosystem

EFS NVMe is part of a broader EditShare ecosystem that supports every stage of the media lifecycle. Tight integration with FLOW and MediaSilo makes this collaborative video storage platform even more powerful:

Scalable, Flexible, and Built for Collaboration

EFS NVMe scales from 32TB to 20+ PB in a single namespace. Whether you’re building a boutique studio or scaling a global operation, it’s the shared video storage platform that grows with you.

Add more nodes to expand your cluster or deploy EFS Field, a portable NVMe unit with up to 64TB for on-set finishing. Combined with tools like SwiftLink and SwiftSync for secure remote access and daily syncs, EditShare enables hybrid workflows that keep creative teams connected across locations.

Why EFS is the Best Shared Storage for Video Editors

EFS NVMe is more than fast, it’s intelligent, secure, and optimized for collaboration. Here’s how it redefines video editing storage solutions:

Real-World Performance: EFS NVMe in Action

At Leeds Trinity University, an upgrade to EFS NVMe enabled the media department to handle multiple high-resolution streams with ease. 

According to Mark Willett, Media Facilities Manager, “The recent classification by The Guardian as the No. 1 University in the UK for Journalism is in large part due to the wonderful facilities we provide, of which EditShare is central.”

In another deployment, EFS NVMe powers Lasergraphics film scanners, ingesting 5K 16-bit DPX files at 30fps while simultaneously supporting 8K DPX grading in DaVinci Resolve. Proof that EditShare can handle the pressure of even the most demanding media workflows.

Choose EFS NVMe for Your Finishing Pipeline

If you’re looking for the best shared storage for video editors handling complex finishing projects, look no further. EditShare’s EFS NVMe combines the speed of NVMe with the intelligence of media-specific software and the flexibility of a collaborative video storage platform. From ingest to delivery, your team stays focused on creativity, not IT headaches.

Ready to transform your finishing workflows?
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New technology boosts performance for high-resolution post-production and flexible workflows

Boston, MA, 4 August 2025: EGG Post Production & VFX, one of Ireland’s leading post-production facilities, has expanded its capabilities with a significant storage upgrade from EditShare. This investment supports EGG’s growing demand for high-performance workflows, including 4K and beyond colour grading, while improving remote collaboration and workflow flexibility.

The project was delivered in collaboration with Tyrell, EditShare’s long-time channel partner in Ireland, who worked closely with EGG and EditShare to scope, install, and support the new system.

Founded in 2004 by editors Gary Shortall and Gareth Young, EGG has built a strong reputation for its award-winning editing, finishing, sound, and VFX services. The company delivers content for major Irish, UK, and US broadcasters, as well as audiences worldwide, making reliability and efficiency in their storage infrastructure critical to their operations.

To meet these demands, EGG has integrated EditShare’s 96TB NVMe and EFS300 256TB storage solutions, replacing an older system that could no longer support the increasing technical requirements of high-resolution workflows. The upgrade consolidates all offline, online, grading, and VFX under a single vendor, improving overall efficiency and project management.

One of the most valuable additions to EGG’s workflow is EditShare’s Swift Link technology,  which allows creative teams to access media and work on projects from any location. As productions increasingly demand flexible, hybrid workflows, Swift Link ensures that EGG’s editors, colorists, and VFX artists maintain seamless productivity, whether on-site or remote. The ability to securely stream high-resolution content without performance compromise has been transformative for EGG’s post-production pipeline.

Gareth Young, CEO and Co-Founder of EGG, emphasized the continued value of the partnership with EditShare: “We’ve trusted EditShare for over eight years, and this latest upgrade reinforces why we continue to rely on them. The combination of high-performance storage, local European support, and the flexibility provided by Swift Link made this the right choice for our team.”

Since going live last summer, the upgraded system has enabled EGG to serve as a reference site for high-end grading workflows. The team has praised the simplicity and speed of Swift Link for remote collaboration, without sacrificing the performance needed for complex post-production tasks.

Tara Montford, EVP of Sales and Co-Founder of EditShare, added: “EGG represents the kind of forward-thinking post facility that pushes the boundaries of creative and technical excellence. We’re proud to support their next chapter with a solution that combines performance, flexibility, and security, delivering everything they need to meet the demands of high-resolution workflows, both in-studio and remotely.”

For more information on EditShare solutions, please click here to get in touch.

