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20.0 File Management
The Vision software is designed for easy management of the various files generated by the system
during use. The File Menu and Project window are the primary tools for file management. The Folders
Option in the Setup Menu allows the user to determine the storage location for folders and files.
A “Project” is intended to support one or more individual audio recordings that are part of a larger work,
like a CD or movie. Each individual recording and its associated mixes are typically stored as “songs”
within a Project. For a music recording project, individual compositions would be organized as songs
and the entire album project would be saved as a Project. For film/video projects, individual scenes
could be stored as songs within a Project that represents the entire program. This concept is not
enforced, so when working with a concert or other lengthy source material, it might be desirable to mix
multiple compositions or scenes as a single song or whatever method is appropriate.
20.1 File Structure and Location
The Vision software generates the following Project elements:
• Project Folder: Main folder for all files associated with a Project”
• Project File: Vision software file for each project
• Project Title: Name of the overall Project
• Songs: Songs are “virtual folders” that contain all the mixes for a particular recording
• Mixes: Mix files from the automation system
• Snapshots: Static positions of faders, mutes, and/or automation/recall switches
The diagram below illustrates the structure of the Vision folders and files.
In the Project Folder, the Project File ends with a “.vpj” suffix. Mix files are actually stored as
individual files that end with a “.vmx” suffix.
The “Project Title” is intended to be name for the larger view of a project. For example, the
Project Title might be the name of a CD or film.
Project Folders and Project Files are named at the same time and always share the same name.
For example, a Project Folder and Project File might be the name of an artist or production
company. If the project is does not have multiple pieces, the Project Folder and file might use
the name of a work itself.
For organizational purposes, it might be helpful to use the following naming convention for
project components:
• Project Folder and File: Name of the artist, client, production company, etc.
• Project Title: Name of CD, DVD, film, etc.
• Songs: Name of each song or scene
• Mixes: Various mix versions labeled as needed
• Snapshots: Various snapshots labeled as needed
Projects, songs, mixes, and
snapshots are organized as follows:
• The Project Folder contains
the Project File
• Songs and snapshots are part
of the Project File
• Songs contains a Mix Tree and
mixes
• Groups are created and stored
within mixes