Difference between revisions of "File Management - Audition"

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• File management with any media project is the most important step in post production.

• Following these steps will save you and your project from unneeded stress and major file corruption.

In the Finder

• Always make a project folder with your name, project description, and date within the name field
• Use safe file and folder naming practices: use text, numbers, and hyphens or underscores. Avoid all other special characters.
• Copy your folder that contains all your original field recordings into this project folder as well

In Audition

• Open the software Audition located in the dock - go to File > New > Multitrack Session

1. In Audition go to File > Multitrack Session and set the following settings:
   
   1. Session Name: use a meaningful name.
   2. Folder Location: Click Browse and select your folder on the Storage drive.
   3. Template : None
   4. Sample Rate: 48000
   5. Bit Depth : 24
   6. Master: Stereo
   7. Click OK

• Your finished project folder should look like this.
• All of your files are now contained in one folder and you can safely work, transfer, save and back up your project as long as it stays in one folder