About EditShare

EditShare is an Emmy Award-winning technology leader, supporting storytellers through collaborative media workflows across on-premise, cloud and hybrid architectures. It offers scalable storage and collaboration for media businesses and at every stage of the video production process from storyboarding to screening. 

The software is inherently open, encouraging workflow collaboration, third-party integrations and content sharing across the entire production chain. Where required, the software is backed by high performance, high availability designed specifically for the demands of media storage, management and delivery. The comprehensive offering covers multi-level content storage for production and post, along with innovative asset and workflow management software, plus specialized and highly valued tools for content review and distribution, the creation of customized and branded pitch reels, and secure preview of high-value pre-release content. 

About Tyrell

For 25 years Tyrell has been providing video, audio, graphics and storage solutions to the Irish and UK broadcast, post, production, corporate and education markets. In this time, we have become the leading provider of technology and service solutions both on-premise and in the cloud. Tyrell has an excellent understanding of the fast pace and unique pressures facing the media and entertainment industry; developing solutions for complex workflows. Allowing our clients to concentrate on the creative process and business development. From our two locations we offer a comprehensive range of professional services from consultancy to system design and integration, technical support and maintenance.

www.tyrellcct.com

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Katharine Guy
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Boston, MA, 1 August 2025 – At IBC 2025, EditShare debuts the next evolution of its platform, built for media teams that demand real-time collaboration, AI-driven post, lightning-fast media-aware storage, and easy-to-use hybrid workflows. From post and sports to news and archiving, EditShare blends technical muscle with creative flexibility. Visit Booth 7.A35 to see how we’re pushing performance and energy efficiency, without sacrificing adaptability

What You’ll See at IBC

What’s New at IBC 2025

Expanded EFS Storage Solutions
EditShare will premiere the latest Ultimate EFS Nodes, optimized for high-performance media workflows at any scale. Preview all-NVMe systems tailored for demanding 8K, VFX, and DI tasks. The newest EFS Field, portable, rugged, and now offering greater capacity, live ingest, and secure, verified media transfer, will also be featured. Additional updates to the Ultimate EFS lineup will be announced exclusively at the show, offering a hands-on look at the future of production workflows.

Next-Generation Collaborative Workflows
Discover EditShare’s advances in collaborative workflows: MediaSilo’s integration with Louper enables real-time, frame-accurate review sessions without lag, downloads, or version confusion, allowing global teams to comment and approve instantly. A live Atomos Camera to Cloud demonstration will show proxy uploads directly into MediaSilo for immediate access, accelerating fast-turnaround projects.

Integrated Specialist Workflows
On-booth demos showcase powerful integrations: Lasergraphics 5K 16-bit DPX film scanning with EFS, frame-accurate NDI ISO ingest with multi-channel recording, and comprehensive newsroom collaboration with Octopus.

From green performance at scale to workflow flexibility across post, production, and archive, we deliver innovation shaped by customer insight,” said Tara Montford, EVP of Sales and Co-Founder of EditShare. “Whether you’re scaling up, streamlining reviews, or refining remote workflows, our solutions help teams move faster, collaborate better, and reduce friction. We look forward to showcasing these advances in Amsterdam.”

To book time with us at the show, please click here

About EditShare

EditShare is an Emmy Award-winning technology leader, supporting storytellers through collaborative media workflows across on-premise, cloud and hybrid architectures. It offers scalable storage and collaboration for media businesses and at every stage of the video production process from storyboarding to screening. 

The software is inherently open, encouraging workflow collaboration, third-party integrations and content sharing across the entire production chain. Where required, the software is backed by high performance, high availability designed specifically for the demands of media storage, management and delivery. The comprehensive offering covers multi-level content storage for production and post, along with innovative asset and workflow management software, plus specialized and highly valued tools for content review and distribution, the creation of customized and branded pitch reels, and secure preview of high-value pre-release content. 

©2025 EditShare LLC. All rights reserved. EditShare® is a registered trademark of EditShare.

Press Contact
Katharine Guy
katharine.guy@editshare.com

For media teams managing massive files, tight deadlines, and fast-paced collaborative workflows, generic file servers just don’t cut it. What you need is shared video storage designed specifically for video production and post workflows

In this article, we’ll explore how media-optimized storage differs from standard IT storage, and why making the switch can be a game-changer for creative teams.

