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Best practices for Premiere Media Cache files & database?
Just looking for best practices when dealing with the locations for Media Cache files and the Media cache file database.
In the preferences>media tab, is it best to let the two locations default to the Adobe applications support folder on the OS drive? Or would you suggest a dedicated drive for all of these files?
Also, does checking the “Save media cache files next to originals when possible” override the media cache location setting? …and is this a good practice?And finally, I have been working with the “Write XMP ID files on import” UN checked as it makes my XDCamEX BPAV folders un-readable with FCP log and transfer as well as XDCAM transfer, which at first was unacceptable… But now, I NEVER open FCP other than legacy projects and I am wondering if I should check this box. Does anyone know what this (and XMP data linking) actually does?
Thanks for your insights.
All the best,Richard Cooper
FrostLine Productions, LLC
Anchorage, Alaska
http://www.frostlineproductions.com -
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The first thing I did was change the location.
Don’t want them on my system drive.———————————————–
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Thats interesting Ann. I have always operated with the Media Cache and Database files on my system drive (where it defaults) will no noticeable problems.
The one time I checked for them to be stored with the media on my external raid array I experienced some issues.Tom Daigon
PrP / After Effects Editor
http://www.hdshotsandcuts.com
Mac Pro 3,1
8 core
10.7.3
Nvidia Quadro 4000
24 gigs ram
Maxx Digital / Areca 8tb. raid
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At this link you will find useful info:
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Bala, Todd confirms my choice in configuration…
1 – Media Drive – Media and Preview files (preferably a raid)
2 – System Drive – Operating system / software and media cache (PrP) and disk cache (AE)
3 – Final output drive – to export final movies.
Tom Daigon
PrP / After Effects Editor
http://www.hdshotsandcuts.com
Mac Pro 3,1
8 core
10.7.4
Nvidia Quadro 4000
24 gigs ram
Maxx Digital / Areca 8tb. raid
Kona 3 -
https://forums.adobe.com/thread/662972
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Adobe Certified Expert Premiere Pro
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Ann, you have posted a link to a rather lengthy thread. Is there any specific entry in that thread that has significance to our dialog here?
Tom Daigon
PrP / After Effects Editor
http://www.hdshotsandcuts.com
Mac Pro 3,1
8 core
10.7.3
Nvidia Quadro 4000
24 gigs ram
Maxx Digital / Areca 8tb. raid
Kona 3 -
Just look at the screendump.
Three disks and more.———————————————–
Adobe Certified Expert Premiere Pro
Adobe Community Professional -
Well, my system rocks with my current configuration. I believe “if it aint broke, dont fix it”.
Besides, I takes everything Harm says with a grain of salt (and he knows it). 😉
Tom Daigon
PrP / After Effects Editor
http://www.hdshotsandcuts.com
Mac Pro 3,1
8 core
10.7.3
Nvidia Quadro 4000
24 gigs ram
Maxx Digital / Areca 8tb. raid
Kona 3 -
Even if i never heard of Harm i would still do it.
Dont want anything else on my System disks then OS and programs.
Even with a fresh install of windows the first thing I do is relocate My Documents.———————————————–
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Thanks all for the posts.
I think I will try Toms advice first and see how it goes.
All the best,Richard Cooper
FrostLine Productions, LLC
Anchorage, Alaska
http://www.frostlineproductions.com
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