July 21st, 2011
MediaSilo client Preditors, a London based post-house, is currently working on a new show One Night Stand. MediaSilo is a important part of their clients workflows, check out their website to see how! http://www.preditors.tv/recent-work/daves-one-night-stand/
June 28th, 2011
Quick update from the trenches: MediaSilo now extracts timecode from .MXF and .MOV files if present and displays them. We have also improved compatibility with anamorphic files that are now “unsqueezed” to display in the correct pixel aspect ratio.
We are working on additional support for more codecs/containers like XDCam, AVCHD, .GXF, and more Avid fromats. Improvements to our queuing system and overall performance of the transcode should further reduce load and queue time.
We’d love to hear which file types you’d like to see supported.
June 22nd, 2011
After months of speculation, Apple yesterday announced end of life for Final Cut Server. We can’t say we were completely surprised as the lack of updates from Cupertino along with the elimination of the XServer platform painted a bleak future for Apple Pro Apps. But that doesn’t mean we are any less disappointed. Final Cut Server brought powerful workflow automation tools at a low price to those willing to work through the interface. Personally, I have been involved in many deployments where Final Cut Server was simply the only tool for the job. The lack of future development of such a versatile tool no doubt leaves a void in the industry.
Many of our subscribers have asked us, what is next?
MediaSilo will continue to support and expand advanced Final Cut Server workflows. Over the last 18 months we have developed many powerful workflows for our clients ranging from simple mirroring of media in the cloud to requesting and delivering automated edits. We will continue to push the limits of Final Cut Server as long as we see a demand for it.
At the same time we realize that MediaSilo can play a significant role in your business continuity. We have long believed that MediaSilo can be a replacement UI for Final Cut Server. If your organization views FCSvr assets through MediaSilo, your users won’t care what is going on behind the scenes. As you transition your FCSvr system you can maintain continuity through MediaSilo without the need to re-train users or change workflows.
If you have Final Cut Server working and implemented right now, stick to it. There is no reason to jump ship immediately. Software has a lifecycle and so does your asset management strategy. Final Cut Server will continue to function as an asset management system for the foreseeable future which leaves you enough time to formulate a plan for evolving your DAM. A lack of true alternatives also means you may not have much of a choice, unless you have deep pockets. Final Cut Server may not see another version, but it’s available now and it works.
We think it depends on your planned DAM lifecycle. If you have invested a lot of time into developing your strategy, have made the necessary investments in hardware and software, and you plan on implementing a 2-3 year DAM strategy, stick with it. Understanding and planning workflows, metadata taxonomies, and use cases is half the battle of asset management. A well planned deployment can be quickly derailed when the vendor choice changes, bringing you back to square one.
However, if you are early on in the planning stages and your DAM lifecycle is longer than 3 years without any major changes or budgets, we believe you need to look at alternatives.
MediaSilo has been a strong supporter of Final Cut Server over the years. However, our emphasis has always been on enabling web-based workflows independent of and agnostic to any specific vendor platform. As we continue to evolve with our upcoming 3.0 release this summer, it will be more apparent than ever that asset management is moving to the cloud. Something to consider for your next choice of DAM.
Regards,
Kai Pradel
MediaSilo Founder, CTO
April 19th, 2011
Word is continuing to spread the word about MediaSilo and they think we’re great! Check out our recent write up on AppVita.com, a blog “highlighting the ever-increasing number of web-based applications (webapps) in a no-nonsense format, ripe for the masses.”
AppVIta.com give a great description of MediaSilo while highlighting some of our most popular features. Check out the article here: http://tinyb.it/4DAD9FD6246E2
April 15th, 2011
Another NAB just flew by and from our perspective it was one of the best years yet. Thanks to everyone who made it to one of our sessions (and especially to those of you who had to stand). Our entire team walked away with fresh new ideas and great feedback on our 3.0 preview.
For those of you who didn’t make it, here is a 20 minute video of the workflows we discussed in video form.
March 21st, 2011
After the success of our NAB sessions in 2010, we are bringing them back! Join us April 12 & 13 at the Courtyard Marriott Las Vegas, conveniently located across from the Las Vegas Convention Center, for our 2011 NAB event Battle Tested: Final Cut Server Workflows for Cloud Automation. Featuring presentations by Mediasilo and Nick Stokes of XPlatforms.
And new this year, we are offering private demo’s on a first come first serve basis, by appointment only. Email Erik@mediasilo.com for more information.
Registration for Battle Tested is now open but space is limited so sign up early to reserve your seat! Sign up today.
February 25th, 2011
Creating channels is easy and adding those channels to your Apple TV is even easier! Follow the screencast to learn how to:
It’s that simple and can be done in minutes. Contact us today with any questions or feedback.
February 15th, 2011
This is a sneak peek of an online clip store based on MediaSilo and assets that are synchronized with Final Cut Server. The whole idea for this tool is centered around a completely hands-off approach to order fulfillment. Clips are requested through the store, MediaSilo tells Final Cut Server and Compressor to procure the clips in the format specified and send them to the customer via ExpressBox.
MediaSilo takes care of managing the transaction and sends you a check at the end of the month.
If you are interested in this or have feedback, please let us know. We are planning a more in-depth webinar to show the full workflow, explain the scripts and pricing structure, and take requests for additional functionality.
January 13th, 2011
Team MediaSilo is at it again! We've developed a brand new Presentations feature - live immediately - that we know you're going to love. The new workflow module will allow you to create and customize reels to send off to clients, executives and colleagues in seconds!
To create a presentation:
That's it! How simple is that? Let us know what you think. Contact us today with your feedback or for more information.
December 22nd, 2010
Our new Casting Application is the quick and efficient way for applicants to apply directly to your reality or game show online. What’s more, it will help you keep those submissions organized. Applicants can:
Upon submission, video and image files are uploaded into MediaSilo workspaces. The information entered on the application form itself is saved as corresponding tags and metadata. Talk about a powerful search tool!
It’s as simple as that. Contact us today for more information.