The Key Differences Between Generic and Media-Optimized Storage

1. Bandwidth Over IOPS: Why Consistent Throughput Matters

Generic Storage: IT systems like databases and email servers are built for high IOPS (Input Output Operations Per Second). That’s fine for tiny, frequent operations like processing emails or database requests, but it fails under the sustained demands of high-bitrate video playback.

Media Storage: Shared video storage is optimized for high-bandwidth, low-latency transfers. It ensures reliable performance even during multi-stream 4K or 8K editing, no frame drops, no playback freezes, just uncomplicated real-time editing. This is essential for collaborative editing for Adobe Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve workflows.

Why it matters: Scrubbing through 8K RAW footage during a live client session? You need throughput, not IOPS. Media storage delivers performance you can count on.

2. File Management Tools That Actually Work for Video

Generic Storage: File services like Google Drive or Dropbox lack the intelligence to handle media workflows. Version control is clunky. Metadata is manual. Integrations with creative tools? Limited or nonexistent.

Media Storage: Media storage platforms include production asset management tools that allow smart versioning, automated metadata tagging, and seamless integration with NLEs like Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid, and DaVinci Resolve.

Why it matters: With advanced video review and approval software built into the workflow, your team stops wasting time searching for files and starts focusing on creativity.

3. Scaling Without Downtime or Drama

Generic IT Storage: Scaling often means downtime, migrations, and complex reconfigurations, aka production nightmares.

Media Storage: Media storage for remote post production teams scales. Add new nodes, expand bandwidth, or enable remote collaboration all without interrupting ongoing projects.

Why it matters: Need to onboard three new editors tomorrow? No problem. The system expands with you.

Signals That it’s Time to Upgrade Your Storage

SignalHow it Shows UpImpact
Playback Stutters4K & 8K timelines lag during collaborative editsKills creative flow and delays delivery
Version Control IssuesFiles get overwritten, final versions get lostCauses confusion and client frustration
Scaling PainsStorage runs out mid-projectLeads to missed deadlines
Slow Remote AccessFreelancers can’t access or upload footageBottlenecks distributed teams
Admin OverloadEditors manually tag and sort mediaReduces creative productivity

A Day in the Life: Collaboration in Action

Picture this: You’re in post on a global ad campaign. An editor scrubs through 8K timelines smoothly. Your colorist joins remotely to adjust the grade. The client reviews and approves clips in real time using your video review and approval software. Meanwhile, a new storage node is added overnight without downtime. That’s what the best shared storage for video editing teams enables.

Delays in post-production workflows can cost thousands per day in idle talent, missed deadlines, and rework. Investing in shared video storage prevents bottlenecks, protects your schedule, and supports real-time collaboration for every team member no matter where they are.

Why Media Teams Deserve Better

Media professionals shouldn’t have to wrestle with tech built for spreadsheets and PDFs. You need:

If you’re still relying on generic systems, you’re not just risking delays you’re leaving creative potential on the table.

Ready to Take Control of Your Media Workflow?

Don’t let outdated infrastructure hold you back. Download our latest in-depth whitepaper on media optimized shared storage and discover how to:

Download the Whitepaper Now and get the insights your team needs to stay fast, focused, and future ready.

EditShare’s EFS, FLOW and Mediasilo solutions combine high-performance shared storage with powerful workflow tools, purpose built for post production.

Introduction

Accidental leaks of pre-release content can lead to significant financial losses and reputational damage. For professionals in film, television, and corporate video production, safeguarding sensitive material is paramount. EditShare’s SafeStream technology provides a robust solution to prevent unauthorized distribution and trace leaks back to their source, making it a trusted and secure video sharing solution for modern workflows.

What Is SafeStream?

SafeStream is a real-time video watermarking technology that embeds both visible and invisible (forensic) watermarks into video content, ensuring each copy is uniquely traceable. This dual-layered approach not only deters unauthorized sharing but also facilitates accountability by identifying the source of any leaks. It’s ideal for use as a watermarked video sharing platform or video DRM platform for media screeners.

How SafeStream Works

Visible Watermarks

Visible watermarks display user-specific information directly on the video, such as the viewer’s name or email address. This personalization discourages recipients from sharing the content, as they know it can be traced back to them.

Forensic Watermarks

Forensic watermarks are invisible markers embedded within the video file. They allow content owners to trace the origin of a leak without altering the viewing experience. This is particularly useful when visible watermarks are not feasible and when using an embargoed content distribution tool is critical.

