Colorfront Streaming Server

The professional solution for color-accurate reference-quality streaming

1 RU Dedicated Server

AES 256 bit encryption

Color Fidelity

Global Collaboration

4 independent 4K channels

SDR | HDR | Dolby Vision

High-Quality Streaming
with No Hidden Costs.

Colorfront Streaming Server's annual license provides unlimited high-quality, ultra-low latency streaming for global collaboration on devices, web browsers, and cinema screens, with no extra fees or hidden costs.

Seamless Integration with Existing Workflows

Streaming Server seamlessly integrates with your existing workflows and applications, allowing you to easily incorporate it into your production process.

Secure and
Reliable

With Streaming Server, you can trust that your content will be delivered securely and reliably to your intended audience.

Flexible Output Options for Any Device

Stream your content to a wide range of devices, including broadcast monitors, Apple TV, the Colorfront Streaming Player, and authenticated browsers.

Experience Fast, Flexible, Secure, Global Collaboration

Stream four independent UHD channels to 25 collaborators simultaneously.

Streaming Server Features

Sub-second latency provides robust streaming with minimal delay

8-800 mbit HEVC encoding for a higher quality experience across any given bit rate

10-bit 4:4:4 reference quality video allows color accurate critical QC on a theater projector or 4K HDR reference broadcast monitor

Multi-channel audio including 48kHz 16bit embedded AAC audio with 5.1, 7.1 surround sound or immersive 5.1.4 channels

Support for HD, 2K, 4K and stereo3D content in SDR, HDR or Dolby Vision. All properly color managed with the powerful Colorfront Engine

Dolby Vision tunneling providing High Dynamic Range support with Dolby Vision on prosumer displays such as an LG OLED via HDMI

Four independent streaming channels in one box

Stream securely to multiple destinations, allowing collaboration with remote clients simultaneously anywhere in the world

Streaming Player client on Windows, MacOS, iPad, iPhone, AppleTV. No decoder box needed

CDI/NDI support while optionally running within an AWS infrastructure

Administer and send email stream invitations easily with the Colorfront Stream Manager

Supports SDI, NDI and CDI input sources

Viewers can quickly and easily join a session via the Streaming Player or web browser

For easy configuration without having to access the physical unit, the Streaming Server can also be controlled by Colorfront's browser based Web Control Interface

Streaming Server Security

SRT (Secure Reliable Transport Protocol) support for pristine quality, low-latency live video over the public internet

256-bit AES encryption, the same requirement Hollywood studios trust for all their sensitive content

Protect your stream with optional NexGuard forensic watermarking integration

Disabled screen capture on player devices

Optional two factor authentication for viewers

Integrated visible watermarking available for additional protection

What our clients say

Colorfront Streaming Server has proven to be an excellent tool that expands the color bay experience to any place in the world. The interface is simple to use, and the color science is pinpoint accurate. We love the flexibility Colorfront Streaming Server provides our finishing experience. Artists and Clients can be literally anywhere, but also together virtually, with all the confidence of being in the same room.

Rick Skrip

Finishing Editor

Colorfront Streaming Server has opened multiple doors for our team when it comes to working remotely. Throughout the pandemic, our entire dailies workflow relied on the Streaming Server for color-critical evaluation within home working environments. For our finishing teams, Colorfront's solution offers a more robust, color-calibrated, and keenly-priced alternative to other remote collaboration solutions on the market.

Phil Harrelson

VP of US operations at Light Iron in Los Angeles

The best part about Colorfront Streaming Server is the ability for us to work in our native color space and resolution, and still include our collaborators around the world. I can grade in my theater in 4K XYZ, P3 while my remote collaborators can view a faithful HD Rec.709 representation at the same time. Having the ability to do this on one box has been a game changer.

Alex Bickel

Founder of Color Collective

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The Streaming Server is exclusively available from Colorfront resellers. Annual software license is $5,000 with Streaming Server hardware sold separately.

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FAQs

Find answers to common questions about the Streaming Server and its application in your workflow.

What is the Streaming Server?

Colorfront’s advanced Streaming Server appliance offers a solution for professional remote video and audio monitoring with secure, reference-quality and low latency viewing experience that is suitable for critical QC or client approval, and supports a range of display options including: Apple’s XDR display, OLED TVs, professional HDR reference monitors or even emissive cinema walls.

What components make up the Streaming Network Architecture?

The remote streaming technology relies on various components that facilitate the deployment of a wide range of workflows and configurations. These key building blocks include:

- Streaming sources, such as the Streaming Server.
- The Stream Manager, which offers a user-friendly interface for session management and invitations.
- Streaming Player applications, designed to view the reference-quality output.
- A gateway, which transmits SRT streams to multiple destinations. Users can leverage Colorfront’s high-security, high- performance Gateway or opt for direct streaming through a P2P setup.

How does the Streaming Server work?

The appliance works in real-time with HD, 2K & 4K, and stereo3D content, in rec709 SDR or HDR with Dolby Vision, and uses SRT (secure reliable transport protocol) to deliver pristine quality, low-latency live video, plus multi-channel audio, over the public internet to multiple remote clients concurrently. Forensic nexguard watermarking and 256-bit AES encryption are used to ensure content remains secure and protected.

Can the Streaming Server handle a larger number of viewers and high traffic?

The Streaming Server can support up to 20 viewers and a bitrate limit up to 200 Mbps per channel

What kind of security does the Streaming Server provide?

Colorfronts Streaming Server is TPN Gold Certified and offers a safe and secure remote streaming solution using the SRT (Secure Reliable Transport) Protocol and 256-bit AES encryption. This ensures that content is protected even when transmitted over the public internet. To further enhance system safety and ensure studio-level security, there are additional measures one can take which are listed in the user manual

What kind of support is available?

Support coverage is available Monday through Friday 9am - 6pm PST & CET. For all support related issues please email support@colorfront.com

What file formats are supported by the Streaming Server?

Streaming technology encompasses a wide range of resolutions and formats, including HD, UHD, or 4K, with color encodings such as RGB 444 or YUV 420, alongside variable bitrates that can range from low to very high. These critical settings determine the stream’s overall quality and require precise adjustment on the server side. It is important to note that compatibility with these settings varies across playback devices; for instance, AppleTV may not support UHD with RGB 444 encoding.

How do I set up a Streaming Server?

When a Streaming Server is shipped, it is set up and ready to stream with the latest software installed. The Server will also be added to the Stream Manager along with specific users selected by the customer who will have access to manage the server. Once the Streaming Server is in the hands of the client, they will simply need to rack the unit, connect cables and power up the system.

What applications is the Streaming Server compatible with?

The Streaming Server works hand in hand with the Colorfront Stream Manager and Streaming Player.

What does having two or more Streaming Servers look like?

Having two or more Streaming Servers allows users to scale up their streaming capabilities, allowing more streaming channels available to suit any studio or facilities needs. Users can stream simultaneously from as many Streamer Servers as they have.

How do I purchase the Colorfront Streaming Server?

The Colorfront Streaming Server application and server hardware are available from Colorfont's authorized business resellers. Colorfront does not sell the Streaming Server application and hardware. Please see our list of Streaming Server resellers here.