Storj

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Overview

Iconik manages your media intelligence layer; Storj provides decentralized, encrypted storage. Together they support cost-efficient, policy-driven media operations at scale.

This integration lets organizations keep all original media in Storj while Iconik automatically generates proxies, manages permissions, and provides search and review access. The result: full control of active archives and creative workflows without the unpredictable costs or vendor lock-in of traditional hyperscale storage.

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Core features

What happens when you connect Storj

Connect once via S3-compatible credentials. Add Storj as an external storage in Iconik using standard S3 endpoints; no custom code or middleware needed.

Automated proxy generation on ingest. When new assets upload to Storj, Iconik generates proxies in its managed cloud for fast preview, tagging, and AI-assisted search.

Secure access through Iconik permissions. Iconik creates pre-signed URLs for time-limited access to originals in Storj; no direct exposure of storage credentials.

Workflow automation with no code. Use Iconik’s automation engine to move, tag, and archive media to Storj based on metadata, age, or project status.

Resilient, distributed file storage. Storj’s erasure coding and global distribution protect files against outages and data loss without requiring multi-region replication.

Portable, future-proof architecture. Both systems are S3-compatible, so you can change storage vendors later without rebuilding your MAM.

Who it's for

A practical way to simplify storage and maintain creative agility

Iconik and Storj together help media teams lower archive costs, strengthen data resilience, and maintain always-on access to media assets. IT teams retain control of infrastructure; creatives gain consistent access without touching large masters.

For technology teams and integrators

• Predictable costs: Use Storj’s low, flat-rate pricing and Iconik’s BYOS model to reduce storage and egress unpredictability.
• Straightforward integration: Connect via S3 API; setup typically takes under 30 minutes with no software agents.
• Data security: Combine client-side encryption and Iconik’s RBAC for compliant, auditable media access.

For creative teams and operations

• Instant access to proxies: Browse, search, and review any stored asset without waiting for full downloads.
• Unified content view: Manage on-prem, cloud, and Storj assets in one interface with consistent metadata and tagging.
• Collaborate securely: Share review links and collections with unlimited collaborators; files stay protected in Storj.

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Case Study

Shadow Magic Studios

The Challenge

Independent filmmakers often face limited budgets and fragmented workflows built for big studios. Shadow Magic’s remote digital lab model removed physical barriers, but their post-production pipeline was becoming fragmented: uploads slowed when shoots moved between regions, and managing multiple cloud storage buckets consumed valuable time.

The Outcome

By integrating Iconik with Storj, Shadow Magic unified its entire post-production workflow in the cloud. Iconik became the central hub for review, approval, orchestration, and project management, while Storj provided fast, distributed object storage with consistent performance anywhere in the world. Together, they eliminated manual file management, enabled instant collaboration, and let filmmakers focus on creativity instead of infrastructure.

Key results

• Faster collaboration: Consistent global performance for distributed teams working across cities or continents.
• Lower costs: ~30–40% reduction in storage costs and significant time savings from automated data management.
• Simplified workflows: Unified environment for archive, review, approval, and delivery; no redundant uploads.
• Creative freedom restored: Teams stopped “thinking like IT managers” and refocused on storytelling.

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