Like on set, R3D Data Manager serves a vital role in the post production process. It can copy files to multiple destinations at once, and verify that each copy of every file is valid - and is exactly as first read from the original RED Media.
Copying Files
Just as in the copying files for on set, you can copy files in post the same way. Simply setup your destinations, select your source, and copy. Since the source folder most likely wont be RED Media, the options for deleting R3D files will be disabled. In addition, it will not re-check the checksums on the source, rather it will use the saved checksums and verify the copies from that. If you would like more info on what each option does, please refer to the copy process.
You can select a whole days worth of files to copy, or a whole project. Simply select the folder above all the files you wish to copy. You will see that each RDM folder is listed in the queue separately, helping you to identify as copies are done and manage if there are errors.
Verifying files
You do have the option to verify files already in a RDC folder without having to copy them again. Simply select the folder above the RDC folders as your source. Then click on "Check R3D Checksums". If any R3D files don't verify to the saved checksum, you will be alerted to which file. It would be recommended to re-check this file, and if it fails again, assume that this file is no longer valid and restore from a backup.
