Avid storage workflow using EVO
Nexis and ISIS alternatives for Avid Media Composer
Network storage for Avid Media Composer
Choosing the best shared storage for video editing with Avid Media Composer can be daunting.
Avid’s own storage solutions are the choice for some, but they are by no means the only choice. There are many advantages to be gained—including price, compatibility, performance, and features—by taking a responsible look beyond an Avid Nexis or Avid ISIS system for your team’s Media Composer workflow.
It’s therefore equally important to know that EVO has been designed specifically to support Avid Media Composer collaboration with project, bin, and media sharing, so that you can take advantage of these excellent features directly within MC itself.
EVO shared storage systems offer Avid Media Composer editors a collaborative workspace for media, projects, and bins.
EVO eliminates the need for standalone RAIDs or individual drives for multiple workstations. Editors no longer have to worry about locating their media or managing duplicate files. With the proper setup, they can just focus on editing.
Plus, EVO and ShareBrowser emulate the Avid file system, allowing native project and bin sharing in Avid Media Composer for a truly collaborative workflow.
EVO shared storage advantages for Avid Media Composer
Project & bin sharing
EVO is a purpose-built networked storage server for professional media teams. Unlike generic SAN or NAS systems, EVO includes unique features that create new possibilities for collaboration within multi-user Avid Media Composer workgroups.
Easy-to-use asset management—included
Every EVO includes ShareBrowser, an editor-friendly asset management application built to complement EVO and make it easier for multiple users to work together as a production team within the shared storage environment.
High speed sharing, no switch required
EVO’s NLE-optimized networking and storage functions provide outstanding performance for shared media with Avid Media Composer.
Enhanced data protection
Centralized RAID protection, UPS monitoring, and custom network notifications protect your team from things like disk failure and file overwrites, and a unique shared Recycle Bin even protects against accidental file and folder deletion!
What sets EVO apart?
Benefits
- Edit directly from the server
- Always know where your media is
- Share everything from h264 to 8K and beyond
- 24×7 support from engineers who understand video workflows
- No per-user license fees
Workflow
- EVO software suite included
- Automate repetitive tasks
- Cloud integration
- Native Avid bin sharing
- Search, preview, tag, and index your files with built-in ShareBrowser media management software
Architecture
- Custom EVO OS
- 1/10/25/100Gb Ethernet
- HDD or SSD
- LDAP / Active Directory integration
- macOS, Win, and Linux support
Avid Media Composer
Media Composer is the industry’s standard video editing software for macOS and Windows, trusted by professional editors in every segment of movie making, television, broadcast, and streaming media. With its extensive history, track record, and feature set, creative editors everywhere are well-versed with and ardently faithful to Media Composer.
Designed to handle high volumes of disparate file-based media, Media Composer delivers accelerated high-res and HD workflows, real-time collaboration, and powerful media management, eliminating time-consuming tasks so you can focus on telling a great story.
“EVO worked perfectly right out of the box. I was surprised how well it integrated into our process, particularly with Avid Media Composer. If you didn’t know any better you would think you were working on Avid’s native storage.”
“EVO provides the bandwidth we need to manage all our projects and media across our online storage.”
Network storage solutions for Media Composer workgroups
EVO works with professional applications like Avid Media Composer, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and DaVinci Resolve. There’s an EVO for every team regardless of its size.
EVO 16 Bay
Enterprise scalability for the most demanding multi-user workflows.
- Maximum disk per chassis: 16
- Expanded capacity: 1.8PB
Connectivity
- 1, 10, 25, 100GbE configurations available
Available drives
- SSD and HDD configurations available
EVO Suite included
- ShareBrowser MAM
- Slingshot transcoding and automations
- Nomad remote workflow
EVO 8 Bay
A perfect blend of performance and scalability for small to medium teams.
- Maximum disk per chassis: 8
- Expanded capacity: 528TB
Connectivity
- 1, 10, 25, 100GbE configurations available
Available drives
- SSD and HDD configurations available
Alternative form factors
- Also available in short-depth 4RU chassis for DIT carts, mobile trucks, and flypacks
EVO Suite included
- ShareBrowser MAM
- Slingshot transcoding and automations
- Nomad remote workflow
MOD Powered by EVO
Compact EVO Suite server and cloud edge device.
- Maximum disk per chassis: 4
- Maximum capacity: 30.4TB
Connectivity
- 2 x 10GbE ports
Available drives
- SSD configurations
Accessories included
- Carrying case
- Vesa and wall mount
- 6 months of SNS Cloud VPN
- And more
EVO Suite included
- ShareBrowser MAM
- Slingshot transcoding and automations
- Nomad remote workflow
EVO Prodigy Desktop
The ultimate desktop NAS for small teams and startups.
- Maximum disk per chassis: 4
- Maximum capacity: 88TB
Connectivity
- 1 and 10GbE configurations available
Available drives
- SSD and HDD configurations available
Alternative form factors
- Also available in short-depth 1RU rack mount chassis
EVO Suite included
- ShareBrowser MAM
- Slingshot transcoding and automations
- Nomad remote workflow
Avid Media Composer workflow on EVO
EVO and ShareBrowser provide unique features that empower Avid Media Composer workgroups to be more collaborative. EVO gives you the ability to share media and have multiple editors in the same Media Composer project at the same time.
Native project & bin sharing
One of the most powerful features of Avid Media Composer is its ability to let multiple editors work in the same project file while sharing access to bins. EVO offers the same project and bin sharing solution Nexis users and ISIS users have come to rely on for ultimate collaboration.
Media sharing
Another one of Avid’s powerful features is media management. Media Composer employs its own logic for tracking media files. EVO has been designed to seamlessly enable this functionality while working with Avid Media Composer.
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