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Data Management Systems
Professional DIT services and secure data management for film and TV production in Mexico.
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 carts and secure data workflows from CDMX studios through AWS Querétaro cloud archive
Here is how this works in practice. Mexican data running workflows are built around Codex Capture Drives for ARRIRAW, RED Mini-Mags for V-Raptor and Komodo, and AXS-R7 for Sony VENICE X-OCN. With Pomfort Silverstack handling checksum verification and metadata running at the DIT cart. Standard productions running through Estudios Churubusco, Lemon Studios (where Iñárritu finished Bardo on a comparable workflow), or Argos Comunicación use redundant 8TB G-RAID Shuttle XL units paired with LTO-9 tape archive feeding the camera-first copy that travels with the production accountant.
On the ground, DaVinci Resolve Live grade is increasingly common on commercial work where agency clients want to see CDL-corrected dailies streamed to Frame.io during the take. The Codex Vault rack we deploy at video village handles ALEXA 65 Open Gate at 6.5K full sensor for productions echoing Lubezki's Roma workflow — 12.5GB per minute, demanding 10GbE NIC throughput and dual-controller RAID for parallel offload from A-cam and B-cam without blocking the operator.
Here is the short of it. Cloud archive routes through AWS's Querétaro Region (opened 2020, grown 2023), Google Cloud Querétaro, or Microsoft Azure Mexico — the only LatAm hyperscaler footprint south of US-East that meets IFAI/INAI data-protection compliance for cast/crew PII without cross-border data transfer paperwork. For productions following the Sicario or Narcos: The country pattern of multi-state shooting (Sonora, Chihuahua, Jalisco simultaneous), we keep mirrored DIT carts at each unit with overnight bonded transport into a CDMX consolidation hub before post-prod handoff.
On the ground, Cross-border productions from LA bring their own preferred Codex Vault S-series and Pomfort workflows via Tijuana-San Diego same-day delivery; we handle ATA carnet records through SAT/Aduanas so Codex SDI capture drives and LTO-9 tape libraries clear without holding up a 6am call. Climate considerations matter: CDMX altitude (2,240m) accelerates fan wear on rack hardware, so we spec dual-redundant cooling on long-form productions and pre-stage fungus-resistant Pelican cases for Yucatán and Chiapas humidity.
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 Mexico 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.