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Data Management Systems
Professional DIT services and secure data management for film and TV production in Germany.
Data management systems encompass 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 throughout the production pipeline.
We set up reliable data management workflows with locally sourced hardware tailored to your camera formats and storage requirements. Our team coordinates DIT stations, backup drives, and secure transfer protocols so your production's digital assets remain protected from set to post-production 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.
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On-Set DIT
- Data wrangling & offload
- Checksum verification
- Dailies transcoding
- On-set color grading
- Look management
Real-Time Data
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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
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Archive Services
- LTO tape archival
- Long-term storage
- Retrieval services
- Format migration
- Asset management
Secure Archive
On Location
Pomfort Silverstack Munich, Codex ARRIRAW & AWS Frankfurt DSGVO-Compliant Pipelines
Here is how this works in practice. On-set data running across Germany runs the global cinema reference stack — Pomfort Silverstack Lab (headquartered in Munich), the de-facto DIT application on virtually every Hollywood-grade production worldwide, paired with Codex Vault S-Series and Codex Capture Drives for ARRI Alexa 35, LF, Mini LF, and ALEXA 65 ARRIRAW offload at Studio Babelsberg, Bavaria Film, MMC Köln, and Tempelhof. We deploy MD5/xxHash checksum verification on triple-redundant LTO-9 archives. This includes codex High Density Encoding (HDE) for ARRIRAW compression.
Here is the short of it. The ARRI ALEXA Look Library + ALF format propagating CDLs and show LUTs cleanly into DaVinci Resolve Studio at MMC, Pharos The Post Group, and ARRI Media München. Cloud handoff runs AWS Frankfurt (eu-central-1, established 2014 and one of Europe's largest hubs), Azure Germany West Central (Frankfurt), and Google Cloud Frankfurt (since 2018), all sited inside Germany for DSGVO/GDPR + BDSG data residency. Frame.io Camera-to-Cloud bridges LA + Berlin time differences for Netflix and Amazon MGM showrunner review.
Here is the breakdown. DSGVO enforcement since 2018 — combined with Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik (BSI) cybersecurity standards — makes Germany one of Europe's strictest data-handling jurisdictions. This is precisely why ARRI Munich engineering choices and Pomfort Munich tooling now define global cinema workflow. Heritage Babelsberg productions (Inglourious Basterds, Bridge of Spies, Captain America: Civil War, Queen's Gambit, Matrix Resurrections, Argylle, Wonka) and All Quiet on the Western Front (Berger 2022, James Friend BSC Best Cinematography Oscar shot ARRI Alexa Mini LF) established the chain-of-custody records now standard on every DFFF/GMPF rebate project.
Here is what that looks like on the ground. We staff Pomfort-certified DITs fluent in Hochdeutsch + English for global DPs. This includes studio Babelsberg + Bavaria Film + Studio Hamburg in-house ingest bays as primary mirror sites and cross-border DIT supplements arriving same-day from London ARRI Rental and Cinerent Berlin under EU free movement. This includes cargo via Frankfurt FRA, Köln-Bonn CGN (FedEx + UPS European hubs), and Leipzig/Halle LEJ (DHL European hub).
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 color grading, LUT management, and media organization. We support all major cinema camera formats and integrate with your post-production workflow.
How do you ensure data security?
We employ triple-redundant backup systems with checksum verification at every stage. Data is stored on independent drives, never transported together, and we maintain detailed chain-of-custody documentation. We've processed over 500TB of production data without loss.
What camera formats do you support?
We support all professional 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 include on-set color management. We create show LUTs, apply dailies grades, generate CDLs for post-production, and ensure consistent 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 capability, automated backup workflows, and camera-specific organization. We scale DIT resources to match your production's data volume.
What about archive and delivery?
We provide complete archive services including LTO tape creation, organized delivery of camera originals, and project handoff to post-production. Archive packages include detailed metadata, shot reports, and retrieval documentation.
Related Services
Productions in Germany 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.