Iodyne and Red Demo Cardless RAW Ingest for Multi-Camera Production

This direct ingest workflow addresses a key bottleneck in high-volume, multi-camera productions, shifting data management from post-shoot offloading to real-time capture. By eliminating card-based transfers, productions can accelerate grading and editorial processes, particularly in live events and virtual production environments. The integration with secure, high-capacity portable storage such as Iodyne's devices highlights a continued push toward on-set efficiency and robust data handling. Industry players should watch for broader adoption of similar cardless workflows and how other storage and camera manufacturers respond with integrated solutions.

The concept of cardless RAW ingest, as demonstrated by Iodyne and RED, is gaining traction for its potential to streamline production workflows, particularly for high-resolution, multi-camera shoots. CineD (June 2026) detailed the Iodyne DIT cart solution, noting it allows V-RAPTOR and V-RAPTOR XL cameras to stream R3D over IP directly to storage instead of internal media. This setup can handle large data rates, with a single 24TB Pro Data sustaining up to 8 simultaneous 8K 16:9 feeds at 24fps. Iodyne positions this as a significant time-saver, quoting that a four-camera 8K shoot traditionally requiring four or more hours for ingest can see footage stream directly to encrypted volumes during the shoot, with final offload for 24TB taking roughly 80 minutes. Sports Video Group (June 2026) also reported on RED's presence at Cine Gear, confirming their collaboration with Iodyne for demos of V-RAPTOR XE, RED Cine-Broadcast, and RED Connect. The focus on “cardless” workflows aligns with Iodyne's broader strategy to position its Pro Data as a central component of modern production, from capture to final delivery. CineD (January 2026) previously covered Iodyne's expansion of its Pro Data line with new 96TB and 192TB configurations, providing increased capacity for 8K RAW and multi-camera recording, further emphasizing the need for robust, high-capacity portable storage in today's production landscape. This underscores a trend toward integrated, high-performance solutions that reduce friction in managing increasingly large media files, making it a workflow story rather than solely a product launch.