01 / PLAN
Start with the result and the source
A folder full of generic filenames creates avoidable production risk. Name each asset by subject, date, source, and version while the information is fresh, and keep permission records close to any material supplied by another person.
Use this workflow only for media you created, own, or have explicit permission to save. Platform terms and local law still apply even when a file is technically accessible.
02 / WORKFLOW
Complete the workflow step by step
- Prepare.
Create one project folder with separate source, audio, graphics, exports, and rights subfolders.
- Set up.
Rename authorized downloads using a consistent pattern such as date-topic-source-resolution.
- Create.
Record the source URL, owner, permission, download date, and intended use in a simple project note.
- Review.
Import only reviewed assets into PeteCut and keep temporary or rejected files outside the active media folder.
03 / QUALITY CHECK
Review the result before the next step
Open the completed file before moving on. Confirm duration, picture, sound, orientation, and filename so a bad source does not travel into the editing stage.
- No two assets have ambiguous names.
- Permission can be traced to each third-party file.
- Rejected copies are separated from approved media.
- Exports cannot overwrite source files.
04 / QUESTIONS
Common question
Should I rename files before importing them?
Yes. Editors may retain the imported filename, so naming the asset first makes the media bin and later relinking easier to understand.
Can I update this workflow later?
Yes. Save the source and project details, then update the relevant settings, content, or output when the destination requirements change.