Hedge

Hedge is a software company that specializes in creating tools to streamline and optimize video workflows. Their products aim to address the challenges and time-consuming tasks associated with video production, such as media offloading and ingesting, file transcoding and preparation, collaboration and sharing, footage review, and file archiving and backup. Hedge caters to video professionals of all sizes, ranging from individual freelancers to large production companies. The product is widely used by video editors, colorists, digital imaging technicians (DITs), post-production studios, and film and television production companies.

Key Features

OffShoot: Streamline the offload and ingest process with fast, verified data transfers and metadata management. Transfer multiple sources to multiple destinations simultaneously, with support for various checksums and verification of all transfers. Add metadata to media files during transfer using presets.

FoolCat: Generate comprehensive camera reports with high-quality stills and rich metadata. Support for popular RAW and video codecs. Reports are displayed in a distraction-free dark mode, and PDF exports make it easy to share reports with others.

EditReady: Transcode and re-wrap footage into high-quality editable formats. Support a wide range of codecs, including RAW formats, and utilize manufacturer-specific color science for accurate results. Add overlays, burn-in timecode, and metadata to your footage.

ScopeBox: Access audio and video scopes for colorists, editors, and DITs. Customize your toolset and layout options to suit your needs. Support NDI inputs and integration with popular NLEs and grading software. Features include waveform, vectorscope, RGB parade, and more.

Canister: Simplify long-term storage of media files with easy and cost-effective archiving. Utilize LTO technology for fast, vast, and robust archiving. Enjoy a user-friendly drag-and-drop interface and browsing capabilities. Retrieve files without needing specialized IT knowledge.

PostLab: Facilitate collaboration among editors working on Final Cut Pro, Media Composer, and Premiere Pro. Sync all changes and track document history for easy version control. Prevent conflicts by locking files when in use by another team member. Features include time machine, task management, and document sharing.

Bin Locking: Collaborate effectively by preventing overwriting of files with bin locking functionality. Ensure exclusive access to your edit and unlock bins for others to modify or add to the work.

Bring your own shared storage: Choose any preferred shared storage system, eliminating vendor lock-in and saving costs on proprietary storage options. Enhance creativity by investing in storage solutions that suit specific needs and budget.

Workspaces: Convert various block storage types into Media Composer-compatible volumes. Sync media with preferred tools or services while Hedge manages Workspaces for control over volume names and paths.

For remote and hybrid teams: Supercharge Media Composer workflows for remote and hybrid teams with Hedge Pro and LucidLink's Filespaces. Seamlessly transition between on-premises and remote setups, integrating existing local shared storage.