Avid NEXIS | EDGE is a software solution that enables remote post-production teams to collaborate seamlessly by extending the capabilities of on-premises Avid NEXIS shared storage to a distributed workforce.
It provides a secure, high-performance proxy workflow, allowing editors and other creative professionals to access, edit, and review media from anywhere with the same user experience as if they were working in the facility.
Core features and functionality
Zero-relink proxy workflow
At the heart of Avid NEXIS | EDGE is its intelligent proxy workflow that eliminates the need for manual relinking when transitioning between high-resolution (hi-res) and proxy media.
- Remote editing: Editors can work from home, on location, or anywhere with a standard internet connection, streaming lightweight H.264 proxy files.
- Zero-friction transition: A single click in the timeline instantly switches between the proxy and hi-res versions, making it easy to move from remote editing to in-facility finishing.
- Offline capability: Editors can pack up projects and media to a local drive to work while disconnected from the internet. When reconnected, changes are automatically synchronized.
Flexible access and collaboration
NEXIS | EDGE provides tailored access for different roles within a post-production team, expanding the scope of remote collaboration.
- Media Composer | Enterprise integration: Editors can work remotely using their familiar Media Composer interface with full shared bin and project functionality, including genuine Avid bin locking.
- Web client for non-editors: Assistant editors, producers, and other team members can use a browser-based web client to log assets, create rough cuts, organize bins, and review footage without needing a full editing license.
- Adobe Premiere Pro support: An edit connector allows Adobe Premiere Pro users to also participate in the remote NEXIS | EDGE workflow.
Enhanced media management
The solution streamlines project organization and media handling, improving efficiency for the entire team.
- Faster prep and logging: Assistant editors can jumpstart projects by logging, organizing, and preparing media as soon as it is ingested, using either the Media Composer interface or the web client.
- Advanced searching: With the integrated PhraseFind AI, users can search for spoken words in clips to quickly locate relevant media.
- Offloaded processing: Through integration with Media Composer | Distributed Processing, processor-intensive tasks like proxy creation and rendering can be offloaded to unused facility computers, freeing up editors' workstations.
Key benefits
Increased agility and flexibility
- Expand creative talent pool: Studios can hire the best talent regardless of location, allowing teams to scale up or down based on project needs.
- Faster project turnaround: Seamless remote access and parallel workflows mean projects can move forward faster.
Cost optimization
- Efficient resource allocation: Non-editing staff can contribute using the web client, reducing the need for costly full-featured editing licenses.
- Bundled with Media Composer | Enterprise: NEXIS | EDGE and Distributed Processing are often included with Media Composer | Enterprise subscriptions, offering a cost-efficient solution for existing Avid customers.
Proven and trusted workflow
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**Secure and familiar:**NEXIS | EDGE
extends the same robust, secure, and production-proven Avid workflow that teams rely on at the facility.
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Zero disruption: Since the user experience remains familiar, there is virtually no learning curve for editors already using Avid Media Composer.
System requirements and integration
Avid NEXIS | EDGE requires an on-premises Avid NEXIS storage system, which serves as the central hub for the media. The NEXIS | EDGE server runs on customer-provided hardware (based on Avid's specifications) and manages the remote connections and proxy generation. For security, remote connections are typically established over a secure VPN.
Avid NEXIS | EDGE vs. Avid | Edit On Demand
Avid offers two primary solutions for remote post-production:
- Avid NEXIS | EDGE: Ideal for facilities that want to leverage their existing on-premises NEXIS shared storage and IT infrastructure. It extends the in-house workflow to remote users.
- Avid | Edit On Demand: A fully cloud-hosted, SaaS-based solution running on Microsoft Azure. This is better suited for projects that require maximum flexibility and scalability with a minimal on-site hardware footprint.