Frame.io has just introduced an update to its world-leading collaborative workflow platform: Frame.io v3.6. This update features a couple of much-welcomed improvements, including the possibility to download entire folders in one click, a Watermark ID system, an improved notification system, and, most importantly, a new app: Frame.io Transfer. Let’s take a closer look at it! Frame.io v3.6 – Folders and Security First, let’s talk about all the little interface improvements and “small” features in the Frame.io v3.6 update that makes your life easier. For Enterprise users, you can now protect all your sensitive data and review links with Login-only access. In short, it means that no one outside of your account can access your links. Login-only access in Frame.io v3.6. Image credit: Frame.io Talking about sharing, you can now add folders to Review Links. When working with multiple talents on a project, it will be easier to share assets. Indeed, once you’ve shared a folder, any changes you make to them in Frame.io are dynamically updated in your Review link. Frame.io v.3.6 folder sharing. Image credit: Frame.io Also, once your project is complete, and you want to send it to a client, if you need an extra level of security, you can now watermark your files with Watermark ID. You can add text blocks directly over your video file with things like name, date, location, email, and IP addresses. This is a much-welcomed featured, as editors now don’t have to export a particular watermarked version just for review and protection purposes. The new Watermark ID feature. Image credit: Frame.io Frame.io v3.6 – Notifications, After Effects and iOS Something that I didn’t like in Frame.io was the notification system. Indeed, once someone leaves comments, you open a project, and you can get a dozen lines of feedback. As an editor, this is stressful and felt messy, and I think we can agree that we all hate having multiple lines to go through and search for things to change. Now in Frame.io v3.6, notifications get grouped together. Of course, you can still filter it by “read/unread/done.” It’ll make editor’s lives easier and give you a better overview. Image credit: Frame.io If you are working on the road, the new “Offline Mode” for the Frame.io iOS apps will be an excellent addition. In the app, you can tap any file to make it available offline, then review and leave comments. As soon as you’re back online, they’ll automatically sync to your project. This feature is handy, and I can see myself using it on the train or the plane. Last but not least, for After Effects users, the Frame.io v3.6 integration should be much smoother. Indeed, you can now render and upload compositions in the background while you continue working on your project. Frame.io v3.6 introduces Frame.io Transfer. Image credit: Frame.io Frame.io Transfer App One of the most significant and most exciting updates of Frame.io v3.6 is the introduction of the Frame.io Transfer app. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Frame.io team sped things up and released the beta version of this new Frame.io Transfer app, compatible with Windows and macOS, which was originally slated for later this year. The Frame.io Transfer app lets you download large files, advanced folder structures, or entire projects with just one click. Until now, if there were multiple folders, you needed to go into each folder manually, select the files, and download them. Those times are over. Also, if you lose your internet connection during a download with Frame.io Transfer, the app pauses the download and then automatically resumes as soon as you’re reconnected. You can use EDL or XML to download specific files, which is great for accelerating the process of relinking to original camera files for final conforms, color grading, or sharing assets for VFX. At cinema5D, we’ve been editing all the cinema5D Virtual Show videos remotely, and we’re using Frame.io daily. I can’t tell you how useful this new Transfer app will help us speed up our workflow so we can get things done faster. Image credit: Frame.io Price and Availability Frame.io v3.6 is already out, and all existing users get this update for free. Frame.io is an online subscription service that starts at $19 per month for a Pro membership and $49 for a Team plan. They also offer seven days trial version for free. What do you think about this new Frame.io v3.6 update? Have you used Frame.io or similar services during this stay-at-home time in order to work from home? Let us know in the comments below!

