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Ci Media Cloud Overview

What is Ci Media Cloud?

Ci Media Cloud is a cloud-based solution from Sony where users can capture, backup, review, transform and run streamlined media workflows without moving or copying files. It is the only media platform that offers remote file gathering, collaboration, automated transcoding, high-speed file transfer, QC, logging, and archive in a single SaaS subscription. Adopted by Hollywood studios, filmmakers, television shows, sports and news, Ci connects people and content from anywhere to streamline the creative process.

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Ci is a media-centric cloud platform developed by Sony with powerful APIs and innovative applications that empower creative professionals to create, share, and collaborate with high-value media. Utilized by the largest media enterprises and creative production teams in the world, Ci connects teams, content, and devices from any location in the world to transform media workflows


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Media simplified. Creativity amplified. Ci Media Cloud is a cloud-based solution from Sony where users can capture, backup, review, transform, and run streamlined media workflows without moving or copying files. It's the only media platform that offers remote file gathering, collaboration, automated transcoding, high-speed file transfer, QC, logging, and archive in a single SaaS subscription. Adopted by Hollywood studios, filmmakers, sports, news, and individual creators, Ci connects people and content from anywhere, anytime, to streamline the creative process. Ci the possibilities.


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Recent Ci Media Cloud Reviews

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Verified UserMid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"Simple and Easy"
That you can skip through a video, 1 frame at a time.
Francisco V.
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Francisco V.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"It has been an indispensable tool for my collaborative process"
The ability to export a PDF document with thumbnails and timecode. Making it easily shareable and accessible for discussions.
Julia S.
JS
Julia S.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
3.0 out of 5
"Using Ci Media for asset management"
It is very easy to receieve assets from clients using Ci Media Cloud.

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Ci Media Cloud Media

Ci Media Cloud Demo - Ci Workspace
Ci Media Cloud Workspace houses all of your files and folders, ready for review, sharing, enriching and searching.
Ci Media Cloud Demo - Ci File Request
With File Request, you can request files from anyone, anywhere. Gather files into the Workspace location you choose.
Ci Media Cloud Demo - Ci MediaBox
Securely share media with anyone using MediaBox. Recipients can download, comment and preview the media files from any browser.
Ci Media Cloud Demo - Ci Commenting
Comment and annotate on any media file within Ci. Get frame-specific feedback easily.
Ci Media Cloud Demo - Ci VideoReview
Start a private review session with others. Comment, annotate and draw directly onto the frames. Export comments and markers for editing.
Ci Media Cloud Demo - Ci Clipping
Use our built-in clipping tool to trim your video. You can add handles and export in any social media ratio and size.
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Ci Media Cloud Pros and Cons

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Verified User in Broadcast Media
UB
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
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What do you like best about Ci Media Cloud?

Organization of folders, permissions, etc Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Ci Media Cloud?

Not much to note. On occasion, there have been issues with permissions but I think that's user error. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Ci Media Cloud solving and how is that benefiting you?

Keeping different departments in the same loop. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Media Production
UM
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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What do you like best about Ci Media Cloud?

I really like that Ci automatically generates proxies of all the footage you upload. But my favorite features are the media boxes and file request links. File requests are really useful because when you're working with multiple people who need to submit footage (like content creators), it becomes really simple to collect everything in one place instead of receiving uploads from multiple places like Dropbox, Google Drive, etc. I love not having to dig around in my email to see where each person submitted footage. And the media boxes are great because it is easy to share cuts with clients for review and adjust permissions like with commenting. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Ci Media Cloud?

I think that the commenting and notification features could still use improvement especially when compared with frameio. You can't tag specific users, and I would like more control over which clips or conversations I get notifications about. I shouldn't have to comment on a video first in order to subscribe to future comments. It would be helpful to have a way to decide whether I want notifications for all comments or not. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Ci Media Cloud solving and how is that benefiting you?

Ci makes it easier to request footage from multiple sources such as content creators. It also allows us to share cuts with clients and leave comments for editors. Also, it allows us to share footage with editors working remotely so we do not have to mail a hard drive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Chris W.
CW
Creative Director
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
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What do you like best about Ci Media Cloud?

its easy to use and works well well thought out Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Ci Media Cloud?

not much really, i like the way it works Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Ci Media Cloud solving and how is that benefiting you?

asset management Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

CT
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What do you like best about Ci Media Cloud?

