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CI HUB Connector

by CI HUB GmbH·Workflow

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Why we like it

Ranked 15 in the Adobe Exchange library, CI HUB Connector stands out for pulling DAM access, stock purchasing and cloud storage into one plugin. Being built without C++ means it avoids delays supporting new Adobe versions.

What is CI HUB Connector?

CI HUB Connector is a plugin that brings digital asset management into After Effects and Premiere Pro. From a single panel you can browse a DAM, purchase images through a stock partner, and share files via your preferred cloud storage. It mirrors your user permissions, so you see only the folders and images you already have access to, and it supports all file formats.

The connector links directly to assets and relinks them when needed, including in Premiere Pro, where you can also open and save projects. You can switch between versions and high or low-res renditions, and use the FPO for as long as required, in Premiere Pro when your DAM system supports it. Assets can be opened in the browser or their original location, and placed assets can be checked for updates.

Because it is built without C++, the plugin avoids delays supporting new Adobe versions. Decentralized administration is intended to make setup across an organization easier, and you are warned when an asset's licensing permissions change.

Who is CI HUB Connector best for?

CI HUB Connector is best for editors and motion designers who manage assets through a DAM, stock partner or cloud storage and want to browse, link and version them inside After Effects and Premiere Pro.

How much does CI HUB Connector cost?

CI HUB Connector is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Browse a DAM, purchase images through a stock partner, and share via cloud storage from one plugin
  • Link directly to assets and relink them when needed, including in Premiere Pro
  • Switch between versions and high or low-res renditions, using the FPO for as long as needed
  • Open and save Premiere Pro projects from within the plugin
  • Supports all file formats and mirrors your user permissions
  • Check for updates on placed assets and get warned when licensing permissions change
  • Built without C++, avoiding delays supporting new Adobe versions

Tags

#DAM#asset management#cloud storage#connector#plugin#stock images#workflow#versioning

Frequently asked questions

What After Effects and Premiere Pro versions does CI HUB Connector support?

CI HUB Connector supports After Effects 15.0 and later and Premiere Pro 12.0 and later. It also covers other Adobe applications, including Illustrator 22.0+, Photoshop 19.0+, and InDesign 13.0+, so the same connector can serve a wider Creative Cloud workflow. Because the plugin is built without C++, it avoids delays supporting new Adobe releases and stays up to date. For the exact current compatibility list, the developer's page is the best reference.

Can CI HUB Connector relink assets in Premiere Pro?

CI HUB Connector can link directly to an asset and relink it when needed, and this works even in Premiere Pro. It also lets you open and save Premiere Pro projects from within the plugin. Beyond linking, you can switch between versions and high or low-res renditions, and use the FPO for as long as you need, in Premiere Pro when your DAM system supports it. This keeps placed assets connected to their source in the DAM.

Is CI HUB Connector free?

CI HUB Connector is listed as free in this catalog. Licensing terms can change, and arrangements such as your DAM, stock partner or cloud storage sit outside the plugin itself, so check the developer's page for current licensing and any account requirements. The connector mirrors your user permissions, meaning you only see the folders and images you already have access to, and it warns you when an asset's licensing permissions change.

Does CI HUB Connector handle different asset versions and renditions?

CI HUB Connector lets you switch between versions and high or low-res renditions of an asset, and use the FPO placeholder for as long as you need. In Premiere Pro this works when your DAM system supports it. The plugin can also check for updates on placed assets and warns you when licensing permissions change, so you stay aware of the state of the files in your project. This helps keep your work tied to the correct version in the DAM.

Alternatives to CI HUB Connector

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