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Project Packaging Wizard

Package a project for hand-off without shipping terabytes by accident

Consolidation and archiving can behave unexpectedly — copying full clips, collecting too much media, or producing massive packages. This recipe provides a guided packaging flow that produces a clean folder structure, media manifest, checksums, and editor-specific "how to open" notes for the recipient.

House RecipeWork18 min setup

INGREDIENTS

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PROMPT

Create a skill called "Project Packaging Wizard". Inputs: - project_root - handoff_target (editor | colorist | archive) - handles (e.g., 128f) - max_package_gb - include_proxies (yes/no) Behavior: - Build a packaging folder structure. - Create manifests + checksums. - Provide editor-specific packaging steps and warn if projected size explodes.

How It Works

This skill walks you through packaging a project for another editor, a colorist, or

cold-storage archive. It creates a standardized folder template, generates a manifest

with checksums, estimates the package size before copying, and gives editor-specific

packaging recommendations.

What You Get

  • Standardized packaging folder: PROJECT_FILES, MEDIA_USED, PROXIES_OPTIONAL, EXPORTS_REFERENCE, MANIFESTS
  • File manifest with sizes, hashes (SHA-256), and clip counts
  • Size estimate with a warning if the package exceeds your budget
  • Editor-specific packaging steps for Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, and Final Cut Pro
  • Configurable handles policy (e.g., 8 seconds, 48 frames, 128 frames)

Setup Steps

  1. Set your project root and choose a handoff target (editor, colorist, or archive)
  2. Configure handles and max package size
  3. Decide whether to include proxies
  4. Run the skill and review the manifest before copying or uploading

Tips

  • Always estimate size before copying — a 2TB project with 128-frame handles might still be 500GB+
  • Checksums let the recipient verify nothing was corrupted in transit
  • For colorist handoffs, include a reference export so they can compare before and after
  • Archive packages should include the full manifest for future you
Tags:#packaging#collaboration#archive#handoff

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