the true cost of footage library platform
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When choosing a platform most existing library owners try to closely emulate their existing system; alternatively they try to get a vendor to customise their systems to a close approximation. Well, we don't think this is a good approach. In this video we provide the tips how to choose footage software to start a successful e-commerce library. Check http://bit.ly/1iqOdSk for a full story.TRANSCRIPT
The True Cost of Footage Library Platform
Selecting a Footage Platform
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When selecting a footage platform consider:
1. Platform functionality & features.
2. Vendor.
3. Platform acquisition license type.
4. Cost.
Platform Functionality & Features
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Put functionality & features at the top of your priorities list.
Find a comprehensive platform that already has everything you require.
Don’t try to emulate your existing system; customisation of any kind is very expensive.
Choosing Library Software Vendor
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1. What is the Vendor’s main field of specialisation?2. Is the Vendor expert in the footage market? 3. Is the vendor capable of fully integrating the business
processes you need?4. Will the Vendor supply system upgrades? How Often?
At what cost?5. Is the Vendor company big or small?6. Do you enjoy speaking and working with them?
Answer the following questions while choosing the vendor:
Platform Acquisition
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1. Build your own system
2. Buy a system outright
3. Buy a perpetual license
4. Rent software as a service
From our experience we know that a library has basically 4 ways of acquiring the platform:
Footage Library Costs
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Costs vary depending on the platform acquisition license you chose.
As we see it in 5 years perspective buying a perpetual software license is best.
Software License
First year cost
Hosting 1TB per year
Support 3 year cost
5 year cost
Perpetual License $ 25,000.00 $ 3,240.00 $ 1,800.00
$ 40,120.00 $ 50,200.00
SAAS rental $ 13,500.00 $ 3,240.00 $ 1,800.00
$ 55,620.00 $ 92,700.00
Outright Purchase $ 50,000.00 $ 50,000.00 $ 3,000.00
$ 62,000.00 $ 70,000.00
Complete Build $ 100,000.00
$ 100,000.00
$ 3,000.00
$ 112,000.00
$120,000.00
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