Hi Brady

You could try:

Directors Chair>File>Edit>Preferences

On the file tab you have Default locations.

Import Folder:

then

Export Folder:

Good luck Happing editing

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Hi Neil,

Thanks for the tip.

From a performance standpoint, which drive should store the Import Folder, and which drive should store the Export Folder, or does it matter?

Thanks,
Brady

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I think he is saying it is an internal drive, unless I missed something. You would probably have more of a security advantage than a speed advantage. You gain speed when both drives are being accessed at the same time. I don't know if that is the case during production. However, if the system drive crashes, produced files are on a separate drive. __________________________________
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Hi,
I have a "number" of internal drives and externals. In preference i would go along a route Robert and I discussed the other day of having eSata (External Sata drives) and sata internals. However that isn't always the best or available option. I currently have Sata internals and USB2 externals. I do however use a "ping" software which Bubba assisted me with which constantly wakes up the externals (NoSleepHD) - quite important for editors as some externals shut down to sleep mode and take time to write to or write from.

I write to my externals without issue (at this time)

Brady, make sure you have sufficient space on both C drive and on any external/internal drive to process the video data and you should be fine.

Dafydd

Hi All,

Both drives are internal.

I ended up putting the raw video files on drive F:

Drive f: is a 7600rpm drive (vs 5400 rpm for c and this seems to make editing a little smoother.

Brady