FTP - Aviary Platform Integration and Automation

Common Integration Use Cases Between FTP and Aviary Platform

1. Automated Ingestion of Large Media Files into Aviary Platform

Direction: FTP to Aviary Platform

Broadcast, production, and marketing teams often receive large video and audio files from external agencies, studios, or field teams through FTP or SFTP. An integration can automatically pick up new files from designated FTP folders and ingest them into Aviary Platform for centralized media management, tagging, and collaboration.

• Eliminates manual file downloads and uploads
• Speeds up media availability for editors and content teams
• Supports high-volume, batch-based media intake from partners

2. Scheduled Delivery of Approved Media Assets to External Partners

Direction: Aviary Platform to FTP

Once media assets are approved in Aviary Platform, they can be exported to an FTP location for delivery to broadcasters, distributors, localization vendors, or production houses that rely on file-based exchange. This is useful when partners do not support API-based access or require structured folder delivery.

• Ensures only approved assets are distributed
• Supports partner-specific file naming and folder conventions
• Reduces delays in downstream publishing and distribution

3. Bulk Transfer of Metadata Sidecar Files for Media Processing

Direction: Bi-directional

Organizations often manage media files and metadata separately. FTP can be used to exchange CSV, XML, or JSON sidecar files containing captions, rights data, shot lists, or production notes, while Aviary Platform stores and applies that metadata to the corresponding video or audio assets.

• Improves searchability and asset governance in Aviary Platform
• Enables batch metadata updates from legacy systems
• Supports structured media workflows across content operations teams

4. Automated Archive and Backup of Final Media Deliverables

Direction: Aviary Platform to FTP

Completed media projects can be exported from Aviary Platform to an FTP-based archive or backup repository for long-term retention, compliance, or disaster recovery. This is especially valuable for organizations that maintain legacy storage processes or require off-platform archival copies.

• Creates a reliable backup of final deliverables
• Supports retention policies and audit requirements
• Reduces risk of asset loss after project completion

5. Ingestion of High-Resolution Source Files from Production Teams

Direction: FTP to Aviary Platform

Production teams frequently upload raw footage, audio masters, or high-resolution image sequences to FTP servers due to file size and network constraints. Aviary Platform can automatically ingest these files for review, organization, and collaboration across creative and operations teams.

• Supports large file transfer without manual intervention
• Accelerates review cycles for editorial and post-production teams
• Provides a centralized workspace for rich media assets

6. Distribution of Media Variants to Regional or Channel Partners

Direction: Aviary Platform to FTP

Marketing and content operations teams often need to distribute multiple versions of the same asset, such as different resolutions, aspect ratios, or language variants. Aviary Platform can generate or store these variants and push them to FTP endpoints used by regional offices, agencies, or channel partners.

• Standardizes delivery of localized or channel-specific assets
• Reduces manual packaging and transfer effort
• Improves speed to market for campaigns and releases

7. Legacy Workflow Bridge for Media Operations

Direction: Bi-directional

Many enterprises still rely on FTP-based systems for ingest, approval, or distribution while modern teams work in Aviary Platform. A bi-directional integration can bridge legacy and modern workflows by moving files from FTP into Aviary Platform for collaboration, then sending approved outputs back to FTP for downstream systems.

• Preserves existing partner and vendor workflows
• Enables gradual modernization without disrupting operations
• Improves coordination between legacy systems and media teams

8. Automated Transfer of Media Packages for CMS or DAM Downstream Use

Direction: Aviary Platform to FTP

When media assets are prepared in Aviary Platform for publishing, the system can export complete media packages to FTP for pickup by downstream CMS, DAM, or publishing tools that consume files from monitored directories. This supports structured handoff into broader content supply chains.

• Reduces dependency on manual file routing
• Improves consistency of published media packages
• Supports enterprise content operations at scale