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Avid NEXIS Shared Storage Enhances Efficiency and Integration at CINE PLUS

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Technology Category
  • Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Database Management & Storage
  • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) - Cloud Storage Services
Applicable Industries
  • Cement
  • Construction & Infrastructure
Applicable Functions
  • Facility Management
  • Quality Assurance
Use Cases
  • Construction Management
  • Infrastructure Inspection
Services
  • System Integration
  • Training
About The Customer
CINE PLUS is a leading media service provider in Germany, with 11 locations throughout the country. The company produces a variety of content, including shows such as Geschickt eingefädelt – Wer näht am besten?, episodes of the popular German crime series Tatort, and multiple advertising, broadcast, and movie productions including Die dunkle Seite des Mondes. CINE PLUS has been a loyal customer of Avid, trusting in the quality and efficiency of Avid’s products and services to create high-quality, engaging, and immersive content. The company is known for its commitment to delivering high-resolution, large-volume data to its customers.
The Challenge
CINE PLUS, one of Germany’s leading media service providers, was facing a challenge due to the increasing demand from their customers for higher resolutions and larger data volumes. This necessitated an investment in new storage to support their professional productions. Prior to the upgrade, CINE PLUS was operating four Avid ISIS | 5500 storage engines at its Berlin headquarters. Despite being a loyal Avid customer, the increasing demand required a more robust solution. CINE PLUS needed a solution that would not only meet the performance, energy efficiency, and stability standards set by Avid but also seamlessly integrate with their existing infrastructure.
The Solution
CINE PLUS decided to rely on Avid NEXIS | E4 and Avid NEXIS | PRO Storage for its digital post-production. These solutions allowed faster media access and reduced operating costs. The Avid NEXIS | E4 120TB engine was chosen due to its interoperability with third-party providers and its seamless integration into the existing Avid infrastructure. The Avid NEXIS | E4 became the central hub for all digital post-production processes at CINE PLUS’ Berlin headquarters. The setup included 40 editing suites using Media Composer, 20 computers used for logging, and 10 Blackmagic Resolve units for Firstlight color grading. Adobe After Effects for titles or effects was also integrated with the Avid storage system. CINE PLUS facilities based in other locations across Germany also operate with Avid NEXIS | PRO and their existing Avid storage infrastructure.
Operational Impact
  • The installation of the Avid NEXIS system and its interoperability with other systems such as Windows, Mac OS, or Linux was completely smooth. The new system has significantly simplified daily processes at CINE PLUS. The shared storage system eliminated the need for multiple copying processes between various elements of the post-production workflow, and the integration of third-party solutions is running smoothly. The familiar interface and integration with the existing Avid infrastructure meant minimal training was required for staff. Overall, the new system has optimized efficiency at CINE PLUS, and further investment in Avid’s products is already being planned, including upgrading storage across other facilities with five additional Avid NEXIS | PRO systems.
Quantitative Benefit
  • Faster media access due to the implementation of Avid NEXIS | E4 and Avid NEXIS | PRO Storage
  • Reduced operating costs as a result of the new storage solutions
  • Elimination of multiple copying processes between various elements of post-production workflow

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