Storage Innovation in Action: Transforming Film and TV Workflows
![Film set using Solidigm SSDs to store large amount of footage.]](https://s7d9.scene7.com/is/image/Solidigm/transforming-film-and-tv-workflows-desktop?fmt=webp&qlt=90)
![Film set using Solidigm SSDs to store large amount of footage.]](https://s7d9.scene7.com/is/image/Solidigm/transforming-film-and-tv-workflows-mobile?fmt=webp&qlt=90)
Downtime is lost time on any film set, so having fast access to each day’s filming—in the form of data files—is critical.
At the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Conference this year, entertainment professionals are grappling with accessing digital film as file size continues to increase. As a result, storage has become a huge issue for film and TV production. And by huge, we mean that files are getting bigger, and instant access is getting more important. The Solidigm D5-P5336, in capacities up to 122TB, has made waves in media and entertainment (M&E) with its hyper-dense QLC technology. With fast data access times and superior read/write speeds, those in the film industry can edit, render, and process large media files more efficiently at the edge. Not only are load times reduced, but since SSDs have no moving parts, they have enhanced reliability and durability, which makes them less susceptible to mechanical failure or data loss.
![Solidigm QLC SSD for film and TV production with Graid and CheetahRAID]](https://s7d9.scene7.com/is/image/Solidigm/solidigm-qlc-ssd-film-tv?ts=1736193240588&dpr=off)
High–capacity SSDs can also aid in media production and post-production workflows. Real-time editing, color grading, and effects processing, even in 4K video, are another benefit of working with QLC SSDs in M&E. Imagine storing an entire media project on one 61.44TB SSD, with easy access for your large media files. Add to that the silent operation, since SSDs have no moving parts to hum, and lower heat output, which means lower cooling costs. With a cooler, quieter workplace, mobile editing suites can boost efficiency and productivity.
In essence, massive SSDs are transforming the media and entertainment landscape, enabling faster, more reliable, and more efficient production processes that can keep pace with the increasing demand for high-quality digital content.
Combining Solidigm QLC SSD data storage with a CheetahRAID server, Graid Technologies RAID management, and Tuxera protocol in HP Z4 Rack G5 rack workstations is an easy-to-configure solution in a base Linux install. This allows systems to offload multiple camera’s media on one drive rather than independent drives, eliminating the consolidation process for multiple master drives.
Read more about how Solidigm drives are streamlining media and entertainment data storage solutions with RAID technology and Fusion File Share by Tuxera in the Storage Review article by Brain Beeler.
