The Blackmagic Design Cloud Dock 4 is a dedicated network-attached storage and collaboration device designed to streamline post-production workflows by providing direct, high-speed access to shared media over a standard Ethernet network. It functions as a centralized storage hub where multiple editors, colorists, and visual effects artists can simultaneously work on the same high-resolution media files, including 4K, 8K, and HDR content. The device is equipped with four drive bays that accept standard 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch SATA SSDs or HDDs, configured in a RAID array to provide both high performance and data redundancy, ensuring project safety and continuous operation. Its integrated 10 Gigabit Ethernet port delivers the necessary bandwidth for multiple workstations to access and play back multiple streams of professional video codecs like ProRes and DNxHR in real-time, facilitating a true collaborative editing environment.

Beyond raw storage, the Cloud Dock 4 is engineered to integrate seamlessly with Blackmagic's creative software ecosystem, particularly DaVinci Resolve. It supports the DaVinci Resolve Project Server, allowing multiple users to work on different parts of the same project database simultaneously, with automatic versioning and conflict management. The device operates as a standalone appliance, requiring minimal setup and administration, making it accessible for small to medium-sized post-production studios, broadcast teams, and educational facilities. By combining high-capacity, high-speed shared storage with built-in project collaboration tools, the Cloud Dock 4 effectively removes the bottlenecks associated with transferring large media files and enables a more fluid, efficient, and secure multi-user post-production pipeline.