Alteon.io, a cloud-based platform designed for content creators, has announced that its iPad app now supports offline/online editing workflows.
Apple launched Final Cut Pro for iPad earlier this year, and since that time we have seen quite a few companies developing software to help maximize its potential. Alteon’s goal is to help bridge the gap between the iPad and macOS versions of Final Cut Pro by automatically generating proxies that sync with raw footage in the cloud.
When media files are uploaded to Alteon, they are natively transcoded into H.265 MP4 proxy files. Editors on iPad can download those proxies for offline editing using Final Cut Pro for iPad. When the project is ready for online conform, the editor can hand off the project to Final Cut Pro on their desktop, which has access to the original raw files. From there, all media is relinked and proxy content is discarded for further collaboration in Alteon, or can be exported for distribution.
Once media files are in Alteon, those with access to the project can review footage, share password-protected viewing links, and add searchable meta tags for better media organization. The platform also allows for an easier review-and-approval process by using SMPTE time-stamped comments.
Essentially, Alteon for iPad is an enhanced version of the mobile app, which was released for iPhone in March. On either device, users can upload and download media directly between their device and Alteon.
Price & Availability
The Alteon app is available to download on the App Store. Memberships cost $12 USD /month and provide the ability to share and join projects, purchase additional storage, and save money on housing assets by transferring them to lower-cost archive storage.
