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Backing up your files
Is there a good software for backing up your data and even media files as you add/change them on a daily basis? I do it manually but if you have a busy day, the last thing you want at the end of the day is to remember what you add/change and back up all those files. It will be nice to have a software that will do it for you if you set up in advance.
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Super Duper.
https://www.shirt-pocket.com/SuperDuper/SuperDuperDescription.html
Do you really back up all of your media files? Running a RAID 0?
Shane
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I have a bunch of G-raid drives and every time i add a new file, I do back it up. It’s not the first time a drive dies on me, and it won’t be the last I’m sure.
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Haven’t used Super Duper myself, but I run Carbon Copy Cloner almost every night. Cloner will update the target disk incrementally, which is great. It also can create a bootable clone of your boot volume.
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What about time compression? will that work for backing up project data and media?
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Not sure I understand the question. With Carbon Copy, you create predetermined backup routines with any set of volumes. You can even schedule it to happen automatically. It’s shareware – check it out.
Bobhttp://www.lightstreamassociates.com
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What I meant is the software call time compression I believe, is that a good way to do it? I do carbon copy will be good for me and I’m educating myself with some research, thank you for the tip. I just happen to have the time compression one but never used it and I’m wondering if anybody thinks is good for this kind of service.
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FWIW…I back up everything. And I save it indefinitely. I put a small charge on every project for archiving and I buy LaCie 1 TB drives regularly.
I used to save tapes; now I save drives. But the drives are much better because I save project files, graphics, and all media. If a client ever needs to make changes down the line I restore the project with just a small bit of hassle (and of course I charge them for that time).
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Yes, I do the same thing. Another tip is using an archive software to keep track of all those drives. I use something called CDFinder, which creates a database of all my drives (I’m embarrassed by how many drives I have!) that is searchable. It even creates thumbnails for all video and stills. Really great.
Now that I’m shooting so much XDCAM EX, I’ve really had to get organized, and make sure everything’s in 2 places. I use a Weibetech RTX trayless enclosure and pop my bare SATA drives in – just like an 8 track tape!
Bobhttp://www.lightstreamassociates.com
Mac Pro 2.66 – 8GB memory – Mac OS 10.5.5 – Quicktime 7.5.5 –
Mac Book Pro 2.33 Duo –
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Ikegami HLDV7 – PVW EX-1 -
8 track tape. Ha! You’re dating yourself.
Blast from the past!
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