{"id":14180,"date":"2024-05-14T20:37:36","date_gmt":"2024-05-14T20:37:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movielabs.com\/?p=14180"},"modified":"2024-05-16T19:00:51","modified_gmt":"2024-05-16T19:00:51","slug":"part-1-a-new-approach-to-archiving","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/movielabs.com\/part-1-a-new-approach-to-archiving\/","title":{"rendered":"Part 1 \u2013 A new approach to Archiving"},"content":{"rendered":"
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” pac_dcm_carousel_specific_module_num=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]The 2030 Vision \u2013 The Evolution of Media Creation<\/a> included two principles dedicated to the future of archives, namely:[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/movielabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/h_banner_p4.png” alt=”MovieLabs 2030 Vision Principle 4: Archives are deep libraries with access policies matching speed, availability and security to the economics of the cloud” title_text=”Principle 4″ align=”center” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/movielabs.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/h_banner_p5.png” alt=”MovieLabs 2030 Vision Principle 5: Preservation of digital assets includes the future means to access and edit them” title_text=”Principle 5″ align=”center” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text module_class=”bullet-list” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In this blog series we will dig deeper into these principles, describe how we see the evolution of today\u2019s archives into a new \u201c2030 Archive\u201d, discuss how the other MovieLabs 2030 Vision principles apply, and we’ll introduce new 2030 Archive Principles for those looking to build systems and processes in this new way. We\u2019re expecting big changes in long term storage from the cloud, new security approaches, and software defined workflows, so let\u2019s look at how these will come together to transform the media archive and media archiving workflows to enable easier management, preservation, optimization and monetization of deep library assets.<\/p>\n We recognize that any new approach to archiving critical studio assets needs to demonstrate that it can be trusted<\/strong> to provide certainty<\/strong> of preserved assets over a massively long time period. The way to provide this trust is to enable full visibility over all assets in the archive and answer questions like:<\/p>\n We believe new and emerging technologies can provide this trust and certainty now (if designed and configured appropriately) and enable a much more flexible, accessible and efficient archive into the future.<\/p>\n The 2030 Vision is based on the premise that all assets go straight to the cloud1<\/sup><\/a> as they are created, applications come to them (instead of the other way around), and workflow tasks and access are controlled by timed and secure permissions within a software defined workflow. Applying these principles enables a different approach to archive \u2013 one that can match the longevity we have had using film as an archival medium2<\/sup><\/a> and also enable new levels of flexibility that have not been possible to date.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=”bullet-list” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In this future archive we can protect assets, metadata and even workflows themselves for use cases that are required by extreme longevity and stability. Archival Use Cases can be aggregated into 4 core types:<\/p>\n Each content owner decides how to organize its growing digital asset repositories, its policies with regard to what is considered \u201carchival\u201d, and how those policies should be applied. Today, assets are often duplicated (intentionally or unintentionally) across different storage media, using different asset management or metadata systems, and by different teams within the organization. This approach spreads risk but results in archives and servicing teams that are optimized for certain use cases \u2013 for example a \u201cservicing archive\u201d of final distribution assets, a \u201cdigital backlot\u201d with key 3D assets, a \u201cpreservation archive\u201d typically of the highest quality original assets, etc.<\/p>\n While this approach has some advantages, it also creates complexities including unnecessary duplication of assets (and associated costs), version control, mismatched metadata, inconsistent policies for managing assets, duplicative work, and additional processes needed to manage and communicate between individual archiving teams.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=”bullet-list” _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n As we have synthesized various studio opinions on the future of archiving, we see multiple advantages in a new approach:<\/p>\n We believe the principles behind the 2030 Vision can help establish a new type of long-term archive that can enable all use cases and provide more<\/strong> resiliency, security and accountability, while reducing the time to access media and making archive management more efficient and less prone to error.<\/p>\n In subsequent parts of this blog series we\u2019ll introduce key components in our approach to the 2030 Archive and then 2030 Archive Principles for those that want to actually create systems and processes to support this new approach.<\/p>\n Stay Tuned\u2026<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider color=”rgba(86,97,108,0.1)” divider_position=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”80px||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”30px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”||||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.19.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [1]<\/a> We define cloud as any internet connected compute\/storage infrastructure, which can include public cloud, private cloud, or a hybrid of them both. In fact, we expect, and design for, scenarios where assets are distributed amongst multiple clouds even though they can present logically as one \u201ccloud.\u201d<\/p>\n [2]<\/a> Film has, after all, been used for the first 100 years of cinema and will continue to be as a physical archive into the future. Because it can be read back by simply applying light, film is also a great example of a simple and interoperable physical format. Even though an individual copy will degrade over time it can be duplicated, restored and many films have been remastered many times as new technologies have emerged (eg. 4K HDR). Initially film was just a distribution medium and was discarded but as studios built vaults for it and processes around it, film became this archival medium. We need to take the same care now to create this interoperable ecosystem about cloud based archives.<\/p>\n [3]<\/a> See the MovieLabs Showcase, Marvel Studios Cinematic Universe Editorial Library<\/a>, for a great example of how self-serve access to the archive enables creatives to access content that used to take days or weeks to source.<\/p>\nBackground<\/h2>\n
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Archiving Use Cases<\/h2>\n
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Benefits of the new 2030 Archive Approach<\/h2>\n
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Where do we go next?<\/h2>\n