Hedge is a software brand that specializes in solutions to simplify video workflows. Canister is one of them – an archive and backup platform for LTO drives with a user-friendly interface. Initially launched for macOS, Hedge has just released their version for Windows. Let’s check it out! LTO (Linear Tape-Open) is a magnetic tape data storage technology developed by IBM, HP, and Quantum in the late 90’s. LTO is a high-capacity, low-cost solution for long-term backups, and it is used widely in archives, data centers, etc. In the video industry, LTO drives are a convenient solution for long-time storage and backup due to their reliability and durability (15 to 30 years). Unlike hard drives and SSDs, they are not affected by magnetic fields, and they are also easy to transport and store. Conversely, they are slower for video workflows and must be stored properly to avoid temperature changes, dust, etc. Canister as a solution for LTO users Back then, LTO drives required some knowledge due to the software’s complex interface, forcing users to open apps like Terminal or PowerShell to make things work. Things changed when, in 2017, the guys at Hedge got an email from Roger Mabon asking if they could do for LTO drives what they had done for backups. Thanks to that email, they learned about LFO drives; they discovered Mabon was the founder of mLogic (and before that, G-Technology), and together with Keith Warburton of Symply, they developed Canister. LTO users finally had a nice-looking drag-and-drop...
Published By: CineD - Wednesday, 1 November, 2023