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Streamline Your Locations Management with HIVO

HIVO's film office software is a powerful project management solution for film offices, helping organisations efficiently manage, organise, and share digital assets with a special focus on film location scouting and film production directories. Whether you're managing a film commission, tourism board, film location marketplace, or real estate database, our comprehensive solution ensures seamless collaboration, security, and ease of use.

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Digital Asset Management for Film Locations

Centralised Storage

Effortlessly store, organise, and search your film location gallery and digital assets across your entire organisation.

Manage Folders and Collections

Curate structured folders and asset collections for specific projects such as film productions, events, or location marketing.

External Asset Uploads

Enable external stakeholders, such as location scouts, film producers, and property owners, to submit digital assets directly for approval.

AI-Driven Tagging & Search

Leverage AI-powered tagging to enhance browsing and searchability for film production software users.

Editing & Retouching

Make quick edits within HIVO or seamlessly transition to Photoshop, Figma, and Canva for advanced design work.

Workflow & Approvals

Manage film location scouting, design workflows, and approvals with built-in collaboration tools.

Comprehensive Locations Management

Film Location Database

Upload, organise, and tag film location images and videos. Assign metadata such as addresses, categories, geolocation data, and privacy settings.

Public & Private Location Galleries

Showcase curated film location galleries to external users while maintaining private galleries for internal teams and stakeholders.

Custom Location Packages

Curate custom location packages for filmmakers, enabling them to explore and shortlist locations for their productions.

Council & Permit Management

Maintain and manage council-related film location data, permits, and approvals.

Workflow Management for Locations

Support film location processing workflows, ensuring smooth updates and database maintenance.

Film Production Directory

Create a film production directory connecting film professionals, location scouts, and local businesses.

CRM & Contact Management for the Film Industry

Planned integrations with Microsoft Dynamics, Salesforce, and other CRMs will enhance contact management for the film industry.

User Experience for Location Marketplaces

Browse Film Location Marketplace

Enable users to seamlessly browse and discover locations within your film location marketplace.

Login & Bookmarks

Allow users to create accounts, save favourite locations, and manage their preferences within the LocationsHub-style interface.

Property Owner Portal

Provide property owners with a self-service portal to manage and update their location listings.

Security, Insights & Permissions

Audit History

Maintain full transparency with an audit trail tracking all modifications, user actions, and timestamps.

Gallery Analytics & Reports

Gain insights into gallery performance, including location engagement and search trends.

Security & Permissions

Enforce role-based security and permission settings to ensure controlled access for filmmakers, location scouts, and administrators.

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Why Choose HIVO for Film Location Management?

Scalable & Secure

Enterprise-grade security with future-ready integrations for film production software.

AI-Powered Search & Organisation

Advanced tagging and metadata structures for seamless discovery.

End-to-End Digital Asset Management

From asset ingestion to collaboration, editing, and distribution.

Seamless External Collaboration

Enable location scouts, property owners, and film producers to contribute and access content effortlessly.

Feature Overview

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Upload & Organise Media AssetsUpload images, videos, and audio files via drag-and-drop. Bulk upload support. Metadata extraction and editing. Tagging and categorisation. Upload non-media assets such as PDFs, Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, PSD, and InDesign files.
Favourite & CommentBookmark assets for quick access. Add comments and notes to an asset for collaboration. Threaded comments with user mentions and notifications.
Download & ResolutionsSelect and download multiple assets in one action. Choose desired resolution, aspect ratio, or specific segments (for video/audio). Extract different image resolutions and formats without duplicating master assets.
Archiving & ComplianceArchive outdated assets while keeping them accessible. Set embargo dates and automate expiration for restricted assets. Assign asset usage restrictions and compliance warnings (e.g., missing photography release, embargoed content).
Collection & Sharing ManagementCreate and organise asset collections. Share collections internally with teams or externally via secure links. Define access permissions (view, edit, download, upload). Access shared collections via links with optional expiry settings.
External User UploadsGenerate upload links for external contributors. Pre-fill tags and categories for uploaded assets. Restrict file size, type, and resolution. Assign approvers to review and approve external uploads before they are ingested. Set expiry dates for upload links as a security measure.
Tagging & Search CapabilitiesConfigure business unit-specific tags and categories. Search assets using business tags, private tags, AI-assisted tagging, and facial recognition. Automatically detect and suggest AI-based tags for quick discovery.
Editing & Content EnhancementMake basic image edits (brightness, contrast, white balance). Censor or blur sensitive content such as faces and number plates. Apply watermarking for branding and copyright protection. Trim video assets to extract key segments. Seamless integration with Canva and Photoshop for advanced editing.
Workflow & ApprovalsTrack projects and manage deliverables via Kanban boards. Annotate and markup assets for collaboration. Track and manage multiple versions of assets. Submit assets for manager or team approvals before publication. Review and approve assets before final ingestion.t
Location & Gallery ManagementUpload and categorise location-based assets for filming or property management. Manage metadata, including geolocation, address, and council information. Assign private tags for internal use (e.g., "Under Renovation"). Bulk edit location metadata and apply filters for quick updates. Set hero images to highlight key visuals in location listings.
Public & Private GalleriesCreate and manage curated galleries for different audiences. Control gallery access (public, private, or pitch-specific). Organise locations into categories and subcategories. Curate media within galleries, reordering or removing assets without affecting the master files. Share galleries via password-protected links or user logins.
Analytics & ReportingTrack asset engagement (views, downloads, comments, shares). Identify popular locations and galleries through interaction analytics. Generate and schedule custom reports on asset performance.
Security & ComplianceImplement role-based access control to restrict asset and feature access. Manage embargoed assets with automatic restriction removal upon expiry. Maintain audit logs detailing asset modifications, approvals, and user interactions. Set up MFA (multi-factor authentication) for external users accessing private galleries.
CRM & Third-Party IntegrationsSync location and contact data with CRM platforms. Integrate with Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office tools and  for deeper insights. Implement Single Sign-On (SSO) support for secure authentication across platforms.
Property Owner PortalAllow property owners to manage and update their film location listings.

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