Takeoff Helps Video Producers Collaborate

Takeoff Highlights

Takeoff Versus

Takeoff Email
Send large files Yes No
Avoid transferring video files just to watch Yes No
Know everyone can watch your videos Yes No
Easily write comments for specific moments Yes No
Keep all files in a single organized place Yes No
Know what video is the latest Yes No
Bottom line: Takeoff never stops you from using email. But it works much better than email for many aspects of video production.
Takeoff YouTube
Limit video duration Yes No
Ad free Yes No
Easily write comments for specific moments Yes No
Keep all asset files in a single organized place Yes No
Permit downloading of videos Yes No
Private by nature Yes No
Add videos without sending out new links Yes No
Bottom line: YouTube (and similar sites) was built to show video once it's completed, not while it's still being produced. Takeoff was built from the ground up to be used during production, so it has many crucial features YouTube lacks. Use YouTube...just use it after Takeoff :)
Takeoff FTP
Know everyone can watch your videos Yes No
Easily write comments for specific moments Yes No
Keep communication in a centralized place Yes No
Avoid transferring video files just to watch Yes No
Easily write comments for specific moments Yes No
Automatic file management Yes No
No special programs needed Yes No
Bottom line: FTP lets you share large files but it's a huge hassle. Takeoff eliminates all the problems that FTP presents. Good riddance!
Takeoff FCP Server
Affordable for anyone Yes No
Nothing to install Yes No
Doesn't require a Mac Yes No
Easily write comments for specific moments Yes No
Visual customizations Yes No
Works with any editing program Yes No
Bottom line: Final Cut Server was built for larger production houses and is overkill for most of us. Takeoff is simple, inexpensive, and easy to learn.