VEMS now offers two frictionless ways to onboard your show: Direct Upload and the Editorial Inbox. Direct Upload instantly processes your existing shot list to generate new entries and build your cut order automatically, while the Editorial Inbox allows teams to email EDLs straight to your project with zero logins or learning curve.
We are excited to announce two brand new features: Direct Upload and the Editorial Inbox. Together, they mean any show can run on VEMS, whatever your pipeline looks like-Your Complete Pipeline Solution!
Direct Upload: Bring the Lists You Already Love!
Your shot lists already exist within spreadsheets configured precisely to your production's specifications. Direct Upload is designed to accept these files exactly as they are.
Simply drop your file into the system. VEMS analyzes the columns, displays sample data from each, and requests confirmation for data mapping. A four-column file requires only four quick confirmations; files utilizing recognized headings require none at all. By selecting the "Remember this layout" option, your configuration is saved permanently.
Subsequent uploads are entirely automated, instantly ingesting shots, assets, statuses, final versions, production notes, and tags. Your cost snapshots refresh immediately upon completion. Furthermore, because uploads strictly add or update records without deleting existing data, you can refresh your lists as frequently as your production demands.
The Editorial Inbox: Your Shot List is Now Just One Email Away!
We are particularly excited to introduce a frictionless workflow for editorial teams! Every project can now be assigned a dedicated email address. The editorial team simply attaches the EDL (Edit Decision List) and hits send to deliver the data directly into VEMS.
This workflow requires:
- No user accounts or portal logins
- No password management
- No onboarding calls or specialized training
Editorial teams continue working within their established routines, while the data populates your project automatically. The platform provides full visibility into all incoming lists and their processing status to ensure absolute transparency. If you are awaiting a cut, a single click prompts editorial for the file, while VEMS automatically names the expected sequences. For security, each address is uniquely assigned to your project, accepts emails exclusively from authorized editorial senders, and can be rotated or deactivated at any time.
Turn EDLs into Precision Cuts Instantly!
Watch your EDLs instantly transform into named cuts that define exactly what is in picture for your show. You set the rules and preview precisely how shots will shift before anything saves. Anything marked out-of-picture automatically registers as "No VFX" and stays out of vendor bids, meaning your dashboards always reflect the live, accurate work you are actually bidding!
Get Hours Back in Your Day!
VEMS does not simply ingest your data—it intelligently analyzes it. The platform reconciles incoming editorial files against existing database records, automatically creates new entries, and establishes the sequential play order.
By eliminating manual spreadsheet consolidation, cut-and-paste errors, and complex formula maintenance, VEMS recovers critical hours during every turnover. This automation frees producers to focus on high-value management tasks rather than administrative overhead.
Choose Your Pipeline!
Starting today, every new project opens with one simple, empowering question: Where do your shots and assets come from? Choose between Production Flow / ShotGrid or Direct Upload. Shows on ShotGrid retain all the robust synchronization features they enjoy today, while teams operating outside that ecosystem now have a first-class, powerful home in VEMS.
Both workflows are fully supported. Select the approach that best aligns with your production requirements!