During IBC 2019 we met up with Sam from Frame.io who talked us through the updates in Frame.io version 3.5 update. This new version brings useful features like range-based comments, advanced searching filters, and some new functions for the Adobe Premiere Pro Frame.io app, like proxy files downloading. Secure sharing is also a new feature, which is currently in beta version only. Frame.io V.3.5 – new filters Frame.io is a collaborative online platform where everyone in a team can give feedback to uploaded assets, like videos. There is now a new version 3.5 of the platform, which got released just before the IBC 2019. During the show we met up with Sam from Frame.io to hear the most important new features of the version 3.5. Frame.io Version 3.5 New Features Range-based comments is a new feature providing users with a possibility to comment on a particular section of the video rather than only on a specific frame. The range can be specified very precisely – by holding “Shift”, users can move the range by a single frame (precision scrubbing). Frame.io V.3.5 – new range-based comments Advanced searching filter provides a more customizable and convenient way to look at all the assets in frame.io. Users can combine filters to see only the exact assets they want to. Secure sharing is a new feature, which is only in the beta version now. It provides users with a more secure sharing option. When sharing an asset, there is now a new “invite only” setting. When this option is selected, the sent link will only work as an invitation to the platform. To see the shared content, the person needs to first register to frame.io. This way, users can control who sees their shared asset. One more new feature for the Frame.io Adobe Premiere Pro app is the ability to download low-resolution proxy files. Frame.io automatically creates a low bitrate H.264 proxy file for every asset uploaded. Previously, it was only possible to download full-resolution files. This will help in situations when working in a remote location with a poor internet connection. Frame.io V.3.5 – new sharing options (still in beta only) Price and Availability Frame.io version 3.5 is already out and all existing users will get this update for free. Frame.io is an online subscription service that starts at $19 per month for a Pro membership and $49 for a Team plan. They also offer seven days trial version for free. What do you think of the new Frame.io 3.5 features? Do you use Frame.io for your team work? Let us know in the comments underneath the article.

Sony have recently announced that they reached the second position in the US full-frame camera market due to a growth in sales. Good news for Sony! On Friday, they announced that they are now the #2 manufacturer in the overall full-frame sector of the US camera market. The Japanese camera manufacturer claims this success is due to a very profitable 2017, where their sales of full-frame camera products in the US have so far seen a whooping 23% in growth compared to last year. Despite this area of the market suffering a general tendency to decline in recent times, the company says that these numbers — sourced from the market research of the NPD Group Retail Tracking Service — indicate that they have clearly played a key part in its overall growth. The company attributes this growth to “the popularity of key models”, the a7RII and a7SII — a popularity no doubt due to their relatively competitive prices against full-frame models from Canon and Nikon, as well as their adaptability to various lens mounts thanks to the flexibility of the mirrorless system. In addition, both cameras offer excellent video capabilities, making them much more attractive for serious photographers and filmmakers alike. For more information, check out the official press release from Sony. If you want to take a more in-depth view at what these “key” cameras are all about, take a look at some of our review and comparison articles! Sony a7S II Review – First Impressions & footage Sony a7R II Review – First Impressions & footage Sony a7S II vs. a7R II Test – Which One Is Right for You? And in the meantime, exciting is building up with NAB 2017 just around the corner… Let’s see what the future holds for Sony! Has one of your recent purchases contributed to this shift in the market leaders? Do you think Sony has a chance to go for the top spot? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

Shane Hurlbut, ASC has put together a nifty little tutorial on how to make wooden 4X4 frames. The DIY Filmmaking trick can save you $100 per unit and Shane goes back to his early Hire Manager days to show us his carpentry skills. Like anything in filmmaking, building a lighting/grip kit collection fast becomes expensive. In the above video, Shane highlights the cost of a set of 4X4 frames, with each unit costing upwards of $100. When you’re on set, you want options at your nearest disposal. This doesn’t mean one frame per your 20 gels, constantly stripping and switching between each one. Having a selection of pre-clad 4X4 frames is much more practical, you’re more streamlined and can double/triple up in minutes. With this nifty DIY filmmaking tip, you can build a collection of 4X4 frames—this cost effective method nets you around ten frames for the price of one! If you can’t watch the video embedded above, here’s how. Tools & Materials Required: 2X 8 foot 3X1″ planks 1/4″ plywood offcuts Wood glue Drill/Impact screwdriver Jigsaw Chop saw (jigsaw could double up here if you fancy free-handing the 45-degree angle cuts!) Tape measure DIY Filmmaking, Like A Boss Cut your 8 feet planks into X4 feet lengths. Using the shop saw cut a 45-degree angle on each corner of each plank. The short side of the angle needs to be on the same side per plank so each 4 line up nicely in a square. Cut 4 triangles of ply to the size of each corner join. Use wood glue and screws to reinforce. Using another piece of ply and your jigsaw, cut out an ear piece as pictured, ensuring there’s a cut alcove in the inner C shape to allow for safety mating with C stands. Double up on ears per frame so you have the option to mount the 4X4 frame with two stands if required. If spacing is tight, you can always add a hinge. Check out the below video for that: For more info as well as purchase links for all these DIY items, check out Shane’s blog.