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To overcome these challenges , Lola VFX selected the VAST Data Platform .
“ In the midst of a revolutionary shift within the Media and Entertainment industry , VAST has been a gamechanger for us ,” said Edson Williams , Founder and Managing Partner , Lola VFX . “ Our operations demand infrastructure that not only supports but enhances realtime global collaboration .
Williams acknowledges the demands of Lola FX are extreme – but VAST actually exceeded expectations .
“ Initially , we anticipated a 24-to-36-month payback period , but with the remarkable efficiency gains we ’ ve experienced , we expect to see a significant return on our investment in as few as 15 to 18 months – a testament to the incredible impact of VAST ’ s technology on our workflows ,” he said .
• Streamlined administration and reduced data ratio : VAST simplified data management and enhanced playback , collaboration and project completion efficiency . Lola VFX also achieved a 2:1 data compression ratio .
• Increased ROI and global access to media assets : VAST Data Platform ’ s global namespace facilitates seamless collaboration across Lola VFX ’ s locations , further increasing ROI . Artists worldwide can now access Los Angeles-based media assets with minimal latency – regardless of their geographic location .
• Unleashing new creative opportunities : VAST ’ s robust metadata services and global namespace have paved the way for automated asset tracking and integration of production systems . This advancement allows for orchestrated work and data movement , tailored to artist schedules and locations .
Williams outlined the key benefits of Lola VFX working with VAST as including :
• Enhanced productivity and collaboration : The VAST Data Platform eliminated playback delays with its high throughput and scalable architecture , addressing challenges related to data size . VAST improved the efficiency of the editing process across over 60 artists allowing real-time collaboration on large files worldwide .
“ Lola VFX is defining a genre of digital doubles that blurs the very definition of cinematic reality ,” said Jeff Denworth , Co-Founder , VAST Data .
“ This pioneering work utilising Deep Learning is extremely data intensive and requires infrastructure with unparalleled speed , efficiency and scalability . With the unique architecture and capabilities of the VAST Data Platform , Lola VFX is completely changing the landscape of visual storytelling .” p
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