Case Study: LASTINGIN’s Portable SSDs Streamline Workflow for a Freelance Video Production Studio in Canada

Background
VisualEdge Studios, a freelance video production studio based in Toronto, Canada, specializes in creating 4K marketing videos for small businesses (e.g., restaurants, local retailers). In 2022, the studio’s 5-person team faced a major workflow bottleneck: transferring large video files (20-50GB per project) between laptops, external drives, and client devices was slow and unreliable. The team previously used USB 3.0 portable HDDs, which took 45-60 minutes to transfer a 50GB file—wasting valuable time during client shoots and edits.
 

Challenge

• Slow Transfer Speeds: USB 3.0 HDDs maxed out at 120MB/s, leading to delays in on-location shoots (e.g., waiting to back up footage before leaving a client’s store).
• Durability Risks: HDDs are prone to damage from drops or bumps—VisualEdge lost 3 projects in 2022 due to damaged drives, resulting in $10,000 in lost revenue.
• Cross-Device Compatibility: Clients used a mix of MacBooks, Windows laptops, and iPhones, but the studio’s HDDs required adapters for Apple devices, causing further delays.
   

  Solution: Adopting LASTINGIN’s USB 3.2 Gen 2 Portable SSDs

  After researching portable storage solutions, VisualEdge’s founder, Sarah Chen, discovered LASTINGIN’s PSSD lineup on Alibaba. The studio partnered with Ayogoo Technology in Q3 2022, selecting the 2TB USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Portable SSD for three reasons:

   

  1. Blazing-Fast Transfer Speeds: The PSSD delivers read/write speeds up to 1,050MB/s, cutting the transfer time for a 50GB video file from 60 minutes to just 8 minutes. This let the team back up footage on-location in minutes, rather than hours.
  2. Rugged Durability: The SSD features a shock-resistant aluminum casing (tested to withstand drops from 1.5 meters) and is water-resistant (IPX4 rating). This eliminated the risk of data loss from accidental damage.
  3. Universal Compatibility: The Type-C port works with MacBooks, Windows PCs, iPhones (via a Lightning adapter included by LASTINGIN), and even tablets—no extra adapters needed. The SSD also supports exFAT formatting, ensuring seamless file access across operating systems.

   

  To further align with the studio’s brand, LASTINGIN added VisualEdge’s logo to the SSD’s casing at no extra cost (a perk for first-time OEM clients) and provided custom packaging with the studio’s color scheme.
   

  Results

  Within 12 months, LASTINGIN’s PSSDs transformed VisualEdge’s workflow:

   

  • Time Savings: The team reduced file transfer time by 87%, freeing up 15+ hours per week for creative work (e.g., editing, client meetings) instead of waiting for backups.
  • Revenue Protection: No more data loss from damaged drives—VisualEdge avoided $8,000 in potential lost revenue in 2023.
  • Client Satisfaction: 95% of clients reported being “impressed” with the studio’s fast turnaround time, and 30% of new business came from client referrals. The PSSDs also became a selling point: VisualEdge now offers clients a complimentary 1TB LASTINGIN SSD with large-scale projects.

   

  “These SSDs aren’t just storage—they’re a tool that lets us do our best work,” said Sarah Chen. “Transferring 4K footage in minutes means we can focus on making great videos, not waiting for files. And the durability gives us peace of mind when we’re on the road.”