What is the 321 Rule of Video Editing?

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Overview of the 321 Rule

The 321 rule is a backup strategy in editing and media production, ensuring data safety by maintaining three copies of your work in two different formats, with one of those copies stored off-site.

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Three Copies of Your Work

Always keep three separate copies of your original files: one on your computer, one on an external drive, and one in a cloud service or remote storage.

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Two Different Formats

Store your files in at least two different formats (e.g., original files + PDF, or RAW + JPEG) to ensure accessibility and compatibility across various platforms.

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One Copy Stored Off-Site

Store one copy in a remote location (cloud storage, external drive at a different physical location, etc.) to protect against theft, disaster, or hardware failure at your primary site.

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Why the 321 Rule Works

The 321 rule ensures redundancy, offering a failsafe to minimize the risk of losing important files or data during editing, storage, or transfer.

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Applying the 321 Rule to Your Workflow

Incorporate the 321 rule into your editing workflow to safeguard your creative work and avoid data loss during editing, final production, or archival processes.

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