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    It takes more than magic to make movies at this scale

    • CustomerLightstorm Entertainment

      IndustryMedia & Entertainment

      LocationUnited States

    • Vision

      James Cameron’s Lightstorm Entertainment creates stunning films that fully rely on digital technology. Collaborating with Dell Technologies helped them seamlessly capture, store and share vast amounts of data. 

    • Solution

      Creating immersive storytelling today relies on breakthrough technology. Lightstorm needed storage, server, data protection and security solutions that could fit the needs of hundreds of artists and ensure efficient productions.

    • Impact

      Dell Technologies’ scalable storage and server infrastructure enables Lightstorm to solve the exceptional challenge of handling hundreds of millions of real-time files across several sites worldwide.

    • Tim Bicio, Chief Technology Officer, Lightstorm Entertainment

      "Dell Technologies has been a valued partner for more than a decade and will continue to play an important role into the future."

    • Watch how Lightstorm works with Dell Technologies to harness massive data for "Avatar: The Way of Water."

    • Business Results

    • Meets the challenge of storing hundreds of millions of real-time files.

    • Keeps pace with data demands growing 10x-15x from film to film.

    • Replicates and cross-checks data between online and nearline sites.

    • Securely archives data to a private cloud for peace of mind.

    • Turning data into striking action (1:48)

    • Download Case Study

      Using technology to help transform the cinematic experience

    • Download Infographic

      Behind the scenes of Avatar

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