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If you ask any filmmaker or video professional about their greatest challenge during production, chances are, file storage will be at the top of the list. Not creative blocks or narrative structures.<\/p>\n
The proper storage of large videos and other media assets is crucial to any good production. Either as a backup in case anything goes wrong, in archive for future projects, or inside a collaborative environment for teams to access and update remotely.<\/p>\n
To get a better understanding of the types of storage options available to filmmakers, best practices and tips when storing large video files, and some examples of existing storage workflows, read our guide on video storage workflows for production teams below.<\/p>\n
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Video Storage Workflow Table of Contents<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”2514b1ee-af07-4bc3-a96b-c9aaa32f4a18″ text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” custom_margin_tablet=”||-4%||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”||-6%||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”2.5em|20%|2.5em|20%|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”1.5em|0%|1.5em|0%|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”|0%||0%|true|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”7b1bf5ad-cc2a-4448-981c-4963d88bd6e8″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”0%||0%||true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”|||0%|false|false” custom_padding_phone=”|||0%|false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_id=”what-is-post-production-workflow” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”2514b1ee-af07-4bc3-a96b-c9aaa32f4a18″ text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_3_font_size=”26px” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”||12px||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”off|desktop” custom_padding=”||||false|false” custom_padding_tablet=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n It\u2019s a story that has become legendary in the filmmaking community: The time a Pixar employee accidentally deleted<\/a> the entirety of Toy Story 2<\/em> from the company\u2019s servers. The company then discovered its backup files were corrupt, too.<\/p>\n Luckily, another employee had backed-up the film on her personal computer at home. The film was saved, to the delight of Buzz Lightyear fans everywhere.<\/p>\n It\u2019s a perfect example of a mantra known to IT security professionals: If a file doesn\u2019t exist in three places, it doesn\u2019t exist<\/span>. The 3-2-1 data strategy<\/a>, as it\u2019s known, calls for two versions of a file to be stored locally (on different devices) and a third stored offsite.<\/p>\n Such a video backup workflow is critical for safeguarding your videos, especially in a world where hard drives often fail and files are easily corrupted. At its most basic, such a workflow could include duplicating the files onto an external hard drive<\/a> or uploading them to the cloud.<\/p>\n It\u2019s also important to have a regular backup schedule so you always have the latest version of your videos backed up and ready to use. Setting up this system of storage and backup workflow will give you peace of mind and allow you to focus on creating great new video content.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” background_color=”#f2f4f9″ custom_padding=”3%|3%|3%|3%|true|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \ud83d\udca1 Read More<\/strong>:<\/span> How to Back-Up An External Drive to the Cloud<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_cta title=”Large File Transfer for Filmmakers” button_url=”https:\/\/app.massive.io\/en\/signup” button_text=”Sign-Up for Free” module_class=”starttrial” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h5″ header_font=”||||||||” header_font_size=”27px” header_line_height=”1.3em” background_color=”#202332″ background_color_gradient_start=”#3d72e7″ background_color_gradient_end=”#202332″ background_color_gradient_direction=”206deg” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” 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src=”https:\/\/massive.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/types-of-video-storage-online-nearline-offline.jpg” alt=”The different types of video storage are online storage, nearline storage, and offline storage” title_text=”types-of-video-storage-online-nearline-offline” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Refers to any connected storage that is turned on and immediately available for file access. Examples include a computer’s internal storage or a hard disk drive (HDD) that is always on and spinning.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Comprises storage that is currently not accessible but can be accessed with little effort. 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image=”https:\/\/massive.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/audio-workflow-guide-thumbnail.jpg” alt=”Learn about an audio post-production workflow in this guide” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” header_text_color=”#FFFFFF” body_text_color=”#FFFFFF” body_font_size=”18px” body_line_height=”1.8em” animation=”off” link_option_url=”https:\/\/massive.io\/workflow\/audio-post-production-workflow\/” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n A deep dive into the audio post-production workflow for film and live events.