All New Features in Silverstack 8
Take a quick tour of Silverstack 8.0 to see all newly released features!
Click to play videoFirst Steps
With Silverstack/XT
Welcome to the Pomfort Family!
It’s great to see you taking your workflow to the next level. On this page, we compiled a bunch of valuable information and helpful resources to make sure you’re supported right from the start. Simply browse the different sections and get ready for your first project with either Silverstack XT or Silverstack!
If you currently own a subscription for Silverstack, you can easily upgrade your running subscription to Silverstack XT. Learn more
Primary Features
To get you ready for your first project, we created a quick overview of central features and settings. The first section covers some basics both versions share, while the second section highlights some Silverstack XT exclusives.
Basics
The Silverstack Main Screen
Take a tour of the main screen to familiarize yourself with Silverstack’s User Interface and available actions.
Offload and Backup
When source material reaches your workstation, it’s time to perform your first tasks! Learn how to offload clips into your Silverstack library while copying them to one or several backup drives.
The Clip Library
Once offloaded, the clip library allows you to organize, search, and filter your media resources. Explore key features for managing your media assets.
Jobs
Jobs refer to processes that are controlled by Silverstack, like transcoding clips or verifying copies. Learn how to perform and manage them!
Camera Reports
To share your work with others, Silverstack offers a range of professional reporting options. Explore different report types and learn how to customize them!
Playback
Previewing source material is necessary to examine shot material and check quality. Get to know Silversatack’s play back controls.
XT Only
HD-SDI Output
Silverstack XT come with HD-SDI output to play ingested clips in best quality for QC on an HD-SDI broadcast monitor.
Still Image Export Presets
When you need to export a still image from a clip, the still image export presets in Silverstack XT offer additional export settings!
Manual Audio Sync
With Silverstack XT, you can easily sync audio clips to video clips by manually setting slate markers.
LTFS Backup
Due to the nature of their hardware, LTO tapes need a different copy and verification process than other drives. Therefore, Silverstack XT has a specific feature for backing up to LTO tapes!
Knowledge Base
Access detailed documentation of all features in our Knowledge Base! Do you need more info about offloading material, play back options, or reports? Conveniently browse information by category or use the provided search bar.
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Demo Project
Get Started Straight Away.
Don’t have footage yet but want to try out all the powerful features? No problem! We created an entire demo project for you to import and practice with. You can access the demo directly from within the software and get started straight away. For more information on how to use it in either Silverstack XT or Silverstack, check out the demo details.
Videos
Are you more of a visual learner? Watch the tutorial for an overview of all essential features and how to use them!
Tutorial: Basics for Your First Day With Silverstack
Learn how to execute camera offloads, work with the clip library, and create reports!
Click to play videoFurther Reading
Our editorial team constantly feeds the blog with exclusive production stories and educational articles. Check out the following pieces to start deepening your understanding around media asset management!
One Clip on Multiple Volumes
One of the core duties of a DIT is to maintain a well defined backup…
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Working with Video Clips in Silverstack
When starting a secure copy process of clips with Silverstack, you first ingest the video…
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Silverstack Folder Structures for Netflix
To prepare on-set data assets for post-production, Netflix productions must create a folder structure that…
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Processing Power To Boost For Improved Copy Performance
Users often ask us for advice on the type of machine they should use to…
Read moreNeed Help?
Still got open questions? Don’t worry, we’ll sort it out together!
Our support team is here to help, so feel free to email us at: support@pomfort.com.
Please note: In case you think there’s something wrong with the software, it’s best to request assistance from within your appliaction.. To do so, please select “Contact Support” from the “Help” menu and follow the instructions.