ARRI's post-production services division – provides dailies, data management, color grading, archiving, and technical support for film and TV productions.
What is ARRI Media?
ARRI Media is ARRI's post-production services division, offering comprehensive services for film and TV productions. The portfolio ranges from on-set data management and dailies to archiving and technical support.
Scope of Services
| Service | Description |
|---|---|
| Dailies | Daily working copies |
| Data Management | Backup, Verification |
| Color Grading | Look Development, Final Grade |
| Conform | Online Editing |
| Archiving | LTO, Film-Out |
| QC | Quality Control |
Locations
| City | Focus |
|---|---|
| Munich | Headquarters, Full Service |
| Berlin | Regional Hub |
| London | UK Market |
| New York | US East Coast |
| Los Angeles | Hollywood Productions |
Dailies Workflow
| Phase | Activity |
|---|---|
| Ingest | Receive material from set |
| Backup | Multiple backups |
| Sync | Picture-sound synchronization |
| Grading | Apply dailies look |
| Export | Various formats |
| Delivery | Cloud, drive, streaming |
Supported Formats
| Category | Formats |
|---|---|
| ARRI | ARRIRAW, ProRes |
| RED | R3D |
| Sony | X-OCN, XAVC |
| Blackmagic | BRAW |
| Other | As needed |
Data Management
| Service | Description |
|---|---|
| On-Set Support | DIT services |
| Backup | RAID, LTO, Cloud |
| Checksum | MD5/XXH verification |
| Tracking | Asset management |
| Handover | To post-facilities |
Color Services
| Service | Description |
|---|---|
| Look Development | On-set LUTs |
| Dailies Grade | Consistent look |
| Final Grade | DaVinci Resolve, Baselight |
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10+ |
| Deliverables | Cinema, Streaming, Broadcast |
Archiving
| Format | Description |
|---|---|
| LTO Tape | Long-term data backup |
| Film-Out | ARRILASER to negative |
| Cloud | AWS, Google Cloud |
| Hybrid | Combination |
Integration with ARRI Ecosystem
| Product | Connection |
|---|---|
| ARRI Cameras | Optimized workflows |
| ARRIRAW | Native processing |
| ARRISCAN | Scan-to-digital |
| ARRILASER | Digital-to-film |
Typical Clients
| Segment | Needs |
|---|---|
| Feature Film | Full-service post |
| TV Series | High-volume dailies |
| Commercials | Fast turnarounds |
| Streaming | Large data volumes |
Advantages
| Advantage | Description |
|---|---|
| ARRI Expertise | Deep format knowledge |
| Consistency | Standardized workflows |
| Security | Redundant backups |
| Support | 24/7 for productions |
Cost Structure
| Service | Model |
|---|---|
| Dailies | Per shooting day/footage volume |
| Grading | Hourly/daily rate |
| Archive | Per TB/year |
| Packages | Production deals |
Workflow Integration
| Phase | ARRI Media Role |
|---|---|
| Pre-Production | Workflow planning |
| Production | Dailies, DIT support |
| Post | Conform, Grade, QC |
| Delivery | Masters, archive |
Today
ARRI Media positions itself as a full-service partner for productions utilizing ARRI equipment or seeking the highest post-production quality. Their integration with the ARRI ecosystem offers seamless workflows from sensor to screen.
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