Sony - Ci Media Cloud

Are you heading to ? We'll be there too! Visit us inside the booth C8201 to discover what's new with Ci. Learn more about how Sony is empowering creativity: https://pro.sony/nab

It's a familiar scene, you’re narrowing down what you want until you see the dreaded words, “Limited to specific plans.” We made sure you wouldn’t feel that disappointment with !

All plans, even Free, now have access to this feature, bringing you peace of mind and protection for your high-value content. Start safeguarding content by creating an account or logging in 👉 https://bit.ly/3HfdvHm

How does a use Ci Media Cloud? In less than four minutes, learn how creates file requests, leaves feedback, and uses the mobile app.

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It's not too late to register for NAB! We'll be at booth to show you all things and unveil what's new. See you in Vegas 👉

2024 NAB Show

Looking at Ty Newcomb’s page is enough to give anyone wanderlust. He’s captured penguins on the beaches 🏖️ of Argentina, California sunsets, and the architecture of Ireland.

While balancing globetrotting and working with clients, Ty found that Ci offers features missing from his existing tools. Learn how Ci has “been the best media cloud solution” he’s ever used in the below. 👇
https://bit.ly/3PrFoQM

How many ways can you go from camera to Ci—without WiFi-enabled gear? Thanks to our integrations, you have four options. Here’s this month:

📷 Pair your camera with the PDT-FP1, with assets transmitting directly to Ci.
☁️ Get footage to your station quicker with C3 Portal, no wires, bags, or trucks necessary.
📥 Use Atomos CONNECT to upload files to Ci and expedite content creation.
📺 Teradek integrates with Ci, unlocking camera-to-Ci workflows for broadcasters and filmmakers.

Get the full list of our integrations to stay up to speed: https://bit.ly/3VwNnQn

Jumpstart the by letting editors download burn-in visual watermarks* without manually adding on each file. Ci makes it easy to share pre-release content with people, internal or external, with peace of mind.

Get started here: https://bit.ly/4ang4DK

*Available with select plans

On filmmaker and photographer Luke Berg’s page, a common question comes up, “How did you do that?” From customizing his sound design and color grading, editing clean transitions, to challenging physical elements, Luke keeps his content accessible by selling sound effects and sharing his insider tips.

One of his secrets 🔐? Ci Media Cloud. Watch how he uses the platform below. https://bit.ly/48XeXcR

We have someone new to welcome aboard! Michael Crawford, Sr. Application Support Engineer, is the latest addition to 🎊. He’s most excited to “learn and work with audio and visual data within the Sony Ci system to investigate and solve technical issues for our customers.”

Get to know him better; a TV favorite of his is ‘S.W.A.T.’

Many of Ci’s priorities and were influenced directly by you, our users! We’re always lending an ear 👂 to learn what you enjoy about Ci and what you think should come next. Here’s what several users have said about us on Capterra. https://bit.ly/3wNlglN

Leaving a review means leaving an impact on fellow creatives and your community!

Pro tip: Ci Transfer can be used to ingest sidecar files with your media! No more memorizing your file’s settings, manually attaching JSON sidecar files, or sweating at the sight of large libraries; migration is now hands-free and simplified without losing any metadata 🏷️.

Download here: https://bit.ly/47OxKXq

This year’s 📺 is only a week away! On March 28th, will be a proud sponsor of the event, where “editors and reporters will be interviewing industry leaders for their insights and practical advice on news and sports production, , streaming/OTT, remote production and cloud-based .”

Register here for your (virtual) front-row seat: https://bit.ly/3T64969

ICYMI, we launched Ci Transfer last fall! If you’re new here, it’s our free for fast . Here’s :

🔴 Want to back up files without overwhelming your network? Set limits to your bandwidth and concurrent file transfers.
📍 Save mental effort by setting a default download location on your desktop.
🔔 Get desktop notifications when your files finish uploading or downloading.

To download, visit: https://bit.ly/3SWYVcS

The start of warmer weather also means more and shows to bring us out of hibernation! Attending Cine Gear Expo NY this week? Say hi 👋 to us!

From March 15-16, will be at building 8, booth #202, to answer your questions on digital cameras. https://bit.ly/3uW2B6I

See you in the Empire State! 🌆

Because more options are always better than fewer, by popular demand, Ci now supports inputs from SRT streams 📹—in addition to HLS and RTMP live streams.

Set up SRT sources in a few easy steps, then preview, clip, log, and share SRT streams directly in Ci while the action is still happening!

Get a how-to here: https://bit.ly/3UXQ0um

Content leaks aren’t anything novel, especially in the film space, and they’re not yet a phenomenon of the past. While some may be curious to get a glimpse of a highly anticipated release 🎞️, compromised content means major turmoil behind the scenes, including financial loss, contract breaches, and reputational damage.

One way to protect high-value content is by using . In our newest , we delve into what it is and how it's one of the many ways Ci protects 🛡️ your most high-value content.

Secure high-value content with forensic watermarking - Ci Blog | Ci Media Cloud The Ultimate Guide to Forensic Watermarking | Ci Media Cloud Forensic watermarking secures your high-value content, during and post-production. Learn what forensic watermarking is and how it differs from visual watermarking.

