A dependable workflow makes the relationships between originals, generated media, project data and deliveries visible. Start by protecting the source, then make performance and export decisions that keep the path back to it.
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Make source media manageable
Plan capacity and recovery
- Recording storage arithmetic
- SSD and HDD workflow roles
- Backup and restore checklist
- Recording storage calculator
Troubleshoot without destroying the project
Work on a duplicate when testing a destructive or uncertain change. A proxy or cache is useful for editing, but it is not automatically a restorable substitute for the originals.
