Retail & Marketing – From editing to streaming · streaming, CGI & post-production

Media: from cut to stream

Rendering, encoding, archiving and delivery on a single platform – with GPU power for production and free traffic for distribution. Scalable infrastructure for streaming, CGI and high-resolution media projects: ideal for 4K/8K video, animation, VFX, VR and hybrid post-production.

ccloud³ Console · post-production
eu-de · Hallstadt Data Centre
GPU
A100 80 GB
Archive
S3 · unlimited
Traffic
€0 egress
GPU Render job · 4K master
● Running
ENC Encoding farm · Kubernetes
● Scaled
S3 Raw footage · object storage
● Archived
FW Managed firewall · access
● Active
Render completedmaster · stored in S3
  • Expert management 24/7/365 – a managed hosting service that processes large media files securely and efficiently.
  • Grow and shrink – GPU-optimised VMs and cloud servers scale as needed when projects start or end.
  • Data security – encrypted transmission, managed firewalls and full control over access to sensitive content.
  • Production without limits – remote editing, rendering and content management via German data centres, with no long-term commitment.
Why centron

The pipeline for media companies and studios

Media production is both computationally and data-intensive – this is where GPUs, storage and delivery all come into play.

GPU for production

Rendering and video encoding are carried out on dedicated NVIDIA GPUs from €92.59 per month (billed by the hour) – booked only for the duration of the project.

Unlimited archive

Raw material and master files are stored in S3 Object Storage – with unlimited scalability and accessible at any time.

Distribution included

Free external traffic makes it possible to plan the delivery of media libraries and downloads.

Rights & Compliance

German data centres with C5 certification – essential for contract manufacturing projects subject to strict data utilisation and data protection requirements.

Use cases

Video workflows, media storage & live production

Whether rendering, live streaming, editing or archiving: the infrastructure supports every step of the digital value chain – for streaming platforms, agencies and CGI studios relying on fully IP-based workflows.

Cloud rendering for VFX studios and animation houses

Cloud-based rendering with GPU power from centron enables VFX studios to render complex 3D and animation projects faster – without investing in their own hardware. That means shorter production times, maximum computing power on demand and low operating costs.

Live streaming for broadcasters and event platforms

Scalable streaming infrastructures for broadcasters, event platforms and media companies: ccloud³ VMs offer bandwidth, redundancy and performance for uninterrupted streaming – with load balancing even for large audiences. Details on video hosting.

Media storage and archiving

Edit, create and manage VFX and assets at any time – and archive them securely with S3 Object Storage in the ISO-certified data centre.

Remote editing and global media production

For media companies operating worldwide: remote editing, rendering and content management with GPU-optimised VMs and scalable object storage – the entire production cycle via German data centres, transparent and with no long-term commitment. Encoding pipelines in detail on video encoding.

Project-based rather than permanent

Computing power tailored to your production schedules

GPU instances start at the beginning of the project and pause afterwards – you pay for production phases, not idle time, with no upgrades, hardware purchases or expensive migrations. Encoding farms scale automatically in Kubernetes in line with the render queue, while raw footage and masters sit in S3 Object Storage.

from €92.59 per month (billed by the hour)GPU performance in line with the project schedule
Calculate costs using the price calculator
  • Rendering & Encoding – dedicated NVIDIA GPUs
  • Media archive – S3 with no storage limits
  • Delivery – Free traffic
  • Project Accounting – to the nearest hour
Recommended modules

The right centron products

Customers typically implement this use case using these building blocks – which can be combined and expanded at any time.

Cloud GPU
Ab
92,59 € / Monat
NVIDIA performance
  • RTX A4000 from €92.59 per month
  • Dedicated, not shared
  • No minimum term
S3 Object Storage
Ab
5,00 € / Monat
Scalable storage
  • S3-compatible API
  • Free traffic
  • Unlimited scalability
Kubernetes
Ab
29,99 € / Monat
Container orchestration
  • AutoScaler included
  • Traffic at a fixed price
  • CI/CD-ready
In a nutshell

Which cloud infrastructure is best suited to the media and entertainment sector?

