Video Storage

As video and audio content producers, we have greater storage needs than practically any other subset of computer users. So we have written a lot of articles on video storage solutions. Here you will find reviews so you can compare cost and utility of video storage solutions.

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Video Storage Solutions

There's no way you can ever really have too much video storage. But if you're running low, what's the best way to get more? The articles in this section provide answers to that question.

• Removable Hard Drive Review: Maxell Professional iVDR-Xtreme 250GB
  May, 2009
  by John Burkhart
  Maxell's iVDR-X field hard drive system emphasizes the physical protection of your digital assets. It fills a much-needed niche in today's digital...
• Network Attached Storage Review: Polywell 12TB NAS
  April, 2009
  by Lance Olinger
  Stack o’ Storage - A network attached storage device (NAS) is a simplified server with the primary purpose of storing data that can be accessed by...
• Hardware Review Focus Enhancements FS-5 100GB Direct Capture Device
  November, 2008
  by Charles Fulton
  Capture Pod... We have seen the future in direct capture devices, and it's the Focus FS-5. Focus Enhancements' FS-5 direct capture device marks a sea change in…
• Quick Focus
  April, 2008
  by Jennifer O'Rourke
  Topical News
• Data Storage Devices
  October, 2007
  by Charles Fulton
  Room to Move
• DeskShare Digital Media Converter | Blu-ray Disc duplicators
  June, 2007
  by Charles Fulton
  New Gear. ReflexBlu duplicators can duplicate Blu-ray Discs.1TB NAS that can be accessed from anywhere over the Internet Western Digital 1TB NAS
• Data Storage Devices: Room to Move
  May, 2007
  by Charles Fulton
  A quick overview of storage considerations for video.
• Tweaks - Performance Tips
  April, 2007
  by Charles Fulton
  Performance Tips
• External Media Storage Review: CalDigit S2VR HD eSATA Array
  March, 2007
  by Charles Fulton
  While not quite as easy to configure as a USB or FireWire drive, the CalDigit S2VR HD will reward you with remarkable speed.

Hard Disk Video Storage Reviews

Let's face it. We can't bear the thought of deleting raw video files off our hard drives if there is a slight possibility that we may use them later. That's why knowing the best and least expensive way to add terabytes to your video storage capacity is a must. These articles keep you up to date on ever increasing hard disk storage capacities, and decreasing costs.

• Key Factors To Consider When Creating A Media Storage System
  November, 2009
  by Charles Fulton
  Learn to create a media storage system that stores your data efficiently, effectively and safely.
• Media Storage Solutions for Videographers
  October, 2009
  by Jeff Sengstack
  Videographers need media storage solutions with quick throughput and substantial capacity. External drives make sense for editing. Blu-ray is for the long haul.
• Portable Hard Drive Review: Western Digital My Passport for Mac WDMEA5000AN 500GB
  April, 2009
  by Charles Fulton
  Slim Western: Western Digital (perhaps better known as WD these days) has broadened its product lineup significantly over the past few years, going from...
• Storage Device Review Synology Disk Station DS408 Network Attached Storage Device
  December, 2008
  by Lance Olinger
  Easy and Powerful... The Synology Disk Station DS408 is more than just a simple network attached storage device (NAS). With its 800MHz processor, 512MB RAM,…
• Tweaks - Performance Tips
  April, 2007
  by Charles Fulton
  Performance Tips
• Store to Stash
  November, 2006
  by Charles Fulton
  There's no way you can ever really have too much storage. But if you're running low, what's the best way to get more?
• Do yourself a Favor - Do it Yourself
  August, 2006
  by Charles Fulton
  Face it--you want it, you dream about it, you really really need it. It's time to upgrade to a new computer. But what's the best way to go about it? By doing…
• So Many Systems, So Little Time
  March, 2006
  by Julie Camenisch
  What you need to know to choose the editing system that's right for you.
• Beef it Up: Basic Hardware Requirements for Editing
  July, 2005
  by Joe McCleskey
  What to buy, what to buy? The toughest decision to make when building an editing system is "Where do I begin?" Here's an easy-to-follow guide to get you…

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