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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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.Tags: None -
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
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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.Comment
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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
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 ProComment
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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 7.53Comment
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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 ProComment
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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 ProComment
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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 :)Comment
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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 ProComment
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Ooops, 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 :)Comment
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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 ProComment
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Noted
Best advise on this forum yet :)Comment
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