File structure blueprints

Blueprints help you get started with your new project. Use them as a starting point or templates for your own file and folder structure.

Video & Animation

animation-project
  project_name
    docs
      references
    assets
      characters
        character_name
          models
          textures
          rigs
      props
      environments
        environment_name
          models
          textures
    scenes
      animatics
      _01_blocking
      _02_animation
      _03_lighting
    renders
    audio
    exports

Animation Project

This structure provides a solid foundation for managing all assets and files related to an... 

color-grading-pipeline
  project_name
    footage
      original
      proxy
    grades
      dailies
      _v1
      _v2
      final
    assets
      luts
      references
    exports
      deliverables
      previews
    project_files
      davinci_resolve
      premiere_pro
    documentation
      README.md

Color Grading Pipeline

This structure provides a standardized way to organize color grading projects, ensuring co... 

commercial-production
  01_PreProduction
    Briefing
    Concept
    Script
    Storyboard
    Casting
    Location_Scouting
    Permits
  02_Production
    Footage
    Audio
    Stills
    Behind_The_Scenes
  03_PostProduction
    Editing
    Sound_Design
    Music
    Color_Grading
    VFX
  04_Delivery
    Master_Files
    Exports
    Proxies
  README.md

Commercial Production

This structure provides a solid starting point for organizing all assets related to a comm... 

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

Documentary Production

This structure provides a solid foundation for managing all assets and documents related t... 

motion-design-project
  project_name
    assets
      images
      videos
      audio
      fonts
    scenes
      scene_01
      scene_02
    renders
      previews
      final
    project_files
      after_effects
      premiere_pro
    exports
    documentation
      README.md

Motion Design Project

A structured folder for organizing motion design projects, including assets, renders, and... 

short-film-workflow
  Project_Name
    _01_PreProduction
      Scripts
      Storyboards
      ConceptArt
      Location_Scouting
    _02_Production
      Footage
        Day_01
        Day_02
      Audio
      Stills
    _03_PostProduction
      Editing
        _01_Rough_Cut
        _02_Fine_Cut
      SoundDesign
      VFX
      ColorGrading
    _04_Delivery
      Exports
      PromotionalMaterials
    README.md

Short Film Workflow

A streamlined folder structure for managing all assets related to a short film project, fr... 

social_media_videos
  source_footage
    interviews
    broll
    graphics
  project_files
    premiere_pro
    after_effects
  exports
    drafts
    final
  platform_versions
    instagram
    facebook
    youtube
    tiktok
  assets
    music
    sound_effects

Social Media Videos

This structure provides a template for organizing video projects for various social media... 

stock_footage_library
  footage
    nature
      landscapes
      wildlife
    urban
      cityscapes
      people
    abstract
      backgrounds
      effects
  audio
    music
    sound_effects
  metadata
    footage_index.csv
    audio_index.csv
  scripts
    import_footage.py
    export_footage.py
  README.md

Stock Footage Library

A well-organized library for managing and accessing stock footage assets. Facilitates easy... 

video-editing-project
  Project_Files
    Source_Footage
      _01_Raw_Footage
      _02_BRoll
      _03_Interviews
    Project_Files
      _01_Premiere_Pro
      _02_After_Effects
      _03_Audio
    Exports
      Final_Video
      _01_Web
      _02_Social_Media
      _03_Client_Review
  README.md
  index.html

Video Editing Project

A blueprint for organizing files related to a video editing project, including source foot... 

youtube-channel
  channel_name
    assets
      graphics
      audio
      thumbnails
    episodes
      episode_01
        source_footage
        project_files
        exports
      episode_02
        source_footage
        project_files
        exports
    intros_outros
    music
    scripts
    marketing
      social_media
    README.md

YouTube Channel

A basic folder structure to organize content for a YouTube channel.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Video & Animation file structure templates?

Video & Animation file structure templates are pre-organized folder layouts designed specifically for Video & Animation projects. They help you get started quickly with a proven structure.

How do I choose the right Video & Animation template?

Browse the available templates in this category and select one that matches your project type. Each template is designed for specific use cases within Video & Animation.

Can I use multiple templates together?

Yes! You can combine elements from different templates to create a custom structure that perfectly fits your project needs.