How to Organize Your Video Assets | Folder Structure for Video Editors

Learn how to organize your video files so that you never again have to go insane tracking down that one last piece of footage.

Although I edit in Adobe Premiere Pro and the examples here specifically deal with projects created in that software, the same basic principles will work regardless of which NLE you're using.

"At the Game" by Max McFerren
"Gangsta Choir Descends" by Doug Maxwell/Media Right Productions
"Inescapable" by Ugonna Onyekwe
"Experience Nature Experience You" by South London HiFi
"Beneath the Surface" by South London HiFi
"I Am Running Down the Long Hallway of Viewmount Elementary" by Chris Zabriskie
"Milos" by Eveningland

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[timeSlidrGaming]

A tip for YouTubers, make a template of file structure where it's just the skeleton, no data and every time you start a new video, copy the template. That way you don't have to set up file structure over and over again.

[esscuber]

WHAT THE FUCK??? You have only a few hundred of subscribers? I was thinking that you were a huuuuge youtuber (although you really are, but... you guys got it). I can't belive... THAK'S SOOO MUCH FOR ALL YOUR VIDEOS!

A BIG HUGE FROM BRASIL!

P.s.: If you create a member area or something like that, i will be pleasure to contribute with that work so well produced!

[birdspeaklabs]

Covered all the bases, man. What a great resource.

[blacowl]

Awesome video! I'm going to implement this immediately. Thanks!

[davethepak]

Great video.

Excellent content, great production quality and well spoken.

thank you for sharing.

[lifelonglearner]

its better to watch a professional guy than some productivity guy. Thank you Mr Behne.

[dahliahamdan]

Super helpful, clear, and easy to understand! Thanks for making this video.

[RUBEAR]

Thank you for the wonderful tutorial It helps me a lot with my edit work flow thank you so much.

[MYoung-yryi]

That's one of the best videos on managing video assets on YouTube! Love it! So clearly explained and very helpful. Totally answered my problems. Please keep up the amazing work. Thanks!

[ZpzpPiwpiw]

Great video !! Please share more tips and comments on how you organize your stuff ! I love the advanced tips and the little text specifications on whether different file formats can be deleted/rejigged/etc.

[charliebrown]

OMG, Alexander!! Thank you for this video!! I think this is the BEST video on organizing assets I've ever seen! Super concise, entertaining and what a great editor you are. If you ever have time, please make more. Much thanks!! 😘😘😘

[kylesgamesquest]

Omg thank you so much you are a life saver! Sat down to finally start editing today and realized my files are everywhere. Was getting stressed organizing it and this has helped a lot.

[rychei]

This is amazing, and something I have been scouring around for, so thank you.

[everythingismid]

Great energy; Clean, concise presentation!

[georgie]

Really useful. I’m getting my new Mac set up for learning Final Cut Pro, so getting everything configured to start out super organised.

[lukemoloney]

Great video man! Subscribed. Very high quality video and information, you're for sure heading towards a solid subscriber count. Thanks for the help!

[glendaavery]

Thanks for the insightful information!

[mypixelheartsl]

Such GREAT info! Thanks from a beginner who wants to start off on the right foot!!!

[weiqitang]

This is so helpful for someone who's just starting a Youtube channel! Thanks so much!

[ajiterapia]

Superb job, entertaining and to the point. Thanks.