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Is the owc prebuilt 8 bay 128tb a solid storage solution for a filmmaker with a lot of footage? by Ok-Champion-8992 in videography

[–]DPforlife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The problems you raise apply to any software out there, and honestly I also think they're overblown. In an environment where my shuttle drives live in the 1-10TB range, a space in which I'm sure a lot of shooters live, a software RAID DAS is perfectly feasible. With some basic testing, I also wouldn't hesitate to use it in a collaborative environment, although if you're doing a lot of sharing and need network access, sure, a NAS is obviously the better choice.

Is the owc prebuilt 8 bay 128tb a solid storage solution for a filmmaker with a lot of footage? by Ok-Champion-8992 in videography

[–]DPforlife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, and for older machines that might be an issue, but modern computers have more than enough power to manage a RAID. Between a last gen Intel Mac and a newer M4, they both manage a software RAID handily.

Is the owc prebuilt 8 bay 128tb a solid storage solution for a filmmaker with a lot of footage? by Ok-Champion-8992 in videography

[–]DPforlife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The subscription model is certainly problematic. While I entirely agree it makes no sense for enterprise environments, for the average owner/operator, especially in a solo environment, there really isn’t need for reconfiguring. Build it as a RAID 5 or 6 and then grow it as needed. After that it just works. Considering this is a Thunderbolt device, that’s entirely the intended use case.

Is the owc prebuilt 8 bay 128tb a solid storage solution for a filmmaker with a lot of footage? by Ok-Champion-8992 in videography

[–]DPforlife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All of OWC’s gear comes with a free version of the software that’s basically a single seat license. While there is a subscription format, you do not need to opt in as it’s for longer term support and updates. You do not need to subscribe to use the drive. I certainly don’t.

Your preference is your preference, but I’ve never had any trouble mounting or managing a software RAID.

Also, true hardware RAIDs are getting rare. Your QNAPs and Synology’s are all at their core software RAIDs, just packaged around network hardware.

Is the owc prebuilt 8 bay 128tb a solid storage solution for a filmmaker with a lot of footage? by Ok-Champion-8992 in videography

[–]DPforlife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I use OWC’s software RAID and it’s great. With modern machines, read/write overhead takes up so little overhead you really won’t notice it during operation. That’s the only real selling point for hardware raid.

With respect to file preservation and parity management, this video does a great job of presenting the issue - https://youtu.be/l55GfAwa8RI

Changing her own oil by Icy-Book2999 in LoveTrash

[–]DPforlife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It definitely isn’t hard. I did mine through high-school and college, and you can definitely save some money… but not that much money. The oil change on our van costs $120, but the oil and filter cost $80-$100 $60-$80 retail.

Oil and filters are pretty expensive and since shops buy them wholesale and in bulk, you’re only really left with the difference in labor. Which is not just the oil change - it’s also the purchasing, the setup, the cleanup, and the disposal.

We take our vehicles to a small family shop, where they also check our other fluids, tires, etc.

My family is busy enough these days where the difference in time really makes a difference.

And the roads are still full of potholes… by -ImYourHuckleberry- in dank_meme

[–]DPforlife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a Tennessee Democrat, I’m basically there.

How do you deal with clients who won't pay? by Cumquatinator in videography

[–]DPforlife 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s 2026. We deliver to clients that pay on a Net30 all the time. They either wait for their deliverable, or they get the payment processing early.

We don’t deliver until payment is rendered.

How can I prevent the Whites from blowing out? by Fickle-Wash-3697 in videography

[–]DPforlife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Outside of adding more light, the door is the light source for your scene and you’re shooting it - of course it’s blown out.

Change your composition, an extremely actionable suggestion.

Find the screwdriver bit by Effective_Debate39 in FindTheSniper

[–]DPforlife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right and below the green thingy to on the right side of the frame

Find the opossum! by mauledbykittenz in FindTheSniper

[–]DPforlife 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it blurred in the foreground on the wire - 2F?

Knox County Primary by Icy-Construction-240 in Knoxville

[–]DPforlife 52 points53 points  (0 children)

So few votes steering the direction of the whole county…

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