Discover Backlight: powerful cloud-native SaaS for creating and delivering impactful video and entertainment efficiently and at scale. #WeAreBacklight
Backlight
Software Development
Boston, Massachusetts 4,020 followers
We back Media & Entertainment. We back Creators & Collaborators. We back Everything Video. #WeAreBacklight
About us
Backlight is a global media technology company that is dramatically improving every stage of the video and entertainment content lifecycle—from creation through monetization—with its award-winning, cloud-native SaaS products. Video-forward organizations partner with Backlight to solve their mission-critical business and operational challenges. Backlight’s product lines—iconik, cineSync, ftrack, celtx, Gem, Wildmoka, and Zype—provide secure and efficient media management, narrative design, production tracking, creative collaboration, OTT, monetization and hyper-distribution. Backlight launched in 2021 and is backed by $200M in funding from growth-equity partner PSG. For more information visit backlight.co.
- Website
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http://www.backlight.co
External link for Backlight
- Industry
- Software Development
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Boston, Massachusetts
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2021
- Specialties
- Media & Entertainment Technology, Cloud Native Technology, Hyperdistribution, OTT , Media Management & Collaboration, and Narrative Management
Locations
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Primary
Boston, Massachusetts, US
Employees at Backlight
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Cristian Livadiotti
EVP of Customer Experience at Backlight | co-founder and CEO of Wildmoka
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Thomas Menguy
Co-Founder and CTO at Wildmoka, a Backlight business
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Ed Laczynski
GM of Zype, Backlight Board of Directors, product leader | cloud infrastructure | SaaS | Enterprise Scale API
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🥊 Jody Lee Neckles 📡
Executive Media Consultant
Updates
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Why are broadcasters worldwide diving into mobile-first, vertical video? It's all about meeting audiences where they are—on their phones! But what's driving this shift? Is it the rise of social media, or something more? Dive into our latest blog to uncover why vertical video is the future of broadcasting! Check it out here: https://hubs.ly/Q02V-GGf0 #VerticalVideo #BroadcastingRevolution
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We’re into day 2 at #BroadcastIndia and pushing ahead with fresh ideas and powerful media tools. Visit us at booth D2 with Real Image Media Solutions to see wildmoka and iconik in action! Request meetings here: https://hubs.ly/Q02SKjT_0 #VideoTech
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🇮🇳 October 17-19, we’re heading to Broadcast India in beautiful Mumbai with our partner Real Image Media Solutions. Visit us at booth D2 for demos of wildmoka and iconik. Request a meeting here https://hubs.ly/Q02SKjT_0 or reach out to Jakob Hummes for more information.
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Here are 4 reasons to join our ftrack advice clinic. Sign up now to get personalized solutions and connect with peers: https://hubs.ly/Q02SBZnX0
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Iconik has evolved! With a new Automation Engine, AI transcription summaries, and rebuilt media player, this release is designed to help you manage and create media faster. Learn more: https://hubs.ly/Q02SBNk20
Iconik Release: Automation, AI, and Review features to keep your creative flow
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Let's redefine media together at NAB NY 2024. Explore Backlight's suite of products and stay ahead in the digital race. Use guest pass code NY7959 when registering for a free exhibit hall pass. See you there! https://hubs.ly/Q02Sbq8w0 #Backlight #NABNY2024
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This October 8th-10th, in the heart of New York, NY, an event is set to unfold that promises to be the crossroads of media, entertainment, and technology... Yes, NAB NY 2024 is on the horizon, and it's shaping up to be more than just a conference. It's a gateway to the newest opportunities in global media and entertainment, including Backlight’s full suite of solutions. Need a free exhibit hall pass? Register with code: NY7959 at https://hubs.ly/Q02SbcF30
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Backlight reposted this
Dear Friends of The Pipeline Conference The next virtual TPC session is scheduled for next week Oct. 8. This panel discussion will focus on VFX, Animation & Games pipeline, and engineering career growth and pathways. Date: Tuesday, 8 October 2024 Time: 9 am Pacific / 12 noon Eastern Venue: Virtual Zoom Service RSVP: https://lnkd.in/gNqMcdNF Topic: Join us for an empowering discussion on building and advancing careers in creative and technical pipelines. Our five panelists, all VFX, Animation and Game industry experts will explore pathways to entering the field, the challenges of moving up, and how to keep progressing even when lateral moves aren’t available. Learn how to turn horizontal opportunities into professional development and discover insights on navigating today’s industry landscape. Panelists: Leila Schemali Fouqué, Head of Pipeline, Squeeze Animation Studios Tram Le-Jones, Vice President, Solutions - Creative, Backlight Kristine Middlemiss, Senior Technology Leader Katalina Williams, Senior Technology Officer, The Mill Fran Zandonella, Senior Pipeline Technical Director, Plenoptic Cognition Jason Scott from Blizzard Entertainment is the programming wizard who pulled this session together Thank you, Jason!
Pipeline to Success: Pathways and Career Growth in Media & Entertainment
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Broadcasters are constantly pressured to deliver content rapidly while maintaining accuracy and relevance. Is automation the answer? We explored in our latest blog. https://hubs.ly/Q02RxtK50 #automation #broadcasting #news
Boosting Efficiency in News Broadcasting with Automation Features
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