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MASV has allowed us to solve our file transfer issues without having to deal with expensive or complicated software.<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ header_2_font=”Roboto||||||||” header_2_text_color=”#000000″ header_3_text_color=”#000000″ header_3_font_size=”18px” header_3_line_height=”1.5em” custom_padding=”||||true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Ken Winke<\/strong> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” background_color_gradient_start=”#072231″ background_color_gradient_end=”#031119″ background_color_gradient_direction=”351deg” custom_padding=”2%|15%|2%|15%|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”|0%||0%|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”2%|0.1%|2%|0.1%|true|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||true|false” custom_padding_tablet=”||||true|false” custom_padding_phone=”||||false|false” border_color_all=”#e0e0e0″ global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover_enabled=”off|desktop”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” custom_padding=”4%|4%|4%|4%|true|true” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#e1e1e1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”16px” header_2_font=”Roboto||||||||” header_2_text_color=”#000000″ header_3_text_color=”#000000″ header_3_font_size=”18px” header_3_line_height=”1.5em” custom_padding=”||||true|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”16px” header_2_font=”Roboto||||||||” header_2_text_color=”#000000″ header_3_text_color=”#000000″ header_3_font_size=”18px” header_3_line_height=”1.5em” custom_padding=”||||true|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u2b55\ufe0f Paying expensive, recurring fees to file transfer providers, despite Optimus\u2019 project-based clientele.<\/p>\n \u2b55\ufe0f Installing complicated managed file transfer software on individual computers just to exchange content.<\/p>\n \u2b55\ufe0f Wasting workable hours waiting on international hard drive shipments to reach their destination.<\/p>\n \u2b55\ufe0f Sourcing a user-friendly platform that is easy enough for team members and clients to use no matter their experience.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” custom_padding=”4%|4%|4%|4%|true|true” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#e1e1e1″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”16px” header_2_font=”Roboto||||||||” header_2_text_color=”#000000″ header_3_text_color=”#000000″ header_3_font_size=”18px” header_3_line_height=”1.5em” custom_padding=”||||true|true” border_color_all=”#e1e1e1″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”16px” header_2_font=”Roboto||||||||” header_2_text_color=”#000000″ header_3_text_color=”#000000″ header_3_font_size=”18px” header_3_line_height=”1.5em” custom_padding=”||||true|true” border_color_all=”#e1e1e1″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \u2705 Flexible pay-as-you-go pricing saves on long-term fees as project teams only pay when files are delivered.<\/p>\n \u2705 Send and receive file packages of unlimited size at incredible speeds all through a web browser.<\/p>\n \u2705 Accelerate transfers with a high-speed network and channel bonding for global delivery in minutes.<\/p>\n \u2705 Share download links for easy access; upload to a MASV Portal without an account, onboard in seconds, and more.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]\r\n Table of Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ text_text_color=”#000000″ text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”2%|15%|2%|15%|false|true” custom_padding_tablet=”4%|0%|4%|0%|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”6%|0%|6%|0%|true|true” border_width_top=”1px” border_color_top=”#e1e1e1″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”7b1bf5ad-cc2a-4448-981c-4963d88bd6e8″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_id=”customer” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”2514b1ee-af07-4bc3-a96b-c9aaa32f4a18″ text_text_color=”#000000″ text_line_height=”1.8em” header_2_text_color=”#000000″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Optimus<\/a> is a full-service post-production house for advertising and other content that has worked with several high-profile clients. The firm specializes in editorial and also offers color grading, audio mixing, VFX, animation, and finishing services. Additionally, Optimus Design is a creative studio capable of high-end motion graphics and visual effects, while ONE at Optimus offers production services with a diversified roster of award-winning directors for commercial and branded content.<\/p>\n Director of Technology Ken Winke has been with Optimus ever since interning for the company nearly 25 years ago. He\u2019s seen the business grow from traditional analog video to digital content<\/a> workflows involving several terabytes\u2019 worth of data.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/massive.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/optimus-triple-logo.jpg” alt=”logos for optimus, optimus design, and optimus one” title_text=”TRIPLE_LOGO_2022″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” max_width_tablet=”100%” max_width_phone=”100%” max_width_last_edited=”on|desktop” module_alignment=”center” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_line_height=”1.8em” header_3_text_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”7b1bf5ad-cc2a-4448-981c-4963d88bd6e8″ background_color=”#f5f5f5″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”3%|3%|3%|3%|true|true” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/massive.