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Video Editing Workflows Break Most Storage Platforms
Editing video is not the same as backing up photos or hosting websites. It’s about working with large, high bitrate files that need to move quickly, locally or remotely. You’re not just storing data, you’re actively interacting with it.
Most mainstream platforms weren’t built with this in mind. Editors end up with a mix of DAS drives, cloud sync tools, and whatever backups they can manage. The result is disorganized, expensive, and fragile.
AWS and Google Are Overbuilt and Overpriced for Editors
Amazon S3 and Google Cloud Storage dominate the cloud market, but neither was built for creative workflows.
Why they don’t work for editing:
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Egress pricing penalizes downloads
- No ability to preview or scrub media in place
- Requires setup time and technical know how
- Poor or no integration with editing software
You’re paying for scale and complexity you don’t need.
Skip the Feature Lists: These Are the Criteria That Matter
These are the five real filters editors should use when choosing storage:
- Can I edit directly from it or stream footage in real time?
- Can I predict what this will cost me each month?
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Does it connect to my existing tools, DaVinci Resolve, Adobe Premiere Pro, Synology, etc.?
- Can I share or collaborate without constantly re uploading files?
- If something breaks, can I recover files without filing a support ticket?
| Vendor |
Active Editing |
Cost Simplicity |
NLE Integration |
Remote Support |
Verdict |
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Backblaze B2
|
Yes, via LucidLink, Arq, etc. |
Yes, $0.005 per GB |
Yes, S3 compatible |
Depends on setup |
Best general purpose option |
|
LucidLink
|
Yes, best in class |
Subscription |
Excellent |
Full remote |
Ideal for distributed teams |
|
Wasabi
|
Limited |
Flat rate |
Weak integrations |
Lacks workflow tools |
Good for backup, not live editing |
|
Frame.io
|
No, storage only |
High cost |
Adobe only |
Client collaboration |
Use for approvals, not storage |
|
AWS and Google Cloud
|
No edit support |
Metered and complex |
Developer focused |
Poor for creatives |
Not built for video workflows |
Backblaze Works Because It Stays Out of Your Way
Backblaze doesn’t try to be an all in one platform. That’s the point.
- Storage: $0.005 per GB per month
- Downloads: $0.01 per GB
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S3 compatible, integrates with
LucidLink,
Synology,
Arq,
QNAP,
iconik, and more
- No contract, no minimum, no surprises
You can use it for archive, backup, or live workflows, depending on the tools you plug into it. It doesn’t slow you down or add friction to your stack.
Match Your Storage Setup to Your Workflow
If You’re Editing Video, You Need Storage That Doesn’t Fight You
Most cloud storage platforms weren’t built for editors. They add friction, cost, and complexity without solving real problems.
Backblaze works because it doesn’t overreach. It gives you low cost, flexible storage that plugs into your workflow instead of replacing it.
Start with storage that fits your needs. Not one built for someone else.
