⚙️ Settings Configuration

General Settings

Settings → General

  • Vault Directory: Primary storage location for imported footage
  • Workspace Root: Main workspace folder for projects
  • Import Layout: Default organization layout (can be changed per import)
  • Checksum Verification: Enable/disable file verification
  • Checksum Algorithm: Choose File Size, MD5, or SHA256
  • Delete Source Files: Automatically delete SD card files after import
  • Eject After Import: Automatically eject SD card when done

Vault & Backup Settings

Settings → Vault

Understanding 3-2-1 Backup

3 total copies of your files
2 different media types (e.g., SSD + HDD)
1 copy stored off-site (network/cloud)

Adding Backup Destinations

  1. Click "Add Backup Destination"

  2. Choose destination type:

    Local Drive:

    • External USB/Thunderbolt drives
    • Fast and reliable
    • Must be mounted before import

    Network Storage:

    • NAS, SMB shares, network-mounted volumes
    • Must be manually mounted first
    • Includes automatic retry on failures

    Sync Folder:

    • Dropbox, iCloud Drive, Google Drive folders
    • Copies to local sync folder
    • Cloud service uploads in background

  3. Configure destination:

    • Name: Give it a descriptive name
    • Path: Browse to the backup folder
    • Verify After Copy: Enable checksum verification
    • Priority: Order of copying (lower = first)

  4. Enable/disable destinations as needed

Backup Priority

Lower priority numbers copy first:

  • Priority 1: Copies first
  • Priority 2: Copies second
  • Priority 3: Copies third

Order matters for verification - verify primary copies before backup copies.

Project Settings

Settings → Projects

Project Profiles

Create reusable project folder structures:

  1. Click "Add Profile"
  2. Name your profile (e.g., "Commercial", "Documentary")
  3. Define folder structure
  4. Use profiles when creating projects

Default Profile

Set which profile is used by default when creating new projects.

SD Card Profiles

Settings → Volumes

Configure how SD Studio handles specific SD cards:

  1. Insert SD Card

    • SD Studio detects the card
    • Can read camera info from EXIF data

  2. Create Profile

    • Click "Add SD Card Profile"
    • Assign a name (e.g., "Camera A", "B-Roll Camera")
    • Set default import layout
    • Choose default destination

  3. Auto-Create Project (Optional)

    • Enable to automatically create a project when importing
    • Useful for multi-camera shoots

Archive Settings

Settings → Archive

Archive Destinations

Add destinations for long-term project storage:

  1. Click "Add Archive Destination"
  2. Choose a location (external drive, NAS, etc.)
  3. Name the destination
  4. Enable/disable as needed

Archive Rules

  • Archive Age Rule: Archive projects older than X days
  • Default: 90 days
  • Adjust based on your workflow

Account Settings

Settings → Account

  • View subscription status
  • See remaining trial days (if applicable)
  • Manage subscription
  • Sign out