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In the fast-paced digital landscape, where the volume of digital assets continues to soar, implementing robust Digital Asset Management (DAM) practices is paramount for org...

Jasmine Xu
Jasmine Xu
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Digital Asset Management Workflows: From Creation to Archival

Workflows play a pivotal role in the dynamic landscape of Digital Asset Management (DAM), serving

Jasmine Xu
Jasmine Xu
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Robust and Agile: The Future of Hybrid Cloud Storage in Media Production,Robust and Agile: The Future of Hybrid Cloud Storage in Media Production | Shade

The last decade, we’ve seen a proliferation of the “cloud” and how it can trans

Brandon Fan
Brandon Fan
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Choosing the Best Cloud Storage for Video Editing: Key Considerations and Top Solutions

Video is taking the world by storm. Choosing the softwares you use, especially what you store is

Brandon Fan
Brandon Fan
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The Power and Advantages of Digital Asset Management Platforms

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the management of digital assets has become

Jasmine Xu
Jasmine Xu
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The Role of Digital Asset Management Systems in Modern Businesses

gital Asset Management (DAM) systems serve as central pillars in modern businesses, playing a piv

Jasmine Xu
Jasmine Xu
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Introduction to Digital Asset Management

Digital Asset Management (DAM) is a systematic approach to organizing digital assets within a cen

Jasmine Xu
Jasmine Xu
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How to Search an S3 Bucket

Amazon S3 is a highly scalable and reliable storage service. However, it’s essentially a di

Avais Gilani
Avais Gilani
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The State of VFX and Other Multi-Asset Workflows and AI

How AI Is Changing The Post-Production, VFX, and Media Asset Management. A Full Analysis.

Brandon Fan
Brandon Fan
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Reddit for Post-Production Studios: Top 9 Threads

Even the most modest film productions require the expertise and collaboration of many individuals

Marcelina Krowinska
Marcelina Krowinska
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Where is SMB.conf?

If you regularly work with digital files of any type, chances are your network is employing SMB o

Marcelina Krowinska
Marcelina Krowinska
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What Does SMB Stand For?

SMB stands for Server Message Block. a network protocol that has been a cornerstone of file shar

Avais Gilani
Avais Gilani
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SMB Search

SMB Search and network drives have been there since the beginning of the computing revolution. It

Brandon Fan
Brandon Fan
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The Importance of a Robust Data Storage Software: Ensuring Privacy and Security

In today’s digital age, the need for efficient and secure data storage solutions has become param

Marcelina Krowinska
Marcelina Krowinska
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How to Search Metadata in Photos: A Quick Guide

Windows and Mac systems offer some basic metadata viewing capabilities, but they fall short of pr

Avais Gilani
Avais Gilani
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Why Your Current File Explorer Sucks (and how to fix it)

The digital landscape is rapidly evolving, and with it, the way we interact with our digital asse

Marcelina Krowinska
Marcelina Krowinska
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Why Rotoscoping With AI Is Necessary

Rotoscoping has long been a necessary but dreaded task. It’s time-consuming and labor-inten

Avais Gilani
Avais Gilani
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Why You Should Stop Using Das Element as a VFX Tool

In a world where AI is on the rise, having a traditional media management solution is no longer a

Avais Gilani
Avais Gilani
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VSCode vs Jetbrains – Revisited (Update Sep 2023)

It’s been about a year and a half since I’ve switched from the VSCode ecosystem. A lo

Brandon Fan
Brandon Fan
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Introducing Shade Studio

Our Biggest Update Yet…

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Canto Is Outdated

If you still rely on Canto, it’s time for a reality check. The world has moved beyond stati

Avais Gilani
Avais Gilani
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How your VFX studio can save up to 93% with an AI Asset Library

Time is an invaluable resource that defines the efficiency of costs and potential success. This m

Susie Lee
Susie Lee
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Why Using Google Drive For Your Business is Limiting Your Growth

There’s a limit to how much content you can dump into Google before it becomes a headache to navi

Avais Gilani
Avais Gilani
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5 Reasons Your Business Should Invest in Digital Content Creation

In today’s rapidly evolving B2B landscape, where competition is fierce and digital dominance is p

Marcelina Krowinska
Marcelina Krowinska
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How to Increase Productivity as a Creator

Crafting captivating content may seem straightforward from an outsider’s perspective, but d

Marcelina Krowinska
Marcelina Krowinska
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Top Rated Courses for Online Creators

In today’s digital age, content creation has become an essential skill for individuals and

Marcelina Krowinska
Marcelina Krowinska
Cover Image for Why Investing in an AI Archival System is Essential For Your Studio

Why Investing in an AI Archival System is Essential For Your Studio

Current archival systems and asset managers are helpful but are time-consuming to deploy and don’

