We’ve all been there. You’re deep in the edit, and you’re looking for that perfect b-roll shot. You open your folder only to find a sea of files like , IMG_0042.MOV , and Untitled_v2_FINAL_FINAL.mp4 .

: 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.

: If you have a sequence, use 01, 02... 10 rather than 1, 2... 10 so they sort correctly.

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