<\/p>\n View Audio Post-Production Guide ><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”2.5em|20%|1.5em|20%|false|true” custom_padding_tablet=”2.5em|0%|1.5em|0%|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|0%||0%|true|true” border_color_top=”#f2f4f9″ 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custom_padding_tablet=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The storage types mentioned above can further be broken down into cloud storage, physical storage, and network attached storage options. Each have their own advantages and drawbacks.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/massive.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/cloud-storage-physical-storage-nas.jpg” alt=”The difference between cloud storage, physical storage, and a nas” title_text=”cloud-storage-physical-storage-nas” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Using a cloud storage service<\/a> enables video editors to store their files online, rather than just locally, making it much easier to access and share files. Cloud storage also helps ensure that footage remains secure and safe, as the files are stored in a secure and reliable environment and has become much more affordable over the past few years.<\/p>\n Cloud storage offers several advantages to video professionals, including the scalability and ease of access from virtually anywhere we mentioned above. Cloud storage is also often cheaper than buying, maintaining, and upgrading physical storage infrastructure and doesn\u2019t lock you into a particular vendor once you\u2019ve subscribed.<\/p>\n This storage type can, however, be somewhat limited as a video editing storage solution. Network congestion or just slow connectivity can seriously hamper the effectiveness of cloud storage to deliver files in real-time. It’s a big reason why video professionals often use cloud storage as an offsite backup solution \u2014 although with the right technology and enough bandwidth, cloud storage can also be used for video editing<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” background_color=”#f2f4f9″ custom_padding=”3%|3%|3%|3%|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \ud83d\udca1 Related<\/strong>: <\/span>How To Automate File Delivery into LucidLink with MASV<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Physical storage typically offer increased speed, reliability, and control over the data. Physical storage that\u2019s not connected to a network is known as direct attached storage (DAS).<\/p>\n Unlike cloud storage, with physical storage users don\u2019t have to wonder where their data is physically stored or whether it complies with data sovereignty requirements. As mentioned, the sheer speed of physical storage solutions such as SSDs are typically necessary for video editing.<\/p>\n Physical storage can be more secure than cloud solutions, but the downside is that adding security features on par with major cloud providers can be very expensive. Indeed, the major strike against physical storage is the need to purchase, maintain, patch, scale, and ultimately replace physical devices and infrastructure.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” background_color=”#f2f4f9″ custom_padding=”3%|3%|3%|3%|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \ud83d\udca1 Read More<\/strong>: <\/span>MacOS Ends Support for Dropbox Sync Folders on External Drives<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n A network attached storage (NAS)<\/a> device is a type of physical storage used by editors to access and store video files, allowing easy access and management of their digital assets. A NAS device is an incredibly convenient way to store large amounts of data, as it can be accessed from multiple devices \u2014 whether it be a computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone \u2014 and can connect to the internet so users can access their physical storage remotely.<\/p>\n A NAS also provides a secure way to back-up important files, which can be invaluable in the event of a system crash or data loss.<\/p>\n There are two main types of NAS: Scale-up NAS and scale-out NAS<\/span>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_cta title=”Ingest Large Files Into Cloud Storage” button_url=”https:\/\/app.massive.io\/en\/signup” button_text=”Sign-Up for Free” module_class=”starttrial” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h5″ header_font=”||||||||” header_font_size=”27px” header_line_height=”1.3em” background_color=”#202332″ background_color_gradient_start=”#3d72e7″ background_color_gradient_end=”#202332″ background_color_gradient_direction=”206deg” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_use_color_gradient=”on” button_bg_color_gradient_start=”#3d72e7″ button_bg_color_gradient_end=”#53a0fe” button_bg_color_gradient_direction=”293deg” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”50px” button_use_icon=”off” button_custom_padding=”10px|42px|10px|42px|true|true” custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” link_option_url=”https:\/\/app.massive.io\/en\/signup” border_width_top=”10px” border_color_top=”#3d72e7″ border_color_left=”#3d72e7″ box_shadow_style=”preset2″ box_shadow_horizontal=”-13px” box_shadow_style_button=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_custom_padding__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_custom_padding__hover=”|2em|||false|false” button_border_width__hover=”0px”]<\/p>\n MASV has direct file transfer integrations with most major cloud service providers.