Experts from platforms like Massive and Avid suggest a structured approach. Instead of "VID-202pe_mp4," try this formula: 1. The Date (ISO 8601 Standard)
: If you have a sequence, use 01, 02... 10 rather than 1, 2... 10 so they sort correctly.
Instead of "VID," use a 2–3 word description of the content. If "VID-202pe" is a clip of a mountain hike, call it Mountain_Hike . 3. Versioning (Never Use "Final") VID-202pe_mp4
Video File Naming Best Practices for a Smooth Post ... - Avid
If was a drone shot of a wedding filmed today, its professional name would be: 20260428_SmithWedding_Drone_Raw_v01.mp4 Pro Tips for File Management Experts from platforms like Massive and Avid suggest
: If you send "VID-202pe_mp4" to a client or editor, they have to open it just to see what it is. Frame.io notes that inconsistent naming can lead to media files being lost entirely between departments.
: Without a system, it’s impossible to tell which "VID-202pe" is the raw footage and which is the compressed export. The "Proper" Anatomy of a Video Filename 10 rather than 1, 2
: You can’t search for "VID-202pe" and know it’s the sunset shot from your beach vlog.