Download, Import, Organize, Automate

Customizable media ingest, organization, and tracking workflows for VFX teams of any size.

Trusted by productions around the world

File Management

Automated package download and ingest

Automatic Download: Realtime download of incoming files and packages.
File Organization: Sort incoming files into customizable directory structures and shot trees.
File Type Detection: Determine what each file is (shot, asset, frame, plate, previz, etc) using filename pattern matching and perform different actions based on the file's type.
Supported File Services: Aspera on Cloud
Box.com
AWS S3
Maxlo
LucidLink
Local disk or NAS

Shotgrid Integration

Add received versions to your tracking database

Automated Ingest: Create versions, playlists, and deliveries from received files.
Validate EXRs: Track if EXR/DPX frames are received for versions and validate received frame range against shot metadata.
Slingshot Extensions: Extend Shotgrid with additional features:
- Copy entity names to the clipboard
- Thumbnail downloader
- Copy version files to staging folder
Event Triggers (Webhooks): Trigger actions from Shotgrid events, e.g. set the Shot status when a Version status changes.

Metadata Import

Import data from .csv files

Vendor Submission Notes: Automatically import notes and other data from vendor submission documents.
Supported Documents: All common spreadsheet formats supported (.csv, .xls, .xlsx, .ods).

Lineup Sheet Generator

Generate Lineup/Count Sheets populated with data from Shotgrid

Configurable Layout: Pull data from any Shot or Version field.
Include Shot Elements: List plates, references, etc for each Shot.
PDF Export: Save generatred reports to PDF.

Automation Simplified

Easy to use yet powerfully configurable, tailored to your exact needs.

Convenient Deployment

Easy to monitor via a web-based interface accessible from anywhere. Fully hosted in the cloud or deployed on-site for access to local file servers.

Secure

Data is never stored on Slingshot servers -- we use secure APIs to orchestrate third party services.

Seamless and Invisible

No custom software to install or use. Vendors transfer files like normal. Slingshot operates 24/7 in the background without much (if any) user interaction.

Personalized Support

Each client gets a fully customized configuration specific to their workflow that can be updated or changed any time, and personal support if things go wrong.

Any Questions?

Q. How much does it cost?

We don't show a full price list online as each project is unique, and we individually tailor our services around your team's specific requirements. Please contact us for a quote.

Q. I need a feature not listed here, can you help?

Please reach out if you need a feature or a service not listed. Slingshot is very modular and we can often add in new features very quickly.

Q. Do you offer custom development?

Yes! We offer custom workflow consulting, pipeline development, Shotgrid setup, NAS/server build outs, and more. Contact us with what you need.

Q. Can I see a demo?

Absolutely, contact us to schedule a time.