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Show HN: Shumai – open-source Frame.io alternative for creative work

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Why This Matters

Shumai introduces an open-source alternative to Frame.io, offering a comprehensive platform for creative teams to securely store, review, and collaborate on media assets with advanced features like frame-specific annotations, secure sharing, and distributed transcoding. Its emphasis on customization, security, and AI integration makes it a versatile tool for modern production workflows, potentially reducing reliance on proprietary solutions and fostering innovation in collaborative media management.

Key Takeaways

Shumai

An open-source platform for all your creative work.

Website | Docs | Demo

Features

S3-Compatible & Local Storage : Securely store and serve your creative assets using a local filesystem or any S3-compatible cloud storage (AWS S3, Cloudflare R2, MinIO, etc.).

: Securely store and serve your creative assets using a local filesystem or any S3-compatible cloud storage (AWS S3, Cloudflare R2, MinIO, etc.). Frame-by-Frame Annotations & Comments : Give precise feedback using frame-specific drawing tools and timestamped comments directly on video and image assets.

: Give precise feedback using frame-specific drawing tools and timestamped comments directly on video and image assets. Secure Sharing & Collections : Create secure public share links and curated media collections to collaborate with clients and stakeholders.

: Create secure public share links and curated media collections to collaborate with clients and stakeholders. Granular Access Control : Manage workspace permissions using team-level and project-level role-based access controls.

: Manage workspace permissions using team-level and project-level role-based access controls. Distributed Transcoding via Temporal : Offload resource-heavy video transcoding to a background worker pool orchestrated by Temporal.

: Offload resource-heavy video transcoding to a background worker pool orchestrated by Temporal. Custom Asset Metadata: Define and customize dynamic metadata fields tailored to your production pipeline.

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