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G-Technology’s range of drives brings high levels of speed and security

I f there is one thing that gives any filmmaker a real nightmare, it’s the thought of losing all of the footage from an important shoot. Whether the result of a technical hiccup, the accidental drop of a hard drive or even the thought of a drive getting into the wrong hands, the damage financially as well as to a professional’s reputation could be huge. Having immediate access to safely stored data – and keeping it out of the wrong hands – is crucial. With resolution and data rates from cameras growing all the time, a fast and reliable drive to store a backup of data safely on set is a vital part of everyday workflow. That calls for drives that are robust and specifically designed for use on location, where accidents can happen. In terms of fast and safe hard drives, G-Technology has a huge range that works

incredibly well for professional filmmakers and offers unique technology to stand them apart from their rivals. And it’s been recognised in the Pro Moviemaker Gear of the Year Awards. Two products from the extensive range: the 4TB ArmorATD and the 2TB Armorlock SSD, are shortlisted for a total of four awards. The ArmorATD is an affordable, on-location solution, as it’s a rugged, all-terrain HDD with triple-layer shock resistance and a solid aluminium enclosure. Thanks to USB-C, it’s compatible with Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.0 connections and comes with the adapters to work on Mac and Windows computers. With a maximum data transfer rate of 140MB/s * , it’s fast and reliable. The Armorlock series uses flash-based SSDs that are silent, small and, compared to traditional mechanical drives, have no

moving parts, so they’re less vulnerable to impacts or vibration. SSD drives are so fast that editing on location is now possible, even with high-resolution files. G-Technology is part of Western Digital, which is one of the very few manufacturers to build the drive and internal controller, as well as developing the firmware for a totally integrated solution. This has enabled G-Technology to build the revolutionary Armorlock drives; encrypted NVMe SSD portable drives boasting next-generation security. With the free Armorlock app, users unlock the drive wirelessly with a smartphone. The Armorlock mobile and desktop apps ** allow the configuration and management of multiple drives and users. So, a remote user can only access the contents if they have been authorised by the drive owner. And of course, the

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