Avais Gilani
Avais Gilani
Cover Image for Color Grading In DaVinci Resolve: The Ultimate Walkthrough

Color Grading In DaVinci Resolve: The Ultimate Walkthrough

DaVinci Resolve offers a comprehensive suite of tools to help you achieve professional-grade colo

Avais Gilani
Avais Gilani
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How Your Video Captions Can Make Your Next Post Viral: 7 Simple Ideas

In this post, we’ll delve into strategies to elevate your social media videos through capti

Avais Gilani
Avais Gilani
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5 AI-Powered Tools That Are Revolutionizing Post-Production Right Now

AI is changing the filmmaking industry with each new tool released. Here are just five editing to

Avais Gilani
Avais Gilani
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Here are the Top 5 Free 3D Asset Sites

Novice or Pro, you can’t make everything. You simply don’t have the time. Luckily, there’s a comm

Avais Gilani
Avais Gilani
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Save Hours of Work With These 13+ Free UI Kits

What is a UI Kit? A UI kit, short for User Interface Kit, is a collection of pre-designed user in

Marcelina Krowinska
Marcelina Krowinska
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Organize Your Sony A7 III Files

In this blog post, we’ll walk you through the art of file organization specifically tailore

Avais Gilani
Avais Gilani
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Organize Your Canon EOS Rebel Files

In this blog post, we’ll walk you through the art of file organization specifically tailore

Avais Gilani
Avais Gilani
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Adobe Premiere Pro vs. DaVinci Resolve

These video editing powerhouses have been engaged in a fierce rivalry for years, but today weR

Avais Gilani
Avais Gilani
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8 Tips to be a Faster Editor

Editing is a crucial part of the post-production process, but it can be time-consuming and challe

Marcelina Krowinska
Marcelina Krowinska
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Creating Engaging Video Content: Techniques and Visual Elements That Captivate Audiences

In today’s fast-paced and attention-deficit world, captivating your audience has become mor

Marcelina Krowinska
Marcelina Krowinska
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Underrated Adobe Premiere Pro Features You Need to Know About

While many are familiar with the basics, there are a few hidden gems that go unnoticed. We’

Avais Gilani
Avais Gilani
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Take A Cinematic Photo With Any Camera: 9 Tips To Level Up

Ever wondered how photographers manage to capture the essence of a moment? Those images seem to t

Avais Gilani
Avais Gilani
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The Root of Your Content Creation Problems: You’re On The Wrong App

You’re ready to take your creations to new heights and reach a wider audience; you’ve got all the

Avais Gilani
Avais Gilani
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6 Compelling Reasons to Invest in Video Asset Management

In today’s digital age, video content has become an integral part of marketing, communicati

Marcelina Krowinska
Marcelina Krowinska
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Top 8 Subreddits for Digital Content Creators

As a digital content creator, staying ahead of the curve and continuously improving your craft is

Marcelina Krowinska
Marcelina Krowinska
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Your Content Creation Sweet Spot: Balancing Personal Interests and Audience Needs

As a content creator, it can be hard to strike a balance between creating content that aligns wit

Avais Gilani
Avais Gilani
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How to Decode Metrics and Measure Video Content Success

If you’ve ever found yourself scratching your head, wondering how to effectively analyze an

Avais Gilani
Avais Gilani
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Organizing and Managing Creative Assets: Top 5 Practices and Tools for Creators

As a creative professional, managing your digital assets effectively is crucial for maximizing pr

Marcelina Krowinska
Marcelina Krowinska
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Shade: The File Organizer for Creatives

Create a smooth, distraction-free workflow and focus on what truly matters, embracing creativity.

Avais Gilani
Avais Gilani
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The 5 Softwares Modern Youtubers Need For Epic Content Creation

Get ready to dive into the world of software and supercharge your video content creation process.

Avais Gilani
Avais Gilani
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Creator Spotlight- Austin

This week we are spotlighting our very first creator who joined the Shade team back in May! Austi

Sameer Khed
Sameer Khed
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Choosing Transcoding vs Proxy

In the realm of media processing and delivery, two essential techniques take center stage: transc

Brandon Fan
Brandon Fan
Cover Image for Future-Proof Your Video Asset Management System: A Guide for Small Studios

Future-Proof Your Video Asset Management System: A Guide for Small Studios

Join us as we show you how to future-proof your VAMS by ensuring scalability, adaptability, and l

Avais Gilani
Avais Gilani
Cover Image for Content Repurposing: 5 Tips to Maximize your ROI

Content Repurposing: 5 Tips to Maximize your ROI

As digital content creators or film studios, we’ve all been at the point where we’ve been endless

Avais Gilani
Avais Gilani
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Creator Spotlight – JJ Chalupnik

Today, we will be spotlighting one of our Shade creators who has recently joined our Shade Creato

