On my last post, I shared where to find information about reliable hard drives and a couple of people asked “How is this applicable to a 1 Person Crew video production?”
Well, if I know that a specific 3TB drive from a certain brand has a 50% failure rate, that’s all I need to know to not even consider getting it, regardless its price or features.
Once I know which brands and sizes are the most reliable, I set up my workflow using three hard drives. On this video tutorial I quickly explain why:
Takeaways
- For video production, you only want hard drives that are 7200RPM, not 5400 RPM.
- Keep only your OS and Applications on your computer’s internal hard drive.
- Keep all your project’s assets in ONE location. It’s good for productivity and peace of mind.
- An USB-powered drive is almost always slower than an AC-powered drive.
- Having a clear and consistent back up strategy is essential. Don’t wait until it’s too late!
Solid Sate Drives
Solid state drives are still very expensive, but they tiny, extremely durable, and they are coming down in price.
On location, I like using cheaper internal solid state drives like these to backup my footage.
How are you setting up your hard drives for video production? Leave your comments below.
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