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Dropped frames with networked storage
Hey, folks,
We’re researching shared storage for our facility. I’ve read that FCP will drop frames on capture and digitize after about 15 – 20 minutes with networked storage, or at least it was said to do so. Supposedly the workaround is to consolidate media to local storage; all well and good, but we digitize 60-minute tapes at a crack. I’m assuming that this isn’t an issue with Xsan, but has anyone else had real-world experience with this on Terrablock or EditShare? Any input would be most appreciated.
Thanks,
Mike Chapman
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2 Replies
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There are 5 possible network solutions for FCP out there. Xsan is still the cheapest and most reliable, though. Any other duct tape and glue scenario is going to be mighty painful.
Here’s a spreadsheet explaining your options:
https://www.silverado.cc/sancomp.pdfGunner
O&O-Gunner Productions
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I have to say that the “duct tape and glue” statement is rather biased. The Terrablock is both OSX and FCP friendly, especially when setup for Mac clients exclusively. It is one of the only systems that plays well with Final Cut, Pro Tools, and Avid at the same time. Because of the overall speed of this Fibre Channel system, dropped frames should be a thing of the past for you.
It is simple to administer, has NO client licenses at all, NO metadata server for fewer points of possible failure, and there are no XRAID-like disk failures because it is totally mirrored. For shops under 24 edit suites it can the most cost-effective solution.
John McClary
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