New This November: Work Together on Videos with Ignite’s Video Collaboration

Why This Was So Important to Us

We know how frustrating it can be to organize feedback for videos. With images, it's usually straightforward since feedback revolves around a single frame. But videos? That’s a whole different challenge. Comments about second 1, 12, or 45 pile up quickly, and collecting them across countless emails is not just annoying—it’s incredibly inefficient.

Creating a tool to fix this isn’t exactly a groundbreaking idea. Providers like Frame.io, Filestage, ReviewStudio, and Wipster already tackle this problem. So why did we decide to jump in? Because we wanted to offer an alternative—primarily for European businesses that prefer, or are required, to avoid foreign providers.

While building Ignite’s video collaboration feature, we stuck to our core values: privacy, simplicity, and an outstanding user experience.

Key Features of Ignite’s Video Collaboration

1. Comment Directly on Videos:
   Add feedback right on the video—either as general remarks or pinpointed to a specific moment.

2. Time-Stamps for Precise Feedback:
   Every comment is linked to an exact moment in the video, so nothing gets lost in translation.

3. Effortless Sharing:
   Share your video link with your team or external partners—no account needed. For more control, restrict access to specific users.

4. For Public and Private Videos:
   Whether it’s an internal project or a published video, collaboration works seamlessly without creating versioning headaches.

5. Live Discussions:
   All new comments appear in real-time for everyone using the tool, so you can actively incorporate feedback without missing a beat.

What Was Important to Us?

When developing our video collaboration feature, we focused on three key principles:

1. Simplicity
Our goal was to make teamwork easier, not more complicated. Less chaos, more focus. That’s why the feature is designed to let you jump right in—no need for a 20-page manual. We didn’t aim to copy every function from existing tools but instead chose to focus on a specific area: streamlining video feedback and collaboration.

2. Privacy Without Compromise
This part was straightforward for us. Ignite is built from the ground up to be GDPR-compliant. All data is hosted on servers in Germany, and we don’t track users or create profiles. Your data stays private—exactly as it should.

3. Flexibility
If you check out our pricing plans, you’ll notice they include a set number of accounts. But when it comes to video collaboration, it often involves larger groups or external stakeholders. We wanted this feature to be flexible, allowing people to participate in video feedback without needing an account. Requiring everyone to sign up would’ve just been too complicated.

By focusing on these principles, we’ve built a tool that simplifies workflows, respects privacy, and adapts to your needs—making video collaboration as effortless as it should be. 🚀

How to Use Video Collaboration

Our video collaboration feature is available starting with the Basic Package and comes included with all accounts—no extra fees required. Follow these steps to get started:

Part 1: Prepare Your Video

1. Log in to your Ignite account.
2. Upload your video as you normally would.
3. Open the Collaboration Tab.
4. Decide who can comment:
5. Copy the link and share it with your team or clients.

Part 2: Collect Feedback

1. The recipient opens the video through the shared link.
2. Comments can be added in two ways:
3. All feedback is displayed directly in your Ignite dashboard, organized by timestamp for easy review.

Part 3: Implement Changes

1. Work through the comments step by step.
2. Once everyone is happy with the updates, replace the old version of the video seamlessly—no manual effort or versioning headaches.

Who Is This Feature For?

Here are a few typical scenarios where you’ll love using video collaboration:

• Agencies & Creators
  Get client feedback without endless email threads or phone calls. Share your video, collect input directly at specific timestamps, and streamline the review process.
• Marketing Teams
  Collaborate on video campaigns and share ideas right in the video. This is especially valuable if your organization often faces challenges with tools hosted abroad. With Ignite, all data is hosted in Germany, GDPR-compliant, and entirely cookie-free.

In both cases, everything happens in the same tool you already use to host videos on your website. No switching platforms, no extra costs for a separate provider—just efficient workflows.

A Glimpse Into the Future

Our goal is to make your workflows smoother. Right now, we’ve implemented the core features that cover most use cases, keeping the tool simple and fast. But we’re not stopping here—more features are already in development to make your day-to-day even easier.

Got an idea or something you’d love to see? Reach out to us—we’d love to hear your feedback! 🚀