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Real-Time Cloud Delivery

Short answer

Cloud delivery in CLOS works in two layers. The instant a photo or video is captured, a preview uploads to CLOS Cloud, so everyone in the room — photographer, client, stylist — sees each frame appear live and gives feedback on the shoot. The full-resolution or RAW file then uploads separately: in real time when the connection is strong, or in the background after the session on slower Wi-Fi. Either way nothing is transferred by hand, and you download a single file, a selection, or the whole shoot as a ZIP.

Key takeaways

  • A preview of every shot lands in CLOS Cloud the instant it is taken — the whole team reviews live
  • Full-resolution and RAW files upload separately: in real time on strong Wi-Fi, or after the session
  • Everyone in the room gives instant feedback during the shoot, not hours later
  • Download a single file, a selection, or the whole shoot as a ZIP; Pro adds non-expiring albums

See every shot as it happens

The moment the shutter fires, a preview of the frame uploads to CLOS Cloud. Everyone you invite to the room — the photographer, the client, a stylist, an art director — sees that shot appear live and can react on the spot. Direction and selects happen during the shoot instead of hours later, the same feedback loop as standing around a tethered monitor on set.

That live preview is what turns a remote shoot into a shared one. A client flags a keeper while the subject is still in position, an art director calls for one more frame, and nobody waits for a hand-off to weigh in.

How the upload actually works

Delivery happens in two layers so review is instant without waiting on a large file. First the lightweight preview uploads immediately, so the frame is visible to the room right away. Then the full-resolution or RAW file uploads on its own: in real time when the shoot has strong Wi-Fi, or in the background after the session on a slower connection.

A shot that shows a preview in the album is captured and safe; it becomes downloadable the moment its full-resolution upload finishes. On a good connection that is seconds behind the preview; on a weaker one the finals keep uploading after everyone has left the room, with nothing to transfer by hand. (If a photo is still missing, see what to do if you don't see all the photos.)

Storage that scales with the shoot

The Free plan includes 1 GB, enough to try a full session. Pro plans step up to 5 GB, 50 GB, or 1 TB and add non-expiring cloud albums, so a campaign's finals stay available long after delivery.

Heavier formats such as RAW and ProRes consume more space, so teams shooting editorial or video tend to size up. Enterprise can run on dedicated servers with a data processing agreement for stricter data handling.

Frequently asked questions

Can the whole team see photos during the shoot? +
Yes — that is the point. Everyone you invite to the room sees a preview of each shot appear the instant it is taken and can give feedback on the spot, so direction and selects happen live instead of after delivery.
How quickly do captures reach the cloud? +
A preview of each shot uploads the moment it is captured, so it is reviewable in seconds. The full-resolution or RAW file uploads separately — in real time when the connection is strong, or in the background after the shoot on slower Wi-Fi.
When is the full-resolution file ready to download? +
As soon as its upload finishes. On strong Wi-Fi that is moments after the shot; on slower connections the full-resolution and RAW files finish uploading in the background after the session. A shot showing a preview is captured and safe, and becomes downloadable once its full-resolution upload completes.
Can I download the whole shoot at once? +
Yes. You can download a single file, a hand-picked selection, or the entire archive packaged as a ZIP.
How much storage do I get, and do albums expire? +
Free includes 1 GB. Pro tiers provide 5 GB, 50 GB, or 1 TB, and Pro adds non-expiring cloud albums so delivered work stays available long-term.
Is cloud delivery secure? +
Yes. All transfers are end-to-end encrypted, and Enterprise can use dedicated servers with a data processing agreement.

Where it's used

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