Sameer Khed
Sameer Khed
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8 AI Tools You Need To Know About for Filmmaking

AI is changing filmmaking. That’s why we’ve put together a list of the most incredible AI tools t

Marcelina Krowinska
Marcelina Krowinska
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The Evolution of Digital Asset Management

Digital asset management (DAM) is a system used to organize, store, and retrieve digital files, s

Marcelina Krowinska
Marcelina Krowinska
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The State of Creative Workflows in 2023

Now more than ever artists and creators are using art and music to create personal brands for the

Sameer Khed
Sameer Khed
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Become A Youtuber in 2023

Whether you’re looking for a side hustle or just itching to share what you enjoy so much with the

Avais Gilani
Avais Gilani
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Stay Ahead of the Game: Why You Need to Use AI Daily

Artificial Intelligence, or AI, has been a buzzword for a while now, but it’s not just for

Avais Gilani
Avais Gilani
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How AI is Revolutionizing Filmmaking

As technology advances, the film industry is constantly evolving. In recent years, one of the mos

Brandon Fan
Brandon Fan
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Choosing Your Next Best Idea – The 80/20 Principle in Video Content Creation

The Pareto Effect, also known as the 80/20 Principle, states that 80% of the effects come from 20

Brandon Fan
Brandon Fan
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Certification in Digital Asset Management: Boost Your Career in the Digital Age

But there’s one thing that can set you apart from the competition and boost your career to

Avais Gilani
Avais Gilani
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How to Get Started in VFX

VFX, or visual effects, has become an essential part of modern entertainment, transforming the wa

Marcelina Krowinska
Marcelina Krowinska
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Maximizing Efficiency with Transcoding in Digital Asset Management

Digital asset management (DAM) is becoming an increasingly important part of many organizations&#

Marcelina Krowinska
Marcelina Krowinska
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SOLVED: File Explorer Not Responding – Here’s What You Need To Do!

Are you experiencing issues where your Windows File Explorer not responding? Don’t panic. T

Avais Gilani
Avais Gilani
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From Chaos to Order: How a File Organizer Can Modernize Your Workflow

Are you tired of having hundreds of files scattered across your computer? Do you struggle to find

Avais Gilani
Avais Gilani
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5 Ways AI Can Improve your Creative Workflow

As the world becomes more digitally-driven, the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in creative

Marcelina Krowinska
Marcelina Krowinska
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Why Building a 3D Asset Manager is Harder Than You Think – Lessons Learned So Far

Building a 3D asset manager is harder than you think. 3D assets have, and still are notorious for

Brandon Fan
Brandon Fan
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The Importance of Metadata in Video Asset Management Software

In the world of media and entertainment, managing large volumes of video assets is a critical tas

Marcelina Krowinska
Marcelina Krowinska
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The Future of Video Asset Management Software: 5 Trends to Watch

Video asset management software (VAM) is a crucial tool for businesses and organizations that rel

Marcelina Krowinska
Marcelina Krowinska
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The Modern Creator Workflow – 5 Softwares you need to use

As a modern creator, you need to stay on top of your game by being productive, efficient, and inn

Brandon Fan
Brandon Fan
Cover Image for What is Video Asset Management? | Video Asset Management: Digital Asset Management Explained | Shade

What is Video Asset Management? | Video Asset Management: Digital Asset Management Explained | Shade

Video asset management (VAM) is a process used by organizations to manage their video content by

Marcelina Krowinska
Marcelina Krowinska
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How to pick an Asset Manager – 5 Things to Note and Consider

Asset management is an essential aspect of any VFX studio. It plays a crucial role in organizing,

Brandon Fan
Brandon Fan
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How to manage your assets with X (Drobo NAS Backblaze Sandisk SSD etc.) – 3 Tips and Tricks and Don’t Dos

In today’s digital age, managing your assets effectively and efficiently is crucial. With t

Brandon Fan
Brandon Fan
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Best Tools in VFX right now

Visual effects (VFX) tools have come a long way since the early days of cinema. Thanks to advance

Marcelina Krowinska
Marcelina Krowinska
Cover Image for How AI is Optimizing/Improving VFX Workflows

How AI is Optimizing/Improving VFX Workflows

Are you ready for a VFX revolution? Okay maybe not a complete revolution. But, well, it’s h

Marcelina Krowinska
Marcelina Krowinska
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Docker for amd64

This article will provide you all you need to build docker containers across multiple platforms.

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Brandon Fan
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Building GPU Accelerated Docker Containers

This guide will walk you through how to properly create and utilize a GPU Accelerated Docker Cont

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Brandon Fan
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Implementing a YoloV5 ROS2 Wrapper

Today, we’re going to investigate the Robotic Operating System ecosystem (specifically ROS2) alon

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Brandon Fan