Managing Filmmaking Data Like a Pro | On Set & at Home

As cinematographers and filmmakers we own tens of thousands of dollars of camera equipment, but for most of us, without a doubt the most valuable thing we own is our data, footage and our files.
Our data is our livelihood, and if we lose harddrives, or we make a mistake on set and format the wrong card the effects on our films, clients, and business would haunt us for years.
As filmmakers, we're constantly generating a ton of data, with the RED im generating terabytes of data on every shoot, from raw footage, drone footage, B and C camera files, second shooter footage and images, to sound recordings, scripts, project files, and more. Keeping all this organized and secure on set, and at home is no easy feat, but it's a skill every filmmaker needs to master, as messing this up can be catastrophic for your production and reputation.
Managing filmmaking data can be a daunting task, but it's one of the most important aspects of our craft. Whether you're on set or working from home, staying organized and following these data management practices will save you time, stress, and potentially even your project. Going cheap on data management is not worth it.
-- Cinematographer Bio --
Tom Park is an accomplished underwater cinematographer and director, with over a decade of experience working in the underwater film industry. Tom has worked on a variety of projects, from short form docu-series to commercials and brand campaigns, for clients such as The National Gallery of Victoria, Tourism & Events Queensland, Destination NSW, The Smithsonian, and his work has been recognised with awards from film festivals around the world.
Tom is known for his technical expertise in working with underwater cameras and equipment, as well as his creative vision in capturing the beauty and uniqueness of the underwater world. He is passionate about ocean conservation and using his art to raise awareness about the importance of protecting marine ecosystems.
If you are looking for a dedicated underwater cinematographer in your documentary film crew, or are a brand looking to create an unforgettable marketing campaign, Tom has the skills and experience to help you bring your vision to life.
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[@submergedstories]

Nice video, Tom. I would love to see one on file management from a software perspective too. Like, how you label and work with footage and other video assets.

[@TomPark]

Thank you glad you enjoyed. File management is huge, and knowing how to tackle 20TB of footage from a film is a massive can of worms. I'll add it to my list!

[@snells-window]

Great advice Tom. Getting SSD's has been a game changer for me in terms of transfer speed in the field, and later editing back home. I'm just a hobbyist underwater video guy that enjoys filming some of our smallest native freshwater fishes