JWilsonphoto wrote:
After much hand wringing I have decided that it is just not practical to continue to store the amount of images I've been archiving. I decided to methodically go through every client folder and delete all the images that have not been converted to a final file, keeping the RAW file and the Photoshop conversions. That's a huge undertaking but the alternative is dropping yet another 10 grand on RAID arrays. I don't know of a single other photographer that has a system keeping decades of digital files live for their clients. My rationale is, if a RAW file hasn't been Photoshopped in a folder that's a couple of years old, odds are it never will be so toss it. Time consuming as this is going to be, I think it will reduce my storage by at least 20TB x 3 locations, so 60TB of space freed up. I keep trying to come up with a reason that I'm going to regret this strategy...........................Show more →
Jim, I think you're taking the right course of action. As I understand it, your keeping the raw sources and the workups for delivered work – so you can offer a way back service. The rest is undelivered history for which the clients have had no need in the past and may not know even exists. I can imagine a “then and now” presentation type deal – but I think you already have that covered. Apart from that, the rest is a rather expensive use of disk space. Ahum.... not forgetting any source material for your upcoming, best selling book(s)......
Opps - edit for TOPP..... err, how about an Edgeworthia?
ELinder wrote:
One of my bucket list trips is a tour of distilleries of Scotland and Ireland. The only problem is, even if I do it I probably wouldn't remember much of the trip. <hic>
Erich
Erich, that would be a fantastic trip – it would automagically take you to the “best bits”. Mind, if you did one distillery a day I think you’d need to set aside most of the year!
Take me. I don't drink too many alcoholic drinks, so I'd be able to remember the trip for you Plus the added bonus that I'm very discrete.
ELinder wrote:
One of my bucket list trips is a tour of distilleries of Scotland and Ireland. The only problem is, even if I do it I probably wouldn't remember much of the trip. <hic>
That’s kind of what I was thinking Nick. Spent most of yesterday tossing zeros and ones into the abyss so I think I’ve got it trimmed down. I brought all my RAID arrsysbhome from HQ to coordinate everything.
ELinder wrote:
One of my bucket list trips is a tour of distilleries of Scotland and Ireland. The only problem is, even if I do it I probably wouldn't remember much of the trip. <hic>
Erich
Been there done that except for the whiskey drinking part..
On holiday with the parents back in the day, three weeks in Scotland all Bloo... castles and distillery's
Well not my thing the only cool things I have seen there were low flying F111's and British Buccaneers will never forget that sight and sound...
Jan-Arie wrote:
Been there done that except for the whiskey drinking part.. D:
On holiday with the parents back in the day, three weeks in Scotland all Bloo... castles and distillery's
Well not my thing the only cool things I have seen there were low flying F111's and British Buccaneers will never forget that sight and sound...
But the landscapes and views are awesome...
Scotland, the Highlands, I lost myself there, period.
Thanks - it was a beautiful, cool, crisp day in the high desert.
Nice small festival - about 20 balloons - all launched quickly.
I found that my 24-70mm lens worked best while they were on the ground and just starting to rise. Then I switched to a 70-200mm lens that was good for most of the rest of my shoot. When I saw the moon in a good position in relation to a couple of balloons, I ran to my truck and grabbed my 100-400mm lens.
In theory it is Jan Arie, but this little cold snap will set "Spring" back a couple of weeks. The flowering trees are in full bloom and, prior to this spate of freezing temps, one could see a hint of green beginning on the hardwoods. The blooms on the flowering trees are toast now but maybe the freeze hasn't damaged the leafing out process. I have so much work on hold for Spring that I can't wait for color to return to the landscape. Everyone will want it done "immediately", always a bit frustrating. Good problem to have though.
Sure thing over here it's also a bit weird first a couple of days in the 20's C then back to 5 - 6 C brrr bit the same only we don't go to the 70's in the weekend. but i think that some green in your bank account is also welcome....
It was 8°F/-13°C this morning as I drove to work at 0300, had to put gloves on in the car. Saturday the high will be 48°F/8°C WOO HOO.. tshirt weather!
JWilsonphoto wrote:
21 degrees this morning in our part of The Lone Star, Brrrrrrrrrrrr. Good news is that it will be 75 by Saturday.
