Pro Tip #5 - File Naming

When you have multiple versions of files in the same folder, the best way to name your file is to use the 
Year/Month/Date_Project Name_Description_Version No.
This always lines up all your files in the folder vs any other file name format, that could mix up the order of your files. 

TIPs when naming your files- 

• Always use the YYYYMMDD or the YYMMDD format to start your file name.
• Date followed by Project Name or Client name or Project Number
• Use short forms/anagrams for big names
• Overall keep the file name as short as possible.
• If possible have as much description of the contents in the name
• Files should be named consistently
• Avoid special characters (@ # $ *) in a file name.
• The use of underscore ( _ ) is recommended instead of spaces. 
• Use Version No to differentiate between files

Examples:

200306_BTS_offline_V1

200306_BTS_offline_V2
200306_BTS_offline_V1A1
200306_BTS_offline_V2A2
200306_BTS_grade_V1
200306_BTS_online_V1

*BTS - Behind the scenes (Project name)
** V1 - Version 1
***V1A1 - Version 1 video with Audio option 1


NOTE:

Ideally, organize different files in separate folders. 
Like a separate folder for all your offlines the same for online or audio etc.



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