If you are dead-set on editing footage that lives in the cloud, you must use a Proxy workflow.

: Remote assistant editors can organize footage while the lead editor cuts the timeline. 1. Setting Up Google Drive for EDIUS

EDIUS creates temporary files and folders (often labeled EDIUS TMP or similar) while you work to handle waveform caches and audio conforming.

Generate proxies in EDIUS. Store the high-resolution source footage on local hard drives, but upload the lightweight proxy files to a shared Google Drive folder. Remote editors can download the proxy folder, edit smoothly, and send the lightweight project file back to the main studio for final online conforming and rendering. Consistent Drive Lettering for Teams

Combining with Google Drive's cloud storage provides a powerful, flexible environment for modern video editing. By utilizing the desktop app, leveraging offline caching, and implementing a strict folder structure, you can create a reliable, remote-friendly workflow. If you are interested, I can: Explain how to set up Google Workspace for team access. Provide detailed steps on proxy editing in EDIUS . Let me know how you'd like to narrow down the list .

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Share specific folders with team members, clients, or remote editors. While EDIUS isn’t a native cloud editor, Google Drive’s shared folders act as a central hub for raw footage, exported drafts, and final deliverables.

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: All files exist on both your local drive and the cloud. This requires massive local storage but ensures zero playback lag in EDIUS. 2. Optimizing EDIUS Project Settings for the Cloud