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This workflow on automating video editorial was created by Conner Stirling<\/a>, a Senior Workflow Engineer at Other World Computing (OWC)<\/a> and a post-production expert with more than ten years of experience in editorial and VFX workflows.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_text_color=”#000000″ text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The key to any successful remote editorial workflow is to mimic the real-time collaboration that comes from being in an office. Many tools offer this solution but not without significant involvement from IT to configure shared storage, networking, permissions, and other workflow elements.<\/p>\n That\u2019s why OWC partnered with MASV: To present a simplified editorial workflow that doesn\u2019t required a dedicated IT team to deploy. In this guide, you’ll discover how to:<\/p>\n This workflow helps post-production teams unlock greater efficiencies by reducing the manual effort required to move files in and out of shared storage. Let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=fYlS_5nS79M” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” max_width_tablet=”100%” max_width_phone=”100%” max_width_last_edited=”off|desktop” module_alignment=”center” box_shadow_style=”preset2″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”2514b1ee-af07-4bc3-a96b-c9aaa32f4a18″ text_text_color=”#000000″ text_font_size=”26px” width=”100%” width_tablet=”100%” width_phone=”100%” width_last_edited=”on|tablet” max_width=”100%” custom_margin=”|-54px|0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px|||0px|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Table of Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”2514b1ee-af07-4bc3-a96b-c9aaa32f4a18″ text_text_color=”#000000″ text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/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=”The-Importance-of-Media-Management-in-Editorial” _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 It\u2019s no secret that editorial workflows have largely gone remote.<\/p>\n The majority of projects now see the on-set team, video editors, colorists, VFX artists, finishing artists, and other stakeholders separated by considerable geographic distance.<\/p>\n You get the point.<\/p>\n At the same time, post-production professionals adhere to the 3-2-1 backup rule for media<\/a>, which calls for three versions of every file: Two versions stored locally (on different devices) and a third stored offsite.<\/p>\n All this to say, video teams must constantly share and ingest large media files from a variety of locations, between multiple storages, for backup and editing. And, once a particular collaborator is finished working on the files, they need to do the whole thing over again for every project.<\/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%|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=”How-Automation-Improves-Editorial-Workflows” _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 Given how often data is exchanged in an editorial workflow, automation brings some much-needed efficiency and predictability.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s how editorial can benefit from automation:<\/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″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Although file transfer, backup, and storage setup may not be overly complex for experts, they are time-consuming and can lead to handoff delays. Consider the time wasted on manual uploads or downloads across different time zones. Automation handles routine tasks, freeing up editorial teams for more creative, value-added work.<\/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″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Larger studio editorial teams have dedicated IT resources for technical workflow aspects. Smaller teams with significant data volumes may lack such resources. Automation offers valuable assistance for teams of all sizes aiming to be more efficient. Setting up automations in the MASV-OWC workflow is quick and easy. All automations can be done through a user-friendly interface without needing developer assistance.<\/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″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Additionally, multiple handoffs of sensitive IP can increase security risks, as many manual processes don\u2019t have chain-of-custody oversight, and require collaborators to double up on time spent if a file transfer fails.<\/p>\n Automating some elements of your video editorial workflow, on the other hand, improves productivity, efficiency, and helps cut down on potential mistakes that can crop up when performing manual and repetitive tasks such as moving data from one system or collaborator to another.<\/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%|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=”Why-Use-MASV-and-OWC-Jellyfish-Together?” _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 Both MASV and OWC Jellyfish are simple, easy to use, yet powerful solutions that don\u2019t require IT to set up and use.<\/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″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n OWC Jellyfish<\/span><\/a> is a high-performance shared storage solution designed for post-production workflows. Its a network attached storage (NAS) device with an easy-to-use user management interface, making it simple for video editors and other post-production pros to manage permissions or monitor storage usage without the need for a dedicated IT 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″ hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n MASV<\/span><\/a> is a high-speed, secure platform for transferring and ingesting large files, providing rapid speeds without requiring plugins or port-forwarding. Users can utilize MASV to transfer any amount of data among teams, gather assets from various sources, and automatically ingest to over 20 cloud storage and media asset management platforms such as Frame.io and S3.<\/p>\n Key MASV features used in this workflow:<\/span><\/strong><\/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%|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=”Benefits-of-the-MASV-OWC-Jellyfish-Workflow” _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 By combining MASV and OWC Jellyfish, video professionals can experience significant advantages through a streamlined, automated workflow that reduces manual tasks and accelerates processes.<\/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″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n MASV enables project owners and contributors to effortlessly transfer large volumes of data to and from a NAS without interruptions or failures. With speeds of up to 5 Gbps on the web and 10 Gbps on Desktop, MASV maintains folder structure (of thousands of files) and chunks files during transit to minimize network load.<\/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″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Setting up a NAS might seem complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. With Jellyfish Connect<\/a>, simply plug the NAS into a workstation or network switch. Jellyfish automatically discovers and configures your port and IP address. Similarly, MASV can be used without plugins or port-forwarding, offering transfer automations to send files automatically to a person, cloud, or machine.<\/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″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n MASV acts as a secure uploader, allowing contributors to add assets to Jellyfish shared storage without requiring privileged access to the machine.<\/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″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n OWC Jellyfish, built on a ZFS RAID with a three-tiered caching system and 10GbE ports, ensures fast file storage and retrieval speeds, which align with MASV’s optimization. This rapid disk speed and low-latency performance enable multiple editors to collaborate using software like Premiere Pro Productions within this workflow.<\/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″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Portals can be customized to restrict uploads based on file size, type, and naming conventions. Form fields can be adjusted to gather unique metadata before ingest, followed by Kyno\u2014a lightweight media asset manager from Jellyfish\u2014to tag media, add metadata, and integrate it into an NLE.<\/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″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Both MASV and Jellyfish can automatically back up ingested media to external cloud storage for increased data redundancy. 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The Importance of Media Management in Editorial<\/h2>\n
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How Automation Improves Editorial Workflows<\/h2>\n
Save time for creative tasks<\/h3>\n
Do more with less<\/h3>\n
Decrease risks<\/h3>\n
Why Use MASV and OWC Jellyfish Together?<\/h2>\n
What is OWC Jellyfish?<\/h3>\n
What is MASV?<\/h3>\n
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Benefits of the MASV-OWC Jellyfish Workflow<\/h2>\n
Efficient file sharing<\/h3>\n
Time efficiency<\/h3>\n
Enhanced security<\/h3>\n
Real-time collaboration<\/h3>\n
Improved media management<\/h3>\n
Increased redundancy<\/h3>\n
The MASV-OWC Jellyfish Workflow Steps<\/h2>\n
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MASV and OWC Simplify Editorial Workflows<\/h2>\n