Ingest
Definition
Ingest is the process of transferring digital media from the camera's recording media (memory cards, hard drives, or tape) into the post-production system for editing and processing. During ingest, the media is typically copied to multiple redundant storage locations (to protect against data loss), and the files may be transcoded into a more edit-friendly format (such as ProRes or DNxHD). The ingest process is the first step in the post-production workflow and is critical for ensuring that all the camera media is safely backed up and properly organized.
Contextual Usage
The DIT reports to the post-production supervisor at the end of the shooting day: "Ingest is complete. All the media from today's shoot has been copied to the primary RAID and the backup drive. I've verified the checksums on all the files to confirm that the copies are identical to the originals. The proxies are being generated now and should be ready for the editor in about two hours."
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Post-production management is the administrative and logistical backbone of the entire post-production process. It encompasses the roles, tools, and workflows that ensure the project is delivered on t...
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