For the time being I just save everything to an external hard drive folder name "Vlog." I save a DV-quality Quicktime File, the compressed .mp4, and the JPG still as the same name so they all appear together when I open the folder.
I also compile the blogs in one timeline in Final Cut Pro until I have thirty minutes worth. I'll put them on MiniDV with a little intro and outro like Aaron's Video Blog and the dates. I'll make a lo-fi DVD with iDVD and submit it to the local Public Access Channel for air. I find this works best for me, but I usually use what I import right away and then get it off. I can understand the confusion if you are doing videos where you are pulling images from an ever-growing library. In that case I'd probably splurge on another external hard drive as my usable video archive and batch capture and label like crazy as you say your doing. You could create themed folders on this external hard drive like "Conversations" "Driving Shots" "Flowers" etc. Definitely keep raw footage separate from completed work on your tapes. Separate raw footage and completed video tapes on the shelf. You sound like your way ahead of the game already. I can't even bring myself to Batch Capture. Aaron Valdez http://aaronvaldez.blogspot.com --- In videoblogging@yahoogroups.com, "Zadi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hey all, > > I'm curious as to what you all use to manage your video files. Mine > are getting pretty out of control, and besides the regular batch > importing in FCP and exporting and logging all of my tapes into a file > system...I'm wondering what everyone here is doing to organize themselves. > > I'm also tagging my files so I can find them in Spotlight - but it's > so time consuming. It would be great if FCP integrated some tagging > elements within their app. And some of the other apps I've found > aren't well integrated with FCP - which means an extra step anyway. > What are some of the ways you guys do it. I'm curious. Thx. :) > > Zadi > http://smashface.com/vlog > Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/videoblogging/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
