Since its launch in 2023 by brothers Michael Cioni and Peter Cioni, who worked at notable companies such as Frame.io and Netflix, Strada has been one of the more intriguing brands in the collaborative remote storage space.
And while it might be hard to imagine now, before the AI revolution swept all of film and video technology into a vacuum, cloud storage was the big topic, hotly debated and viewed as the future. Strada has quietly continued on this path to find a way to connect teams without the expensive, slow file transfer speeds that usually come with cloud storage.
Let’s look at Strada 2.0, which is live now and is promised to be a new platform for video editors, filmmakers, and creative professionals looking for fast, secure, and cost-effective access to large files—without constantly uploading everything to the cloud.
What is Strada, Again?
So, as mentioned above, Strada has been around for several years now and, thanks to its 'founders' combined pedigree, it quickly became a major brand in the remote storage space almost immediately after its launch.
Still, if you aren’t super familiar with the company and what it offers, this explainer video from the brand does a good job of catching any interested viewer up. Hosted by Michael Cioni, who, if you’ve ever wandered the halls of a film and video tech trade show like NAB, you’ve likely encountered as he’s been a dynamic spokesperson, as he was with his role with Frame.io before.
Basically though, Strada offers the following capabilities:
- Transform your on-premises storage & computers into a global peer-to-peer video network
- Enable instant video editing with lightning-fast access to remote files
- Save time, reduce costs, and eliminate dependence on traditional cloud services
- Collaborate seamlessly with your team — no matter where they are in the world
The goal is to be more than just basic storage software, but a holistic collaboration platform for entire post-production teams.
Strada 2.0 is Here
Originally debuted back in June, Strada 2.0 certainly kicks things up a notch and further upgrades its features. And, in truth, it actually kind of simplifies what the company does and offers, which it outlines in the following simple three-step process:
- Step 1: A teammate shares a folder with you —They invite you to any of their folders or drives in just a few clicks.
- Step 2: Instantly see their folder in your Finder — Their shared folder appears right in your Finder, just like a local drive.
- Step 3: Open in your favorite tools — Edit directly in Premiere, Resolve, Photoshop, ProTools and more.
And Viola, you’re Strada-ing.
Price and Availability
Credit: Strada
The latest version of Strada is out now and offered with different subscription tiers, including a free version for solo creators and a low-entry point for pros and small teams at $8 a month. You can find more info on the company’s website here
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