MacVoices MacVoices #26057: Showstoppers at CES - Strada's Direct Drive Access Transforms Video Collaboration Workflow
Feb 6, 2026
Michael Cioni, CEO of Strada and veteran post-production leader, demos a peer-to-peer system that streams ProRes without cloud storage. He describes direct device-to-device connections, variable bitrate streaming over limited Wi‑Fi, and Finder-integrated remote editing. Pricing, free access options, and multi-stream performance on Apple Silicon are also highlighted.
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Peer-to-Peer Replaces Cloud For Source Files
- Strata replaces cloud storage with a peer-to-peer network that connects cameras, drives, and laptops directly.
- It avoids uploading to cloud providers by streaming files between devices over the internet without centralized storage.
Variable Bitrate Streaming Enables Real-Time Access
- Strata uses real-time variable bitrate encoding to adapt a high-bitrate ProRes file to the available network.
- This lets users stream 4K ProRes content over very low bandwidth without pre-uploading or proxies.
Stop Renting Your Originals In The Cloud
- Avoid paying repeated cloud storage fees for originals you already hold on local drives.
- Keep primary assets on local media and activate them as sources with Strata instead of re-renting cloud copies.