SCENE 01 / DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Data Management Systems
Professional DIT services and secure data management for film and TV production in Portugal.
Here is how this works in practice. Data kit cover 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 across the production pipeline.
Here is the short of it. We set up reliable data management workflows with locally sourced hardware tailored to your camera formats and storage needs. Our team sets up DIT stations, backup drives, and secure transfer protocols so your production's digital assets stay covered from set to post-prod 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.
01
On-Set DIT
- Data wrangling & offload
- Checksum verification
- Dailies transcoding
- On-set color grading
- Look management
Real-Time Data
02
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
04
Archive Services
- LTO tape archival
- Long-term storage
- Retrieval services
- Format migration
- Asset management
Secure Archive
On Location
DIT carts, Codex workflows & GDPR-compliant data handling across Portugal
Here is how this works in practice. Data running on Portuguese shoots runs through DIT carts staged at Tobis Portuguesa, Estúdios Valentim de Carvalho, LXmedia Studios, and the Caleidoscópio gear pool in Lisbon, with cross-border supplements via Sigma Cine Madrid and ARRI Rental Madrid for top ALEXA 35, LF, Mini LF, and ALEXA 65 workflows running Codex Capture Drives and native ARRIRAW. Our standard chain pairs Codex Vault transfers with Pomfort Silverstack. The Munich-headquartered software that the European industry runs as default — feeding DaVinci Resolve Studio dailies and LTO-9 tape archive for long-term mastering.
Here is what that looks like on the ground. For Sony VENICE 2, FX9, RED V-Raptor, and Komodo packages we manage X-OCN, RAW, and R3D ingest with checksummed offloads, dual-redundant local copies, and offsite parity through AWS Lisbon Region (open. Since 2022), Azure Spain Central in Madrid as cross-border failover, or Google Cloud Madrid for hyperscale archive. Phantom Flex 4K high-speed jobs route through Vision Research Madrid with dedicated SSD mag rotation.
Here is the short of it. All workflows respect RGPD — Portugal's GDPR rollout enforced since 2018 and reinforced by Lei n.º 58/2019 —. The CNPD (Comissão Nacional de Proteção de Dados) data protection regulator. This means we handle talent likeness, location releases, and crew personal data with logged retention and erasure protocols. For shoots feeding Frame.io, Skype, or Teams to LA-based showrunners over an eight-hour time difference, we time DIT pushes to align with West Coast morning reviews, with TAP Air The country Cargo, DHL, FedEx, and UPS as physical drive carriers when bandwidth out of remote Algarve cliffs, Alentejo cork-forest sets, Madeira Levada hikes, or Azores volcanic exteriors throttles cloud sync. Lusofonia-led co-productions with Brazil, Angola, and Mozambique route through the same RGPD-compliant pipeline, keeping global mastering tight while ICA cash-rebates forms stays on file.
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 grading, LUT management, and media organization. We support all major cinema camera formats and integrate with your post-prod workflow.
How do you ensure data security?
Here is the breakdown. We employ triple-redundant backup systems with checksum verification at each stage. Data is stored on independent drives, never transported together, and we keep detailed chain-of-custody records. We've processed over 500TB of production data without loss.
What camera formats do you support?
We support all pro 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 have on-set color management. We create show LUTs, apply dailies grades, create CDLs for post-prod, and make sure steady 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 skill, automated backup workflows, and camera-specific organization. We scale DIT resources to match your production's data volume.
What about archive and delivery?
We give complete archive services including LTO tape creation, organized delivery of camera originals, and project handoff to post-prod. Archive packages have detailed metadata, shot reports, and retrieval records.
Related Services
Productions in Portugal 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.