Speaker 1: Hey, what's up, Fellow creators. Welcome back to another episode
Speaker 1: of the Video Editing Guru, the podcast where I dive
Speaker 1: into all things video editing to help you become a
Speaker 1: master in the art of post production. I'm your host, Dustin.
Speaker 1: Today we're tackling the critical topic of media storage and
Speaker 1: backup solutions. Let's delve into the world of external drives,
Speaker 1: cloud services, SSDs, HDDs, and RAID systems. Are you worried
Speaker 1: about losing your video files? By the end of this episode,
Speaker 1: you'll have a clearer understanding of your best options to
Speaker 1: prevent this nightmare from becoming a reality. First off, we
Speaker 1: all know how massive video files can be, especially if
Speaker 1: you're dealing with four K footage or projects with tons
Speaker 1: of raw data. Reliable storage options and effective backup strategies
Speaker 1: are not just important, they're essential for every editor. So
Speaker 1: let's dive in and talk about our local storage options.
Speaker 1: When it comes to local storage, there's a good chance that,
Speaker 1: like me, you have multiple external drives lying around for
Speaker 1: various projects, but which ones are best for your editing workflow.
Speaker 1: One option that has become increasingly popular in the editing
Speaker 1: community is SSD or solid state drive External drives These drives,
Speaker 1: especially options like the Samsung T seven SSD, offer speed
Speaker 1: and durability, helping you move massive files quickly and efficiently,
Speaker 1: a truly life saving feature when editing high resolution video.
Speaker 1: But SSDs aren't the be all and end all if
Speaker 1: you're looking for long term storage. Traditional HDDs like the
Speaker 1: Western Digital My Passport or the Seagate Backup Plus offer
Speaker 1: tons of space for less cost. They might not be
Speaker 1: as fast, but for backup purposes they're more than sufficient.
Speaker 1: If you're a professional editor requiring both speed and redundancy,
Speaker 1: a fantastic solution is a RAID system. In essence, a
Speaker 1: RAID allows you to combine multiple drives for increased performance
Speaker 1: and backup. A popular choice among editors is the g
Speaker 1: Technology G RAID system, which blends speed with data protection,
Speaker 1: giving you peace of mind even if a drive fails.
Speaker 1: We've talked local, but let's not forget about cloud backup.
Speaker 1: What do you do if your external drive fails or
Speaker 1: is lost. That's where cloud backup comes in. Let's look
Speaker 1: at some reliable options. Google Drive is a solid starter option,
Speaker 1: with fifteen gigabytes of free storage and options to buy
Speaker 1: more as needed, though it might not be the best
Speaker 1: for huge video files. It's perfect for smaller projects, scripts,
Speaker 1: and collaborative workflows that demand quick file sharing. Then there's Dropbox,
Speaker 1: an option tailored more towards video editors thanks to its
Speaker 1: file sinking and version control features. With Dropbox, you can
Speaker 1: sync your project files across devices to ensure you're always
Speaker 1: working with the latest version. With options for two terabytes
Speaker 1: of storage or more in its paid tiers, Dropbox can
Speaker 1: handle larger storage needs. Finally, for those interested purely in backups,
Speaker 1: there's back Blaze. It offers unlimited backup storage for a
Speaker 1: flat rate of seven dollars a month. So while it's
Speaker 1: not meant for file sharing like Google Drive or Dropbox,
Speaker 1: it's a fantastic solution to ensure your media files are
Speaker 1: safely stored off site. And the beauty of many of
Speaker 1: these cloud services they offer automated backup options. Once you've
Speaker 1: set them up, you can turn your attention back to
Speaker 1: your edits, knowing your files are safe and secure. So,
Speaker 1: in this vast sea of storage and backup options, what's
Speaker 1: the best mix for me? I find that a combination
Speaker 1: of SSD drives for quick editing, HDD drives for backup,
Speaker 1: and Backblaze for cloud backup work best for my needs.
Speaker 1: This gives me the speed I require when I'm working
Speaker 1: on projects and the peace of mind that my files
Speaker 1: are secure in multiple locations. For those just starting, I
Speaker 1: recommend investing in a good external SSD for your projects
Speaker 1: and pairing it with a cloud backup solution like Backblaze
Speaker 1: or Google Drive. As your work grows, you can look
Speaker 1: into RAID systems or larger cloud storage plans. And that
Speaker 1: wraps up another episode of the Video Editing Guru. Remember
Speaker 1: protecting your work is just as important as creating it.
Speaker 1: Be proactive, don't wait until disaster strikes. Make sure your
Speaker 1: media is stored safely and backed up properly. If you
Speaker 1: found today's episode helpful, share the love, feel free to subscribe,
Speaker 1: maybe leave a review, and if you're hungry for more
Speaker 1: tips and tricks to enhance your editing workflow, don't forget
Speaker 1: to check the show notes for the link to my
Speaker 1: site until the next episode. Keep creating, stay organized and
Speaker 1: comfortably backed up. Be proud of your video editing endeavors.
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