The Best Way to Organize Files & Folders for Creatives

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Sean Dykink

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Published At: 2025-08-25 15:01:38 2mo 8d ago
Video Description: Try Artlist & Get Two Months FREE! https://artlist.io/artlist-70446/?artlist_aid=seandykink_3728&utm_source=affiliate_p&utm_medium=seandykink_3728&utm_campaign=seandykink_3728 Get 2 Months FREE of creative assets with Motion Array! https://motionarray.com/?artlist_aid=seandykink_3728&utm_source=affiliate_p&utm_medium=seandykink_3728&utm_campaign=seandykink_3728 About video: Tired of messy desktops, missing media, and timelines full of “Media Offline” errors? In this video I'll show you a proven file and folder organization system that will save you time, reduce stress, and keep your creative projects running smoothly. You’ll learn: 👉 How to set up a project folder structure that works for any editing software 👉 How to manage and organize multiple folders 👉 The best way to manage exports so you never end up with “Final_Final_v7” again 👉 How to back up and organize project files and sequences to protect against corruption 👉 Simple storage tips to boost playback and performance in Premiere Pro and DaVinci Resolve Whether you’re a beginner editor or a seasoned filmmaker, this workflow will help you stay organized, work faster, and stay creative. 🎓 Watch my classes on Skiillshare! Here's a free month of Skillshare: https://www.skillshare.com/en/r/profile/Sean-Dykink/5203218 https://skl.sh/4kRq4tF 👉 Follow me online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seandykink/ Substack: https://substack.com/@seandykink?r=wy... 📸 If you learned something from this video, tag me on Instagram/seandykink Thanks for being here, glad to have you in the community! Chapters: 00:00 Library analogy: the chaos of no organization 01:12 Where to Store Your Project Folder 01:47 Creating a Main Project Folder (Library) 02:16 Why I Prefer Less Subfolders 02:51 How to Organize Your Project Folders (Library Shelves) 04:12 How to Properly Name Files (Library Books) 05:42 From Chaos to a Well Organized Project Folder *Some of the links above are affiliate links, which means I earn a commission if you sign up. It helps support my work. Thank you!