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/creative-agency-industry.jpg” alt=”a female designer add a sticky note to a whiteboard” title_text=”creative-agency-industry” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|5px|5px|5px|5px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”2514b1ee-af07-4bc3-a96b-c9aaa32f4a18″ text_text_color=”#000000″ text_line_height=”1.8em” header_2_text_color=”#000000″ header_4_text_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Seamless large file sharing for project managers and their creative teams; easily exchange files between clients and contractors.<\/p>\n How MASV Supports Agencies ><\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”2%|15%|2%|15%|false|true” custom_padding_tablet=”4%|0%|4%|0%|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”6%|0%|6%|0%|true|true” border_width_top=”1px” border_color_top=”#e1e1e1″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”7b1bf5ad-cc2a-4448-981c-4963d88bd6e8″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_id=”challenge” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”2514b1ee-af07-4bc3-a96b-c9aaa32f4a18″ text_text_color=”#000000″ text_line_height=”1.8em” header_2_text_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Optimus discovered MASV<\/a> at the 2017 NAB Show, back when we were just a few months old. How time flies!<\/p>\n After evaluating most other file transfer solutions available at the time Winke says he hadn\u2019t found anything that suited his company\u2019s needs\u2014until he visited the MASV booth<\/strong>.<\/p>\n \u201cMASV checked a whole lot of boxes that I don\u2019t think even existed back then,\u201d he explains.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_line_height=”1.8em” header_3_text_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n What drew Winke to MASV was our unique pay-as-you-go model<\/a>\u2014which was virtually unheard of at the time.<\/p>\n Optimus’ project-based clientele sometimes resulted in periods without transfers followed by a rush to move terabytes of media within a few days.<\/p>\n Recurring fees, per seat charges, or expensive annual licenses offered by other managed file transfer (MFT) providers were not economically viable options for Winke and his team.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_line_height=”1.8em” header_3_text_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Another strength of MASV which appealed to Winke is the platform\u2019s ease of use.<\/p>\n Prior to MASV, his only technology option was to install complex MFT software<\/a> on every company device and whitelist it\u2014a cumbersome process when onboarding new team members and collaborating with clients.<\/p>\n The alternative, shipping hard drives<\/a>, proved to be a productivity killer when sharing footage internationally.<\/p>\n MASV’s ability to share files with a simple link, without any installations, forced logins, or staff training, was the ideal solution for Optimus.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_line_height=”1.8em” header_3_text_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Lastly, the final checkbox for Winke was a file transfer solution that made good on its claims.<\/p>\n \u201c\u2019Does it actually do that?\u2019 I’ve seen that question fall apart over and over again with any vendor that tells you anything,\u201d explained Winke.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Given the nature of Optimus’ services and their high-profile customers, having a file transfer platform that could execute time-sensitive transfers<\/a> without errors was crucial.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”7b1bf5ad-cc2a-4448-981c-4963d88bd6e8″ background_color=”#f5f5f5″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”3%|3%|3%|3%|true|true” border_radii=”on|8px|8px|8px|8px” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/massive.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/driving-plates.png” alt=”Driving Plates” title_text=”driving-plates” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” border_radii=”on|5px|5px|5px|5px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”2514b1ee-af07-4bc3-a96b-c9aaa32f4a18″ text_text_color=”#000000″ text_line_height=”1.8em” header_2_text_color=”#000000″ header_4_text_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Why Driving Plates\u2014the top VFX plate provider for driving footage\u2014trusts MASV to share time-critical footage with their clients.<\/p>\n Read Driving Plates’ Story ><\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”2%|15%|2%|15%|false|true” custom_padding_tablet=”4%|0%|4%|0%|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”6%|0%|6%|0%|true|true” border_width_top=”1px” border_color_top=”#e1e1e1″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”7b1bf5ad-cc2a-4448-981c-4963d88bd6e8″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||true|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_id=”solution” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”2514b1ee-af07-4bc3-a96b-c9aaa32f4a18″ text_text_color=”#000000″ text_line_height=”1.8em” header_2_text_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Even though it has been years since Optimus attended the 2017 NAB Show, the company still uses MASV regularly. That\u2019s because of how well MASV works, Winke says\u2014along with the fact that MASV is constantly adding new security, workflow, and performance features.