Creator Spotlights
The Slow Mo Guys: catching up with the workload
Anyone who’s been captivated by the temporal curiosities on display at The Slow Mo Guys YouTube channel knows how one’s perspective can dramatically change when the everyday world is slowed to a crawl. But to show us this unique perspective, the production of their massively popular web series relies on mind-blowingly fast technology behind the scenes.
My fastest drive didn’t have the capacity of my new workload.
The Slow Mo Guys is a science and technology entertainment web series hosted by Gavin Free and Daniel Gruchy.
In this video, co-host Gavin Free concludes his quest to completely overhaul data management with cutting-edge technology that keeps up with the latest capture equipment. Being able to transport eight to ten video projects on a single, massive, high-performance Pro Data storage device means the channel can be continuously refreshed with multiple edits being conducted in parallel instead of sequentially.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What cameras do the Slow Mo Guys use?
The Slow Mo Guys are known for using high-speed cameras capable of recording thousands of frames per second, such as the Phantom series. These cameras produce enormous file sizes due to the ultra-high frame rates and resolutions required for extreme slow motion footage.
How much data does slow motion video generate?
High-speed camera footage generates extremely large file sizes because the cameras capture hundreds or thousands of frames per second. Even short clips at maximum frame rates can result in hundreds of gigabytes of data, requiring fast and high-capacity storage.
What storage solution do the Slow Mo Guys use for their productions?
The Slow Mo Guys use Iodyne Pro Data to handle the enormous volumes of high-speed camera footage their productions generate. Pro Data’s fast transfer speeds ensure they can offload and access their footage quickly, keeping their production moving efficiently.
Why is fast storage critical for high-speed camera workflows?
High-speed cameras fill their internal buffers rapidly and need to offload data to external storage before the next shot. Slow storage creates a bottleneck that forces longer waits between shots, which is costly when working with complex setups or time-sensitive subjects.
How does Iodyne Pro Data handle very large individual video files?
Iodyne Pro Data is built for sustained high-throughput transfers, meaning it maintains fast speeds even with very large individual files. This makes it well suited to workflows involving high-speed cameras, large format RAW, and other formats that produce massive file sizes.
