@Dr. Anthony "Beagle-Bully" Fauci god bless. I'm always paranoid I'll accidentally delete a single file that just so happens to be the one I want to lose the least. Hahaha
as "boring" as it is this info is gold, this is just as important as having a clean physical space to work in. I mean you can get by with shitty organization but, it will catch up to you. Its also just satisfying to jump into the past so easily
if you're lazy and will not do this by default, make yourself a batch script that prompts for a project name when opened and automatically creates the basic folder structure. it will take you 10 minutes to do this, lasts forever, and it will make the best path the easiest path. if you have no clue how to do this, take 15 seconds to write a prompt for chat gpt and it will do it for you. it is very simple
@@skjoldogvennerne4152 "Write a batch script that, when opened, prompts the user for a project name and then creates a directory of that name. Within that directory, create the following subdirectories: artwork, footage, outbox, preview, project Do not capitalise the names of the subdirectories." Save this as a .bat file wherever you want the project folders to be created. If you have any trouble, ask Chat GPT to help. This is all basic stuff and it should have any answers. This all only works on Windows, btw. If you're using something else, ask Chat GPT to show you how to do it on whatever other system. Basically, just use Chat GPT instead of your brain and you are all good to go.
Simpler to just create the structure and call the root folder 'zzz_project_folder_template' or something like this, then just copy/paste and rename it each time.
I was using Adobe for a while but I had to opt out cuz if the subscription. If I was allowed to just purchase the program I'd pay a unreasonable amount for it but cuz of the subscription I use alternatives.
The "Adobe crash" to "Opening up the wrong recent revision of a project" trap window is absolutely real and has brought too much suffering into this world.
hierarchical work folders, zettelkasten study folders, organize all your knowledge, this is the basis of all important businesses (and intelligence agencies); Dewey's decimal system is connected to the the card catalogue system, and the birth of computing and alchemical universal languages.
The most impressive thing to me is how far back you are able to pull the working files from certain projects. I’ve worked at production companies that are not this organised.
This is awesome. Bookmarking for future projects. I'm not Terribly sloppy with file management but just one or two misplaced files and a project is ruined when you try to return to it.
Best practice file naming from my experience is... ProjectCode_ProjectName_Platform_AspectRatio_Duration_Codec_Audio_Branded/Clean Example: PROJ037_WorldPeace_Episode01_RUclips_16x9_18m20s_H264_Audio_Branded In some cases you may want to add the frame rate or exact pixel dimensions if it's an atypical specification. Try to avoid using the container and use the codec instead so no weirdly wrapped files go unnoticed. Getting into the habit of this makes handling large batches of files much easier since you have all the key information shown in the file names.
No need to save different versions manually win #1 #2 etc if you are saving to google drive. It keeps old versions of files automatically. Other cloud platforms probably do the same, but I don't know.
Why dont you also use version control? Means you dont corrupt your project and dont have to make r1 r2 postfixes on your output files, if you even saved them to the version control at all
just learn basics of git at this point. sam would benefit from hiring a zoomer poindexter that would manage their database. you dont really need more from git than basics of branching, checking out, and merging for project like these. i know sam and his minions are very likely to deal with binary files or massive files (LFS helps here afair) while creating their art, but i think its still better than this makeshift system that sam introduced to look organized.
![Sam Hyde - Get A Skill 2 [Advice]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/vFfzPo_mKZ4/mqdefault.jpg)
Sam: Don't name important documents things like "shit123" or "idk".
Fans: This is a masterclass in file management!
He is literally Jordan Peterson
booger aids
So I shouldn’t save my tax files as “Tax24V3_FINAL_MixDown.pdf(3)”?
@@TerryWhisk ya its unimportant so just call it "final-shit.pdf"
I love this kind of stuff, wish more people shared their organization methods
@Dr. Anthony "Beagle-Bully" Fauci god bless. I'm always paranoid I'll accidentally delete a single file that just so happens to be the one I want to lose the least. Hahaha
@@GoibniuNihiliste backup
@@GoibniuNihiliste If data, backup; If project, version control
as "boring" as it is this info is gold, this is just as important as having a clean physical space to work in. I mean you can get by with shitty organization but, it will catch up to you. Its also just satisfying to jump into the past so easily
Got alot of files called like "Glompus beat 12" on my pc rn. needed this
if you're lazy and will not do this by default, make yourself a batch script that prompts for a project name when opened and automatically creates the basic folder structure. it will take you 10 minutes to do this, lasts forever, and it will make the best path the easiest path. if you have no clue how to do this, take 15 seconds to write a prompt for chat gpt and it will do it for you. it is very simple
What do I write in the prompt? I don't know anything about that stuff.
