ConventionsLesson 9

File Type Card GameIn groups of 3 or 4 follow the instructions given…

Image Audio Video

Lesson Goals

Know how version control is used in media

Understand the use of file naming conventions

Be able to describe naming conventions and version control

#convention#version

Naming Files

When saving files on a computer it is important that they are given suitable file names to help you find the file again quickly in future:

Know how version control is usedUnderstand naming conventions

#convention#version

Video0001.wmv DSC0001.jpg Track0001.mp3

Naming Files

When you transfer photographs from a digital camera they will already be named with a generic file name given to them by the camera:

Know how version control is usedUnderstand naming conventions

DSC0001.jpg DSC0002.jpg DSC0003.jpg DSC0004.jpg

DSC0005.jpg DSC0006.jpg DSC0007.jpg DSC0008.jpg

Naming Files

Each of these files should be renamed so that they have a sensible file name which is relevant to the content of that image file:

Know how version control is usedUnderstand naming conventions

Actors.jpg Cast.jpg Costumes.jpg Crew.jpg

Filming.jpg Location.jpg Publicity.jpg Review.jpg

Scene.wmv

Naming Files

Organising files effectively and ensuring that they all have relevant file names will help ensure a better workflow when dealing with media:

Know how version control is usedUnderstand naming conventions

Actors.jpg Cast.jpg Costumes.jpg Interview.wmv

Trailer.wmv Advert.mp3 Radio.mp3

What is version control?Describe how different versions of a file can be saved…

Song_v_01.mp3

Version Control

When creating certain documents for a client you may be asked to go back and make improvements to a design over a period of time:

This is where different versions can be used to show how the design changes and develops throughout the project:

Know how version control is usedUnderstand naming conventions

Song_v_02.mp3 Song_v_03.mp3 Song_v_04.mp3

FirstSong.mp3 AnotherSong.mp3 DifferentSong.mp3 NewSong.mp3

Organisation

Both naming conventions and version control can be applied equally to the saving of individual files as they can to folders storing these files.

When working for a client it is vitally important that you present your work in a professional manner.

Organising files in appropriately named folders with clear use of version control shows the development of your work and lets your client know you are doing your job correctly.

Know how version control is usedUnderstand naming conventions

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Your Task

Explain why naming conventions are used in file management: What are naming conventions? Give an example

Describe the use of version control in helping show the development of a file over a period of time: What is version control? Give an example

Complete work on image, audio and video file types including properties, limitations and compression details.

Know how version control is usedUnderstand naming conventions

Scene.wmv

Cast.jpg

Radio.mp3

#convention#version

Key Words

Naming Convention

Version Control

Giving a file a relevant and suitable file name when saved.

Using numbers or letters to name different versions of the same file