Professional Features - Aurora Media Vault

Core Storage Capabilities

Professional Format Support

Native support for all professional media formats without conversion or compression. Your files remain pixel-perfect and production-ready.

Supported Formats:

RAW Images: CR3, CR2, NEF, ARW, DNG, RAF, ORF, RW2, PEF, and 40+ more
Professional Video: ProRes, DNxHR, RED R3D, BRAW, Cinema DNG sequences
Standard Formats: JPEG, PNG, TIFF, HEIF, MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV
Audio: WAV, FLAC, AIFF, MP3 (uncompressed formats preserved)

All files stored with lossless compression where applicable, maintaining 100% fidelity to your originals.

Complete Metadata Preservation

Full retention and editability of all embedded metadata, crucial for professional workflows and asset management.

Metadata Standards:

EXIF: Camera settings, lens data, exposure information, GPS coordinates
IPTC: Copyright, keywords, descriptions, creator information
XMP: Adobe metadata, editing history, ratings, labels
Custom Fields: Project-specific metadata and custom taxonomies

Bulk metadata editing

Searchable metadata fields

Metadata export/import

Unlimited Version Control

Track every change to your files with unlimited versioning. Restore any previous version instantly, perfect for iterative editing workflows.

Version Capabilities:

Automatic Versioning: Every file modification creates a new version automatically
Version History: Complete timeline of all changes with timestamps and user info
One-Click Restore: Revert to any previous version without data loss
Storage Optimization: Intelligent delta storage to minimize space usage

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High-Speed Transfer Engine

Optimized for large media files with multi-threaded uploads, resume capability, and intelligent bandwidth management.

Transfer Optimization:

Multi-threaded Uploads: Parallel chunk uploads for maximum speed
Resume Capability: Automatic resumption of interrupted transfers
Bandwidth Control: Throttle or prioritize transfers based on your schedule
CDN Acceleration: Global edge network for faster downloads

Average Upload: 50-100 MB/s

100GB Project: ~20-30 minutes

Actual speeds depend on your internet connection and network conditions.

Advanced Professional Tools

Professional API Access

RESTful API for workflow automation and integration with your existing tools. Programmatically manage uploads, downloads, metadata, and organization.

RESTful Architecture JSON responses, OAuth 2.0 authentication

Complete Documentation Examples in Python, JavaScript, PHP, Ruby

High Rate Limits 10,000 requests/hour for professional plans

                            
# Upload media file via API

curl -X POST https://api.auroravault.ca/v1/upload \

  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_TOKEN" \

  -F "file=@wedding_shoot_001.cr3" \

  -F "metadata={\"project\":\"Wedding2024\"}"

Intelligent Search & Organization

Powerful search across filenames, metadata, and content. Organize with collections, tags, and smart albums.

Metadata Search

Search by camera model, lens, ISO, aperture, date range, location, and any custom field.

Visual Similarity

Find visually similar images using AI-powered image recognition (optional feature).

Smart Collections

Auto-populate collections based on criteria (e.g., "All 4K video from 2024").

Team Collaboration

Share projects securely with clients and team members. Granular permission controls and activity tracking.

Role-Based Access Owner, Editor, Viewer, Downloader roles

Secure Sharing Password-protected, expiring share links

File Comments Annotate and discuss specific files

Activity Log Track all access and modifications

Desktop Sync Applications

Native sync clients for macOS, Windows, and Linux. Automatic background sync with selective folder syncing.

macOS 10.15+

Windows 10/11

Linux (deb/rpm)

Selective folder sync
Bandwidth throttling
Offline access to synced files
Two-way sync with conflict resolution

Workflow Integrations

Seamlessly integrate with your existing creative tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Direct integration with Lightroom Classic and Photoshop. Edit files in Aurora Vault without downloading.

Plugin Available

Video Editing Suites

Compatible with Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, DaVinci Resolve via networked storage protocols.

Mount as Drive

Capture One

Direct catalog integration for seamless tethered shooting and processing workflows.

Native Support

DAM Systems

Connect with asset management platforms like Photo Mechanic, MediaValet, and others via API.

API Integration

Built for Your Workflow

Wedding Photographers

Store entire wedding shoots (50-100GB) securely with client access portals. Organize by event, deliver high-res downloads, and maintain archives for future reprints.

Average Project: 75GB

Client Galleries: Password-protected

Retention: 5+ years recommended

Videographers

Archive terabytes of raw footage, finished projects, and intermediate renders. Quick access for client revisions and re-edits months after project completion.

4K Project: 500GB - 2TB

Version Control: All render iterations

Team Access: Multiple editors

Creative Agencies

Centralize all campaign assets with team collaboration. Maintain client archives, track revisions, and ensure brand consistency across projects.

Team Size: Unlimited seats

Organization: By client/campaign

Compliance: Data sovereignty critical

Technical Specifications

Specification	Limit/Support	Details
Maximum File Size	100 GB per file	Suitable for 8K video and large project files
Storage Capacity	Unlimited (paid plans)	Scale from gigabytes to petabytes
Concurrent Uploads	50 files simultaneously	Professional plan; 10 for standard
Supported Formats	400+ file types	All professional photo/video formats
API Rate Limit	10,000 req/hour	Professional plan; 1,000 for standard
Version Retention	Unlimited versions	All plans include full version history
Team Members	Unlimited	Enterprise plan; up to 10 for professional
Mobile Access	iOS & Android apps	View, organize, and share on mobile

Professional Media Storage Features