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FLEX Cloud

Real-time collaboration in the cloud — spin up editing and VFX workstations on demand, keep media in your own cloud, and scale as you grow.

Scale on Demand

Add users, storage, and compute instantly to meet deadlines — from small teams to studio scale.

Bring Your Tools

Use your preferred NLE/VFX apps (Premiere, Avid, Resolve, etc.) with a truly open, agnostic platform.

Your Cloud, Your Control

Deploy in your own cloud account for maximum security and predictable costs.

Real-Time Editing

Spin up/down virtual workstations and collaborate globally with low-latency performance.

What’s Included

A turnkey post-production platform built for cloud-native workflows.

FLOW Media Management

Ingest, index, search, automate, and share across teams with a lightweight MAM layer.

EFS Software-Defined Storage

Optimized cost/performance on AWS; scale bandwidth and capacity as needed.

Virtual Workstations

Pre-configured AMIs for editing/VFX/finishing. Start fast; pay only for what you use.

Accelerated Transfer

CloudDat-style acceleration for fast uploads from anywhere, ideal for distributed teams.

Resource Management

Simple UI to spin up/down resources and monitor usage, keeping costs in check.

Reference Architecture

A flexible, modular layout that adapts to your project’s scale and security needs.

FLEX Cloud reference architecture diagram
Example deployment with FLOW services, EFS software-defined storage, virtual workstations, and secure connectivity.

Works With Your Creative Stack

Keep your existing tools and extend them in the cloud.

Hybrid? Use SwiftLink

Connect on-prem workstations securely to your FLEX Cloud instance — keep your editors on their familiar machines while collaborating in the cloud.

  • Secure remote access to cloud media and timelines
  • Low-latency review and collaboration
  • No major changes to your on-prem toolchain
SwiftLink remote workflow image

Customer Story

“FLEX Cloud lets our teams work wherever they want — and only pay for what they use.”
Talk to Us

FAQ

Can we deploy FLEX Cloud in our own AWS account?

Yes. Keeping it in your account maximizes security and cost control while meeting compliance needs.

Which creative apps are supported?

FLEX is app-agnostic: Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, DaVinci Resolve, and more.

Is real-time editing practical?

Yes. Spin up virtual workstations and collaborate in real time with accelerated transfers.

Ready to Collaborate in the Cloud?

Tell us your NLE tools and current storage — we’ll tailor a demo.

Get a Demo