In the fast-paced world of video production, collaboration is key. From concept to final cut, teams of creatives work together to bring their vision to life. However, with so many moving parts, it can be difficult to keep track of everyone's input and ensure that the final product meets everyone's expectations. That's where BanyanBoard's Colab comes in.
Colab is a revolutionary app that streamlines the video reviewing and approval process. It was founded in 2020 by a team of professionals who were tired of the traditional, time-consuming process of sharing and reviewing videos. They wanted a tool that would allow them to collaborate in real-time, without having to constantly email files back and forth or sit through lengthy video calls. And thus, Colab was born.
One of the main features of Colab is its ability to centralize all feedback and comments in one place. Instead of sending emails with vague comments like "I don't like this shot," team members can add specific comments and annotations directly onto the video timeline. This not only saves time but also ensures that everyone is on the same page when it comes to changes and revisions. Check out how a user is using Colab below to call out two changes; one to a drone footage and another to a graphic. Double click on any comment to view annotations on video, open a thread and leave your own comment!
Another great thing with Colab is that users do not need a new login and can use their organization's SSO to access Colab. This allows IT administrators to embed Colab in their home-grown applications. This is also how a user can comment on the video above without logging in explicitly.
Colab is part of the BanyanBoard suite of apps, which means all the digital asset management capabilities of BanyanBoard come packaged with Colab. Users can upload media, record screens or even work with other media on the cloud like Youtube and Vimeo videos. Uploaded videos are compressed, transcoded and streamed securely for viewing in Colab. These digital assets can also be organized into access controlled 'folders' and 'organizations'. With folders, creators can easily organize different versions of their media files that are in review.
All this is great, but let's revisit why people need a review tool like Colab? The answer is simple: efficiency. With Colab, teams can collaborate in real-time, making the review and approval process much faster and more streamlined. This means that projects can be completed more quickly, allowing companies to meet tight deadlines and deliver high-quality videos to their clients. In addition, Colab also offers advanced analytics and reporting tools, so teams can track the progress of their projects and identify areas for improvement. This helps to optimize workflows and ensure that everyone is working as efficiently as possible.