Video Data Management on Set and in the Field

Learn techniques for managing the massive amounts of data generated by shooting video on a set or on location.

Introduction

• Welcome
• What you should know before watching this course
• Using the exercise files

1. The Need for Asset Management

• Evolutions in acquisition
• The benefits of on-set asset management
• Challenges with on-set workflows

2. Camera Management

• Identifying all cameras on-set
• Confirming record options and acquisition format
• Building an ingest plan
• Creating a chain of command

3. On-Set Hardware

• Using a laptop
• Using a mobile workstation
• Using a tablet
• On-set monitoring
• Card readers

4. Software Solutions

• Using your operating system to transfer data
• Using cloning software to transfer data
• Using Adobe Prelude to transfer data
• Using Red Giant Offload to transfer data
• Using ShotPut Pro to transfer data

5. Building a Data Transfer Station

• Positioning the station
• Choosing a staging platform
• Powering the station
• Cable needs
• Choosing a data connection type
• Collaborating with others

6. Transfer Options

• Logging data
• Transferring data
• Cloning data
• Transcoding data

7. 3-2-1 Backup Strategies

• Making three copies
• Backing up to two formats
• Using one offsite method
• The dangers of copying a bad copy

8. Card Management

• Handling incoming cards
• Temporarily storing cards
• Holding cards until after the shoot
• Erasing or reformatting media

9. Post-Shoot Workflow

• The transfer responsibility
• Using near-term storage
• When to archive originals

Conclusion

• Next steps