How to manage raw footage across multiple projects
Learn how to manage and share raw video footage across dozens of simultaneous projects without losing your mind.
Why is managing raw footage across multiple projects difficult?
Managing raw footage across multiple projects is difficult because footage is often reused, and rigid folder structures force you to either duplicate massive files or lose track of where they live.
When an agency or production company handles multiple projects simultaneously, raw footage rarely belongs to just one timeline. A drone shot captured for Client A might be perfect for Client B's sizzle reel. If your organization system relies on putting files into isolated project folders on a hard drive, finding and sharing that raw footage across different edits becomes an absolute nightmare.
The modern solution for cross-project footage management
The modern solution is a cloud-based video library where a single master file can be visually tagged and assigned to multiple project collections without duplication.
To effectively manage raw footage across projects, you must decouple the file from the folder. By using a centralized, visual asset management platform, you upload the massive raw file once. From there, you can virtually assign it to as many different project groupings as necessary. This ensures everyone has access to the footage they need without consuming unnecessary storage space.
Why Cutsio is the ultimate tool for multi-project management
Cutsio excels at multi-project management by allowing you to upload raw footage once and organize it into unlimited secure, branded collections for different clients or edits.
With Cutsio, managing overlapping projects is effortless. You upload your raw, high-resolution footage directly to the cloud, where it becomes instantly streamable. You can then create specific Collections for each of your projects. The same raw clip can live in 'Client A Promo' and 'Internal Sizzle Reel' simultaneously. With Cutsio's secure links, you can share these collections instantly with different stakeholders, ensuring perfect organization.
FAQ
How do you organize footage used in multiple videos?
Upload it to a centralized platform like Cutsio and add it to multiple collections, avoiding the need to duplicate the file.
Is it bad to duplicate raw footage files?
Yes, duplicating raw files quickly eats up expensive storage and creates version control chaos.
Can I share specific raw clips with different clients?
Yes, Cutsio allows you to build secure, password-protected collections so clients only see the footage assigned to their project.