3 Deadly File Naming Mistakes That Kill Your Project

21/10/2025 8 min Episodio 72

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Uncover your 3 mistakes holding back your progress: https://unsplice.com/helpAre your video editing files one click away from total corruption?On The Video Editing Podcast, discover why most editors risk losing projects to avoidable file naming disasters and what truly separates £500/day professionals from the rest. If you've ever had trouble with corrupt files, lost work, or endless 'final' versions, this episode is essential listening for video editors who crave reliable workflows.Gain the secrets to bulletproof file naming conventions, so you never lose an edit to simple mistakes. Uncover three critical rules that every professional editor uses to ensure their files are safe across Mac and PC. Learn how smart versioning makes you look like a pro to future clients or collaborators.Timestamps:[00:00:00] Three catastrophic file naming mistakes[00:02:19] Special characters and cross-platform corruption[00:05:20] Why 'final' is never final—smart versioning[00:06:52] Adding dates and sorting your edits[00:07:24] Reputation, reliability, and boosting your rates[00:08:05] Teaser for keyboard shortcut speedLinks mentioned: https://unsplice.com/helpAccess the File Naming Cheat Sheet & Technical Workflow Workshop: https://unsplice.com/workflowSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-video-editing-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

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