Avid Media Composer & Nexis on AWS
Professional Remote Editorial, Simplified
Get the full power of Avid Media Composer and NEXIS shared storage in the cloud, backed by AWS reliability.
Scale your editorial capacity instantly while using the same professional tools the major studios & networks use.
Why Avid on AWS Changes Everything
Familiar Tools, Limitless Reach
Work with the industry-standard Avid Media Composer interface you know, accessed remotely through JumpDesktop for a native editing experience from anywhere in the world.
Enterprise-Grade Performance
AWS infrastructure delivers the computing power and storage capacity your projects demand, with bulletproof uptime that eliminates the risks of running editorial from traditional server rooms.
True Remote Collaboration
Every Avid on AWS setup includes PacPost.live integration, meaning real-time collaboration is built right in, not an expensive add-on.
Bring Your Own Storage
Choose the storage solution that works best for your workflow. Whether you prefer Lucid link, Suite Storage or Avid NEXIS shared storage for maximum compatibility, you have the flexibility to use what you already know and trust.
Game-Changing Features
Pay-Per-Use Storage Model
Instead of renting or buying 40TB+ of NEXIS upfront and only getting 32TB usable while production is ongoing, you can start with as little as 4TB and pay only for what you need. Plus, all your media is automatically mirrored on Avid NEXIS AWS.
- Allows gradual scaling as projects grow
- AWS storage tiers (S3) let you optimize rental costs further
- Bring your own storage
Add More NEXIS Storage or Workstations
Need more storage or Avid workstations for a big show? Scale up in minutes rather than waiting for hardware.
- Scale up in minutes, not weeks
- No waiting for hardware installation and configuration
- Scale back down when the show wraps
- Avoid overpaying for unused rentals
B2B Opportunities - Eliminates Infrastructure Overhead
No need for dedicated IT staff, data center space, power, cooling, or hardware maintenance contracts.
- Avid + NEXIS on AWS handles all infrastructure management
- Automatic updates and hardware failure handling
- Convert fixed operational costs into predictable monthly expenses
- Stop sitting on unused old equipment waiting to go back on rental
Built-in Disaster Recovery and Redundancy
AWS provides multiple availability zones and automatic backups without additional hardware cost.
- On-premises disaster recovery typically requires duplicate infrastructure at significant cost
- Optional cloud-native backup and replication
- Multiple availability zones ensure continuous operation
- Automatic failover without manual intervention
High-Performance Avid Workstations with NVIDIA Acceleration for JUMPDesktop
AWS instances with NVIDIA GPUs provide hardware-accelerated rendering without massive upfront costs.
- Real-time effects processing and faster timeline scrubbing
- NVIDIA's video acceleration handles demanding codecs and complex timelines
- Technical Specifications Up to 60mbps video bandwidth, Up to 512kbps 8 channel audio, Surround sound, Up to 4 virtual display, Up to 4:4:4 10-bit color
- Advanced Multi Monitor GPU acceleration when using JumpDesktop
- Scale back down for basic editing pay only for performance when needed
Included PacPost.live Collaboration Included
No additional collaboration fees, PacPost.live is included with every editor license
- Real-time project sharing and review capabilities
- Seamless client feedback integration
- Multi-user editing coordination
Professional Remote Access with JumpDesktop
Industry-leading remote connectivity that delivers unparalleled performance and responsiveness
- Ultra-Low Latency Performance Can support 90Hz, 120Hz, and 240Hz refresh rates for exceptional responsiveness, especially beneficial for precision tasks like stylus drawing and design work
- Superior Frame Accuracy Hardware encoding can provide more consistent frame timing and fluid motion up to 240Hz, potentially reducing the variability that may occur with CPU-based encoding
- Universal Compatibility Works across Mac, Windows, Linux, and can even run in web browsers, providing flexible access from most devices
- Energy Efficient May reduce power consumption and heat generation on both client and server hardware, potentially extending battery life and improving system performance
- Technical Specifications Up to 60mbps video bandwidth, Up to 512kbps 8 channel audio, Surround sound, Up to 4 virtual display, Up to 4:4:4 10-bit color
Technical Specifications
Workstation Hardware
NVIDIA GPU-accelerated instances with up to 96 vCPUs and 768 GB RAM
Storage Architecture
Nexis shared storage with scalable capacity from 10TB to petabytes
Network Performance
Up to 10Gbps bandwidth with AWS high-performance instances
Security Standards
End-to-end encryption, two-factor authentication, SOC 2 compliance
Streaming Quality
4K resolution support with 10-bit 4:2:2 color at 30Mbps bitrate
Video Conferencing
Review cuts with video conferencing in real-time
PacPost.live Included
No additional collaboration fees, PacPost.live is included with every AWS edit station
Instant Scalability
Scale editorial capacity up or down instantly based on project demands
The Bottom Line
Stop paying separately for remote collaboration tools. With our Avid on AWS solution, you get professional-grade editing capabilities with built-in collaboration and enterprise-level uptime protection, all in one package.
Your media is safely mirrored across AWS infrastructure, ensuring maximum uptime and eliminating concerns about hardware failures, power outages, or equipment that could bring your project to a halt. When deadlines matter and scalability is crucial, this is the editorial solution that delivers.