The complete content control

The innovative Spycer^® data management software lets you effectively review and manage extremely large volumes of data. Create a transparent network that makes the contents of all connected systems available for viewing and editing by means of a wide array of tools. When handling large volumes of film, video, and CG data volumes is part of your daily workflow, eliminate the chaos by using Spycer^® to automatically provide an overview of the contents in all storage systems and workstations. The user-friendly DVS software lets you effortlessly manage your content – coming from film scanners, telecines, cameras, VTRs, edit suites, and CGI. Easily browse and locate RED^® files, MXF data or search on removed external hard disks. Spycer^® delivers sophisticated features for fast and convenient content management.

Manage and distribute

Spycer^® enables you to effortlessly manage large data volumes and edit the metadata of individual files or entire image sequences. Edit or correct keycode entries in the DPX header, or modify timecode information in a simple and straightforward way. In the browser, Spycer^® bundles individual images into a clip, which may be converted to a single-file container format for easy viewing. Let Spycer^® automatically convert high-resolution clips in the background, and use them for offline editing or as preview proxies for viewing your hi-res data from anywhere in the network. Use the benefits of distributed processing, and conveniently access contents in the entire SpycerNet from your computer.

SpycerNet

Simply link up your PCs, workstations, and other insular storage devices into a single, efficient content management network – the SpycerNet. This scalable network enables trouble-free browsing, viewing, editing, and sharing of film, video, and audio files. Spycer^® does not require a central storage system or central database to achieve this connectivity – simply integrate the data management software into your existing IT infrastructure. Each Spycer^® generates a database for the automatic entry of local storage contents. This information is available for access and editing from any workstation in the SpycerNet.  

Browsing and viewing

Spycer^® removes the uncertainty of finding data in complex networks. An extensive set of search parameters helps you find image data, video and audio clips, and metadata with confidence. Search external drives even when they are disconnected. The intelligent DVS data manager gives you a complete overview of all storage components in your SpycerNet. Spycer^® supports multiple MXF variants typically used in broadcast workflows with codecs like DVCPRO^®, XDCAM^® and Avid DNxHD^®.

Spycer^® even lets you process RAW files quickly and efficiently. DVS's data manager can easily find, view, convert, and edit data shot with e.g. RED^®, ARRI, Phantom or the Silicon Imaging camera. Spycer^® may also be used to visualize 3D LUTs, represented as a color cube in the media player. Gain a complete overview of your data while at the same time organizing your post production clips.

Copying and checking

Quickly and safely copy data directly between the workstations connected to the SpycerNet with an easy-to-manage peer-to-peer system. Spycer's special algorithms speed up the copying process over Ethernet or 10GigE. Save precious time by using DVS's lightning fast high-speed copying. For drop-free play-out of image sequences, the copying process retains the order of files in the storage device. Typically, post production environment include workstations with various operating systems. Since the Spycer^® tools work independently of the file-sharing mechanisms integrated in the operating systems, Spycer^® provides trouble-free copying of data between workstations, regardless of platform type.

Defragmentation and descattering

The Spycer^® defragmentation tool is capable of processing not only individual files, but also entire image sequences. This method of defragmentation has been developed specifically for the needs of high-resolution image sequences, and allows the positioning of image sequences and clips in optimal locations on the storage system after defragmenting. Remote-controlled defragmentation and de-scattering are possible in the entire SpycerNet. Mephisto, the stand-alone defragmentation tool, automatically carry this out in the background for your DVS-SAN.