Frame.io Launches Camera to Cloud – a Secure Proxy Workflow from On-Set Camera to Post

Frame.io, the world’s leading cloud-based video review and approval platform, today announced Frame.io Camera to Cloud (C2C), a secure camera-to-cloud workflow that lets customers instantly upload and stream images from on-set cameras to creative post-production teams anywhere in the world.

Frame.io C2C represents the largest change in film, television, news and commercial production workflows since the advent of digital filmmaking. Frame.io C2C will be available this spring to all customers at no additional cost.

Frame.io C2C provides two unique services. First, C2C enables instant proxy uploads the moment cameras stop rolling so editorial can begin within seconds of calling “cut.” In addition, Frame.io C2C can live stream footage to an authorized user’s device on or off set, allowing customers to watch production as it’s happening.

This is ideal for productions working during COVID, as it greatly reduces the number of people needed on set. Frame.io C2C lets editorial and other traditionally linear parts of the creative process happen in parallel while footage is still being shot.

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Getting footage from a camera into post-production is a time-consuming process that requires backing up files, transferring them to a hard drive, and shipping them to another facility. Frame.io C2C eliminates that, letting content creators simultaneously view a live stream of footage as it is being shot, while automatically capturing and uploading proxies as soon as the camera stops rolling.

The camera-to-cloud workflow requires a Frame.io C2C-certified device connected to compatible cameras from ARRI, RED, and Sony. Once authenticated, certified devices such as the Teradek CUBE 655 and Sound Devices 888 or Scorpio recorders will record, encode, and send timecode-accurate H.264 proxy files with matching filename metadata directly to Frame.io via an encrypted and secure connection using LTE, 5G or WiFi.

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This allows for near real-time delivery of editable proxy files to a producer, dailies facility, or editor anywhere in the world.

In addition, Frame.io users with proper authentication credentials can view a live stream of footage while it’s being shot from the comfort of their computer, iPhone, or iPad – whether they are on set or halfway around the world.

This lets collaborators instantly share ideas to help bring their creative vision to life, while everyone who needs to track production progress can stay informed.

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Frame.io C2C features best-in-class security with full TPN and SOC 2 Type 2 compliance. Created by the MPAA and CDSA, TPN is the global, industry-wide initiative that defines requirements and best practices for protecting content. Combined with rigorous access controls, Frame.io C2C is an incredibly safe way to share media with authorized viewers and collaborators.

Also introduced today, the new Frame.io Cloud Devices API and C2C certification program enables hardware and software manufacturers to create their own C2C compatible products. Frame.io C2C is launching with three groundbreaking partner integrations from Teradek, Sound Devices, and Colorfront, making it compatible with more than a dozen professional camera systems from RED, ARRI, and Sony.

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C2C features are included at no additional charge for customers with a paid Frame.io account. Flexible, new monthly enterprise plans let customers and studios purchase the service they need for the duration of their production.

Frame.io C2C is currently in beta and will ship this spring. Users can apply to participate in the beta program at the Frame.io website. Live streaming features will be available later in 2021.

[source: Frame.io]

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