Cloud for Media & Entertainment: Production, encoding and delivery of large volumes of media – high-performance and cost-effective. The cornerstone of the service is Cloud GPU, starting from €92.59 per month – billed by the hour, with no minimum contract term. This is supplemented, as required, by S3 Object Storage and Kubernetes. Hosting is provided in compliance with the GDPR in centron’s own certified to ISO 27001 on the basis of IT-Grundschutz data centres, which hold BSI C5:2020 Type 1 certification. New accounts receive a €200 starting credit.

Packages and prices
Building blockPrice
Cloud GPUfrom €92.59 per month
S3 Object Storagefrom €5.00 per month
Kubernetesfrom €29.99 per month
Retail & Marketing FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is media cloud hosting and how does it support production companies?

Media cloud hosting refers to hosting large media files and production environments in the cloud. centron offers powerful cloud servers for video editing, CGI rendering and streaming – ideal for production houses, agencies and streaming platforms.

Is a cloud GPU a better option than having your own rendering hardware?

For project-based production, the answer is usually yes: rather than buying hardware that sits idle between projects, you can book GPU capacity from €92.59 per month (billed by the hour) specifically for the production phase – including the latest GPU generations, with no investment risk.

What advantages does cloud rendering offer VFX studios and animation houses?

Cloud-based rendering with GPU power from centron enables VFX studios to render complex 3D and animation projects faster – without investing in their own hardware. That means shorter production times, maximum computing power on demand and low operating costs.

Can I also implement live streaming with centron?

Yes. With centron you can build scalable streaming infrastructures – perfect for broadcasters, event platforms and media companies. The ccloud³ VMs offer sufficient bandwidth, redundancy and performance for uninterrupted streaming.

What bandwidth is available for media streaming?

centron offers high-performance connectivity with scalable bandwidth – from local projects to global streaming events. Load balancing lets you serve large audiences stably; external traffic is free of charge.

How much does it cost to get started?

The starting prices are deliberately low: Cloud GPU from €92.59 per month, S3 Object Storage from €5.00 per month and Kubernetes from €29.99 per month. New accounts receive a €200 starting credit valid for 60 days – you can calculate the cost of your specific configuration transparently using the price calculator.

How secure is my media data in the centron cloud?

centron relies on high security standards: GDPR-compliant storage in German data centres, encrypted transmission, firewall protection and individual managed firewall solutions. Who accesses your content is determined solely by you via your access and rights management.

Can this be implemented in a way that complies with the GDPR?

Yes. In the case of media services, usage profiles, subscription and streaming data are personal data; in addition, there are licence requirements regarding the storage location of the content. With centron, both remain in Germany, under a data processing agreement in accordance with Article 28 of the GDPR. Operations take place in data centres certified to ISO 27001 based on IT-Grundschutz; for ccloud³ / Managed Cloud, there is an unqualified BSI C5:2020 Type 1 attestation. Further details can be found in the Trust Center.

What sets centron apart from other cloud providers for media companies?

centron offers a tailor-made, ISO-certified data centre in Germany, personal 24/7 support, transparent prices and a portfolio geared specifically to media workflows – including managed services, S3 Object Storage and scalable cloud storage.

How does the migration of existing media projects to the centron cloud work?

Our experts guide you step by step through the migration – whether from on-premises systems or from other cloud platforms. We analyse your infrastructure and ensure a smooth move with minimal downtime. Find out more under VMware migration.

Is the cloud solution also suitable for small media companies or agencies?

Absolutely. Our VPS solutions and web hosting packages are ideal for agencies, freelancers, videographers or smaller streaming services looking for flexibility and performance without large upfront investments.

Does centron offer support for tools such as Adobe Premiere or DaVinci Resolve?

While centron does not offer direct software support for tools such as Adobe Premiere, After Effects or DaVinci Resolve, we provide the right infrastructure – including GPU support and storage connectivity optimised for these workflows.

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