Samurai: deleting files? at DVinfo.net

Burkhard Scheibe · May 31st, 2012, 12:56 AM

Isn't it possible to delete any recorded video files within a Samurai unit?

Many thanks
Burkhard

James Kuhn · May 31st, 2012, 11:16 AM

Bud...as far as I know, you can't delete individual files on the Samurai. You have to 'Format' the drive to delete 'all' the files.

Regards,

J.

James Kuhn · May 31st, 2012, 01:36 PM

Bud...however, with ATOM-OS v. 3.0, you get "SmartLog - the ability to mark in and out points and tag clips using XML metadata...". This is directly from the ATOMOS AtomOS 3.0 NAB '2012 announcement. Essentially, you can choose the 'clips' you want to keep.

Regards,

J.

Burkhard Scheibe · June 1st, 2012, 02:30 AM

Thank you James!
Yes, I meant how I can get rid of certain video files using only the Samurai unit. Obviously this isn't possible.

Regards,
Burkhard

James Kuhn · June 1st, 2012, 12:08 PM

Burkhard...glad I could be of assistance.

Regards,

J.

Scott Imler · June 4th, 2012, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burkhard Scheibe

Thank you James!
Yes, I meant how I can get rid of certain video files using only the Samurai unit. Obviously this isn't possible.

Regards,
Burkhard

Yes I wish you could just hit a delete button to delete the last shot you recorded. Multiple BAD takes that have to be downloaded later is a waste of time and space.

David C. Williams · June 4th, 2012, 11:30 PM

Honestly, deleting any files on set is possibly one of the worst ideas ever proposed.

The potential for mistakes through human error is large. Even malicious deletion is possible.

But above that, you NEVER know what you might need or be able to salvage until you are in the edit. I've lost count of the number of scenes I've seen cleaned up with random cutaways and inserts taken from bad takes or just random rolls.

Seriously, don't delete anything, ever.

James Kuhn · June 5th, 2012, 10:58 AM

David...yes, the ability to 'delete' the wrong file is an issue. Especially if you have a large production crew with a lot of 'hands-on' type people. There is a Locking feature now on the Samurai which helps to keep well meaning folks from screwing up.

Regards,

J.

May 31st, 2012, 12:56 AM	#1
Burkhard Scheibe New Boot Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 13	Samurai: deleting files? Isn't it possible to delete any recorded video files within a Samurai unit? Many thanks Burkhard

May 31st, 2012, 11:16 AM	#2
James Kuhn Major Player Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Merritt Island, Florida Posts: 865	Re: Samurai: deleting files? Bud...as far as I know, you can't delete individual files on the Samurai. You have to 'Format' the drive to delete 'all' the files. Regards, J.

May 31st, 2012, 01:36 PM	#3
James Kuhn Major Player Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Merritt Island, Florida Posts: 865	Re: Samurai: deleting files? Bud...however, with ATOM-OS v. 3.0, you get "SmartLog - the ability to mark in and out points and tag clips using XML metadata...". This is directly from the ATOMOS AtomOS 3.0 NAB '2012 announcement. Essentially, you can choose the 'clips' you want to keep. Regards, J.

June 1st, 2012, 02:30 AM	#4
Burkhard Scheibe New Boot Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 13	Re: Samurai: deleting files? Thank you James! Yes, I meant how I can get rid of certain video files using only the Samurai unit. Obviously this isn't possible. Regards, Burkhard

June 1st, 2012, 12:08 PM	#5
James Kuhn Major Player Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Merritt Island, Florida Posts: 865	Re: Samurai: deleting files? Burkhard...glad I could be of assistance. Regards, J.

June 4th, 2012, 11:30 PM	#7
David C. Williams Major Player Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: melb.vic.au Posts: 447	Re: Samurai: deleting files? Honestly, deleting any files on set is possibly one of the worst ideas ever proposed. The potential for mistakes through human error is large. Even malicious deletion is possible. But above that, you NEVER know what you might need or be able to salvage until you are in the edit. I've lost count of the number of scenes I've seen cleaned up with random cutaways and inserts taken from bad takes or just random rolls. Seriously, don't delete anything, ever. __________________ www.davidwilliams.com.au

June 5th, 2012, 10:58 AM	#8
James Kuhn Major Player Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Merritt Island, Florida Posts: 865	Re: Samurai: deleting files? David...yes, the ability to 'delete' the wrong file is an issue. Especially if you have a large production crew with a lot of 'hands-on' type people. There is a Locking feature now on the Samurai which helps to keep well meaning folks from screwing up. Regards, J.