Player & markers (POST)
Local vs cloud media
When to upload to Slate and when to link a local file.
Quick start
- Cloud — shareable, survives reloads, uses your storage quota.
- Local — instant, private, but the link is dropped when you close the tab (browser security).
- Look for the LOCAL LINKS LIMITED pill in the player if you're on a local file.
Details
Browsers do not let web apps hold a filesystem handle across sessions in a way that's safe to rely on. That means:
- Every time you close the tab or refresh, a local link needs to be re-opened. Slate remembers the path so you're re-picking, not re-finding.
- Cloud media re-loads automatically for you and your teammates.
Use local files when the cut can't leave the building; upload to cloud once you're ready to collaborate. Markers, bids, and thumbnails are stored either way — only the video itself is affected.