It's a great story bank to find what I need from newsrooms across the nation Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Ci Media Cloud?

sorting often seems less than optimal, you search one story and a whole lot of other ones float to the top Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Ci Media Cloud solving and how is that benefiting you?

getting national content quickly, working with tight deadlines and need instant access to resources Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Sarah Schacht of Ci Media Cloud

Hi Celia,

Thank you for taking the time to post your review of Ci. Great to hear that you are utilizing Ci to quickly get access to your assets across teams! If you would like more information on how to find files faster & more efficiently, definitely reach out and we would be happy to help! Email us at support@cimediacloud.com.

Thank you,

The Ci Team

Verified User in Broadcast Media
UB
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What do you like best about Ci Media Cloud?

It does what it is supposed to do, when everything is working properly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Ci Media Cloud?

When things aren't working properly. You Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Ci Media Cloud solving and how is that benefiting you?

Loading shows and spots into Amagi. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Media Production
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What do you like best about Ci Media Cloud?

Sony Ci has greatly simplified our collaboration workflow. We used to use many separate applications for file sharing and it all had to be tracked and managed by myself and the post team. Now with mediaboxes we can keep track of the links we send and have better control over access with the extensive security options. Now that our colleagues are also able to access footage via the workspaces, our workloads have improved because they can review and share files between themselves independently. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Ci Media Cloud?

Aspera integration can sometimes cause issues but I'm optimistic about the launch of Ci Transfer. Other than that the only issues we encounter seem to be one of technical glitches but the support team have been quick to respond every time. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Ci Media Cloud solving and how is that benefiting you?

Ci Media Cloud simplifies our workflows, lightens our workload and allows us to devote more time to other tasks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Sarah Schacht of Ci Media Cloud

Hi there,

Thank you for your great review! One of our goals is to simplify our users’ workflows and take less off their plate, so we’re happy to hear that’s been your experience.

Our apologies for the technical glitches you’ve been experiencing, but we’re glad you’re leaning on our great support team. Ci Transfer is now available and we hope you'll consider using the tool for transferring your media files. We've linked the Ci Transfer download page in case it's helpful.

The Ci Team

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What do you like best about Ci Media Cloud?

Everything. Even when I need to do something for the first time, finding what I need is very easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Ci Media Cloud?

The only downside is getting my coworkers to use it regularly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Ci Media Cloud solving and how is that benefiting you?

Uploading and sharing of media files (audio and video). Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Sarah Schacht of Ci Media Cloud

Hi Brian,

Thanks for your review of Ci. So glad to hear you find our platform intuitive and that you are using Ci for your audio and video files. As far as getting your co-workers to adopt Ci, keep using it for managing your media and the benefits will be recognized soon!

Thank you,

The Ci Team

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What do you like best about Ci Media Cloud?

-watermarking

-password protection

-can kill links whenever

-can expire links Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Ci Media Cloud?

I don't dislike anything compared to other platforms. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Ci Media Cloud solving and how is that benefiting you?

easy ways to get talent/reps protected unreleased content with ease. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Sarah Schacht of Ci Media Cloud

Hi Megan,

Thanks for taking the time to review Ci. Nice to see you utilize our MediaBoxes to share out content securely - that's what we like to hear!

Thank you,

The Ci Team

LB
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What do you like best about Ci Media Cloud?

I love how fast the uploads are when you use aspera. The Commenting and media box features so i can easily send links to clients and also have them comment on certain aspects are brilliant. All in all never using another service again. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Ci Media Cloud?

Sometimes aspera can cut out and i have install and re-install. In certain cases i have struggled to find certain folders that are named similarly. i would like there to be a better way of searching for the files other than just by name perhaps? Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Ci Media Cloud solving and how is that benefiting you?

Its mostly solving the issue of not have enough storage for all the footage we shoot on a day to day basis. And it solves the issue of not have to worry about secirity either as we know its safe. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Sarah Schacht of Ci Media Cloud

Hi Lawrence,

Thank you so much for your review of Ci. We are so pleased to hear that you are enjoying the platform & that it is solving your secure storage needs.

Regarding search, we have powerful search tools that let you search on metadata and filters and we've linked the help article in case it is helpful.

Thank you and please reach out if you need anything at all.

Thanks!

The Ci Team

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What do you like best about Ci Media Cloud?

My favorite feature is the file upload request feature. It makes it much easier and safer to share large files from external partners. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Ci Media Cloud?

I would love more organization tools for files. And another view instead of the two standard views of lists and icons. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is Ci Media Cloud solving and how is that benefiting you?

Protected files, easy sharing and expiration date. Watermarking and keeping track of who has accessed the file. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.