Camera-to-Cloud Workflows on the Signiant Platform
Production teams are always looking for ways to streamline workflows and reduce the time between shooting and post-production. Camera-to-cloud workflows, where content is moved directly from the production site into cloud storage, have become commonplace to help get content into post more quickly. The Signiant Platform is a leader in enabling these workflows.
Here’s why:
Accelerated Transfer to Any Cloud: Fast, Flexible, and Automated
At the core of Signiant’s platform is its unparalleled ability to accelerate file transfers into and out of any storage, including AWS, GCP, Azure, and private cloud environments. Whether the transfer is automated or initiated by a person, Signiant’s patented acceleration technology ensures media files move swiftly, securely, and with lights-out reliability. This capability allows production teams to bypass the delays that come with traditional methods, enabling a seamless connection between field production and cloud storage — from camera to cloud. By reducing transfer times, projects keep moving and avoid unnecessary bottlenecks.
Growing File Support: Start Transfers Immediately
The Signiant Platform offers support for transferring growing files, where content can begin moving as it is captured. When time is of the essence, waiting for shoots to complete before beginning a transfer wastes valuable time. With Signiant, you don’t have to wait for the entire file to finish recording before transferring to the cloud. As soon as the camera starts capturing, the file begins its journey directly into your cloud storage tenancy. This allows production teams to start reviewing and working with footage almost instantly, even when halfway around the world.
Review and Download: Tailored to the Needs of Remote Producers & Editors
Signiant makes remote collaboration a breeze. Producers and editors located anywhere in the world can review media and download or share media fast. Users can also mark in and out points and access just the selected clip, commonly referred to as partial file restore. This capability is a major advantage, particularly when working with large files, as editors can select specific clips instead of pulling entire video files. This reduces time spent waiting for files to transfer and minimizes egress fees, offering a smarter, more cost-effective workflow.
Preview Media in Near Real Time, Including Camera RAW
Once files arrive in cloud storage, Signiant allows teams to preview media directly in the cloud. The platform generates scrubbable thumbnail views for a broad range of professional media formats and supports proxyless play, where media can be previewed without having to pre-generate or store proxy files. Files can be played on any browser even when bandwidth is limited, and you can quickly spot-check media files by jumping to any point in the video using a keyframe as a guide without having to wait for the entire file to be encoded for browser playback. This allows producers, directors, and other team members to review media without downloading the entire file. By viewing the content in the cloud, teams can quickly assess the quality and content of footage, giving them the freedom to make informed decisions earlier in the production process. This flexibility is crucial for large media files, where downloading could result in significant time delays and unnecessary egress fees.
Metadata Inspection and Augmentation
Another key capability is the platform’s ability to inspect both technical and descriptive metadata on its media assets. Producers can view critical details about each file — camera settings, file formats, and more — without needing to download them. Additionally, users can add custom descriptive metadata upon upload. This ensures that everyone in the production pipeline can access key information, making it easier to search, categorize, and use media files efficiently.
In a world where media production timelines are tighter than ever, the Signiant Platform offers a powerful, reliable, and flexible solution for camera-to-cloud workflows. Its accelerated transfer technology, support for growing files, proxyless play, and metadata support make it the go-to platform for media professionals who need to get their work done faster and more efficiently. Whether you’re working with remote editors, need instant file access, or want to minimize time and egress costs, Signiant delivers everything you need to keep your production pipeline moving at top speed.
