I'd like to archive a project by just saving the basic Edius control files needed to reload the project from the original camera tapes. This way I can re-edit if necessary. Is this possible? If so which files must I retain and how will I go about reloading? In particular I'm sure I'll need the batch capture list (.ecl) but I can't find where Edius saves it.
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I made a test a while ago without saving any batch capture files at all
I closed Edius and deleted all video files and then opened Edius
I selected to capture all missing files and then it asked me to enter tape1 and I did
after capture finished, the project was complete
capture was from DVCAM via Sony DSR-25Anton Strauss
Antons Video Productions - Sydney
EDIUS X WG with BM Mini Monitor 4k and BM Mini Recorder, Gigabyte X299 UD4 Pro, Intel Core i9 9960X 16 Core, 32 Threads @ 4.3Ghz, Corsair Water Cooling, Gigabyte RTX-2070 Super 3X 8GB Video Card, Samsung 860 Pro 512GB SSD for System, 8TB Samsung Raid0 SSD for Video, 2 Pioneer BDR-209 Blu-ray/DVD burners, Hotswap Bay for 3.5" Sata and 2.5" SSD, Phanteks Enthoo Pro XL Tower, Corsair 32GB DDR4 Ram, Win10 Pro
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That sounds just great Anton.
Two silly questions! Presumably I can delete the "rendered" files too as they will just get redone? Also if I save the remaining Edius project files externally must they come to the same internal drive? i.e. I have two large internal drives E and F. If the project was on E and I bring it back to re-do on F would that screw up all the file references?Barry Weare
BW Videofilms, Berkshire UK
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Edius 5.5, Win7 Pro 64bit, 16GB RAM, Intel Core i7 2.8GHz, NVIDIA GeForce9600GT, 5x 1TB SATA II (24/7 WD Enterprise type) with 4x in Raid1 for video, 1x for system/utilities.
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that should be fine, try it out to be sure, all you need is one short capture for this testAnton Strauss
Antons Video Productions - Sydney
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Also you can select "Capture only the area used in timeline" - less disk space. But IF you select this option, you will need to hit <ENTER> for each clip. I don't know this problem is fixed in ver 5.0 for "Reel Name".
Easiest way - put the video files in the original disk (E or F). However you can "Open the clip restoration dialog" and re-link to new drive (directory)Asus X99-A/USB3.1 - Samsung EVO870 1TB - Win10Pro - Edius 7.53
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Originally posted by STORMDAVE View PostI recommend external hard drives for these, much easier and no need to capture anything :)
You can also keep the original tapes just in case.
For those of you who are archiving your products on hard disks or are
considering doing so in the future, please pay close attention!
Recently, I was talking to an engineering manager of a well-known hard disk
company discussing how we were supposed to archive tapeless media for the
long-term.
Magnetic signals recorded on a hard disk are designed to be refreshed
periodically. If your hard disks stay on, this happens automatically.
However, if you store your projects to a removable hard drive, then store
that hard drive on a shelf, unattached to a computer, those magnetic signals
will fade over time... essentially, evaporating.
According to what I've been told, the life-span of a magnetic signal on a
hard disk is between a year and a year and a half. The issue is complex, as
you'll see, but this is a MUCH shorter shelf-life than I was expecting.Anton Strauss
Antons Video Productions - Sydney
EDIUS X WG with BM Mini Monitor 4k and BM Mini Recorder, Gigabyte X299 UD4 Pro, Intel Core i9 9960X 16 Core, 32 Threads @ 4.3Ghz, Corsair Water Cooling, Gigabyte RTX-2070 Super 3X 8GB Video Card, Samsung 860 Pro 512GB SSD for System, 8TB Samsung Raid0 SSD for Video, 2 Pioneer BDR-209 Blu-ray/DVD burners, Hotswap Bay for 3.5" Sata and 2.5" SSD, Phanteks Enthoo Pro XL Tower, Corsair 32GB DDR4 Ram, Win10 Pro
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I have no prove that it is true, however it was posted by a forum regularAnton Strauss
Antons Video Productions - Sydney
EDIUS X WG with BM Mini Monitor 4k and BM Mini Recorder, Gigabyte X299 UD4 Pro, Intel Core i9 9960X 16 Core, 32 Threads @ 4.3Ghz, Corsair Water Cooling, Gigabyte RTX-2070 Super 3X 8GB Video Card, Samsung 860 Pro 512GB SSD for System, 8TB Samsung Raid0 SSD for Video, 2 Pioneer BDR-209 Blu-ray/DVD burners, Hotswap Bay for 3.5" Sata and 2.5" SSD, Phanteks Enthoo Pro XL Tower, Corsair 32GB DDR4 Ram, Win10 Pro
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Anton Quoted (someone else) Magnetic signals recorded on a hard disk are designed to be refreshed
periodically. If your hard disks stay on, this happens automatically.
However, if you store your projects to a removable hard drive, then store
that hard drive on a shelf, unattached to a computer, those magnetic signals
will fade over time... essentially, evaporating. (end someone else's quote)
I do not know if this is only related to video (should not be !) I still have data and video from about 10 years ago on HD and have not connected the HD for many years, just did a quick test and all is well (as far as I can quickly see).
The HD has not been connected or running for at least 6 years, it's one of those 10 & 15 Gb LCT low cost drives from Quantum, huge those days.
But if you happen to loose any data please don't quote or blame me :)
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I think what I quotes is more of a concern with newer high density drives, such as packing 1 TB onto a single driveAnton Strauss
Antons Video Productions - Sydney
EDIUS X WG with BM Mini Monitor 4k and BM Mini Recorder, Gigabyte X299 UD4 Pro, Intel Core i9 9960X 16 Core, 32 Threads @ 4.3Ghz, Corsair Water Cooling, Gigabyte RTX-2070 Super 3X 8GB Video Card, Samsung 860 Pro 512GB SSD for System, 8TB Samsung Raid0 SSD for Video, 2 Pioneer BDR-209 Blu-ray/DVD burners, Hotswap Bay for 3.5" Sata and 2.5" SSD, Phanteks Enthoo Pro XL Tower, Corsair 32GB DDR4 Ram, Win10 Pro
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Originally posted by SoundFreak View PostOoops, I Just bought 2 units of WD 1Tb for external use, in other words< I Have been warned !
p.s. I just noticed the 320 Gb system drive is 24/7, this confirms you never sleep :)
yes, I only buy drives that are made for 24/7 use, they have better bearings
yes, I never sleep and if I do, then not aloneAnton Strauss
Antons Video Productions - Sydney
EDIUS X WG with BM Mini Monitor 4k and BM Mini Recorder, Gigabyte X299 UD4 Pro, Intel Core i9 9960X 16 Core, 32 Threads @ 4.3Ghz, Corsair Water Cooling, Gigabyte RTX-2070 Super 3X 8GB Video Card, Samsung 860 Pro 512GB SSD for System, 8TB Samsung Raid0 SSD for Video, 2 Pioneer BDR-209 Blu-ray/DVD burners, Hotswap Bay for 3.5" Sata and 2.5" SSD, Phanteks Enthoo Pro XL Tower, Corsair 32GB DDR4 Ram, Win10 Pro
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Originally posted by antonsvideo View Postremember, I only quoted a quote and have no prove that it is true
Originally posted by antonsvideo View Postyes, I only buy drives that are made for 24/7 use, they have better bearings
Originally posted by antonsvideo View Postyes, I never sleep and if I do, then not alone
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