Archive of the Networked Storage Category

Digital Workflow Experts, Sohonet Solutions Design & Implement International Submission Process

Europe / Los Angeles, Jan 28, 2009 — Sohonet Solutions, the digital workflow consultancy arm of high speed data workflow experts, Sohonetâ„¢, provided the end-to-end international submission solution for this year’s VES Awards, hosted by the Visual Effects Society. Sohonet Solutions engineered the custom-designed system through collaboration with VES Awards Committee, which provided information and requirements for submissions. more

iKan introduces the brand-new V5600, 5.6 inch, LCD monitor. The V5600 features a panel resolution of 1024 x 600, switchable aspect ratios (16:9 or 4:3) and multiple inputs, including component, composite and HDMI.

With a robust image but weighing less than a pound, the V5600 is the perfect solution for those seeking a small LCD monitor.

For many small production companies, the challenge in developing a growing business lies in the inability to afford the high-priced equipment required to attract larger clients, meet tight deadlines and maximize productivity. Facing the prospect of having to spend up to $40,000 for a storage solution that would enable his three-room facility to continue its steady growth, Jason Kalinoski, president of Emmy Award-winning Evolution Media in Tallahassee, recently turned to a shared storage solution from Small Tree that is becoming increasingly popular in small- to mid-size facilities looking to improve their workflow without breaking the bank. more

LOS ANGELES-December 23, 2008-In a project spanning 18 months and two continents, Hula Post Production provided editorial equipment and support for the new United Artists film Valkyrie, directed by Bryan Singer and starring Tom Cruise. more

Small Tree Communications, designer of cost-effective networking and shared storage products for professional video and audio editors, will introduce abcSAN, the second member of its GraniteSTOR family of shared storage products, at Macworld 2009 (booth 3534-G, North Hall). more

Small Tree Communications, designer of cost-effective networking and shared storage products for professional video and audio editors, will introduce its GraniteSTOR family of shared storage solutions at Macworld 2009 (booth 3534-G, North Hall). First in Small Tree’s GraniteSTOR product line is EasyAoE, an ATA over Ethernet protocol shared storage solution.

Designed specifically for audio/video editors and graphic artists looking for economical, functional and easy to manage shared storage solutions that are direct attached, Small Tree’s EasyAoE offers exceptional value and abundant features for shared storage needs. more

Los Angeles, CA – 9th October 2008 Angeles – The Digital Cinema Society (DCS), a nonprofit educational cooperative with an international membership nearing 4,000 has announced plans to present the ARRIFLEX D-21 film style cinematic camera at Clairmont Camera Film & Digital on October 25th 2008. more

French Post-Production Studio Partners with Exanet to Enhance Collaboration and Speed Production
New York & Paris – Storage Decisions 2008 – 23 September 2008 – Mac Guff, one of France’s largest digital visual effects design studios, will be installing Exanet’s ExaStore Clustered NAS 2008 to ensure that its 3D animation, video effects and post-production processes are supported at the highest performance levels available.
“Mac Guff chose Exanet to provide its storage solution because ExaStore’s performance and reliability are unmatched in the media and entertainment industry,� says Jeronimo Munoz, Exanet Regional Vice President, Southern Europe. “ExaStore’s 10 gigabyte technology will allow Mac Guff to maximize its hardware use while enjoying the ability to grow to unlimited capacity.�
Mac Guff provides services based in both animation and photorealism to the advertising, television and music video industries. Its development of proprietary software tools has placed Mac Guff as the leader in its field, meeting and structuring the most demanding and innovative visual effects techniques. ExaStore will be working behind the scenes to ensure that Mac Guff can push the limits of system performance.
The ExaStore innovative clustered NAS systems for media and entertainment, including production, post-production, VOD, and streaming media, anticipates growth, streamlines existing systems, and enhances collaboration.
ExaStore’s scalability facilitates growth with peace of mind, ensuring organizations such as Mac Guff can instantly meet tomorrow’s demands on their storage infrastructure – within budget restraints. The ExaStore virtualization technology, including its load balancing and single file system, maximizes existing systems to their full potential and minimizes excess capacity. Its record-breaking performance guarantees high-speed access to all files via its efficient storage architecture, enhancing collaboration across the Mac Guff facility.
“Both Exanet and Mac Guff share a focus on delivering the most advanced solutions to their customers,� continues Munoz. “ExaStore will free Mac Guff from storage concerns so it can deliver the high level of artistry and creativity for which it is respected.�

About Exanet
Exanet designs clustered NAS systems that leverage the latest processing technology, facilitating growth with peace of mind. Exanet ExaStore Clustered NAS systems meet the most demanding business needs with scalable capacity and performance up to petabytes, virtualized storage, and enterprise class features. ExaStore systems are available through channel partners worldwide. For more information please visit www.exanet.com.

Please Visit IBC Stand 7.J30

Revolutionary PCIe storage technology pioneer catapults into the European broadcast and video post production markets at IBC

AMSTERDAM – September 12, 2008 – JMR Electronics, Inc. (www.jmr.com), a premier innovator of Storage and Server Platforms for OEMs, Systems Integrators and VARS, will showcase its revolutionary and patented BlueStor™ PeSAN™ PCIe storage solutions at the IBC Conference and Exhibition, held at the RAI Centre in Amsterdam. The company will co-exhibit with a distribution partner, Global Distribution, at display 7.J30. more

LONDON—At the upcoming International Broadcast Convention (IBC) in Amsterdam, FilmLight will demonstrate a series of groundbreaking enhancements to Baselight, the industry’s leading non-linear colour grading system. They include Parallel GPU technology enabling Baselight8 to perform 40+ multiple layers 4K grading in real-time (without proxies or an external SAN), with up to 96TB of local storage, Baselight systems often result in SAN cost savings when compared to competitor’s ‘diskless’ solutions. “Cloud� connectivity that enables Baselight’s local storage to function as shared storage for networked workstations, RED camera support, editorial workflow with Avid® Unity and editing systems, and direct control of the Thomson Spirit telecine range. more