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MEMORY MATTERS

When it’s time to choose a brand for storing precious files, here are some of the safest bets to put your trust in

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W ith faster processing in both cameras and computers, and more data than ever – thanks to escalating megapixels and bit rates – the need to safely record, transport and store files is paramount. From the huge range of memory cards in cameras, to SSD or HDD location drives and desktop hard drives, it seems like a never-ending quest to find the next solution that’s faster, more rugged and has even greater capacity than before. Add in some safety features, mix in different card classes and computer operating systems, and securing the right storage for your needs can be a minefield. Traditional mechanical hard drives (HDDs) may be cheap and have lots of capacity, but they struggle to keep up with huge amounts of data. It’s often best to use an SSD drive, which has no

Every production company and freelancer has lots of data, but moving it from its storage location – such as a big RAID, hard drive or even the cloud – can be painfully slow. But there are some clever solutions that might just help. One is from a company called SME – Storage Made Easy – which promises that its Enterprise File Fabric and M-Stream tech can speed up sending and receiving large files. File formats or metadata are kept, and the system works with many cloud storage providers. More details from storagemadeeasy.com MOVE YOUR DATA FAST!

moving parts – making it less vulnerable to impacts or vibration. There’s also a significant boost in speed over HDDs that means ingesting footage is far quicker. There is an ever-growing selection of drives for on location, at an array of valuations and capacities. These are even coming to desktop devices, for the ultimate speed. Read on for an exploration of the highest-quality memory solutions money can buy. “Traditional HDDs may be cheap and have lots of capacity, but they struggle to keep up”

INSURANCE POLICY After long hours carefully planning and executing shoots, you owe it to yourself to invest in top-quality storage for safeguarding that work

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