Benefits of Using SafeStream

Implementing SafeStream in Your Workflow

Integrating SafeStream into your post-production process is straightforward. It can be applied during content review stages, internal screenings, or when sharing with external stakeholders. By embedding watermarks at these critical points, you maintain control over your content throughout its lifecycle.

Conclusion

Accidental leaks can have devastating consequences for media professionals. SafeStream offers a proactive approach to content security, combining visible and forensic watermarking to deter unauthorized sharing and effectively trace leaks. By incorporating SafeStream into your workflow, you protect your content, your reputation, and your career with a best-in-class secure video sharing solution.

Ready to elevate your content security? Discover how SafeStream can protect your valuable assets, visit our website and schedule a demo today:


If you’re managing video production with traditional IT storage, chances are your team is running into performance issues—dropped frames, offline media, slow load times, and frustrated editors. And it’s not their fault. They’re doing high-stakes creative work with tools that weren’t designed for the job.

Here’s why it’s happening—and what to do about it.

The IT Storage Problem

Most general-purpose IT storage systems are built to handle lots of small files and transactions—think emails, documents, or databases. These are low-throughput, high-IOPS (input/output operations per second) environments.

Video is the opposite.

Editing high-resolution media requires sustained throughput to stream large video files in real time. When multiple editors are working simultaneously, that demand only increases. Traditional IT storage just wasn’t built for this kind of load, and trying to make it work can lead to serious performance bottlenecks and creative downtime.

Dropped Frames Are a Symptom—Not the Root Cause

Dropped frames, playback lag, and crashes are warning signs that your storage system is under stress. These issues can interrupt workflows, delay projects and make collaboration nearly impossible. Editors may spend more time waiting for media to load than actually cutting footage.

And when projects go offline or files disappear mid-edit, you’re not just losing time and money—you’re losing trust.

The Case for Purpose-Built Storage

At EditShare, we’ve spent over a decade solving these problems for media teams so they can worry about the finished product, not storage. Our EFS shared storage system is engineered from the ground up to support the unique needs of video production. That means:

The Bottom Line

If you’re still relying on traditional IT storage, your team is working harder than they need to. Creative professionals deserve a system that supports their workflow, not one that holds them back.

It’s time to upgrade to a storage platform built for media.


EditShare for Media Teams: Built to Support High-Pressure Workflows

Traditional NAS systems are general purpose and often struggle with the unique demands of high-resolution media workflows. That’s why EditShare is a game-changer for media teams. EditShare EFS is purpose-built for media and optimized for throughput, ensuring consistent performance even under heavy, multi-user access. It offers scalable architecture, media spaces for isolating projects or departments, granular user and group-level permissions, and integrated project management support for leading NLEs. With built-in Quality of Service (QoS), EFS prioritizes media streams to maintain real-time playback and editorial integrity even during peak usage. Plus it provides FLOW core, an unlimited user seat asset management platform

Is EditShare a cost-effective solution for media workflows

Yes. EditShare offers one of the most affordable, high-availability shared storage systems on the market today. It delivers professional-grade performance at a price point that makes it accessible for media teams working in both boutique post houses and enterprise size studios. The modular pricing also ensures you only pay for what you need and can scale as your workflow grows.

What kind of support does EditShare offer?

EditShare provides follow-the-sun support which means no matter where you are in the world, a technical expert is available to assist 24/7. This global support model ensures that critical workflows and operations keep rolling.

How easy is FLOW to use for media teams

FLOW has been fully redesigned to streamline media management with a unified user interface. Previously separated UIs are now combined into one modern, easy-to-navigate platform. Teams can search, index, tag , and access assets across storage tiers with a minimal training curve.

Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve Workflow Solutions with EditShare

How do I collaborate in DaVinci Resolve without breaking projects or media

With EditShare EFS shared storage and FLOW media management, Resolve teams can collaborate in real time without creating duplicate files or project conflicts. Shared access, versioning, and metadata tracking are built-in with no more “who has the latest cut” panic.

Can I use shared storage with DaVinci Resolve across my entire team

Yes. EditShare EFS is optimized for high-throughput Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve workflows. Whether you are working in editorial, color grading, or VFX, you can stream directly from shared storage 4K and beyond with no lag or media relinking drama.

What is the best way to create and manage proxies for Resolve in a team workflow?

Use FLOW to automate proxy creation at ingest. It creates lightweight proxies in the background, keeps them synced with your originals, and ensures seamless relink in Resolve. Editors get speed and finishers get quality. You can also use Resolve to create ProRes proxies that FLOW can read. 

