How do you organise your DVD-related files on your computer ?

[sera]

Pretty much what the title said. I hope that this sort of question is placed correctly in this forum, if not maybe somewhere else ?

In brief, I've amassed a number of programs relating to encoding, compression and burning. With the processes associated with these programs you get a lot of files, e.g. temp, output, working, etc.

Looking at my setup, I tend to download the program to a folder called 'Downloads' (so there in a central location), the program is installed to 'Program Files' and then within My Documents I have various folders, such as 'Ripping', DVD Fab, Nero Recode. Some of these I created and some the programs created when installed.

I can see myself getting in a mess and not knowing where files are because I have folders for all different things.

Cuse' if some of the terminology is not correct.

Ppls opinions gratefully appreciated.

Cheers

sera

[blutach]

I put programs in Program Files.

Regards

[sera]

How about the files that are being worked on ? or the output files ?

sera

[blutach]

Programs usually make a folder in Application Data (a hidden folder) for their temporary files. For the files you are working on (eg movies shot thru your cam) and their output, they can go anywhere convenient. I keep them on my fastest drive which has the most spare space.

Regards

[sera]

Thanks, another question

Blutach,

Is it ok to pop on another question to this thread or better to start a new one ?

It is regarding your FAQ on compression and bitrates from 2005:

Compression percentage explained

Many people are asking about the compression percentage and what results in a good quality burn.

BTW, how do you add the above as a quote ?

cheers

sera