4x p2 8gb and 2x HVX200. Workflow Help plz.

[aldaronn5]

Hi !
Maybe this post is on a forum but i cant find so i writing.

I have 4x p2 8gb and 2x HVX200. PowerBook G4 and 1 outpoot disk 200gb.
I dont know what to do... Buy G-link, more hard drivs or what?? Dont have much money now Maybe buy dvds and burn to backup and buy some harddrive to put all materials on? Sorry for English, Poland


Very very thanks for help.

One more question... p2 Genie, or p2 log ?

More help with anything please send me on
aldaronn@interia.pl

:dankk2:

 

[n8ture]

I use both P2 Genie and P2 Log. They both work great.

I use P2 Genie to copy and erase my cards to a HD. I use P2 log to view my MXF files.
They both work great.

I've had hard drives crash on me in the past so I do a dual backup onto DVD's. It takes some time but I sleep a little better at night.

I use P2 Log to delete the clips off the P2 card that I don't want and then copy and erase the card with P2 Genie.

 

[aldaronn5]

P2 Log Gold or just silver or bronz will do the job? So one material going on hard drive and two more go to dvd yes? but i have 8gb p2 card and 2 cameras...
Much burning

Thanks a lot for help n8ture.

 

[n8ture]

Actually, I've just been using P2Log for $99. P2 Genie is like $33 or something like that. Both together cheaper than HD Log.

Yeah, it is allot of burning but so is trying to recreate your footage if you lost it.
I guess another alternative but more expensive would be dual HD backups. If one fails, them copy the other to another HD right away to keep a dual back up.

If you have time then I'd burn DVD's if not, I'd go with dual hard drive backups.

 

[aldaronn5]

ok, so it be. dual hard drive backups. Thanks n8ture post close.
Maybe someone have tips so mail me thanks.