How to Plan and Organize Your Tutorial Videos
Contents
- Why planning matters
- Start with a course structure
- Think in chapters and videos
- Video length guideline
- Record in small units
- Example. Splitting content correctly
- Organize your folders before uploading
- Recommended folder structure
- Video file names on your computer
- Video titles on CGCircuit
- Why this organization matters
Why planning matters
Good organization starts before recording.
A clear structure reduces editing time, avoids overlong videos, and leads to a better viewing experience once the tutorial is published.
Poor planning usually results in long, unfocused recordings that are harder to fix later.
Start with a course structure
Before recording, outline your tutorial.
Define:
• The main topics you want to cover
• The logical order of those topics
• Clear boundaries between subjects
This structure becomes the foundation for chapters and videos later on CGCircuit.
Think in chapters and videos
Use this model:
• A chapter = one macro topic
• A video = one focused subject
If you cannot describe a video in one sentence, it is likely too broad.
Video length guideline
Aim for:
• 5 to 10 minutes per video in most cases. This is a strong guideline, not a strict rule.
If a video starts covering multiple ideas, split it.
Record in small units
Avoid recording an entire chapter or the full tutorial in one long take.
Recording smaller videos allows:
• Clear context at the start of each video
• Easier re-recording if something goes wrong
• Faster and cleaner editing
This approach usually saves time.
Example. Splitting content correctly
Instead of one long recording that covers setup, tools, and technique:
• Video 1. Setup and context
• Video 2. Tool configuration
• Video 3. Technique execution
Each video has one clear purpose.
Organize your folders before uploading
Before uploading anything to CGCircuit, organize your videos on your computer.
A clean folder structure makes uploading faster and keeps your project easy to maintain if edits are needed later.
Recommended folder structure
Each chapter should be one folder.
Each folder should contain only the videos for that chapter.
Example:
• chapter 01 - Asset Setup
• chapter 02 - Project Setup
• chapter 03 - Painted Areas
• chapter 04 - Metal Areas
Chapter naming rules
• One chapter per folder
• Maximum 30 characters
• Clear, descriptive names
• No filler words
Video file names on your computer
You do not need to finalize video titles on your computer.
File names are used to preserve order during batch upload.
Rules:
• Start filenames with a numeric index
• Keep names short and readable
• Maximum 30 characters recommended
Format:
01_Intro.mp4
02_Project Setup.mp4
03_Blockout.mp4
Video titles on CGCircuit
After upload, rename videos inside CGCircuit.
Rules:
• Maximum 30 characters
• One topic per video
• Clear, descriptive wording
These titles are what users see in the video player.
Why this organization matters
This workflow provides two key benefits.
Faster publishing
• Batch uploads preserve order
• Chapters are easier to recreate
• Less manual reordering
Cleaner production workflow
• Easier edits and replacements
• Clear structure months later
• Less confusion during updates