C3 Portal App

C3 Portal App is an application for uploading video clips by connecting a camera to Sony’s C3 Portal and Ci Media Cloud (both cloud services) via a smartphone.
For details about C3 Portal, refer to the following.
https://pro.sony/en_GB/technology/wireless-workflow/c3-portal
For details about Ci Media Cloud, refer to the following.
https://sonymcs.com/


- Simple Camera Connection
+ Simple connection (via USB) to camera by scanning QR code displayed on the camera *1
+ Connect from history of previously connected cameras


- Transfer Video Clips from Camera to Smartphone
+ Save video clips on smartphone using the file transfer function of the camera
+ Save not just proxy clips, but also Hi-Res clips
+ Supports external storage (encryption supported)
+ Auto upload clips to cloud services when clips are loaded into smartphone (ON/OFF selectable)
+ Assign story metadata automatically when clips are loaded into smartphone (C3 Portal only)


- Load from Card Reader *2
+ Load video clips recorded on camera from media using a card reader *3
+ Auto upload clips to cloud services when clips are loaded into smartphone (ON/OFF selectable)
+ Assign story metadata automatically when clips are loaded into smartphone (C3 Portal only)


- Display Video Clip List
+ Lists video clips received by C3 Portal App (only video files listed)
+ Display cloud services upload status
+ Play video clips *4
+ Edit essence marks *5


- Upload Video Clips from Smartphone to cloud services
+ Upload video clips saved on smartphone to cloud services
+ Upload not just proxy clips, but also Hi-Res clips


- Manage Story Metadata (feature for C3 Portal)
+ Create new story metadata
+ Edit story metadata information *6
+ Display story metadata assigned per user
+ Sync with C3 Portal story metadata
+ Supports file attachments *7


- Multi Mobile Link Transfer (feature for C3 Portal)
+ Upload clips at high speed using multiple smartphones comprising a parent device (Distributor) connected to the camera and child devices (Forwarder) connected to the parent device *8
+ A separate paid option is required for cloud contracts


- Support File Request Code (feature for Ci Media Cloud)
+ Upload video clips to Ci Media Cloud using an file request code without Ci user account
+ Edit metadata information of file request


*1 Refer to the Web Help for information about supported cameras.
*2 Refer to the Web Help for information about verified card readers.
*3 Media formatted in exFAT format may not be recognized, depending on the device.
*4 Thumbnail image or playback image of interlaced proxy clips may not be displayed properly, depending on the device.
*5 Video clips recorded by cameras other than Sony cameras (not all models) are not supported.
*6 Items that can be edited will vary depending on the user.
*7 Restricted to files that can be recognized by the smartphone.
*8 The number of child devices (Forwarder) that can be connected depends on the tethering restrictions of the parent device (Distributor).


- Operating Environment
OS: Android 10 to 12


- Web Help Page
For details about usage, refer to the following help pages.
https://helpguide.sony.net/promobile/c3p_app/v1/en/index.html


■ Other
This application is not guaranteed to work on all smartphones and tablets.
Note that we do not respond individually to inquiries from customers about this application and its services.
You can report vulnerabilities related to this application and service via the “SECURE @ SONY” website.
URL: https://secure.sony.net/