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f2f4f9″ custom_padding=”2.5em|20%|2.5em|20%|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”1.5em|0%|1.5em|0%|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”2.5em|0%|2.5em|0%|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||||false|true” custom_padding_tablet=”|0%||0%|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|0%||0%|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_id=”stages” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”20px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_5_font_size=”18px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n Video Storage and Backup<\/a> | Storage Solutions<\/a> | Storage vs Backup vs Archiving<\/a> | Cloud vs Physical vs NAS<\/a> | Workflow Examples<\/a> | Best Practices | <\/a>Security<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”1.5em|20%|1.5em|20%|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”1.5em|0%|1.5em|0%|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”|0%||0%|true|true” border_color_top=”#f2f4f9″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”7b1bf5ad-cc2a-4448-981c-4963d88bd6e8″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”0%|0%|0%|0%|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”0%|0%|0%|0%|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_icon font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_color=”#444444″ icon_width=”35px” align=”left” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_icon][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Setting up a reliable system to store and back up your video data is crucial for any filmmaker or video professional. What exactly that means, however, largely depends on what you need.<\/p>\n Storage and backup workflows often involve a combination of internal, external, or cloud storage providers to store and back up data and establish a regular backup schedule tailored to the volume and frequency of your incoming data.<\/p>\n While everyone has their favorite storage type, most video professionals combine several different types of storage<\/a> to suit their unique needs.<\/p>\n Although not all subscribe to the 3-2-1 data strategy, which calls for offsite offline storage.<\/p>\n These configurations can include external HDDs or cold storage in the cloud<\/a> for back-ups and archiving, and faster options such as SSDs for real-time file access and playback.<\/p>\n The storage and backup workflow for video editors from Tech Notice, for example, utilizes three SSDs. One for applications, a second for video project assets, and a third for temporary files optimized at 10Gbps<\/a>, along with a NAS or HDD as an archive drive.<\/p>\n Video professional and YouTuber Scott McKenna<\/strong>, meanwhile, uses five portable SSDs for video editing, an HDD-based RAID system for importing footage from SD cards, two HDDs for archival footage less than a year old, two additional HDDs for weekly back-ups of footage on the SSDs, and online backup\/archival storage using a business version of Google Drive.<\/p>\n Photographer Peter McKinnon<\/strong> uses a 48 TB RAID array of six drives with the RAID 6 (or double parity RAID) scheme, which offers parity by being able to withstand two disk failures, as mentioned above. However, note that it\u2019s a best practice to never use a RAID as your backup system because they can\u2019t protect against data loss due to accidental deletions or viruses.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” background_color=”#f2f4f9″ custom_padding=”3%|3%|3%|3%|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \ud83d\udca1 Read More<\/strong>: <\/span>NAS vs RAID Storage<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Other video storage configurations put forward by film producer Richard Lackey<\/a> include:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_cta title=”Send Large Files Without Compression” button_url=”https:\/\/app.massive.io\/en\/signup” button_text=”Get Started for Free” module_class=”starttrial” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h5″ header_font=”||||||||” header_font_size=”27px” header_line_height=”1.3em” background_color=”#202332″ background_color_gradient_start=”#3d72e7″ background_color_gradient_end=”#202332″ background_color_gradient_direction=”206deg” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_use_color_gradient=”on” button_bg_color_gradient_start=”#3d72e7″ button_bg_color_gradient_end=”#53a0fe” button_bg_color_gradient_direction=”293deg” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”50px” button_use_icon=”off” button_custom_padding=”10px|42px|10px|42px|true|true” custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” link_option_url=”https:\/\/app.massive.io\/en\/signup” border_width_top=”10px” border_color_top=”#3d72e7″ border_color_left=”#3d72e7″ box_shadow_style=”preset2″ box_shadow_horizontal=”-13px” box_shadow_style_button=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_custom_padding__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_custom_padding__hover=”|2em|||false|false” button_border_width__hover=”0px”]<\/p>\n MASV can handle any file size, so you can spend time creating \u2013 not compressing.