Title: Organize a digital file library using file management techniques.
Course: Commercial Photography II (11052-II) > Section: Managing Files

Organization could include

- storing files securely and backing up to more than one location
- using cloud storage
- rating files
- maintaining a library by adding files promptly and retiring out-of-use files
- documenting revisions by file name, date, and project identification
- naming and renaming files, as needed
- applying folder sequencing.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is it important to establish a system of organization?
- What information needs to be in a file name?
- What is file hierarchy, and why is it important?
- What are standard backup practices used by the industry?
- What programs are used to manage and store files?
- Why is it important to back up files to more than one location?