Why creative and technical teams choose Disguise Cloud
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With a plethora of cloud-based platforms available, coupled with the high-stakes nature of the media and entertainment world, it's crucial to select a Cloud solution that offers unparalleled performance, flexibility, and security. Disguise’s Cloud Platform, with Disguise Drive, goes beyond traditional cloud-based consumer systems with benefits tailormade for those working in M&E. In this article, we dive into what these additional capabilities are and how they can be used for your next project.
Previsualise, share and store your 3D files
Most standard Cloud storage options do not offer the ability to work with 3D files and visualisations. Not only can Disguise Drive support images, video and 3D file formats (including .fbx, glTF and .obj), the incorporation of Previz into the Cloud platform allows users to import, previsualise, and share 3D interactive scenes of any production. This enables teams to share more accurate representations of their creative vision and execution with their clients. 3D models can be previewed from all angles and changes can be made before the project goes live on-site.
Additionally, through the ‘Share to Previz’ feature, users of Disguise’s Designer software can export a model of a 3D stage, including geometry, textures and a baked version of the timeline, into a shareable link that uploads to their Disguise Drive for teams and clients to then preview and comment on.
3D video pre-visualisation is essential for clear communication regarding scenic media. It’s powerful enough for advanced users to collaborate and advance their creative. There’s nothing else like it.
Screens Producer
With the ability to share an accurate representation of their vision, creative and technical teams can win pitches, and get client sign-off more easily than ever before - all while working remotely from the cloud.
"In the past, we have always designed flat, but using Previz we were able to look at how the content will work directly on the model," says Designer and Creative Director, Kate Dawkins.
“This allows me to design in a more informed way.”
Collaborate remotely with ease
Whether you're a producer, director, visual effects artist, or any other creative role, the web-based application provides a centralised location for managing, sharing, and organising project files. Using Disguise Drive as a cloud storage solution, you can streamline the entire production process, allowing users to access, preview, and sync files from anywhere at any time.
“What is really ticking for me is that the cloud platform becomes a cross-collaboration toolkit, ” says Founding Director of Sensel Studio, Chris Simcock.
With Disguise Drive's real-time collaboration capabilities, teams can work simultaneously on projects without the fear of overwriting or losing data. By facilitating smooth communication and project coordination, the platform saves valuable time, eliminates bottlenecks, and boosts overall productivity.
Streamline your review and approval process
An essential aspect of content production is the review and approval process, which ensures that the final output meets the highest standards of quality and creativity.
Through its intuitive interface, Disguise Drive allows users to share files or folders with team members, clients, or executives, with customisable access permissions. The platform facilitates real-time feedback, as users can leave comments, annotations, and even timestamped notes on specific frames or sections of the content. This instant communication accelerates the review process and helps identify areas for improvement or revision.
The greatest value of Disguise Cloud is the ability to work on productions with remote teams. I’m easily able to share and view a wide variety of media files which makes collaboration second nature.
Motion Director, dandelion + burdock
By centralising the review and approval process within Disguise Drive, users can eliminate lengthy email chains, misplaced feedback, and version control issues. This cohesive workflow fosters collaboration and ensures that each iteration of the content is refined, polished, and ready for final delivery, contributing to the overall efficiency, quality, and success of media and entertainment projects.
Visually annotate your feedback
With Disguise Drive you can draw directly on files, providing users with a visual way to indicate changes and suggest edits. This powerful tool is particularly useful for media and entertainment professionals, as it allows for clear communication of creative ideas and precise adjustments. With the platform's visual annotation capabilities, users can quickly illustrate their suggestions, eliminating misunderstandings and fostering a collaborative environment.
Achieve optimal version management
In addition to visual annotations, Disguise Drive offers robust version management functionality. As users upload new assets, the platform automatically saves and stores previous versions of the files, creating a comprehensive version history.
Organise your files with tags and filtering
With Disguise Drive’s tagging and filtering system, users can effortlessly categorise, locate, and manage their files, assigning custom tags to files or folders, such as project names, production stages, or team members.
The platform's advanced filtering options allow users to narrow down their search results based on specific criteria, such as file type, date, or assigned tags. This feature streamlines the process of navigating through large volumes of data, reducing the time spent searching for files and increasing overall efficiency.
By finding files quickly and easily, media and entertainment professionals can focus more on making their biggest creative vision a reality.