When I first started experimenting with running live productions in AWS, I felt like I was back in the early days of setting up my first control room. Rack diagrams. Driver downloads. License keys that never seemed to activate the first time.
And let’s be honest—spinning up an EC2 instance to run vMix or NDI tools has always been doable… but never exactly fun. Every new build felt like a late-night scavenger hunt across forums, vendor docs, and the occasional sketchy download link.
That’s why I decided to do something about it.
Today, I’m excited to share that the Cloud Studio Production Switcher AMI is live in the AWS Marketplace.
Think of it like opening the box on a brand-new computer—except this one is in the cloud, and it’s ready to go in minutes.
What’s Inside
This AMI isn’t just a bare-bones Windows image. It’s been carefully built for cloud production pros:
- Windows Server optimized for broadcast workloads — no more fighting with oddball settings.
- NVIDIA drivers pre-installed and tuned so you can push GPU-accelerated production without dropping frames.
- Remote desktop that actually feels snappy (thanks to NICE DCV).
The result? You can go from zero to a fully functional switcher in less time than it used to take just to download drivers. Just install vMix, NDI tools or your switcher of choice and it's ready.
Why It Matters
The old NICE DCV images in AWS are built on Window 2019, and that is quickly reaching end of life, and end of support for many vendors. You need to update to Windows 2022 or later. Well, NICE no longer maintains pre-built images, so I did all the heavy lifting for you.
You don’t need to be an AWS black belt to get a studio online anymore. You just click, launch, and log in.
Who It’s For
- Independent producers who want to scale without adding more hardware.
- Agencies who need flexible capacity for client projects.
- Anyone who wants to produce content using AWS
Basically: if you’ve ever looked at AWS and thought “this seems too complex for me,” this AMI is your shortcut.
👉 You can launch your first instance today right here: Cloud Studio Production Switcher on AWS Marketplace
And you know what the AMI pairs best with?
My cloud studio masters Ultimate Bundle. You can use the AMI complete all the steps in this course.
See you later, Cloud Studio Masters.
Cloud Studio Ultimate Fast Setup Bundle
Get started now, learn the basics as you go. This bundle gives. you everything you need to deploy a studio in the cloud in minutes with a few clicks. Includes the complete cloud studio basics course, and the setup template to you get up and running quickly.
