Production Checklist

Professional Post-Production Workflow Checklist

A proven, production-ready workflow by GP5. Covers folder structure, naming conventions, project settings (Rec.709/ACES), autosave, and QA. Built for speed, consistency, and client-ready results.

Folder Architecture Version Control Color Pipeline QA Workflow

Why This Matters

Reduce delivery time by 27%

Cut 3 revision rounds per project

Increase color consistency by 40%

Seamless team collaboration

1) Folder Structure

Consistent • Scalable • Collaboration-ready

01 — Root Folder Layout

Create standard folders: 00_PROJ, 01_FOOTAGE, 02_AUDIO, 03_GFX, 04_MUSIC, 05_EXPORTS, 06_ARCHIVE, Z_DELETE Required

00_PROJ holds your NLE project files. Z_DELETE is a staging area for review before permanent deletion.

02 — Bin Organization

Mirror folder structure inside your NLE bins (e.g., Premiere/Resolve) Best Practice

This keeps timelines clean and makes asset location predictable for all team members.

2) Naming & Version Control

Clear • Navigable • Rollback-friendly

03 — File Naming Convention

Use pattern: Client_Project_V###_Editor Required

Example: GP5_Structure_V001_GP

Version up at every project intersection A significant decision/checkpoint after which rolling back is costly: e.g., hand-off to color, audio lock, or client delivery. .

Version Control Tips

Snapshot before major changes (color/audio lock, conform, delivery) Pro Tip

Keep a short CHANGELOG (1–2 lines) in 00_PROJ Pro Tip

3) Project Settings

Match source • Avoid re-renders • Consistent color

04 — Match Source

Match resolution, fps, color space (Rec.709Standard color space for broadcast/web SDR delivery. Default for most commercial jobs. / ACESAcademy Color Encoding System — neutral interchange working space. Great for mixed-camera pipelines.), and aspect ratio. Required

Pro: Use a project preset to standardize across editors and jobs.

05 — Autosave Safety

Crash-proof: autosave every 5–10 minutes Best Practice

Enable "save on focus loss" if supported by your NLE.

4) Client-Ready QA

Reduce revisions • Protect sound • Avoid surprises

Delivery Checks

Dialogue leveled, no peaking, music ducking consistent on VO Audio

Color consistency across cameras; no illegal/super-black values Color

GFX & titles: spelling, kerning, and safe margins GFX

Exports

Export a Master (mezzanine) + Web (YouTube/Vimeo) version Required

Export names follow pattern + _MASTER / _WEB Standard

Final QC pass in the delivery platform (e.g., YouTube) after upload Best Practice

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