Canon USA has an almost hour-long video called Tech Talk: Camera to Cloud Workflow that was filmed during a presentation at Sundance 2026.
Matthew Irving, Canon Senior Technical Specialist, and Derek Johnson, Adobe Senior Production Support Specialist, discuss the Frame.io Camera to Cloud (C2C) workflow.
Topics include:
- Camera to Cloud explained– Matthew Irving details how Canon cameras can send proxy footage to the cloud via Wi-Fi. Derek Johnson clarifies that C2C isn’t a single workflow but an enabler for various workflows, emphasizing its role in real-time collaboration and feedback.
- Benefits of C2C– Derek and Matthew highlight how C2C helps avoid reshoots by allowing more immediate eyes on footage, streamlines editorial processes, and eliminates the need for physical hard drive transfers.
- Practical applications– Derek shares use cases, including a feature film with concurrent main and second units using C2C for director approvals, and a music video where the editor in Chicago received footage in real-time from Nashville.
- Technical aspects and best practices– The discussion covers internet connectivity, optimal bit rates for uploads, and the use of travel routers for reliable Wi-Fi in various locations, including remote areas via satellite internet like Starlink.
- Frame.io features– Derek demonstrates Frame.io’s interface, highlighting features like real-time commenting, automatic organization of footage by date and camera, transcription services, and natural language search with media intelligence.
- Workflow tips– Users should check settings, use fresh media, maintain a solid internet connection, and keep cameras powered on briefly after shooting to ensure uploads complete.
