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.
- 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.
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.
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.
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.
- Rendering & Encoding – dedicated NVIDIA GPUs
- Media archive – S3 with no storage limits
- Delivery – Free traffic
- Project Accounting – to the nearest hour
The right centron products
Customers typically implement this use case using these building blocks – which can be combined and expanded at any time.
- RTX A4000 from €92.59 per month
- Dedicated, not shared
- No minimum term
- S3-compatible API
- Free traffic
- Unlimited scalability
- AutoScaler included
- Traffic at a fixed price
- CI/CD-ready
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.
| Building block | Price |
|---|---|
| Cloud GPU | from €92.59 per month |
| S3 Object Storage | from €5.00 per month |
| Kubernetes | from €29.99 per month |
Frequently asked questions
What is media cloud hosting and how does it support production companies?
Is a cloud GPU a better option than having your own rendering hardware?
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Can this be implemented in a way that complies with the GDPR?
What sets centron apart from other cloud providers for media companies?
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Is the cloud solution also suitable for small media companies or agencies?
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