A production team working on a BBC TV show contacted Birmingham Data Recovery after encountering a critical data loss on their SanDisk Ultra SDXC Card. The key issues included:
- The SD card appeared blank after completing a video shoot.
- A scan by the IT department showed no data, suggesting possible file system corruption or accidental deletion.
- The card contained raw footage for a major BBC TV show, making data recovery urgent and business-critical.
- The production team had no backup, meaning the lost footage could delay production and impact broadcast schedules.
Since the SDXC card was showing as empty, a forensic data recovery approach was necessary.
Our Expertise in SanDisk Ultra SDXC Card Recovery
With 25 years of experience, Birmingham Data Recovery specializes in:
✔ Recovering lost video files from formatted or corrupted SD cards
✔ Forensic data recovery of high-resolution footage (MP4, MOV, ProRes, RAW)
✔ Restoring files from professional video production storage devices
Diagnosis & Recovery Process
Upon receiving the SanDisk Ultra SDXC Card, our engineers conducted a detailed forensic scan. The key findings included:
- The card was not physically damaged, meaning the data was likely still present.
- The file system was corrupted, preventing the operating system from detecting stored files.
- Video files were still recoverable, but the directory structure was missing.
To successfully recover the BBC TV show footage, we implemented a multi-step forensic SD card recovery strategy:
Step 1: Write Protection & Data Cloning
- Activated write protection to prevent accidental overwriting.
- Created a sector-by-sector forensic image of the SD card to preserve all data traces.
Step 2: Deep File System Analysis & Data Extraction
- Used specialized recovery tools to scan for lost MP4, MOV, and RAW video files.
- Rebuilt the file allocation table (FAT32/exFAT) to restore missing directory structures.
Step 3: Video File Reconstruction & Integrity Testing
- Identified and reconstructed fragmented video files, ensuring no loss of footage.
- Verified video playback quality to confirm no corruption in the recovered footage.
Step 4: Secure Data Transfer & Backup Recommendations
- Successfully transferred all recovered footage to a high-capacity external SSD.
- Provided best practices for backing up professional video content in future shoots.
The Result
We successfully recovered 100% of the lost BBC TV show footage, including:
✅ High-resolution video files (MP4, MOV, ProRes, RAW)
✅ Audio sync files and metadata files for editing
✅ Full production footage with no corruption or missing frames
The production team was able to resume editing and meet their broadcast deadlines without any production delays.
Why Choose Birmingham Data Recovery for SDXC Card Recovery?
✅ 25 Years of Expertise – Specialists in SD card and professional video file recovery.
✅ Forensic Data Extraction – Restoring files from formatted, corrupted, or unrecognized SD cards.
✅ High-Success Rate for Professional Video Content – Ensuring video integrity and seamless playback.
✅ Fast & Secure Process – Protecting confidential TV show footage and ensuring minimal downtime.
If your SanDisk Ultra SDXC Card has lost critical footage, shows as blank, or has been accidentally formatted, contact Birmingham Data Recovery today for professional assistance!