Scaling Creative Teams in the Cloud: Simon Green Talks Edit Cloud Solutions

Interview with Simon Green, CEO of Edit Cloud, on Remote Cloud-Based Production

Jan Ozer from Streaming Learning Center speaks with Simon Green, founder and CEO of Edit Cloud. Edit Cloud is a cloud-based platform that allows production teams to collaborate remotely using various editing tools while integrating accredited talent and cloud storage solutions. Simon shares how Edit Cloud helps large creative organizations transition from traditional, on-premise content creation to a scalable, cloud-based model. He also discusses supported editing software, security, performance, and how Edit Cloud's training and talent programs make cloud editing more efficient and accessible.

Key Topics Covered:
• Overview of Edit Cloud’s services and solutions for remote editing
• The challenges and benefits of cloud editing for creative organizations
• Security, storage, and performance considerations for cloud-based workflows
• Integration with popular editing software like Adobe and Avid
• Edit Cloud’s training programs and talent development to upskill creative teams
• Real-world case studies from ITV Studios, Netflix, and more
• Sustainable and scalable production processes using cloud-based technology

Timestamps:
• [00:00] Introduction: Simon Green and the concept of Edit Cloud
• [00:24] What is Edit Cloud and how it supports creative organizations
• [01:21] Handling creative resistance to change and the importance of familiar tools
• [02:35] Supported software: Edit Cloud’s agnostic approach to editing tools
• [03:16] Cloud storage, latency, and security: Ensuring performance and data protection
• [04:18] Real-world inefficiencies and outdated practices in traditional post-production
• [05:32] Physical vs. cloud storage: How Edit Cloud streamlines the process
• [06:51] The decline of traditional post-production facilities and the future of scalable cloud solutions
• [09:15] The future of cloud-based editing: A journey to efficiency and sustainability
• [12:18] Transitioning large production companies like ITV to cloud workflows
• [16:04] Simulating in-person collaborative editing in the cloud
• [17:53] Historical perspective: Virtual editing through the decades
• [20:25] Talent management: Connecting clients with skilled professionals through Edit Cloud
• [22:22] Training programs: How Edit Cloud helps organizations adapt to new workflows
• [27:00] How Edit Cloud prices and packages its services
• [29:12] Time and cost savings: Measuring the ROI of cloud-based editing
• [31:32] Case studies: Collaborating with ITV Studios, Netflix, and others
• [34:21] Technology partnerships: Adobe, AWS, Google, and more
• [35:49] Simon Green’s journey from physical production to the cloud