Strada GUIDE

This document outlines the exact steps required to use Strada when granting The Palette access to media drives.

Follow these instructions precisely. Deviations may result in access or transfer delays.

Purpose

Strada is used to provide remote access to existing media drives without uploading files to cloud storage.

No files are duplicated by default. Media remains on the original machine and is accessed live.

Use Strada when:

  • Media volumes are too large for cloud delivery

  • Deadlines do not allow full uploads

  • Selective access to source media is required

Scope and Limitations

Before proceeding, understand the following:

  • Strada is not cloud storage

  • Strada is not a backup system

  • Strada does not replace archival workflows

All media remains the responsibility of the drive owner.

System Requirements

Confirm all items below before setup:

  • macOS or Windows system

  • Stable internet connection (wired preferred)

  • Drives mounted and visible in Finder / File Explorer

  • Machine will remain powered on for the duration of access or transfer

If any requirement cannot be met, do not proceed.

Account Setup

Step 1: Create Account and Download Agent

  1. Visit: https://strada.tech

  2. Create an account

  3. Download the Strada Agent for your system

Step 2: Install the Strada Agent

  1. Install the Strada Agent like a standard application

  2. When prompted, allow:

    • File access

    • Network access

The Agent must remain running at all times. If the Agent closes or the machine sleeps, access and transfers will stop.

Step 3: Access the Strada Web App

  1. Use the web app to manage access and invitations:

    https://strada.tech/app/

    Invite us with EDITOR permissions using:

    hello@khalifsultan.com

Preparing Drives

Before sharing any media:

  • Ensure drive names are final and clearly labeled

  • Confirm folder structure is locked

  • Remove any media not intended for sharing

Only share folders required for the project.

Connecting Drives

Once the Agent is running:

  1. Open the Strada interface

  2. Locate mounted drives

  3. Enable access for required folders only

No uploads occur. Access is live.

If a drive is unmounted or disconnected, it becomes unavailable immediately.

Supported Media

Strada supports most mounted drives, including:

  • External SSDs and HDDs

  • RAID systems

  • Camera media (SD cards, RED media)

  • Network volumes

  • Select cloud-mounted volumes (compatibility varies)

Notes:

  • RAW debayering is not supported

  • ProRes playback is supported

  • Performance depends on drive speed and network bandwidth

Permissions and Transfers

Access Rules

  • The Palette / Khalif Sultan is the primary account holder on the paid Strada plan

  • Only The Palette / Khalif Sultan can initiate and manage file transfers

  • Collaborators cannot initiate transfers unless they are also on a paid plan

Once connected, The Palette may:

  • Browse folders

  • Stream supported media

  • Download files

System access is limited strictly to shared folders.

Transfer Requirements

During any transfer:

  • Both the host and receiving machines must remain powered on

  • The Strada Agent must stay active

  • Sleep, shutdown, or network loss will terminate the transfer

Transfers must be restarted if interrupted.

Performance Guidelines

Transfer and playback performance depends on:

  • Host upload speed

  • Recipient download speed

  • Drive type (SSD, HDD, RAID)

Best practice:

  • Use ProRes or optimized media where possible

  • Request full-resolution media only when necessary

Best Practices

  • Keep machines awake and connected

  • Use wired internet whenever possible

  • Share the minimum required folders

  • The Palette will disconnect access to the drive/folder when access is no longer needed

📩 Troubleshooting

If access or transfers fail:

  • Confirm the Agent is running

  • Confirm the machine is awake

  • Confirm the drive is still mounted

If issues persist, contact us.