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Data Management Systems
Professional DIT services and secure data management for film and TV production in Canada.
Data management systems encompass the hardware and workflows used to securely capture, back up, and transfer digital media on set. From on-set data stations and RAID arrays to checksum verification tools, proper data management protects irreplaceable footage throughout the production pipeline.
We set up reliable data management workflows with locally sourced hardware tailored to your camera formats and storage requirements. Our team coordinates DIT stations, backup drives, and secure transfer protocols so your production's digital assets remain protected from set to post-production facility.
Capabilities
Complete Data Management Solutions
From on-set data wrangling to long-term archive, we provide secure, reliable data management that protects your production footage at every stage.
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On-Set DIT
- Data wrangling & offload
- Checksum verification
- Dailies transcoding
- On-set color grading
- Look management
Real-Time Data
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Secure Backup
- Triple redundancy systems
- RAID storage arrays
- Verified backup protocols
- Secure transport
- Cloud backup options
Data Security
03
Media Management
- Footage organization
- Metadata management
- File naming conventions
- Sound sync
- Delivery preparation
Organized Media
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Archive Services
- LTO tape archival
- Long-term storage
- Retrieval services
- Format migration
- Asset management
Secure Archive
On Location
1RU Mac Mini DIT carts, Sim Digital and DNEG dailies pipeline and LTO archival
Here is how the work lines up. Data management on Canadian productions runs through a deep network of DIT carts and dailies labs. Our stations are built around 1RU Mac Mini M2 Ultra heads paired with Promise Pegasus R8, Sonnet xMac mini Server enclosures and 12-bay RAID arrays — enough throughput to handle ARRIRAW, ProRes, RED R3D, Sony X-OCN, Blackmagic BRAW and Canon Cinema RAW from a single cart configuration. Codex Compact Drive readers, Sony SxS and RED MINI-MAG readers cover every cinema camera body shooting in Canada.
Software stack runs Silverstack for offload and reporting, ShotPut Pro for backup workflow, DaVinci Resolve for dailies grading and CDL generation. Field storage ships on G-Tech Shuttle SSD, LaCie Rugged and Samsung T7 and T9 portable SSDs sized to the schedule. Dailies pipeline partners Sim Digital Toronto and Vancouver, DNEG Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal, MELS Post Montreal and Pixomondo Toronto handle same-day delivery into the major post houses.
Climate is the differentiator on Canadian data handling. Quebec, Yukon and Nunavut shoots from December through March sit at -25°C, so drives ship in climate-controlled Pelican cases with desiccant, offload happens inside heated DIT tents or rental-house mobile units, and chain-of-custody documents log every transfer by hand against camera reports. Battery efficiency drops in cold, so DIT carts ship with extra Anton/Bauer Cine VCLX battery stations on Banff, Yukon or Iqaluit days.
Multi-camera Netflix, Amazon or CBC broadcast shoots get parallel offload arrays with same-day dailies handoff to Sim Digital or DNEG via secure courier or encrypted upload when bandwidth allows. LTO archival through Sim Digital and DNEG closes out the schedule with metadata, shot reports and retrieval documentation. CBSA ATA carnets cover imported drives and DIT hardware through YYZ Toronto Pearson, YVR Vancouver and YUL Montreal so a complete pipeline is on set day one.
FAQ
Professional DIT Services
What DIT services do you provide?
Complete on-set DIT services including data offload and verification, backup management, dailies transcoding, on-set color grading, LUT management, and media organization. We support all major cinema camera formats and integrate with your post-production workflow.
How do you ensure data security?
We employ triple-redundant backup systems with checksum verification at every stage. Data is stored on independent drives, never transported together, and we maintain detailed chain-of-custody documentation. We've processed over 500TB of production data without loss.
What camera formats do you support?
We support all professional cinema formats including ARRIRAW, ProRes, RED R3D, Sony X-OCN, Blackmagic BRAW, Canon Cinema RAW, and standard broadcast formats. Our systems are configured for each production's specific camera package.
Can you provide on-set color grading?
Yes, our DIT services include on-set color management. We create show LUTs, apply dailies grades, generate CDLs for post-production, and ensure consistent color representation from set through to final grade.
How do you handle multi-camera productions?
Our high-speed systems handle multi-camera shoots efficiently with parallel offload capability, automated backup workflows, and camera-specific organization. We scale DIT resources to match your production's data volume.
What about archive and delivery?
We provide complete archive services including LTO tape creation, organized delivery of camera originals, and project handoff to post-production. Archive packages include detailed metadata, shot reports, and retrieval documentation.
Related Services
Productions in Canada that need this often pair it with Lighting Equipment Rental, Camera Equipment Rental, and Audio Equipment Rental for full coverage. Most projects also draw on Boom Microphones and Delivery & Output Services.
On Set
Need Data Management?
Tell us about your production and we'll design a secure data workflow for your shoot.