Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
Every filmmaker needs a bulletproof backup workflow. Luckily there’s nothing complicated about it as long as you start with the right foundations. In this video we’ll look at how a professional media manager handles footage on a big budget shoot, and then scale it down to something a little more realistic for small crews. #filmmaking #documentary #backupsoftware
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CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro, Why media managing is important
1:57 - Media management on a large set
3:17 - Importance of using dedicated media software
4:19 - Managing media as a solo operator
5:18 - What is a DIT, Digital Imaging Technician?
8:00 - Media managing example
14:17 - Final thoughts
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Every filmmaker needs a bulletproof backup workflow. Luckily there’s nothing complicated about it as long as you start with the right foundations. In this video we’ll look at how a professional media manager handles footage on a big budget shoot, and then scale it down to something a little more realistic for small crews. #filmmaking #documentary #backupsoftware
🎥 *WANT TO LEVEL UP YOUR CINEMATOGRAPHY? JOIN MY DOCUMENTARY CINEMATOGRAPHY: PROFESSIONAL FOUNDATIONS COURSE*🎥 bit.ly/3YkuBcL
📽 *START THE FREE 5-DAY FILMMAKER’S LONG-TERM CAREER PLANNING CHALLENGE *📽 bit.ly/40ZS9GC
📖 *THE DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKER’S NETWORKING GUIDE (FREE DOWNLOAD)* 📖: bit.ly/3VIA7Vm
🤘 *WHERE I GET MUSIC FOR MY VIDEOS (Luc70 for 70% off!!!)* 🤘: audiio.com/lucforsyth
🗞 *MONTHLY NEWSLETTER: FILMMAKING TIPS, GEAR, AND CREATIVE LIVING* 🗞: bit.ly/3imiDAj
📱 *SCHEDULE 1:1 CAREER DEVELOPMENT OR PROJECT CONSULTATION CALL WITH ME*📱
calendly.com/lucforsyth/1-1-consultation-call
🔗 *LINKS FROM THIS VIDEO*
ShotPut Pro (Industry Standard Backup Software): imagineproducts.com/product/shotput-pro
Hedge (ShotPut Alternative): hedge.video
CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro, Why media managing is important
1:57 - Media management on a large set
3:17 - Importance of using dedicated media software
4:19 - Managing media as a solo operator
5:18 - What is a DIT, Digital Imaging Technician?
8:00 - Media managing example
14:17 - Final thoughts
🎥 🔥 📷 GEAR I USE
MY ACAM: amzn.to/3CsrOoy
MY YOUTUBE CAM: amzn.to/3TcW12m
BEST DOC TRIPOD IN THE WORLD: bhpho.to/3VD3Gsn
MY FAVORITE CAMERA BACKPACK: bit.ly/3yTAJPh
EXPEDITION BACKPACK: bit.ly/3MEkco2
YOUTUBE LENS: amzn.to/3CuSl4x
PRIME LENSES: amzn.to/3CuVrWk
CURRENT DRONE: amzn.to/3VUUiQk
KEY LIGHT: amzn.to/3MzpsJn
SHOTGUN MIC: amzn.to/3hVwVnL
COMPUTER: amzn.to/3HXNwlE
CRAZY GOOD POWER BANK FOR FILMMAKERS: omnicharge.co/luc
*Some of the above are affiliate links, but all are personally vetted and recommended*
✋ SAY HI
Email: luc@lucforsyth.com
Web: lucforsyth.com
IG: @lucforsyth (BTS content, but I’m TERRIBLE at DMs - sorry!)
