[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%|20%|2%|20%|false|true” custom_padding_tablet=”4%|0%|4%|0%|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”6%|0%|6%|0%|true|true” 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||false|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
A few months back a well-known sports league<\/a> approached us, seeking upgraded Portal features to gather user-generated content (UGC) from their fans for repurposing on league social media platforms.<\/p>\n The user asked if Portals<\/a> could include a required acknowledgment of a terms and conditions (T&C) waiver before permitting uploads.<\/p>\n Our answer was an emphatic “Yes,” and we delivered within a week.<\/p>\n We then thought, “Why not take it a step further?”<\/p>\n Why not provide everyone with the opportunity to not only include terms of service, but also set their own upload rules and file delivery specifications<\/strong> from the comfort of a browser?<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n To that end, I’m thrilled to announce that all Portal administrators now have the ability to establish upload requirements while improving project, contest, and campaign management with:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_code][\/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%|20%|2%|20%|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=”section-two” _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 When customizing a Portal, you’ll notice a new tab in the navigation labeled ‘Rules’. Here, you can establish custom rules and delivery specs specific to that particular Portal.<\/p>\n Note:<\/strong> A Portal is a customized file uploader designed to receive various assets such as an image file, video file, audio files, metadata, and more.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/P-82Cna5XKQ?si=8u7d6dyeNvaFU2Bl” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _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=”4_4″ _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″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \ud83d\udca1 Need Additional Information?<\/strong> Read the Portal Help Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”7b1bf5ad-cc2a-4448-981c-4963d88bd6e8″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||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=”terms-of-service” _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 Given how easy Portals are to share and embed, they have become a popular choice for gathering submissions in contests and UGC campaigns. Just ask Meijer, who chose Portals as its collection tool<\/a> for the LPGA Classic.<\/p>\n Of course, in any project involving the collection of public data, it\u2019s essential for all parties to have guidance and a clear understanding of how the data will be utilized. That\u2019s why, with our new terms of service waiver<\/strong>, you can now include a T&C agreement, contest guidelines, and other necessary information that contributors must acknowledge before submitting content to the Portal<\/strong>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/massive.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/terms-of-service.jpg” alt=”Add terms of service to an upload portal” title_text=”terms-of-service” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”70%” max_width_tablet=”100%” max_width_phone=”100%” max_width_last_edited=”on|tablet” 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 Once activated, the terms of service will restrict upload access until the agreement is acknowledged, preventing unauthorized contributions.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/massive.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/terms-of-service-live.png” alt=”terms of service example MASV Portal” title_text=”terms-of-service-live” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”70%” max_width_tablet=”100%” max_width_phone=”100%” max_width_last_edited=”on|tablet” module_alignment=”center” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”7b1bf5ad-cc2a-4448-981c-4963d88bd6e8″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||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=”max-package-size” _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 In situations requiring the collection of large volumes of content, enforcing a maximum upload size<\/strong> is crucial to prevent spam, abuse, and safeguard system resources<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Maybe you don\u2019t have enough storage space on the receiving machine. Or, there\u2019s too much network traffic<\/a> at a stadium to collect hundreds of gigabytes of video from fans in attendance.<\/p>\n Whatever the technical specification, we have you covered.<\/p>\n Within the same Rules tab, you can set a maximum package size and select from MB, GB, and TB options for more detailed file delivery specifications.<\/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=”rgba(158,213,247,0.19)” custom_padding=”2%|3%|2%|3%|false|true” border_width_left=”5px” border_color_left=”#3d72e7″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Note:<\/strong>\u00a0The term ‘package’ refers to the transfer as a whole, not to each individual file or folder. The maximum package size pertains to the total transfer amount and should not be confused with a maximum file size limit per asset.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/massive.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/max-package-size-1.jpg” alt=”add a max upload size to MASV Portal” title_text=”max-package-size” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”70%” max_width_tablet=”100%” max_width_phone=”100%” max_width_last_edited=”on|tablet” module_alignment=”center” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/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\/2022\/08\/Multiconnect-featured-image.jpg” alt=”MASV Multiconnect” title_text=”Multiconnect featured image” _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″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Combine Ethernet, mobile, and satellite internet with Multiconnect for increased transfer speed and reliability anywhere in the world.<\/p>\n Learn Multiconnect ><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”7b1bf5ad-cc2a-4448-981c-4963d88bd6e8″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||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=”specific-file-types” _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 Underneath the Max package size setting, you will find Specific file types<\/strong>, a feature that limits uploads to predefined file extensions. This functionality significantly streamlines operations for project teams<\/strong> utilizing Portals to gather specific assets, such as higher resolution files, from clients and freelance collaborators.