Object Mount in Media Workflows
Object Mount is designed to make working with cloud storage as seamless as possible — especially in media production environments where performance, compatibility, and simplicity matter.
The articles in this Media Workflow Guides section will provide an overview of how Object Mount fits into post-production workflows, as well as configuration tips for tools like Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer and DaVinci Resolve.
Adobe Premiere Pro
Premiere Pro users benefit from Object Mount:
- Projects and source footage can be stored remotely and edited directly.
- Media can be linked and relinked to Object Mount volumes just like local storage.
- Assign proxies and cache files to local disks for the best performance.
- Object Mount volumes appear like regular drives in Finder or File Explorer, making them easy to integrate with Premiere’s media browser and import panels.
See Using Object Mount with Premiere Pro for complete configuration tips.
Avid Media Composer
Object Mount integrates cleanly into Avid Media Composer workflows:
- Preview and scrub footage before importing.
- Store Scratch Disks and Proxies on local, fast volumes.
- Adjust Proxy file formats to improve performance.
See Using Object Mount with Avid Media Composer for full setup and setting guidelines.
DaVinci Resolve
Object Mount interacts seamlessly with DaVinci Resolve:
- Media can be accessed directly from your Object Mount volume.
- Stills, cache, and preview files are fastest when stored on local SSD/NVMe volumes.
- Direct I/O should be disabled for the Object Mount path.
- Optional settings like proxy mode and smart caching can improve playback on cloud-mounted media.
See Using Object Mount with DaVinci Resolve for more details.
When to Use Object Mount
Object Mount is ideal for:
- Remote editing workflows
- Team environments where storage is centralized
- Archival footage access directly from the cloud
- High-speed read access (e.g.: proxy editing or frame review)
Object Mount is particularly well-suited for hybrid workflows where some assets live on fast local disks, while other content comes in from the cloud — with no need for manual sync tools or complex workflows.
Final Notes
Object Mount is not a replacement for all local workflows — cache files, renders, and scratch disks are still best kept on local volumes.
But for accessing and working with cloud-hosted media, Object Mount bridges the gap between cloud storage and simplified usability beautifully.