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The future of workflow Take the next step in your technology: the Samsung Portable SSD T9 is the smart choice when making the leap to direct-to-drive shooting W hen technology takes a leap forward, some filmmakers waste no time embracing the change. For early most recent mirrorless has taken that efficiency to the next level – he’s paired it with the Samsung Portable SSD T9, the fastest and most trusted storage in his kit. “I’ve been using Samsung’s portable

directly to external memory via USB-C. A unique advantage is, if you’ve shot to a memory card, you can plug a portable drive into the camera and copy all your footage instantly, no laptop required. For Freeman, that means fewer steps, fewer cables and no waiting for file transfers. “One less thing can go wrong,” he says. “No card readers or download delays. I’m ready to edit the moment I’m at my desk.” On a recent shoot for an online retailer, Freeman’s streamlined set-up paid off. “Behind that speed is Samsung’s powerful in-house innovation: TurboWrite technology”

adopter Gary Freeman, that next step was trying out recording directly to a portable drive – a move that has made his shoots speedier and more productive. Freeman, a self-confessed tech addict, is no stranger to workflow innovation. While a previous cinema camera opened the door to direct-to-drive shooting, his

drives for years – including the Samsung Portable SSD T5 and T7 Touch – and this is another game changer,” says Freeman. “It’s incredibly fast and reliable.” That speed matters. His new mirrorless can record in high-end codecs like All- Intra, ProRes and ProRes Raw, writing

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