How can I keep Resolve projects safe from accidental overwrites or deletions?

EditShare offers advanced project control as the Resolve database is hosted on EFS nodes. FLOW also logs user access and changes providing full visibility across the production pipeline.

Is there a better way to archive and restore DaVinci Resolve projects

Absolutely. FLOW preserves folder structure, metadata, and file paths during archive and restore. When you bring a project back, Resolve knows exactly where everything is with no broken links and no media missing.

Can producers review or approve clips without touching Resolve

Yes. FLOW’s web interface empowers internal producers to review comments and approve assets from any browser, without disrupting the editorial process. Editors stay in DaVinci and producers stay out of trouble!

Can I use DaVinci Resolve in a hybrid or remote workflow

EditShare supports hybrid and remote teams with centralized storage access and web-based asset management. Whether your team is across town or across time zones, everyone works from the latest asset versions.

How do I enable external review and approval workflows in DaVinci Resolve

MediaSilo fully supports review and approvals within DaVinci Resolve. Editors can securely upload versions, receive timestamped feedback, and apply changes without leaving their environment. Integrated with Mediasilo, this creates a tight pipeline from cut to client approval.

 Adobe Premiere and After Effects Workflow Solutions with EditShare

How can my Adobe Premiere team collaborate in real time without file chaos

With EditShare EFS and FLOW editors can work from the same storage pool using shared bins locked sequences and live project tracking. No more emailing timelines or overwriting someone’s cut. Take control of your media using the integrated Editshare Adobe Panel.

What is the best shared storage for Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects

EditShare EFS is purpose-built for media-heavy Adobe workflows. It delivers high-speed low latency access for video audio and effects teams whether you are working with HD or multicam 8K.

Can I automate ingest tagging and proxy generation for Adobe workflows

Yes. FLOW automates your entire pre-edit workflow including ingest proxy creation file naming metadata tagging and AI-based scene recognition. Your team starts cutting faster and spends less time wrangling files.

How can I manage and track creative assets across departments

FLOW gives you a central hub to manage tag search and monitor all assets. Producers editors and motion designers see the same content with version control access logs and approvals all in one place.

What is the best way to use Adobe apps in hybrid or remote workflows

EditShare’s hybrid-ready setup enables editors to work locally or in the cloud with seamless access to centralized media via the integrated Adobe panel. From field ingest to remote review the whole pipeline just works no matter where your team is.

How do I archive Adobe Premiere projects without losing media links

FLOW keeps all paths and project metadata intact so when you restore a Premiere project it reconnects automatically to its media. No relinking marathon and no missing files.

Can non-editors like clients or producers preview and approve footage

Yes, they can use FLOW’s secure browser-based access to review comments and approve content from anywhere. It removes friction between production and post and eliminates the endless email feedback loop. 

Can I manage review and approval workflows directly in Adobe Premiere Pro

Yes. MediaSilo is natively supported in Adobe Premiere Pro allowing editors to send sequences for review receive comments in context and keep all feedback synced to the timeline. Paired with EditShare FLOW and EFS you get end-to-end visibility from ingest to sign off.

 Avid Media Composer Workflow Solutions with EditShare

Why is Avid project sharing so rigid and difficult to scale

Avid’s legacy infrastructure often required centralized ISIS or Nexis storage, with tight project structure rules and rigid media management. EditShare replicates Avid-style bin locking and project sharing but on an open platform, making it easier to scale and integrate into modern workflows.

Can I use EditShare as a full alternative to Avid Nexis

Yes. EditShare EFS provides bin locking, project sharing, and high bandwidth access for Avid editors without needing Nexis. You get all the benefits of a native Avid workflow with the flexibility of an open, scalable storage system.

How can I simplify ingest and transcoding for Avid workflows

FLOW automates ingest, transcoding to DNxHD or DNxHR, and asset tagging so your media is ready to edit on arrival. No more manual wrangling or waiting on assistant editors to prep footage.

How can I use Avid in a hybrid or remote editing setup

With EditShare, Avid editors can work remotely with proxy workflows, with integrated VPN access to EFS shared storage,.FLOW ensures media is visible and searchable across the team without breaking Avid’s project model.

What if my team needs to work with other NLEs alongside Avid

EditShare supports multiple workflows. You can work in Avid, Premiere, Resolve, and more using the same shared media. FLOW tracks all assets and metadata across platforms so nothing gets lost in translation.

