Data capacity: it's not the hottest filmmaking subject on the planet, but rather it is a significant one, because most film producers have gone through the complete destruction of losing truly needed shots, scenes, or even whole tasks due to mishandling, data defilement, demonstration of god, or a filthy, grimy cheat. Losing your data can be a bad dream, but David Bergman of Adorama shows you a method for protecting it utilizing the "3-2-1" backup strategy.

Backing things up is somewhat of a lifestyle these days — I backup my mobile phone more frequently than I do the dishes. However, making sure that you have duplicates of your video footage and other filmmaking data will require somewhat more effort than just hitting "sync."

The backup procedure depicted by Bergman is classified "3-2-1": 3 duplicates, 2 separate gadgets or devices, and 1 off-site. As such, you'll have to have three duplicates of your data out and out on no less than two separate gadgets (hard drives, memory cards, and so on), and keep one of those duplicates put away in an different location in comparison to the others. This will guarantee that you have an additional duplicate on the off chance that 1.) a document file gets corrupted, 2.) one of your gadgets gets lost/taken/obliterated/defiled, and 3.) the building where you store the other two duplicates goes up in flames or something.


Presently, no data storage technique will be compelling without fail, however the 3-2-1 strategy shields you from various issues. Truly however, you can utilize whichever procedure you need, simply ensure that you pick one and stick to it. That consistency will assist with keeping you and your data quite nice and organized.