#file naming

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[batwynn]

I am artist. No, I do not learn new habits. No, not even to benefit myself.

[archibaldtuttle]

SoundFX naming PSA

This is a message adressed to every person who records, has recorded and will ever record sound effects.

As a very frustrated sound mixer and collector of all kind of odd noises and sound bits, I have perused many a sound bank online. I know that a lot of people who record and post royalty free sound effects (and sometimes even people who sell sound effects for money, ahem) don’t necessarily know how to name them properly.

Naming a sound file is extremely important, as a sound mixer/editor will have tens of thousands of files coming from dozens of different sources and will need to rely on the file names to search quickly for what they need, and renaming every single file you download from a bank is not the kind of work they should be doing.

So how can you make their life easier? There are elements that should be part of the name [with examples].

-> Type of sound [Impact, Footsteps, Whoosh, Stabbing, Crushing, Voice, Music, Ambiance etc...] - What kind of sound is it? Did you hit something, scrape something? If it’s a voice, is it a scream, a laugh, a mumble? -> Object/Material(s) [Metal, Leather, Car, Heels, Rifle, Suitcase, Paper, Wood, Wet, Dirt etc...] - What did you use to make the sound? What kind of material are the things made of? -> Length [Short, Medium, Long etc...] - How long are the sounds in the file? This has nothing to do with the length of the file, just with the sounds themselves. -> Intensity [Soft, Loud, Hard etc...] - How hard did you hit the thing/scrape the thing ? How loudly did you scream/cry?

There are exceptions to this : an ambiance doesn’t need a Length qualifier, a voice might need more information attached to it (gender, high or low pitched, number of people etc...), and music does too. If you’re not sure what to put, imagine that you’re trying to find a sound like this in a big database : what kind of word should you be able to find it with?

Examples of good file names :

“IMPACT_Wood_Axe_Short_Hard.wav” “Jennysounds car engine idle start Toyota Yaris 69 VVT-i.wav” “MUMBAI-CITY-STREET-AMBIANCE-cars-conversations-car horns-soft wind.wav”

There are a few rules to remember :

- You can make the name as long as necessary. Don’t be afraid to add more if you think it can be useful.

- You don’t have to just put the stricly useful things in there, don’t restrict yourself to those if you want to add your name for example. What matters is that the descriptive elements are in there.

- You can and should add what the sound is “supposed to be”, like if you recorded a growl for a monster, even if you recorded it with a human voice, do add “Monster” in the name.

- If you’re precise, be also vague : naming the precise model of gun and ammo you used will help the people looking specifically for this model of gun or ammo, but most people will look for “gun” or “rifle”, so add less precise qualifiers as well.

It might be a little bit of a hassle for you, but remember that it is always worse for the people using your sounds! And if you put in the work to record and upload sound effects, especially if you do so for free, you have all my respect and my gratitude - you make our work possible every day.

[truelancer01]

the 5 stages of grief (file name edition)

Project_Draft1.jpg (Denial)

Project_Draft2_NewColors.jpg (Anger)

Project_Final_Real.jpg (Bargaining)

Project_Final_FINAL_UseThisOne.jpg (Depression)

Project_Final_FINAL_v4_PRINT_READY_Approved.zip (Acceptance)

reblog if you have a "Final_Final_v12" folder on your desktop right now.

[professionalpractice3]

File Structure

This is my current file setup for Professional Practice III. It follows a similar file structure that I have grown accustom to working with in past classes and projects.

As seen in the photos, there does seem to be a handful of folders within the Art Director and Graphic Designer folders, however, this works better for me because then this way I am able to have a more effective sorting and filing system.

I see more folders with more sections to be more effective because that way the main folder that is being utilized is not full of files that may or may not be related to the folder it is housed in.

[shawnjordison]

File name is less than 30 chars | Section 508 for Word

Dive into achieving Word Compliance with Section 508 standards. Understand the nuances of file naming and boost your document's accessibility. #WordCompliance, #Section508, #AccessibilityTips, #DocumentNaming, #ShawnJordisonGuide

Welcome to a guide where we demystify Word Compliance with the standards set by Section 508. When creating or handling Microsoft Word documents, it is imperative to ensure they are accessible to everyone, including those with disabilities. A critical part of this process involves naming your files correctly. The comprehensive list for Section 508 Compliance for Word documents Video…

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404 Stumble Pages and Search Engine Optimization

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Installing a 404.htm file on the server, and enabling custom error pages in your control panel (if necessary), solves the problem. Any user who clicks on a link up to the old services.htm back matter reaches the 404.htm page instead in reference to receiving a 404 DNS error. Search engines do the same thing. This ensures that no right of use is left stranded in "nontransferable vote man's neighborhood", and increases setup site "stickiness". <\p>

Critical Elements pertinent to a 404 Abomination Trainbearer <\p>

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A 404.htm page should hold the same "look and feel" as the rest on the site. Usually, this would mean a banner image with steerage bar, right with an area for page-specific body content. Using the CSS or web site book template, create the 404.htm page so that contain body text which informs the user of the non-existence as to the desired episode, and out loud directs the user to important areas of the web site. <\p>

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2) Error numeric data, picture as "The page entered was not found on our server. Please aspire one of the links below to find what you are looking for."<\p>

3) Savvy clearly marked links to the following: Home Page, Site Map, and Contact page. <\p>

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Things in order to Be stuck-up incoming a 404 Error Half-title page <\p>

As previously settled, avoid the use in connection with page-specific information on a 404 error page. Make sure the page contains general complaint with links as toward how to get home, extract to the lieu map, and contact the holding company. <\p>

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"Personally think it's a cut dangerous to have a 404 indent unrelieved to the homepage. <\p>

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Summary <\p>

The prescription of a 404.htm custom malefaction conjure is recommended for both search engine optimization and cokie friendliness. Following the guidelines herein will ensure that both your users and quest engines read out of find the relevant content for which himself are looking. <\p>

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Near enough to the Author: Matt Foster is the President of ArteWorks Business Class, http:\\www.arteworks.biz , and is an expert gangplank search engine optimization, regularly achieving overlook rankings in lieu of his clients. Mr. Foster has been active in the industry since 1995. For further cobol, or to begin the process pertinent to optimizing your site for search engines, choose contact Mr. Foster toll free at 877-812-2217, ordinary thanks to email to [email protected]. <\p>

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