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Data Management Systems
Professional DIT services and secure data management for film and TV production in New Zealand.
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
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, Backup & LTO Archive Workflows Across Auckland & Wellington
Here is how this works in practice. Our DIT carts run the format spectrum the New Zealand industry actually shoots — Codex Capture Drives feeding ARRIRAW from Alexa 35 and ALEXA Mini LF packages staged at Panavision Wellington and Panavision Auckland, Sony X-OCN from VENICE 2 bodies, RED R3D from V-Raptor and Komodo, and Blackmagic BRAW from URSA Mini 12K and Pocket Cinema cams bodies sourced direct from Blackmagic Design's Auckland headquarters.
Here is how this works in practice. Offload stacks are built around Pomfort Silverstack with parallel checksum verification onto triple-redundant RAID arrays, with LTO-9 deck capacity at Park Road Post The capital and Kumeu Film Studios Auckland for productions running Codex Vault end-of-day archive. Live-grade pipelines using DaVinci Resolve Live and on-set CDL workflows match the look pipelines Park Road Post, Weta FX, and Avalon Studios consume downstream, so dailies and post share consistent color science from day one. For multi-cam unit work we scale Codex transfer stations across video village and second unit in parallel rather than serializing.
Here is the short of it. Cloud backup mirrors land in the AWS Auckland Region (opened 2024) and Azure NZ North (Auckland, opened 2025) — both onshore so productions stay inside Privacy Act 2020 jurisdiction for talent PII, with Office of the Privacy Commissioner compliance documented in the production's data protection impact assessment. Where global post-houses need US-region mirrors we route through Google Cloud or AWS US-West with explicit consent flows.
Here is the short of it. For Wellywood productions following the LOTR, King Kong, Avatar Way of Water, and Rings of Power heritage pipeline, Codex Vault hand-off into Park Road Post and Weta FX is the standard last-mile delivery. Auckland-side features delivering to Henderson Studios or Auckland Film Studios use LaCie shuttle drives with verified checksums by courier rather than over the public WAN. Cross-border DIT crew from Sydney arrive same-week on the 3-hour Trans-Tasman corridor when production scale demands extra operator depth.
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 New Zealand 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.