In light of the brand new DaVinci Resolve 18 (article here), Blackmagic Design has also released three storage hardware devices for organizing and distributing large media libraries over the network (including the Internet). Blackmagic Cloud Store comes in three variants: The large Cloud Store (20, 80 or 320TB), the Cloud Store Mini (8TB) or the Cloud Pod (bring your own SSD drive to add storage). DaVinci Resolve 18 is a massive update first and formost because it enables you to not only store your project library in the new blackmagic Cloud but also collaborate online with your peers and freelancers across the globe. image credit: Blackmagic Design The, also new, Blackmagic Proxy Generator handles proxy workflows and lets you easly switch between original camera footage and smaller proxy files, essential to online workflows across the internet. But how to actually distribute vast amount of data across the net? That’s where the new Cloud Store devices come in handy. Blackmagic Cloud Store The big boy is available in three flavors (and in a well-known chassis): 20TB ($9,595), 80TB ($29,995), or a whopping 320TB (built to order, prices not yet announced). There are four 10 Gbit/s Ethernet ports on the back, and that is the real kicker. The storage consists of fast M.2 flash memory cards that can be serviced by the user and are replaceable. The whole thing is configured as RAID 5 for data redundancy. Connect the Blackmagic Cloud Store to your (fast) Ethernet port, and everyone on the network...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 19 April, 2022