Non-Volatile Memory Express (NVMe ) is a communication standard specifically built to optimize flash technology performance to deliver faster SSD performance via PCIe. Solid state drives (SSD) are similar to the HDD, but use flash memory with no moving parts inside. Hard disk drives (HDD) are the most common and recognizable storage devices used by computers and external drives over the past several decades. Read on for Larry’s best practices for storage and his recommendations for keeping your project safe every step of the way.

We reached out to Larry O’Connor, Founder and CEO, of storage solutions powerhouse company OWC, to help us gather the right hardware for every type of video situation. The good thing is, we now have tons of tech options and practices that can duplicate and save valuable work. If it’s not backed up properly, an entire shoot can be a total wash.

One of the major risks in the world of video content is The Great Fear: Losing all your work.