<\/p>\n For instance, color and finishing studios can stipulate that footage must be delivered in a high-resolution video codec with a high bit depth\u2014like DNxHD (.mxf)<\/a>\u2014to maintain quality standards. Similarly, they can request that all image sequences be in the .dpx format<\/a>.<\/p>\n Enforcing specific file types also tightens security. You can list all the approved file types for an entry and leave out any malicious extensions, such as .exe, which is a common file type used by hackers to execute malware<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/massive.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/specific-file-types.jpg” alt=”select specific file formats with a MASV Portal” title_text=”specific-file-types” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”70%” max_width_tablet=”100%” max_width_phone=”100%” max_width_last_edited=”on|tablet” module_alignment=”center” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/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\/10\/image-sequence.png” alt=”image sequence of a basketball player” title_text=”image-sequence” _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″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n A case study on how we achieved 35x performance for large batches of small files\u2014AKA image sequences.<\/p>\n Read more ><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”7b1bf5ad-cc2a-4448-981c-4963d88bd6e8″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||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=”package-name-format” _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 From handoff, to proxy workflows, to final delivery and archival, predictable file naming<\/a> is the glue that holds file-based workflows together. So why leave it to chance?<\/p>\n With our Portal enhancements, you now have the power to enforce a naming standard for the entire package, ensuring contributors follow your project guidelines<\/strong>.<\/p>\n This feature guarantees that packages adhere to a specific naming format, like [date]-[project]-[ID]-[aspect ratio].<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n By implementing a standardized package naming convention, you not only improve organization but also take the guesswork out of naming. When activated, Package name format<\/strong> is not merely a suggestion\u2014it’s a mandatory requirement that becomes an integral part of the Portal once activated.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/massive.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/package-name-format.jpg” alt=”enforce file naming conventions with a MASV Portal” title_text=”package-name-format” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”70%” max_width_tablet=”100%” max_width_phone=”100%” max_width_last_edited=”on|tablet” 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_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Package name fields will display the proper naming format if entered incorrectly.<\/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=”rgba(158,213,247,0.19)” custom_padding=”2%|3%|2%|3%|false|true” border_width_left=”5px” border_color_left=”#3d72e7″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Note:<\/strong> Package name formatting is defined by Regular Expression (also known as RegEx). For more information, see\u00a0How to set a package name format in MASV<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”7b1bf5ad-cc2a-4448-981c-4963d88bd6e8″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||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=”portal-expiry” _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 Finally, to enhance privacy and security<\/strong>, we’ve introduced Portal expiry<\/strong>, a feature that automatically deactivates a Portal at a designated date and time.<\/p>\n Portal expiry is essential for sports broadcasters, as discussed earlier, and any entity conducting contests and UGC campaigns. Instead of relying on manual deactivation, this feature ensures unauthorized access is prevented after an event.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/massive.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/portal-expiry.png” alt=”deactivate a Portal after a specific time and date” title_text=”portal-expiry” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”70%” max_width_tablet=”100%” max_width_phone=”100%” max_width_last_edited=”on|tablet” module_alignment=”center” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][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=”rgba(158,213,247,0.19)” custom_padding=”2%|3%|2%|3%|false|true” border_width_left=”5px” border_color_left=”#3d72e7″ global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Note:<\/strong> Portal expiry does not delete a Portal or its contents. It merely switches it to \u2018inactive\u2019 and can easily be turned back on by an administrator at any time.<\/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|phone” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ background_color=”#f5f5f5″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”2%|20%|2%|20%|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”4%|0%|4%|0%|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”6%|0%|6%|0%|true|true” 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” 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=”secure-file-sharing” _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 At MASV, we live by the notion of go big or go home. We deal with big files every day, and when a customer asks if we can add functionality to better serve them, we always strive to go above and beyond.<\/p>\n With the integration of upload rules and customized file delivery specifications, Portals can now cater to virtually any use case imaginable: From user-generated content uploads to contests, to post-production workflows<\/a>, and beyond. To recap:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/massive.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/MASV-Portal-file-uploader-thumbnail.png” alt=”A MASV Portal is a universal file uploader for any workflow” title_text=”MASV-Portal-file-uploader-thumbnail” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”70%” max_width_tablet=”100%” max_width_phone=”100%” max_width_last_edited=”on|tablet” module_alignment=”center” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text module_id=”secure-file-sharing” _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 These features complement a Portal’s existing ability to personalize branding, form fields<\/a>, and storage requirements<\/a>, making Portals a versatile and universal file uploader suitable for any workflow.<\/p>\n\n
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Portal Enhancements<\/h2>\n
Terms of service<\/h3>\n
Max package size<\/h3>\n
Channel Bonding for Live Productions<\/h4>\n
Specific file types<\/h3>\n
Improved Performance for Image Sequences<\/h4>\n
Package name format<\/h3>\n
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Portal expiry<\/h3>\n
A Universal File Uploader for any Workflow<\/h2>\n
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