Streamlining video reviews: discover our External Share feature

We're thrilled to present External Share, a feature we've been eagerly working on at MediaBench. It's designed to make your life easier when sharing video content with clients, partners, or team members outside your organization. The best part? They don't even need a MediaBench account. Let us tell you why we're so excited about this.

What makes external share special?

1. Customizable link generation

One of our favorite aspects is the ability to create multiple links for the same content, each with its own settings.

2. Security you can trust

We've added password protection, watermarking and customizable expiration dates for time-sensitive projects.

3. Flexible sharing options

You can share entire folders or specific assets with just a few clicks.

4. Seamless cross-platform experience

External Share works flawlessly across all devices and platforms.

5. No account required

External viewers can access shared content without signing up.

6. X-ray vision for your content

You can see how external parties interact with your externally shared content, which is invaluable for improving workflows and client relationships.

Real-world magic

• Smoother client reviews: Imagine sending a rough cut to a client without the hassle of onboarding them to a new platform. Agencies are already using this to wow clients with a review process smoother than butter.
• Freelancer-friendly collaboration: Working with freelance editors or color graders? External Share makes it a breeze to give them access to exactly what they need, no more, no less.
• Approval processes that actually flow: For marketing teams, getting approvals from higher-ups who aren't tech-savvy is now so much easier. Plus, the expiration feature helps keep things tidy.
• Simplified certification submissions: Users submitting content for ratings and certifications are already using External Share with excellent results. It's great to see the feature simplifying these often complex processes.
• Streamlining global QA processes: We're thrilled to see a major tech company leveraging External Share to power their QA workflow in South America. It's a testament to the feature's ability to handle complex, global processes with ease.

Why we think you'll love it

You're in complete control, deciding exactly what content to show and for how long. To top it off, we’ve also built a comprehensive Access Management page that provides a centralized hub to oversee all your shared links, making it simple to track and modify permissions as needed. Despite its powerful features, External share is remarkably user-friendly – quick to set up and effortless for recipients to access without logins.

How it works (the TL;DR version)

• 1. Pick your content
  • go big with a folder or focus with a single asset
• 2. Craft your share link
  • make as many as you want, each one's special
• 3. Customize to your heart's content
  • from naming to superior security
• 4. Send the link
  • and you're done!

Future plans

We're already envisioning the next level for External Share. Soon, you'll be able to add your logo and tweak colors, transforming shared content into your own branded mini-site. This will elevate External Share from a sharing tool to a robust presentation platform, perfect for impressing clients and streamlining workflows.

We're genuinely excited to see how external share will transform your workflow. Give it a try and let us know what you think – we're always eager to hear your feedback!