Fancy Film Accelerates with GB Labs FastNAS
GB Labs, the leader in intelligent storage solutions, has provided its FastNAS storage system to Fancy Film, Los Angeles, enabling the facility to complete colour correction and other finishing services on a major new documentary TV series.
Tony Shek, Fancy Film CTO, said, “We were rapidly getting into 4K finishing and HDR Dolby Vision, which meant that we had to start looking for shared storage that was fast enough to run in real-time but was also cost effective. We researched a lot of companies, but in terms of cost effectiveness, the quotes we received were anything but.”
Fancy Film Online Editor Jacob Fisher added, “When high volumes of ultra-high resolution content starts pouring in, you need the ability to work on that content from multiple workstations at speed, which at the time was a capability we didn’t have.”
Rave reviews during NAB 2019 from existing GB Labs storage users convinced Shek that he may have located a solution. A subsequent referral from a user to GB Labs’ West Coast representative and installer, New Media Hollywood, meant that Fancy Film had found what it needed in FastNAS.
FastNAS shared storage combines the benefits of hard disk and solid state drives in a single device and has become the high performance storage system of choice worldwide, all at a highly affordable price point.
Shek said, “We took on a high-profile job, and even though we knew ahead of time that the majority of the footage was going to arrive in ultra-high resolution, it was a relief to discover soon into our trial with FastNAS - during which we pushed it to its limits for a solid week - that we didn’t have to worry. It just worked. The FastNAS system didn’t even break a sweat. All we had to do then was focus on the creative, and the results are marvellous.”
Adi Antariksa, GB Labs Chief Business Officer for the Americas said, “It’s deeply gratifying to have our storage systems deliver on what they promise, and then some, especially when it comes to household brand projects like this. We look forward to continuing to support Fancy Film in current and future projects as we get almost as much satisfaction from their success as they do.”
About Fancy Films
Since 2003, Fancy has provided best-in-class Post Production facilities and artists to award winning filmmakers and production companies. In 2020, a major facility upgrade created new ATMOS, ADR and HDR rooms, as well as beautiful client areas. Located on a beautiful campus in Silver Lake, these new facilities allow for isolated working conditions for Covid safety.
Our recent projects include series for Netflix, Hulu, HBO, Apple, and Amazon Prime. The services we provide range from Dailies to DOLBY HDR color correction and ATMOS sound mixing to Final deliverables – we are a one stop shop for all things post. We also have over 40 rental offices, providing production and editorial space for our clients. All offices have their own direct exterior entrances for Covid safety.
Our color and audio team have the capabilities to work fully remote with clients. We also have protocols set in place for in-house workflows that keep artists and clients isolated from each other with no latency between the rooms during playback. Clients can expect isolation in work rooms and social distancing with minimal interaction in social spaces.
What really sets Fancy apart from other post facilities is our technical and creative core. We understand client’s creative needs as well as the unique non-creative challenges for each project. We are known for excellence, innovation, and reliability.
We measure our success not solely by the number of awards, but by the loyalty of our staff and clients.
About GB Labs
GB Labs is the global leader in Intelligent Media Storage, creating a shared storage ecosystem for the media industry. By understanding real-world industry problems, cutting-edge technologies have been developed for the unique "CORE" software that fulfils end users’ needs. Regardless of where the production is being filmed, how big the team is or the size of budget, GB Labs can provide a solution to ensure deadlines are met and throughout the whole process, content is secure.
Find out more at: www.gblabs.com or call: EUROPE (+44) (0)118 455 5000 or USA (+1) 661 493 8480.