Ingest
Import from files or capture from tape. Including our very own
ContentAgent!
Online Storage
This provides the ability to manage high bandwidth video requests
from multiple users in real-time. This high demand requires specialised
drives and connectivity and fibre is commonly used here. This high-performance
storage is the most expensive variety so if media is not being actively
used then it is best to demote this media to Nearline Storage
Nearline Storage
Once the media is here it can still be managed but a key consideration
is the speed of transfers in and out of online storage. As the demands
of nearline are significantly less, costs are reduced with commodity
drives and connectivity via Ethernet.
Local / Direct Attached Storage
Typically this is defined as storage with no ability to provide
any real-time sharing capability. Most common is the FireWire drive,
used for moving media from a shoot for example, but local storage
is also used when bandwidth demands become too costly an option
for shared online storage.
Archive
Once projects are finished, they need to be archived. Although
the media may still be managed and reloaded, access is obviously
more time consuming.
The archive has responsibility for secure long term storage and
the provision of disaster recovery. Typically this operation is
off site using data tape based technologies.
Throughout all of these storage types, backup must be considered
and the commonly used term RAID can be confusing. Typically RAID,
while allowing for fast recovery from basic failures, does not provide
total backup for your media.
The archive is also important to manage backups of media throughout
the production process.
Editing
From standalone software to complete editing systems
Digital Cinema Products
High performance workflows demand high performance tools.
Peripherals
From I/O to furniture. Everything you need to make life more
productive
Distribution
Via email, ftp, RSS or a disc for the postman. ContentAgent does
it all – automatically
Asset Management
Tried and tested content management solutions our customers depend
on