Facilis Shared Storage Technology Brings 4K and VR Workflows

At IBC 2016, Facilis Technology, Inc. will showcase enhancements to its TerraBlock shared storage system for content creation and post-production.

The company will focus on streamlining popular HD and 4K workflows, while offering solutions for the next big challenge that threatens to grind many post production pipelines to a halt, VR 360. Image quality and low compression is of the utmost importance with VR and VR 3D, so 4K and even 8K deliverables are becoming the norm. Through integration of solid-state technology with traditional spinning HDDs, Facilis has increased the available shared bandwidth for HDR, 4K+ and VR production.

The integration of SSD technology in the Hybrid24 and SSD8 models increases the available shared bandwidth for heavy 4K+ production workflows. By combining traditional spinning disk technology with enterprise SDDs, the hybrid solution gives users the ability to dynamically assign volumes where performance matters most. Users never have to waste valuable space on SSDs with persistent data, since spinning HDs in the same enclosure are used for automated offload or mirroring.

At IBC, the firm will also showcase the latest shipping version of FastTracker, its asset tagging, tracking and access application designed to enhance the efficiency of workflows based on Avid, Premiere Pro, FCPX, Resolve and Pro Tools. It enables custom cataloging and metadata tagging for almost all media formats commonly used today, and up to five seats are included at no charge with the TerraBlock systems.

For the first time in Europe, the firm will showcase capacity increases across the model line, with substantially lower price points, making TerraBlock accessible to a broader range of broadcast and corporate users.

Small footprint, big functionality
With 32Gb FC and 40GbE connectivity, the company remains tis a leader in shared storage networks. For Adobe Premiere Pro users, the firm is integrating Adobe’s Collaboration Hub to share and collaborate on projects and associated metadata in real time. Also announced is support for user groups in the TerraBlock interface, for easier permission management across large workgroups.

“It’s a fantastic time to be in the business,” says James McKenna, VP, marketing and pre sales, Facilis, “No longer are our customers bound to the requirements and limitations of traditional broadcasting. Online content is being monetised and distributed at an alarming rate, changing forever the way consumers access media. The challenges facing content creators are real, and we have compelling solutions to overcome them.“