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You might have filmed the footage of a lifetime, but if the card corrupts or your camera is stolen, it’s useless.

Always keep a copy of the files in at least two places, and not on memory cards which are prone to corruption when being copied over. Online storage providers such as iCloud, Dropbox or Flickr are good options for smart-phone footage. But uploading will require a lot of data, and storing large files will become expensive, so this option isn’t realistic for most DSLR shooters.

Take a fast card reader, and ideally two robust hard drives that can withstand being knocked around in backpacks on the road. Check the specifications of the camera and choose the resolution at which you want to film. A 16GB card will give you around 44 minutes in HD on most DSLRs. Calculate how much space you need, always erring on the safe side (better to have too much memory than too little).

Keeping a list of what’s been filmed on each card will save you a lot of time when you’re editing. See Click here for more tips about storing and organising your digital files.

Plan ahead

If you plan to store a copy on your laptop, make sure you have enough memory available before you leave home.
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