It might be a leap year, but you won’t have to wait another 4 years to hear about our product updates! Here’s to Ci in February.

🔑 All plans now offer visual watermarking, yes, even the Free Plan!
🖼️ Protect images and videos with burn-in .*
🔐 Announcing our new Advanced Watermark Security package! Secure high-value content with watermarked Workspaces and forensic watermarking.*
📥 With Ci Transfer, set custom limits to how many files you transfer at a time or your network.
🔔 Turn on desktop notifications for Ci Transfer so you’ll be alerted when files finish uploading & downloading.

For more, bookmark our page to keep tabs on all new and how Ci works hard—so you don’t have to. https://bit.ly/3HwKWoB

*Available with select plans

Ci is growing! Please join us in welcoming 🎉 Jason De Muro, Senior Applications Support Engineer.

Jason has never been as excited to be a part of an organization as he has joining , where “The technologies and applications we are creating and supporting are compelling and are pushing their industries beyond established boundaries.”

Fun fact, some of his favorite entertainment is ‘Archer’ and ‘Cowboy Bebop.'

Frequently work with ? 🎧 Listen up!

Ci now creates binaural and stereo audio proxies for video and audio files with Dolby Atmos. And for your convenience, you can choose which audio proxy to hear, download the proxies individually, and search for Dolby-specific metadata.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3HwKWoB

Roger Seng wears many hats as a studio owner, creative director, and . Through his channels, he’s built an audience covering all things camera 📷 and tech, from giving tutorials to showing his camera setups.

He recently shared his experience using Ci for his client work. Thanks to Ci’s all-in-one capabilities, he no longer needs multiple creative tools to pay for and maintain. He walks through sharing files, creating a MediaBox, and leaving feedback.

Plus, click to get his promo code for the Pro Plan 👉

Sony's Ci Media Cloud is exactly what every creator needs Ci Media Cloud is a media sharing tool for content creators saving you time and money. I say this because it has saved me time and money. I use it for client...

Here at Ci, we don’t just ask for but implement it! We’ve made a long-awaited update to the Ci Workspace panel integration for . You’re probably used to existing features like importing files directly into Premiere project bins or uploading from Premiere to Ci. But for the latest:

💬 Post comments made in Ci and import them into Premiere as markers.
📥 Already have markers in Premiere? Import them into Ci as file comments.
🖹 Save comments, including their timestamps, as .txt files.

Ci all you can do:

Get from Camera to Post Quicker with the Ci Panel for Adobe Premiere Pro - Ci Blog | Ci Media Cloud The Ci Workspace panel for Adobe Premiere Pro has received new updates. See what's new, and interact with files in your Ci Workspaces right from within Premiere Pro.

We have a ! Or we should say, rehire. It’s not every day we get to say welcome back 👋 to the team Theresa Carlson, QA Manager! Theresa previously worked for Sony Creative Software, where she was intro’ed to Ci and conducted testing on our platform.

In her new role leading QA, she’s most excited to “contribute to great releases that both excite and inspire our users.”

Some of her favorite entertainment at the moment is “the latest season of ‘Blacklist’ and when we want to lighten the mood, we watch an episode or two of ‘The Sopranos.’”

What is (MAM)? The key components and benefits? In our latest , we answer all of these questions and more.

If your asset library is in the GB, TB, or PB, range, you could benefit from giving this a read.

The Ultimate Guide to Media Asset Management | Ci Media Cloud Unlock efficient content handling with our definitive guide on media asset management. Dive in & streamline your workflows today! 🚀

You can breathe a sigh of relief now. Whether you’re off the grid or commuting through that daily tunnel, you no longer need the internet to preview files in the ! You’ll have one less obstacle when battling last-minute content requests and quick turnaround times.

To get started:

✔️ Simply select the files you want available offline
🔍 To preview, click the new ‘Offline’ page, where you can browse, preview the highest proxy quality, and view file info like metadata on all your downloads

Download the app here: https://bit.ly/49Cnx1Y

Who else is headed to the desert? 🏜️ On February 22nd, find our very own David Rosen at Hollywood Professional Association - HPA's , discussing automating VFX pulls, delivery, and review in the . Plus, rub shoulders with today's top innovators and thought leaders in , creativity, business, and .

Get the roundtable's time and check out the full line-up here:

2024 HPA Tech Retreat | HPA – Hollywood Professional Association The HPA Tech Retreat is the pre-eminent gathering of industry-leading thinkers and innovation-focused companies engaged in the creation, management, and dissemination of content.

Need a refresher on Ci? Right this way! Whether it’s been a while since you logged in or you’re navigating the solution for the first time, Ci Academy was designed for users of all skill levels and plan types.

You’ll learn how to:

📨 Upload and gather files
🗟 Review and comment on files
📬 Share and deliver files
🔍 Organize, enrich, and find your files

No mandatory quizzes or grades here, Ci Academy features bite-sized videos that you can listen to while you multi-task—or follow along to learn the interface better.

Ci Academy is free for all Ci users, register here:

academy.cimediacloud.com Learn essential Ci skills with Ci Academy. Learn how to get started with Ci, core features and functionality, how Ci fits into your media workflows, and help admins learn how best to structure your Ci account to get the most out of the platform.