But no matter what format you’re shooting, the eventual total space you’ll need for storage can be quite large. If you’re shooting 1080p, that may drop down to 17 GB of space for one hour of raw footage per camera. Imagine the space needs when you consider multiple camera sources, audio, stills, multiple layers, and scratch space. One hour of footage using RED Raw 4K at 24 fps is going to need about 127 GB of space, and that’s just for storing raw footage from a single camera. Courtesy of ARRI Group.)Īnd it’s not just the pros shooting with the latest RED or ALEXA cameras at 8K, 60 fps even those making use of their DSLR or smartphone to shoot video have to make similar tradeoffs when they choose their storage solutions. Similar concerns are present at every phase of a filmmaker’s workflow. Ahead of the festival, the Rocket Yard will share a series of articles related to all things filmmaking.įilmmakers may have some of the most demanding needs for storage, with their requirements for balancing speed, throughput, density, portability, reliability, and, of course, cost. Editor’s Note: OWC will be attending the 2018 Sundance Film Festival.