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f2f4f9″ custom_padding=”2.5em|20%|2.5em|20%|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”1.5em|0%|1.5em|0%|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”2.5em|0%|2.5em|0%|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||||false|true” custom_padding_tablet=”|0%||0%|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|0%||0%|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_id=”stages” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”20px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_5_font_size=”18px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n Video Storage and Backup<\/a> | Storage Solutions<\/a> | Storage vs Backup vs Archiving<\/a> | Cloud vs Physical vs NAS<\/a> | Workflow Examples<\/a> | Best Practices | <\/a>Security<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”2.5em|20%|2.5em|20%|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”1.5em|0%|1.5em|0%|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”|0%||0%|true|true” border_color_top=”#f2f4f9″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”7b1bf5ad-cc2a-4448-981c-4963d88bd6e8″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”0%|0%|0%|0%|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”0%|0%|0%|0%|true|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_icon font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_color=”#444444″ icon_width=”35px” align=”left” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_icon][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n As we\u2019ve discussed, redundancy is a key component of video storage workflows. Having multiple copies of the same data stored in different locations isn\u2019t just beneficial \u2014 it\u2019s an absolute must to ensure that data remains available, even if a copy is lost or corrupted. Video professionals can reduce the risk of data loss and associated costs by having multiple versions of the same data.<\/p>\n While it\u2019s never possible to fully eliminate the possibility of catastrophe, there are plenty of other best practices video professionals and filmmakers can follow to minimize risk.<\/p>\n Here are a few of them:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/massive.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/storage-backup-best-practices.png” alt=”storage and backup workflow best practices” title_text=”storage-backup-best-practices” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Ensure all data is up-to-date and secured, and establish a system for restoring your data if a drive crashes. Depending on the nature and sensitivity of the data, different organizations will set different backup frequencies, ranging from daily back-ups to monthly or even yearly back-ups.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Your physical RAIDS, HDDs, and other drives that are always-on require a power source. If there\u2019s a power outage and your drives are running, they may become corrupted.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n If you have data in online storage, ensure you have a physical backup. You can add mirrored online storage along with your offline backups for even greater redundancy.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Always pair HDDs being used for offline storage, so your backup drives consist of two identical drives stored safely, and ideally offsite. Lackey also suggests mirroring two identical RAID arrays configured for high availability, which is an expensive proposition but provides the ultimate security by ensuring that you can continue working even if an entire RAID array goes down.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n It\u2019s best practice to archive your source files immediately when they\u2019re ingested, along with your final cuts, for greater redundancy of the original shot files.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f2f4f9″ custom_padding=”2.5em|20%|2.5em|20%|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”1.5em|0%|1.5em|0%|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”2.5em|0%|2.5em|0%|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||||false|true” custom_padding_tablet=”|0%||0%|false|true” custom_padding_phone=”|0%||0%|false|true” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text module_id=”stages” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”20px” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_5_font_size=”18px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n Video Storage and Backup<\/a> | Storage Solutions<\/a> | Storage vs Backup vs Archiving<\/a> | Cloud vs Physical vs NAS<\/a> | Workflow Examples<\/a> | Best Practices | <\/a>Security<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”2.5em|20%|2.5em|20%|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”1.5em|0%|1.5em|0%|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”|0%||0%|true|true” border_color_top=”#f2f4f9″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”7b1bf5ad-cc2a-4448-981c-4963d88bd6e8″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”0%|0%|0%|0%|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”0%|0%|0%|0%|true|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_icon font_icon=”||divi||400″ icon_color=”#444444″ icon_width=”35px” align=”left” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_icon][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n As in every post-production workflow<\/a>, security must also be top of mind when designing your storage and archive system to ensure the preservation of confidential and sensitive information. The implementation of secure systems is a multi-step process<\/a>, however, involving policies, procedures, and technological solutions to protect data from unauthorized access.