If you don't label your clips you won't be able to find them again

Here's a good article on getting organised for editing

One editor writes:

"There are two major concerns which I address in my system:

1. MEDIA MANAGEMENT Files should always have unique names, and never be renamed after capturing. FCP reconnects clips to any QT file, not checking for tc, length or tape number. Reconnecting when you got several identical file names – or if you don’t even know the file name – you bring chaos to your project.
2. EDITING Files should be easy to find, but also easy to backtrack – where are clips from the same situation? In large projects, I find a search takes far to much time, and the “Reveal Master Clip” doesn’t always work – especially if a clip is moved or copied to another bin.

I always log the clip before capturing. I make one bin for each reel."

tips for staying organised

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