@@skjoldogvennerne4152 "Write a batch script that, when opened, prompts the user for a project name and then creates a directory of that name. Within that directory, create the following subdirectories: artwork, footage, outbox, preview, project
Do not capitalise the names of the subdirectories."
Save this as a .bat file wherever you want the project folders to be created. If you have any trouble, ask Chat GPT to help. This is all basic stuff and it should have any answers. This all only works on Windows, btw. If you're using something else, ask Chat GPT to show you how to do it on whatever other system. Basically, just use Chat GPT instead of your brain and you are all good to go.
@@skjoldogvennerne4152 write a batch script that will create a folder structure for windows
Simpler to just create the structure and call the root folder 'zzz_project_folder_template' or something like this, then just copy/paste and rename it each time.
@@Lanbob Thanks
He paid a lot of money to learn this stuff, and is giving it away for free. Very cool
I was using Adobe for a while but I had to opt out cuz if the subscription. If I was allowed to just purchase the program I'd pay a unreasonable amount for it but cuz of the subscription I use alternatives.
@@plantmerderer4983 GenP is a great alternative
The "Adobe crash" to "Opening up the wrong recent revision of a project" trap window is absolutely real and has brought too much suffering into this world.
hierarchical work folders, zettelkasten study folders, organize all your knowledge, this is the basis of all important businesses (and intelligence agencies); Dewey's decimal system is connected to the the card catalogue system, and the birth of computing and alchemical universal languages.
The most impressive thing to me is how far back you are able to pull the working files from certain projects. I’ve worked at production companies that are not this organised.
This is pretty standard file management for design/creative work. He probably picked this up at RISD
I think he's mentioned that he picked this up at some soul crushing graphic design work he was doing for some sports company.
yea the iterative saving thing is great for music production too. i like his "r1, r2" labeling format, i might start using that.
Not being organized digs you into such a hole
Sam if you see this, just know this is one of the most useful pieces of advice you've given your audience. Thanks man
Thank you for this. It inspired me to reorganize my files. Appreciate you, man!
This is awesome. Bookmarking for future projects. I'm not Terribly sloppy with file management but just one or two misplaced files and a project is ruined when you try to return to it.
God damn, I haven't seen Sam's chin in 6 years.
lol I love that his reference for one of his older projects is worlds most comfortable man. An absolute classic
Best practice file naming from my experience is... ProjectCode_ProjectName_Platform_AspectRatio_Duration_Codec_Audio_Branded/Clean
Example: PROJ037_WorldPeace_Episode01_RUclips_16x9_18m20s_H264_Audio_Branded
In some cases you may want to add the frame rate or exact pixel dimensions if it's an atypical specification.
Try to avoid using the container and use the codec instead so no weirdly wrapped files go unnoticed.
Getting into the habit of this makes handling large batches of files much easier since you have all the key information shown in the file names.
doesn't htat run up against the windows filename limit?
@@mvwil No
please cut more of these, I learned a few good things from this. Thank you!
not sure if he mentioned this, but putting recording dates as subfolders for cameras is something thats good to do.
i needed this
Someone send this to Null
you wouldn't happen to have saved the post-processing talk, would you?
Boosting
ruclips.net/video/S61nfWCIT1A/видео.html
The hardest part is collaborating because other ppl are idiots who are incapable of keeping things organized
This is super helpful. I know file management is important, ive just been a lazy pos. If sam insists, I shall listen.
Man this video is incredibly useful
That was hillarious man
No need to save different versions manually win #1 #2 etc if you are saving to google drive. It keeps old versions of files automatically. Other cloud platforms probably do the same, but I don't know.
Can Sam make call fo duty montage edits in after effects tho?
random indian bladee song at the start im so dead
please clip the 'final post processing stuff'!
ruclips.net/video/S61nfWCIT1A/видео.html
Why dont you also use version control? Means you dont corrupt your project and dont have to make r1 r2 postfixes on your output files, if you even saved them to the version control at all
I'll go ask sam for ya
You found a gem
Where do I get the pastebin
Thank you so much
upload final post processing clip
ruclips.net/video/S61nfWCIT1A/видео.html
Big ups
🫡🫡
Pastebin link?
learn to use git for source control (git gud)
just learn basics of git at this point. sam would benefit from hiring a zoomer poindexter that would manage their database. you dont really need more from git than basics of branching, checking out, and merging for project like these. i know sam and his minions are very likely to deal with binary files or massive files (LFS helps here afair) while creating their art, but i think its still better than this makeshift system that sam introduced to look organized.
Roam research & obsidian are insanely powerful research tools as well. Zettlekasten style
The most uninteresting content he's ever made.