Simple Question

[Tommy]

I've got a simple question that I'd really appreciate if someone could answer. Is it necessary to keep the ".log" and two ".profile" files that are created with each RDM folder? When I use R3D Data Manager these files are not copied with the rest of the files and I'm trying to figure out if they're necessary. Thanks, Tommy

 

[Are Pilskog]

Hei
In the Red One operation guide appendix B it says (Firmware Build 17, Version 3.4.1):

"When copying media, it is recommended that you drag the complete .RDM folder on the digital
magazine to the archive storage media. This copies all the media and metadata files. You won’t
need to copy the log and magazine profile files, but if you do so, it will do no harm."

Hope that helps
Chers

Are

 

[Jordi Figueras]

Not necessary in my experience, but they use such little HDD space it's better to follow what the manual says (who knows better about the camera than the guys who did it?)

Hope this helps!

 

[Martin Weiss]

Those files are helpful to RED if one of your files should be corrupted, i.e. that it got corrupted inside the camera. With those logfiles, RED can troubleshoot what has happened.

 

[Tom Turley]

camera .log and profile

camera .log and profile

i always keep them, can't hurt, takes up no space. also, less clicks means less chance of 'finger trouble'...

but do delete the profile files at the computer if you want the mag to come up as "unformatted" at the camera.

tom turley
www.filmtom.com

 

[Conrad Hunziker]

By the way, in R3D Data Manager, if you check the option "copy digital.*.profile and log files" at the very bottom of the program, it will copy those files automatically.