Eddie,

You have raised a salient point. If BIAB is to be used as a production tool (I am using the term production in the larger sense of an industrial tool, or of an assembly line) then workflow has to be optimized. And you're right; it isn't. The two reasons have been laid out here: the vast amount of data to go through, and the lack of an easy way to do that.

Now, I'm going to say a hard thing. I don't mean to offend, and you've demonstrated that you're a big boy (one whom I have come to respect as I have gotten to know you). So here it is: It's a poor workman who blames his tools.

There is a highly-respected professional, Harvey Gerst, on these forums who uses BIAB to do exactly what you are trying to, and in the production environment of a working studio. I suggest you get with him to find out how he makes it work, because he does, spectacularly, and on the clock.

So, despite the limitation you cite, what you are trying to do is not only possible, but being done by Harvey and others. Visit the users' showcase for examples. I don't think there is any secret to how they do it. I just don't see a way around investing non-productive time to simply listen and take notes.

I mean "invest" literally, because it produces great returns. I mean "take notes," too. Everyone uses BIAB slightly differently. What we have to do is create our own manual by taking notes on processes and content so that we can easily repeat the things we want to do on a regular basis, and so that we can remember what we liked as we went through Styles and Instruments.

Eddie, you are obviously the equal of almost anyone here. Someone once said that if you don't have a goal, all you see are obstacles, and that if you do, all you see are challenges. You clearly have a goal. I am inviting you to accept the continuing challenge of BIAB. You and BIAB have a great deal to offer. I look forward to seeing the results.

Respectfully,

Richard

Last edited by Ryszard; 07/21/11 10:39 AM.
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