Problem
A backup job excludes files above a configured size threshold, leaving camera masters absent while smaller proxies appear fully protected.
Solution
Root Cause / Diagnostic:
Backup software profiles often include default file-size filters (e.g., "Skip files larger than 10GB") designed for general office documents. In a video editing environment, this silently excludes multi-hundred-gigabyte camera raw files (BRAW, REDCODE, ProRes) while backing up lightweight proxies, creating a false illusion of data safety.
Actionable Fix:
1. File Exclusion Filter Audit: Inspect backup job configuration profiles and explicitly disable all file-size exclusion caps, setting max file size to "Unlimited" (0).
2. Backup Manifest Size Comparison: Run a post-backup verification script comparing total directory size between source and backup destination to immediately spot missing gigabytes.
3. Raw File Presence Verification: Verify that the largest camera files on the source volume exist in the backup repository with identical byte sizes and hashes.
Pro Tip:
Check your backup software settings for hidden file-size limits; many default profiles automatically skip any file over 10GB, leaving your multi-hundred-gigabyte camera raw masters completely unprotected.
Backup software profiles often include default file-size filters (e.g., "Skip files larger than 10GB") designed for general office documents. In a video editing environment, this silently excludes multi-hundred-gigabyte camera raw files (BRAW, REDCODE, ProRes) while backing up lightweight proxies, creating a false illusion of data safety.
Actionable Fix:
1. File Exclusion Filter Audit: Inspect backup job configuration profiles and explicitly disable all file-size exclusion caps, setting max file size to "Unlimited" (0).
2. Backup Manifest Size Comparison: Run a post-backup verification script comparing total directory size between source and backup destination to immediately spot missing gigabytes.
3. Raw File Presence Verification: Verify that the largest camera files on the source volume exist in the backup repository with identical byte sizes and hashes.
Pro Tip:
Check your backup software settings for hidden file-size limits; many default profiles automatically skip any file over 10GB, leaving your multi-hundred-gigabyte camera raw masters completely unprotected.