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Data Management Systems
Professional DIT services and secure data management for film and TV production in New York.
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
On-set DIT carts wired into the NYC post-production grid
Here is how the work lines up. Data management on a New York production rarely stops at the cart — every offload, checksum and dailies transcode runs against the expectations of the post house holding the show. Light Iron NY at Harbor Picture Company, FotoKem NY, Goldcrest Post NY and PostWorks NY all publish camera-format and metadata specs that shape DIT cart configuration before frame one rolls.
Our rental team builds DIT stations around GiraffeData NY inventory — Fix-equipped MacBook Pros and Mac Studios paired with G-Tech, OWC ThunderBay or Sonnet RAIDs, Codex Vault systems for ARRIRAW masters, and Silverstack or YoYotta software for checked offloads. Triple-backup copies go to RAID, shuttle drive and LTO-9 archive, with checksum logs delivered alongside dailies so the post supervisor's MAM ingest at PostWorks or Light Iron lines up cleanly with camera reports from the second AC.
NYC complexity sits in the workflow handoffs. Multi-camera commercial work in Bushwick stages frequently mixes ARRI Alexa 35, Sony Venice 2 and RED V-Raptor on the same job — our DITs spec parallel offload across NVMe shuttles to keep up. ProRes dailies transcoded on-set ride to PostWorks or Goldcrest via secure transfer or hand-carried shuttle through Teamsters Local 817 messengers; LTO-9 archives stage at Harbor Picture Company vaults and NEP Tech temperature-controlled storage between blocks. On-set color management — show LUTs, CDLs and dailies grades that match the colorist's target at Light Iron — comes built into the DIT cart, and our coordinator lines up with IATSE Local 600 loaders, the show's VFX vendor and post supervisor so chain-of-custody documentation stays clean from capture through final delivery.
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 New York 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.