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Facilis, a leading international supplier of cost-effective, high performance shared storage solutions for collaborative media production networks today announced that Local Hero, a creative boutique for independent filmmakers on the west side of Los Angeles, is using Facilis TerraBlock for their most demanding 4K finishing and Netflix mastering workflows.
Working strictly with file-based digital content from its beginnings in 2006, Local Hero was instrumental in pushing the digital revolution forward in Hollywood to what it has become today. With years of experience in file-based workflows, the team at Local Hero routinely consults with clients on how to manage their data, which camera and codec will bring them the look they want, all before the first frame is shot.
The company provides a wide range of post-production services, including dailies, color and digital intermediates, VFX, finishing and final mastering. Working primarily on independent features and TV shows, last year Local Hero worked on three Oscar nominated movies - Captain Fantastic, 20thCentury Women, and Hell or High Water. Like many clients, the Captain Fantastic production took full advantage of Local Hero's capabilities, choosing to do the editing, color and DI, all of the VFX, as well as the mastering and finishing.
Since the beginning days of the Red camera and ARRI's Alexa, we've been file-based. It was a challenge 11 years ago, because some productions were still reluctant to shoot digital, said Steve Bannerman, CEO of Local Hero. As the technology and techniques have continued to advance, we've been there every step of the way. It's what set us apart, and now with our breadth of experience in dailies, vfx, DI and finishing, we continue to be leaders in all aspects of digital workflows.
Recently, Local Hero finished 6 Balloons, a new 4K Netflix drama which is soon to be released. The Local Hero team uses a Facilis 24D connected via 16GB Fibre Channel to play demanding 4K DPX file sequences into their Resolve system for final grading and finishing. We needed a storage system that could play not just any 4K, but 4K uncompressed DPX file sequences straight into our Resolve system for finishing. We can't afford any hiccups, and the Facilis 24D system performs flawlessly on every production, says Bannerman.
Prior to having a Facilis system installed, the team regularly used local storage for finishing workflows. Media had to be copied or physically moved during post-production which could cause delays. We use the Facilis system for its high performance and speed during grading, but then it becomes a traditional storage unit for us while the deliverables are being created, comments Bannerman.
When using their TerraBlock storage to finish in 4K, if the delivery is for Netflix, the team creates an IMF (Interoperable Master Format) package using a Clipster 6 system. Since all the original 4K files are on the Facilis storage, it is easy to connect the Clipster system to the Facilis Volume and selecting the finished sequence for processing. The Clipster system then references the original 4K media when creating the IMF package.
For us, it's a combination of price, reputation, and relationship. I'd been on the technology side of the media & entertainment industry for over 20 years prior to Local Hero, so I've known the folks at Facilis for a long time and have known their reputation. Their price is very competitive, and the performance of the system is outstanding. They're very responsive when you need them, making them exactly the kind of people you want to do business with, concludes Bannerman.
About Facilis Technology
Founded in 2003, Massachusetts-based Facilis Technology, Inc. designs and builds affordable, high-capacity, turnkey shared storage and archiving solutions for collaborative media production networks in the film, television, education and audiovisual markets. Its production-proven solutions are fast and intuitive -making it easier for creative professionals to collaborate and work more efficiently. Flexible, scalable and compatible with industry-standard creative solutions, Facilis' products blend seamlessly into any studio environment -boutique, mid-size or large -and have been installed in more than 2000 facilities worldwide. http://facilis.com/ All trademarks and copyrights are property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
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