industries

Studios

Studio-grade content security for every step of production: protecting pre-release assets, enabling secure distribution, and unlocking smarter anti-piracy solutions.

Discover why we’re the preferred media security partner for studios. 

When working on the latest blockbuster, you don’t want all that hard work leaking before it hits the market. We help keep video footage and images confidential across production, editing, dailies, screeners, and trailers. 

From in-house editing workflows to third-parties handling your assets, our solutions will expand your ability to trace leaks and plug security gaps.

Our solutions seamlessly integrate into your workflows, allowing for secure and flexible collaboration without compromising efficiency. 

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Solutions

Studio-focused innovations

Studio-approved software designed to safeguard your pre-release assets and keep your production pipeline secure, compliant, and piracy-resistant. Discover more about what we have to offer here.

Forensic watermarking

To improve your remedial action reach, we’ve developed a unique single-frame forensic watermarking technology that detects imperceptible user data from single images, video frames, or documents.

Smart video cloud processing

Simplify secure media handling and distribution with our zero-trust cloud PaaS. From encoding to storage and DRM, we’ve got you covered. 

Secure remote collaboration

Today’s production environments offer remote collaboration and workflow opportunities. Our secure real-time desktop sharing app is tailored to dispersed teams handling highly sensitive assets. 

Expertise at your service

Looking to enable something else? Our team of video specialists are here to assist you with challenging implementations, unique use cases, and custom engineering.

Memberships

Industry members

We’re members of leading industry and standardization bodies to help address studio security challenges and advance media authenticity and provenance frameworks.

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FAQs

Have questions?

Check out some of the common questions we receive.

Media production solutions encompass tools, technologies, and services designed to streamline the creation, management, and distribution of digital media. At Castlabs, we specialize in providing secure and efficient software that enhances pre-release workflow security to help studios and content creators deliver high-quality results confidently.

We prioritize protecting your content through our more than 15 years of experience designing and deploying media security measures. Our solutions include advanced encryption, DRM (Digital Rights Management) technologies, advanced forensic watermarking, and secure pre-release workflows, ensuring your assets remain safe from unauthorized access or piracy.

Our suite of video and audio software is tailored to meet the diverse needs of creators and distributors. Whether it’s enabling seamless streaming experiences or ensuring flawless audio-visual synchronization, our tools are designed for reliability and high performance at every stage of production.

Pre-release workflows are critical for managing the security and quality of media before it reaches audiences. With Castlabs, you can safeguard your content, streamline collaboration, and ensure early access materials are distributed securely to partners and stakeholders.

With a proven commitment to innovation and expertise in video software, audio software, and media security, Castlabs empowers studios to overcome production challenges. Our tailored solutions are designed to protect your content, enhance workflows, and ensure smooth distribution, making us a trusted partner in the media production industry.

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Independent creators

Securely stream, monetize, and scale your video content with tools built for independent creators. Deliver a premium experience while keeping full control of your work.
 

Your stories deserve protection. Our studio-grade DRM keeps your work safe from piracy and leaks—so you stay in control, no matter where your content goes.

Deliver smooth, reliable viewing on any device: from mobile to smart TVs. We ensure your great content plays the way it should.

Skip the complexity. Our tools are made for creators: easy to set up, quick to scale, and backed by expert support whenever you need it.

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Solutions

How we help

Studio-grade video tech, built with indie agility in mind. Discover more about what we have to offer here.

Multi-DRM protection

Get enterprise-grade DRM without enterprise complexity or pricing. Safeguard your work from leaks and piracy with ease.

Smooth playback

Deliver your content flawlessly across browsers, smart TVs, mobile, and more with our video player SDKs.

Forensic watermarking

Protect your revenue stream with our single-frame forensic watermarking. Trace leaks back to the source and take remedial action when piracy or leaks occur.

Secure remote collaboration

Secure collaboration made simple. Real-time sharing that protects your work and keeps you in control.

Smart video cloud processing

All-in-one media handling—zero-trust, cloud-native, with encoding, storage, and DRM built right in.

Expertise at your service

Looking to enable something else? Our team of video specialists are here to assist you with challenging implementations, unique use cases, and custom engineering.

FAQs

Have questions?

Check out some of the common questions we receive.

Yes. We offer flexible pricing plans designed for independent creators, so you only pay for what you need—no bloated packages or hidden costs.

Absolutely. Our DRM for WebRTC lets you secure real-time video, making it ideal for live events, virtual premieres, education, or interactive experiences.

Our STARDUSTmark forensic watermarking lets you track your media. If there’s a leak, you’ll know exactly who it came from—so you can take action.

From browsers and smart TVs to mobile apps and game consoles, our PRESTOplay video player SDKs ensure seamless playback across all major platforms, with built-in security.

Yes. Our solutions are modular and designed to fit into your existing workflow—whether you’re using your own player, CMS, or third-party tools.

Definitely. Our technical experts are ready to guide you through onboarding, setup, and beyond—so you’re never left figuring things out alone.

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Media production suppliers

Secure, streamline, and scale your post-production workflows. Trusted solutions for encryption, playback, and forensic watermarking designed for today’s complex digital supply chain.

Protect your clients’ content at every step. Our DRM and forensic watermarking help you stay audit-ready and prevent leaks before they happen.

Easily integrate with your MAM, DAM, or QC tools. Our solutions are modular, flexible, and designed for fast implementation—no workflow disruption.

We’re aligned with studio security specs like TPN, MPA, and C2PA. Meet compliance standards confidently and win the trust of premium clients.

Solutions

How we help

From dailies to delivery, we help post facilities protect, preview, and scale with confidence without overhauling their existing tech stack.

Multi-DRM protection

Protect content at every touchpoint with Hollywood-grade encryption tailored for production and delivery pipelines.

Forensic watermarking

Use single-frame forensic watermarking to trace leaks back to individuals without disrupting post-production.

Secure remote collaboration

Ensure the post-production workflows across your value chain stay dynamic yet protected.

Expertise at your service

Consult our engineering specialists to implement and maintain advanced content protection measures or build tailored technology to achieve your security vision.

Memberships

Industry members

We’re members of leading industry and standardization bodies to help address studio security challenges and advance media authenticity and provenance frameworks.

FAQs

Have questions?

Check out some of the common questions we receive.

Yes. Castlabs solutions meet studio-grade security guidelines and help you align with TPN, MPA, and major streaming service requirements.

Absolutely. Whether you’re fully cloud-based or hybrid, our solutions integrate seamlessly with your tools and platforms.

Not to the human eye. STARDUSTmark applies tunable forensic watermarks that are barely visible to the naked eye. Perfect for dailies, localization, or pre-release content.

No. Our SDKs and APIs are flexible and come with robust documentation and support—ideal for quick deployment.

Definitely. Our technical experts are available to guide you through onboarding, setup, and beyond—so you’re never left figuring things out alone.