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2. Re: Editing on two different computers -> Media Cache Files/Media Cache Database
Fuzzy Barsik May 28, 2013 11:31 PM (in response to Reel Inspirations)Go to Premiere Pro -> Preferences -> Media... and set a desired location for Media Cache Files and Media Cache Database on both machines.
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3. Re: Editing on two different computers -> Media Cache Files/Media Cache Database
Pristidae May 29, 2013 1:11 AM (in response to Reel Inspirations)Hi all,
to confirm this issue: The same problem occures on Windows Systems with that workflow.
@Fuzzy Barsik: Where would you locate the Media Cache Files/Cache Database to get arround this time-consuming problem?
As I know, Adobe recommend to locate these files and DB on fast SSDs, if you got those in your system, to improve performance. So you can not get both: Performance and smooth, fast workflow?
BTW: I had to edit a project with AVID Media Composer - pluged the external HD from another editor into my system ... and just start editing, no waiting for conformation of anything.
@Jimi: Maybe you have to consider to use another software if it fits better in your workflow.
Greetings,
Michael
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4. Re: Editing on two different computers -> Media Cache Files/Media Cache Database
Fuzzy Barsik May 29, 2013 1:32 AM (in response to Pristidae)Where would you locate the Media Cache Files/Cache Database to get arround this time-consuming problem?
Where would you locate your footages in order to work with them on two machines?
As I know, Adobe recommend to locate these files and DB on fast SSDs, if you got those in your system, to improve performance. So you can not get both: Performance and smooth, fast workflow?
See this Harm's Generic Guideline for Disk Setup. So as to know for sure how it works instead of making assumptions run your own tests. So that performance doesn't suffer while working with external drive, you generally need an eSATA or at least USB 3.0 one.
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5. Re: Editing on two different computers -> Media Cache Files/Media Cache Database
ellemichelle Sep 24, 2013 7:11 AM (in response to Reel Inspirations)Reel Inspirations- did you ever find a solution?
I wait seemingly forever while conforming when I use my hard drive on two different Macs and none of the solutions I've found here have helped me.
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6. Re: Editing on two different computers -> Media Cache Files/Media Cache Database
Nick Spiropoulos Mar 25, 2014 5:21 AM (in response to Reel Inspirations)Similar issue here. We have 8 workstations. Mac 10.8.4, running PP 7.2.1. All media and projects are on a synology NAS. Once cfa and pek files are generated on one station that station doesn't conform if the project if opened again. But opening on other stations requires new cfa and pek files to be generated. All stations have the setting checked that saves cache files next to originals when possible. Each machine will generate their own cache files and append an underscore and sequential number.
How do I avoid the regenerating of cache files?
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7. Re: Editing on two different computers -> Media Cache Files/Media Cache Database
JSS1138 Mar 25, 2014 5:29 AM (in response to Nick Spiropoulos)The best way is to keep everything local and only edit any given project on one machine. Outside of that, you take your chances on a rebuild.
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8. Re: Editing on two different computers -> Media Cache Files/Media Cache Database
Nick Spiropoulos Mar 25, 2014 5:37 AM (in response to JSS1138)Thank you Jim, but as we deal with hundreds of Terabytes of material and require multiple editors for many films using the same media we are unable to use a single computer with a local drive.
We are researching a massive SAN with fibre connections, but until we make the huge investment, my hands are tied.
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9. Re: Editing on two different computers -> Media Cache Files/Media Cache Database
JSS1138 Mar 25, 2014 5:40 AM (in response to Nick Spiropoulos)Have you looked into Adobe Anywhere? I don't know if it will resolve this specific issue, but it is the only network situation in which PP was specifically designed to work. With any other network setup, it's often hit or miss (with far more misses, it seems.)
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10. Re: Editing on two different computers -> Media Cache Files/Media Cache Database
Nick Spiropoulos Mar 25, 2014 5:49 AM (in response to JSS1138)Yes we are researching Adobe Anywhere.
Here's a screen shot of one of my clip folders from a Sony F55 that recorded to RAW.
There are 4 channels of mono audio. When we launch a project referencing this clip on a computer that previously hadn't created the cache files a new set is created. Notice also that one of the older sets on one machine didn't complete it's conforming which is likely due to the project closing before the conforming finished.
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11. Re: Editing on two different computers -> Media Cache Files/Media Cache Database
JSS1138 Mar 25, 2014 9:30 AM (in response to Nick Spiropoulos)I'm afraid that won't help me offer any better suggestions. I'm definitely not a Mac guy, and I take my own advice on keeping everything local.





