Consistent Shoot-Day Folder Taxonomy
Use one repeatable folder hierarchy across camera cards, audio recorders, graphics, project files, and client exports so any edit opens cleanly months later.
Editing, Color & Post
Program #091 · Editing & Color
✓ Free Online Intro Included
Post-Production Media Management: NVMe Tiers, Proxies & 3-2-1 Backup
Build a reliable shoot-to-archive media pipeline: structured project folders, NVMe scratch-disk tiers, mixed-frame-rate proxies, and verified 3-2-1 backups.
Stuttering timelines and dreaded 'Media Offline' warnings rarely mean you need a pricier computer; they almost always come from decoding compressed 10-bit H.265 codecs off bottlenecked drives, mixing frame rates in messy folders, or letting hidden render caches choke your system disk. This course establishes studio-grade ingest verification, NVMe working tiers, smooth proxy linking in Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve, and disciplined local-plus-cloud backup.
✓ Free Online Introductory Session
Start with a free online intro consultation for this course: we review the syllabus together, clarify how many sessions you need based on your goals and pace, and decide whether continuing Online ($69 CAD/hr) or In-Person ($99 CAD/hr) suits you best.
First Session
Free Online Intro
Session Rates
$69/hr Online · $99/hr In-Person
Course Structure
Tailored to Your Level & Pace
Instructor & Language
Iman Adlkhah · EN & Persian
Prefer just the written framework instead of live sessions? A standalone $39 CAD PDF guide option can also be requested for this course: select the PDF option below.
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Course Learning Pillars
Core Capabilities Developed in This Course
Every learner starts from a different background. These are the core capabilities this course develops, paced to your goals across the sessions we plan together.
NVMe Working SSD vs Archival Storage Tiers
Separate your operating system drive, high-bandwidth NVMe active-edit SSDs, media cache paths, and high-capacity archival drives without cable bottlenecks.
Low-Overhead Proxy Linking Across Mixed Frame Rates
Generate and toggle lightweight ProRes Proxy or H.264 proxies in Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve without squished 9:16 frames or slow-motion sync bugs.
Checksum Offloading & 3-2-1 Backup Verification
Verify card transfers via checksums before formatting media and maintain three copies across two local media types plus one automated cloud archive.
Course Syllabus
Core Concepts & Topics Covered
Below are the main concepts and topics covered in this course. In your Free Online Intro Session, we align the exact depth and number of sessions to your experience and goals.
Topic 01
Shoot-Day Folder Discipline & Checksum Card Offloading
Preventing lost clips and duplicate file-name collisions (such as C0001.MP4 across multiple cameras) right at the moment media leaves the camera card.
- Designing a master project folder template covering A-cam, B-cam, external audio, and deliverables
- Why raw Finder or Explorer drag-and-drop silently fails on dropped USB connections vs checksum verification
- Handling spanned multi-card recordings and preserving camera metadata sidecar files intact
Topic 02
NVMe Working Tiers, Cable Bandwidth & Cache Hygiene
Auditing your computer's internal storage, external USB-C / Thunderbolt buses, and NLE scratch directories so hardware runs at its rated throughput.
- Benchmarking USB 3.2 (10Gbps) vs Thunderbolt NVMe enclosures and spotting slow charging-only USB-C cables
- Keeping internal OS drives roomy while routing Adobe Media Cache and Resolve CacheClip folders cleanly
- Safely purging bloated render caches without breaking active client timelines
Topic 03
Premiere Pro & DaVinci Resolve Proxy Pipelines
Configuring lightweight ProRes Proxy and H.264 proxy workflows that cut effortlessly on laptops and automatically relink to full camera originals on export.
- Building custom 9:16 vertical and 16:9 widescreen ProRes Proxy presets with visible proxy watermarks
- Linking in-camera dual-slot proxies and handling 60p/120p interpreted slow-motion clips cleanly
- Verifying full-resolution source rendering on export and troubleshooting offline proxy relinks
Topic 04
The 3-2-1 Backup Architecture & Post-Delivery Consolidation
Protecting active client shoots against drive failure or theft while reclaiming working SSD space cleanly once final deliverables are approved.
- Implementing 3 copies across 2 local storage tiers (working NVMe + desktop RAID/HDD) plus 1 cloud sync
- Consolidating finished timelines with frame handles or archiving clean master project bundles
- Setting clear raw-footage retention terms in client agreements so archive drives stay manageable
Course Reference Overview
Post-Production Storage Tier & Proxy Reference Matrix
Core practical benchmarks and standards covered as part of this course's curriculum.
| Pipeline Layer | Common Workflow Failure | Principled Studio Setup | Operational Payoff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Card Offload & Naming | Untested drag-and-drop into desktop 'New Folder' chaos | Checksum-verified dual copy into standardized date/camera bins | Zero corrupted clips or overwritten C0001 camera files |
| Active Editing Drive | Editing 4K H.265 off a nearly full OS disk or USB 2.0 cable | Dedicated 10Gbps+ NVMe scratch SSD with isolated cache directory | Responsive timeline scrubbing and healthy system headroom |
| Proxy Playback Pipeline | Stretched vertical proxies or mismatched audio channel errors | Aspect-matched ProRes Proxy presets handling mixed frame rates | Smooth laptop cutting on multi-layer 4K 10-bit sequences |
| Backup & Wrap Archive | Single external drive point of failure and terabytes of dead cache | 3-2-1 local + cloud redundancy followed by post-wrap cache purge | Protected client assets and reclaimed NVMe space every month |
Start With Your Free Intro Session
Book Program #091: Post-Production Media Management: NVMe Tiers, Proxies & 3-2-1 Backup
Choose a time for your Free Online Intro Session to map out your course path, or book an Online ($69/hr) or In-Person ($99/hr) session directly, or request the $39 CAD PDF guide option.
1. Choose Option & Preferred Time (ET)
Standalone PDF Guide Option ($39 CAD)
If you prefer to study the written framework and reference checklists of this course on your own instead of live coaching sessions, enter your details on the form to request the $39 CAD PDF edition. We will coordinate and send your payment link and PDF guide via email or WhatsApp.
Program FAQ
Common Questions
Can we audit my current laptop, external SSDs, and Premiere or Resolve cache settings directly during this course?
Yes. In your Free Online Intro Session, we check what editing software, camera codecs, and storage drives you currently use, then tailor our hands-on or online sessions to clean up hidden cache bloat, test your drive speeds, and build your permanent proxy and backup setup right on your machine.
How does the Free Online Intro Session work, and how many sessions will I need?
Every course begins with a Free Online Introductory Session where we review the core syllabus together, evaluate your current background and goals, and map out how many sessions you actually need and whether continuing Online ($69 CAD/hr) or In-Person ($99 CAD/hr) suits you best. Session count is never a rigid one-size-fits-all number; it adapts to your own level and pace.
Do I have to commit to a multi-session package, or can I get just the PDF guide?
There is zero upfront package commitment: live sessions are booked flexibly session-by-session ($69 CAD/hr online or $99 CAD/hr in-person). If you prefer a self-paced written guide instead of live coaching, a standalone $39 CAD PDF option can also be requested for this topic.
Are courses taught in English, Persian (Farsi), or bilingual?
Your choice: every session with Iman Adlkhah can be conducted 100% in English, 100% in Persian (Farsi), or naturally bilingual with industry terminology.
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