<\/p>\n \u201cOnce you find something that really works, you stay with it,\u201d he says. \u201cThat\u2019s why we’ve kept using MASV \u2013 because I honestly haven’t found anything better that checks all these boxes.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”onboarding” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_line_height=”1.8em” header_3_text_color=”#000000″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Winke says getting staff and collaborators up to speed on MASV was fast, straightforward, and simple. \u201cEverything just worked,\u201d he adds. \u201cWe can throw it at regular users and have them use it\u2014even producers or assistants that might not have used file transfer software for five years, they’re comfortable with it.\u201d<\/p>\n And installing the MASV Desktop App<\/a> on local machines is a zero-hassle process he can complete with just a few clicks using his app manager. He doesn\u2019t need to reconfigure firewalls, install plugins, or implement port forwarding.<\/p>\n \u201cThere\u2019s no hesitation or reason why I wouldn’t put the MASV Desktop app on any of our computers,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/massive.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/HighVolumeFileTransfer_Desktop_SectionB.svg” alt=”MASV Desktop app interface with pause and resume” title_text=”HighVolumeFileTransfer_Desktop_SectionB” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text module_id=”onboarding” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_line_height=”1.8em” header_3_text_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n MASV Desktop App dashboard<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”physical” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_line_height=”1.8em” header_4_text_color=”#444444″ background_color=”#d9f9f4″ custom_padding=”2%|3%|2%|3%|false|true” border_width_left=”5px” border_color_left=”#02a388″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Tip: <\/b>You can leverage MASV in a variety of ways to best suit your needs. Use our Web App for a quick start, our Desktop App for greater performance, or our API to power custom workflows. It\u2019s up to you.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”easy-file-share” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_line_height=”1.8em” header_3_text_color=”#000000″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Because every MASV user can open unlimited Portals for free, the company sets up a new MASV file request Portal<\/a> for each project. Setting up and configuring each Portal is easy.<\/p>\n \u201cThere\u2019s no figuring out how to set it up or where stuff gets saved,\u201d he says. \u201cThere really is very minimal prep work to catch files from someone, and we know on the other end they\u2019re going to be able to send them to us.\u201d<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”physical” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_line_height=”1.8em” header_4_text_color=”#444444″ background_color=”#d9f9f4″ custom_padding=”2%|3%|2%|3%|false|true” hover_enabled=”0″ border_width_left=”5px” border_color_left=”#02a388″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Tip: <\/b>A MASV Portal is the simplest way to request uploads and receive files from non-account holders. With just a few clicks, you can create a branded Portal, customize the upload form fields<\/span><\/a>, and easily share it with your clients for fast and seamless file collection.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/massive.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Portal-upload.png” alt=”MASV Portal upload” title_text=”Portal-upload” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” max_width_last_edited=”off|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text module_id=”embed” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_line_height=”1.8em” header_3_text_color=”#000000″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Director of Technology, Optimus<\/p>\nChallenges:<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n
MASV Solutions:<\/span><\/h2>\n
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<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\nWho Is Optimus?<\/h2>\n
\ud83c\udfc6 Optimus Highlights:<\/h3>\n
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MASV for Advertising & Creative Agencies<\/h4>\n
The Challenge: Finding a File Transfer Solution That Ticks All the Boxes<\/h2>\n
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The need for flexible pricing<\/h3>\n
The need for easier collaboration globally<\/h3>\n
The need for reliable performance<\/h3>\n
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Accelerating Files for Client Delivery<\/h4>\n
The Solution: A Powerful, Plug-and-Play Tool<\/h2>\n
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Easy implementation & onboarding<\/h3>\n
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Providing clients with a simple way to share files<\/h3>\n
Embedding MASV into internal processes<\/h3>\n