organize-project

Organizing your QCut project structure involves sorting files into standardized media, skills, output, and cache directories. This Skill automates that setup to prevent file chaos and maintain an efficient video editing workspace.

The standard QCut directory layout categorizes workspace files into distinct media, skills, output, and cache folders. It uses a hybrid symlink and copy system for media imports and defines virtual folder conventions for streamlined access.

Sorting imported raw footage is handled by automatically placing media files into appropriate subfolders like `media/imported/`. This Skill categorizes imported and generated media to ensure everything resides in its designated place after large batch imports.

Yes, QCut project organization utilizes a hybrid symlink and copy system for media imports. This approach allows the workspace to reference large raw video files efficiently without unnecessarily duplicating them across your local storage drives.

You should set up a standardized video project folder structure when starting a new video project or immediately after importing a large batch of raw footage. This workspace cleanup process ensures smooth project workflows and prevents file chaos.