FCP X: editing on external hdd?? scratch disk??

njmitchel0 · Nov 6, 2012, 09:35 AM

From my research I keep seeing that it is best to edit video from an external drive. I am trying to figure out how to set this configuration up and have come across scratch dsk setups and am not quite sure if this is what I am trying to do. Basically I would like to edit directly from the external hdd so i dont bog the compute down with use disk space.

Could someone be so kind as to point me in the direction of what I need to do exactly for setup as well as explain scratch disk to me,

Thanks in advance.

matteusclement · Nov 6, 2012, 10:18 AM

I assume you are talking abotu editing from a laptop.
YOU HAVE TO POST YOUR SPECS.

If you have firewire 800, then that's a good bet.
IF you have thunderbolt, that's a better bet.

The other option I advocate for it to remove your optical drive and install a 500-750GB hard drive for a scratch disc.

daybreak · Nov 6, 2012, 10:33 AM

The second post needs answering.
It is very simple. Plug your external HD into your computer. Wait till you see it. Then open FCP-X select the EHD and presto fire away.
Any form of video working should be done on an external.
Dont forget to answer the 2nd post.

njmitchel0 · Nov 6, 2012, 10:41 AM

15'' rMBP 2.6/16/256

I asked this question as well because when reading reviews, it seems that some external hdd's are more suited to backup as opposed to working from. Does this make a difference??

Going today to pick up a hdd, any recommendations??

WestSt · Nov 6, 2012, 11:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matteusclement

The other option I advocate for it to remove your optical drive and install a 500-750GB hard drive for a scratch disc.

This! Editing on MBP will fly!

Zwhaler · Nov 6, 2012, 12:25 PM

Get as high capacity 7,200 RPM drive as you can, interface is really up to you depending on your needs. Or as others have said replace your ODD with another HDD.

njmitchel0 · Nov 6, 2012, 12:51 PM

would this work?

Seagate HDD

phoenixsan · Nov 6, 2012, 03:49 PM

that disk will not work because it is a USB 3.0 disk, unless you have a USB 3.0 card or a newer Mac. Preference in the video world goes to FireWire 800, speaking abou editing/storage, tough

monokakata · Nov 6, 2012, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phoenixsan

that disk will not work because it is a USB 3.0 disk, unless you have a USB 3.0 card or a newer Mac.

The rMBP (his machine) has USB 3.0.

OP, your link is to a 500 gb drive -- pay a little more and go for 1 TB at least. Be sure that it's 7200 RPM.

DaveNinja · Nov 6, 2012, 05:34 PM

I got a portable hitachi 1tb USB3 drive for like 70 something dollars and its been working fine with my 15" rMBP. I think its just 5400rpm but its still supposed to be up in the 80-90mb/sec range so not too far from 7200rpm usb 3 drives (110ish mb/sec).

logicpro7 · Nov 14, 2012, 06:34 PM

Sorry to hijack this thread but how would you guys Set up the following for use with fcpx. Where is best to store my HD video files and where to render to etc?

2012 13" mbp
Samsung 256GB SSD
Momentus XT 500GB Hybrid HD

All discs are internal.

njmitchel0 · Nov 16, 2012, 11:01 PM

another question for me as well, I went ahead and bought an external enclosure for a hard drive. As for as setting it up for I know I first need to format the drive. Now how do I set final cut up so that I am working from the external drive?? thanks for any help

MrPlayer66 · Nov 17, 2012, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by njmitchel0

another question for me as well, I went ahead and bought an external enclosure for a hard drive. As for as setting it up for I know I first need to format the drive. Now how do I set final cut up so that I am working from the external drive?? thanks for any help

Check this out so you can understand how FCPX handles events and projects.
http://youtu.be/gVlSYmOs_9A

Nov 6, 2012, 09:35 AM	#1
njmitchel0 macrumors member Join Date: May 2008	FCP X: editing on external hdd?? scratch disk?? From my research I keep seeing that it is best to edit video from an external drive. I am trying to figure out how to set this configuration up and have come across scratch dsk setups and am not quite sure if this is what I am trying to do. Basically I would like to edit directly from the external hdd so i dont bog the compute down with use disk space. Could someone be so kind as to point me in the direction of what I need to do exactly for setup as well as explain scratch disk to me, Thanks in advance.
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matteusclement macrumors 65816 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: victoria	I assume you are talking abotu editing from a laptop. YOU HAVE TO POST YOUR SPECS. If you have firewire 800, then that's a good bet. IF you have thunderbolt, that's a better bet. The other option I advocate for it to remove your optical drive and install a 500-750GB hard drive for a scratch disc. __________________ try this: take an empty pop can, place it on the floor, smash it flat, now try to pull it back to how it was. see how it looks like crap? that's called compression
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Zwhaler macrumors 601 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Final Cut Pro	Get as high capacity 7,200 RPM drive as you can, interface is really up to you depending on your needs. Or as others have said replace your ODD with another HDD. __________________ Mac Pro + Galaxy Note 2 Check Out My YouTube Channel~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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phoenixsan macrumors 6502a Join Date: Oct 2012	I think.... that disk will not work because it is a USB 3.0 disk, unless you have a USB 3.0 card or a newer Mac. Preference in the video world goes to FireWire 800, speaking abou editing/storage, tough __________________ Mac Pro 2010 3.06 Westmere version, 12 Core 64 GB RAM, 4 TB , iPhone 5 (black)
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DaveNinja macrumors regular Join Date: Oct 2005	I got a portable hitachi 1tb USB3 drive for like 70 something dollars and its been working fine with my 15" rMBP. I think its just 5400rpm but its still supposed to be up in the 80-90mb/sec range so not too far from 7200rpm usb 3 drives (110ish mb/sec). __________________ 15" RMBP 2.6 GHz
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daybreak macrumors 6502 Join Date: Sep 2009	The second post needs answering. It is very simple. Plug your external HD into your computer. Wait till you see it. Then open FCP-X select the EHD and presto fire away. Any form of video working should be done on an external. Dont forget to answer the 2nd post.
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Nov 6, 2012, 10:41 AM	#4
njmitchel0 Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: May 2008	15'' rMBP 2.6/16/256 I asked this question as well because when reading reviews, it seems that some external hdd's are more suited to backup as opposed to working from. Does this make a difference?? Going today to pick up a hdd, any recommendations??
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Nov 6, 2012, 12:51 PM	#7
njmitchel0 Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: May 2008	would this work? Seagate HDD
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Nov 14, 2012, 06:34 PM	#11
logicpro7 macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: London UK	Sorry to hijack this thread but how would you guys Set up the following for use with fcpx. Where is best to store my HD video files and where to render to etc? 2012 13" mbp Samsung 256GB SSD Momentus XT 500GB Hybrid HD All discs are internal. __________________ 13" 2.5 i5 MacBook Pro - 16GB RAM - Samsung 256GB 830 SSD - Momentus XT 500GB Hybrid - 27" Apple LED Cinema Display - ATV3 1080P - Slate iPhone 5 16GB
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Nov 16, 2012, 11:01 PM	#12
njmitchel0 Thread Starter macrumors member Join Date: May 2008	another question for me as well, I went ahead and bought an external enclosure for a hard drive. As for as setting it up for I know I first need to format the drive. Now how do I set final cut up so that I am working from the external drive?? thanks for any help
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