<\/p>\n With a cloud storage solution, you’ll generally have built-in security and encryption. Some tips for keeping a physical storage solution such as a RAID or NAS secure include:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” background_color=”#f2f4f9″ custom_padding=”3%|3%|3%|3%|true|true” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n \ud83d\udca1 Read More<\/strong>:<\/span> How to Protect Against Content Piracy<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_cta title=”Easy Integrations With MASV” button_url=”https:\/\/app.massive.io\/en\/signup” button_text=”Sign-Up for Free” module_class=”starttrial” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” header_level=”h5″ header_font=”||||||||” header_font_size=”27px” header_line_height=”1.3em” background_color=”#202332″ background_color_gradient_start=”#3d72e7″ background_color_gradient_end=”#202332″ background_color_gradient_direction=”206deg” custom_button=”on” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_use_color_gradient=”on” button_bg_color_gradient_start=”#3d72e7″ button_bg_color_gradient_end=”#53a0fe” button_bg_color_gradient_direction=”293deg” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”50px” button_use_icon=”off” button_custom_padding=”10px|42px|10px|42px|true|true” custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” link_option_url=”https:\/\/app.massive.io\/en\/signup” border_width_top=”10px” border_color_top=”#3d72e7″ border_color_left=”#3d72e7″ box_shadow_style=”preset2″ box_shadow_horizontal=”-13px” box_shadow_style_button=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}” button_border_width__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_custom_padding__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_custom_padding__hover=”|2em|||false|false” button_border_width__hover=”0px”]<\/p>\n With MASV you can transfer huge files while seamlessly integrating with other video productions tools such as Frame.io and your preferred cloud storage.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f2f4f9″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”2.5em|20%|2.5em|20%|true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”1.5em|0%|1.5em|0%|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”|0%||0%|true|true” border_color_top=”#f2f4f9″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”7b1bf5ad-cc2a-4448-981c-4963d88bd6e8″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”0%||0%||true|true” custom_padding_tablet=”0%|0%|0%|0%|true|true” custom_padding_phone=”0%|0%|0%|0%|true|true” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_icon font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_color=”#444444″ icon_width=”35px” align=”left” _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_icon][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.14.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”1.8em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n We led off this piece with a vivid illustration of what can happen without proper backups and archiving: The loss of all your project-related data<\/strong>. And the consequences of that can be dire, including disappointed partners, torpedoed productivity, angry or lost clients, and even lawsuits.<\/p>\n And while data recovery experts can potentially rescue corrupted drives, sometimes they can\u2019t (even if they can, it\u2019s usually a days-long process that can get expensive in a hurry).<\/p>\n That\u2019s why it\u2019s imperative to put in place the video storage workflow that works best for you and your budget, including a combination of physical and cloud storage such as MASV Secure Cloud Storage<\/a>.<\/p>\n MASV is a large file transfer tool built for filmmakers who need to transfer and ingest large media files \u2014 file packages of unlimited size<\/span>, entirely over the cloud. As an added bonus, we save all files transferred \u2014 regardless of their size \u2014 onto our own cloud server for 5 days free. Which you can turn into long-term storage for an added fee of $0.07 per GB\/month.<\/p>\n Using MASV as a file transfer tool and backup failsafe is a strategy used by many of our customers, such as Motion Picture Enterprises<\/a>,<\/p>\n \u201cWe recently delivered about 75 terabytes of GPX material to a broadcaster. We knew MASV would host that in the cloud as a failsafe and we knew we could pull from there if we needed to go back and revisit something. That allowed us to take the NAS holding all that media, blow it away, and flip it over to the next video project \u2014 which was great for one of our clients and us. We were able to satisfy another client, and it was a huge win.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n
The Importance of a Video Storage and Backup Workflow<\/h2>\n
Types of Video Storage Solutions<\/h2>\n
1. Online storage<\/h3>\n
2. Nearline storage<\/h3>\n
3. Offline storage<\/h3>\n
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Storage vs Backup vs Archiving<\/h2>\n
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More Workflow Guides<\/h4>\n
The Benefits of Cloud-Based Storage, Physical Storage, and Network Attached Storage<\/h2>\n
Cloud Storage<\/h3>\n
Physical Storage<\/h3>\n
Network Attached Storage<\/h3>\n
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Examples of Storage and Backup Workflows<\/h2>\n
An SSD per assignment<\/h3>\n
A mixture of SSD, HDD, and Cloud<\/h3>\n
RAID-driven<\/h3>\n
A little bit of everything<\/h3>\n
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Storage and Backup Best Practices<\/h2>\n
1. Perform regular back-ups<\/h3>\n
2. Use a battery backup<\/h3>\n
3. Always keep physical backups<\/h3>\n
4. Always pair HDDs<\/h3>\n
5. Archive your source files immediately<\/h3>\n
Security Best Practices for Video Backup Workflows<\/h2>\n
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Get the Right Video Storage Workflow for You<\/h2>\n
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