Can producers and clients review Avid sequences without needing Media Composer?

Yes. With FLOW and MediaSilo, editors can publish cuts for review with timestamped feedback. Producers comment in a browser and editors get direct, actionable notes. No exports, no confusion.

How do I secure and track changes in Avid projects

EditShare includes full audit logging and version tracking. You can see who accessed which project, when changes were made, and roll back versions if needed. It’s professional grade control without the overhead.

Does EditShare support review and approval workflows for Avid

Yes. MediaSilo integrates with Avid workflows, enabling secure review and approvals.

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Looking for new ways to streamline your media workflows and get more done in less time? The latest FLOW media management update, FLOW 25.1.0, is packed with powerful updates designed to simplify your day-to-day, and now you can see it all in action.

In our latest webinar, Unlocking the Power of FLOW 25.1.0, EditShare’s Senior Product Manager Lucy Seaborne teams up with Global Pre-Sales Technical Manager Adam Lewiston to walk you through the latest features, enhancements, and real-world use cases for this exciting new release.

Whether you’re managing fast-turnaround productions or large-scale archival workflows, FLOW 25.1.0 delivers smarter ways to organize, automate, and collaborate.

Watch the webinar replay to learn:

✅ What’s new in FLOW 25.1.0, including UI improvements, workflow automations, and more

✅ How the latest updates can drive efficiency across your team

✅ Best practices for getting the most out of FLOW, straight from the experts who helped build it

Don’t miss your chance to get up to speed with everything the new release has to offer.

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Tape isn’t dead! While everyone’s out there singing the praises of cloud storage and trying not to choke on their monthly invoices, tape just keeps doing its thing: Reliable, Affordable, and Built for the long haul. Now we’ve got LTO 10, which is a huge upgrade.

Roadmap: 36 TB Raw Capacity 

The roadmap states that LTO 10 will double the raw capacity of LTO 9. If you’re dealing with 4K or 8K RAW footage or just have a mountain of footage that needs to be stored safely and long-term, that’s a big advancement. Fewer cartridges to manage. Less rack space and less shuffling around in the archive room. You will often see larger capacities being discussed, but that’s compressed, which is fine for CRMs or transactional data, but we can’t compress media. So we always work on the raw capacity. You will notice in the image below how it shows two sizes for LTO 10: compressed and raw. We are hearing that the LTO may be capped at 30TB at 400MB/s transfer speed. It’s early days, but we shall see how it pans out.

LTO storage graph

EditShare ARK and LTO 10 A Perfect Match

Here’s the good news: EditShare ARK will support LTO 10. There’s no need to change how your team works. Everything just runs like it always has, except now your shelves fill up a whole lot slower. That means you’re ready for whatever next-gen content you’re producing, whether that’s episodic 8K delivery, remastering old content in HDR or just trying not to get buried in files.

Now, if you have an existing LTO legacy deployment, let’s say LTO 4, you will need to migrate those tapes back to EFS, deploy a new LTO 10 tape device, and then re-archive them. But you get more than 10 tapes now condensed into one!

Compatibility

Let’s talk about the one weird anomaly. IBM’s datasheet for LTO 10 only says, “IBM LTO 10-tape drive can read and write to LTO Ultrium 10 cartridges.” They don’t mention backward compatibility at all. There is no promise that LTO 10 drives will read LTO 9 or anything older. That’s a break from how LTO has worked for years, where each new gen could usually read two generations back. If you’ve got a mountain of older tapes, you’ll either need to keep older drives around or run a migration strategy. But honestly, that’s just part of managing any archive.

LTO Still Makes Sense for Media Teams

Storage needs in media and entertainment are not shrinking. 8K VFX dailies, every project is bigger than the last. So when you get a format that gives you 36 TB per tape and runs for decades without a subscription attached, that’s worth paying attention to. Tape is a cost-effective long-term archival medium, complemented by our large. Adding EditShare ARK, which compliments FLOW asset management, means every asset that gets archived and FLOW knows its location. It keeps a proxy of that archived file always online, meaning you get a representation of that high-resolution file immediately. Its streamlined initiative and most important, fast. 

Final Word

Is LTO 10 perfect? Not quite. The missing backward compatibility might be a pain. But if you’re starting fresh, building new archives, or just want to stop adding shelves every quarter, LTO 10 is the biggest leap we’ve had in years.

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