EVO’s built-in NAS and SAN functionality enables them to split up the RED raw files that the VFX artists and Colorist need to access on the SAN side and place the remaining files on the NAS side where they can set up an easy to use file protocol.ĮVO’s enhanced features include native bin and project sharing for Avid, as well as shared storage project locking for Adobe, Apple, and Pro Tools workgroups, up to 28 direct-connect GbE ports, up to 12 direct-connect 10 GbE ports, and up to 12 direct-connect Fibre Channel ports. All of their productions are shot on RED cameras, Epic and now RED Dragon. Gorilla uses leading application tools including Final Cut Pro, the Adobe Creative Cloud with Premiere and After Effects, Cinema 4D, and Da Vinci Resolve.
They now have 10 workstations connecting to EVO, mostly via Ethernet with some prioritized workstations for Fibre connectivity, transcoding, color grading and animation, which requires access to raw files. EVO fits into their collaborative style perfectly by enhancing their ability to share files more practically without changing the way they work.
With the exception of a couple of dedicated Gorilla iMac stations for transferring, the studio does not have dedicated machines for specific purposes, but rather individual multi-purpose workstations. Gorilla’s workflow is not like a traditional post-house. “Then there’s another point where it takes it beyond what you initially thought it could do. “There’s a point with a piece of technology where it can work as a service,” explained Gabe Berghuis, Project Manager at Gorilla. Additionally, they introduced a separate screening room to the office space in which artists could render and close out projects then walk down the hall and instantly view the dailies for review with the rest of the team, all by connecting to EVO. With EVO’s video project and sharing abilities, the team was able to access their files simultaneously. The production team of six editors, three VFX artists, one Colorist and a Composer needed to easily access project files.
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It was a big leap for us at the time, but bringing on EVO has been the catalyst for a whole new and improved workflow.”įor the Life of the World, a seven episode series produced by Gorilla required heavy editing, VFX work, and a fast turnaround time. When we were about to start production on our largest project to date we realized that a major changed needed to be made. “Walking the drives back and forth to the different workstations was a big problem for safety and security of the projects as well as our productivity. Prior to bringing on EVO, we were working with individual SATA drives,” explained Ross Vande Waa, Producer/Partner at Gorilla. It’s an ideal format for fueling creativity, but has proven to have workflow efficiency challenges - a system that provides little safety and security for media assets and time consuming methods of sharing and transferring files. This allows them to pool their resources on projects and tap into the many different artists’ talents and interests. Leasing a large space, Gorilla subleases offices and/or workstations out to various freelance artists. Thanks to SNS EVO, there’s a solution that fits perfectly into their unique and synergistic style.
GORILLA Showreel – Ode to the World’s Stories from GORILLA on Vimeo.Īs Gorilla continues to grow, so have their workflow demands. Now with the inception of an LA division, GRLA, they will be seeking to expand their theatrical and narrative reel. Ten years later, the company is now a thriving community of over 30+ artists in a collective space, collaborating on the production of award-winning commercials, documentaries, music videos and animations. Starting as a two-man venture in a basement, Gorilla set out on a journey to find success in the industry. Michigan based, Gorilla, a commercial and entertainment based Production Company, has many stories to tell.
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