We also require that there ONLY be current cuts in that bin. The “number 1” insures that the bin rises to the top of list and makes it easy for a coworker to find the “current cuts”. For example, we insist that all editors create a bin called “1.Current cuts”. EX: 715A03RW19.Īlong with “filenaming” conventions, you may want to discuss “bin naming” strategies as well. Then, since we’re working on at least six shows in post, we append a “show ID” like “RW19” or SL5 etc. įor tape names we use the classic, “date, camera, load” system: 715A03= July 15, A camera, third load. For example: EXT1cut7 NOT”: FINALEXTCUT”. That way, when they decide to change the “final” it’s only an increment issue. Call it final and you can bet your life that it won’t be! Then what do you do? Final, final? Stick to a “version number”. We have one simple rule: Never label anything FINAL! That’s the kiss of death. If you can’t find a file, you can’t work… period. Here’s the article that describes the procedure that I teach in my classes: (Plus, if you read carefully, there’s also a free organizational goodie in here for you as well!) Take a look at what follows – this will cover everything from simple projects to over 500 broadcast shows a year. So, last month, I asked readers to contribute their file naming and organizational ideas. ]įiguring out how to get your files properly named and organized is one of the big challenges in editing, because there’s no sense in putting a file into your system if you can’t find it later. Updated in 2007, 2008, and 2009 with comments from readers. [ This article was first published in the May, 2007, issue of
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