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This feature requires a Jumper Pro license. Any workstation that needs to read or access shared analysis data created on a different machine must have a Pro tier license.
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Overview

Shared analysis allows multiple Jumper users and devices to work with the same analysis data by storing it on a networked drive. When you configure Jumper to use a shared analysis folder on a network location (like a NAS, shared server, or cloud storage), all analysis data from every user and device gets stored centrally. This means:
  • No duplicate analysis: Media analyzed on one device shows up as analyzed (with a green checkmark ) when imported on another device
  • Shared workload: Multiple users can analyze different media files to the same location, distributing the analysis work across your team
  • Centralized storage: All analysis files are stored in one location, making backup and management easier
  • Dedicated analysis workflow: Set up a dedicated computer to analyze incoming footage automatically. Editors and assistant editors can pull media into their editing software and it’s already analyzed and searchable.

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Setting up a shared analysis folder

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Choose a network location

Select a location on a networked drive where you want to store all analysis files. This can be:
  • A Network Attached Storage (NAS) device
  • A shared server or network drive
  • Cloud storage services like Dropbox or Google Drive (when synced locally)
  • Any other network-accessible location
2

Configure permissions

Ensure all users have read and write permissions to the shared directory. All devices need to be able to:
  • Read existing analysis files
  • Write new analysis files
  • Access the directory reliably
3

Set the analysis folder on each device

On each device where Jumper is installed:
  1. Open the Settings tab in Jumper
  2. Find the Analysis folder section
  3. Click the Folder button to browse
  4. Navigate to and select the shared network location
  5. Make sure all devices point to the same directory (the exact path may differ on different operating systems, but it should resolve to the same network location)
4

Verify access

Test that each device can:
  • Access the shared folder
  • See analysis files created by other devices
  • Create new analysis files that other devices can read

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Confidential footage and project-specific analysis folders

For confidential or pre-release material that should only be accessible to specific team members, use project-specific analysis folders instead of a single shared analysis folder.

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How it works

Store analysis files in the same project folder as the confidential footage. Since analysis files inherit the same file permissions as the media files, only users with access to the footage can access the analysis data. Example workflow:
  • All material for a show is stored in a project folder on network storage (e.g., /Network/Projects/ShowName/)
  • User permissions are configured so only authorized editors can access this folder
  • Set the analysis folder to a subfolder within the project directory (e.g., /Network/Projects/ShowName/Analysis/)
  • Users without proper credentials cannot access the analysis files, maintaining the same security boundaries as the footage itself
This approach ensures that analysis data is protected by the same access controls as your confidential media, preventing unauthorized access to searchable metadata and analysis results.

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Swarm analysis

When multiple devices are configured to analyze media to the same shared location, Jumper can automatically coordinate between them to perform swarm analysis i.e. analyzing media files in parallel across multiple computers. This means Jumper will:
  • Automatically allocate media files to analyze between the available devices
  • Manage concurrent analysis to avoid conflicts
This is especially useful when analyzing large amounts of media, as the work gets distributed across multiple machines instead of being processed sequentially on a single device.

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Troubleshooting

Check the analysis folder path: Make sure that the Analysis folder is set to the same directory on all devices. The exact path to the directory might differ on different devices (e.g., /Volumes/SharedDrive/Analysis on macOS vs \\server\share\Analysis on Windows), but it should resolve to the same network location.Verify file visibility: Check that analysis files created on one device are visible on other devices. If files aren’t appearing, there may be a sync delay (for cloud storage) or a mounting issue (for network drives).
Check network connectivity: Make sure the network drive is mounted and accessible from all devices. If you’re using a network drive, ensure it’s mounted on all devices before launching Jumper.Verify cloud sync: If you’re using a cloud storage service, make sure the directory is synced on all devices. Cloud storage services may have delays in syncing files between devices.Test permissions: Try creating a test file in the shared folder from each device to verify write permissions are working correctly.
Check directory permissions: Make sure that the permissions on the directory are set correctly. All users should have read and write permissions on the directory.Verify network credentials: Ensure that all devices have the necessary network credentials to access the shared location. Some network drives may require authentication.
Network speed: Performance on a Network Attached Storage (NAS) is heavily dependent on your network speed. 10GbE connections have been tested to work well, but slower network connections may result in slower search responses.Local caching: Jumper may cache some data locally, but frequent access to analysis files on the network can be slower than local storage. Consider the trade-off between shared access and performance for your workflow.