The problem...
Managing photo assets and the photo approval process for a film or television production has traditionally been time consuming, costly and quite labor intensive. IDing, organizing, storing, printing, delivering and tracking thousands of images while seeking approval from talent or reps is no easy task...especially while on a tight budget.
The solution...
PKOv4 (PhotoKill Online™) — PKOv4 is a web-based photo approval and management system that dramatically simplifies the approval process and provides unprecedented access to images for all stakeholders. PKO streamlines this process by storing, securing, converting, IDing and tracking all images of a film or television production from start to finish. In addition to our online system, Film Solutions' PKO staff also helps manage the movement of images in every aspect of a production...from talent approvals to press deliveries...securely and from one online location.
With the integration of the latest and most advanced web tools available, Photokill Online provides users with:
- Uncompromised security: SSL encryption, user activity monitoring, dynamic watermarking and access-level permissions are employed 24 hours a day to ensure optimal data security. In addition, each users IP address is recorded every time they log in.
- Real-time statistical feedback: there's no need to keep track of image reject percentages anymore. As users work through the approval process, images are automatically tracked and updated as changes are made so you can accurately and easily meet contractual obligations.
- Diverse search parameters: users can quickly access and display photos containing specific actors, ensembles, crew, background, etc. — all with a simple mouse click.
- Single point of communication: all users can complete their tasks and progress can be tracked simply by logging on — optimal for a diverse production workforce working from separate locations.
- Streamlined creative process: with the use of customizable albums executive and marketing departments can easily organize and share images with a wide, user base without compromising security.
- Download/Email Images: various levels of access can be provided to multiple users (executive, marketing, publicity, etc.) allowing them the ability to download or email images as needed.
- Image Captioning Tools: unit publicists can easily caption images one at a time or in batches. Because our system automatically displays the principal cast and character names, captioning these images couldn't be easier. In addition, every caption is kept in a drop-down menu that is available during captioning, so finding and applying a previous caption is a click away!
- Dynamic Watermarking: PKO V4 automatically applies a watermark to each image with the username of user.