How to create a file structure for

Documentary Production

This blueprint provides a clear starting point for your Documentary Production project. A well-organized file structure is key to an efficient workflow.

This structure provides a solid foundation for managing all assets and documents related to documentary filmmaking. It ensures organization from pre-production through post-production.

documentary video production film organization

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  • Folder documentary-production
  • Folder Documentary
  • Folder _01_PreProduction
  • Folder Research
  • Folder Interviews
  • Folder Script
  • Folder Storyboards
  • Folder Location_Scouting
  • Folder _02_Production
  • Folder Footage
  • Folder Day_01
  • Folder Day_02
  • Folder Audio
  • Folder Stills
  • Folder Broll
  • Folder _03_PostProduction
  • Folder Editing
  • Folder Color_Correction
  • Folder Sound_Design
  • Folder Music
  • Folder Graphics
  • Folder _04_Delivery
  • Folder Exports
  • Folder Final_Cut
  • Folder Archive
  • File README.md 
documentary-production
	Documentary
		_01_PreProduction
			Research
			Interviews
			Script
			Storyboards
			Location_Scouting
		_02_Production
			Footage
				Day_01
				Day_02
			Audio
			Stills
			Broll
		_03_PostProduction
			Editing
			Color_Correction
			Sound_Design
			Music
			Graphics
		_04_Delivery
			Exports
			Final_Cut
			Archive
	README.md

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