log-video-footage

name	log-video-footage
category	media
description	Log video footage with source identifiers, time ranges, content, quality, rights, and editorial notes. Use when an editor must find usable moments without repeatedly scanning every recording.

log-video-footage

Create a source-traceable map of what exists without turning interpretation into fact.

Procedure

1. Preserve original file names, cards, reels, cameras, dates, and backup locations.
2. Confirm frame rate, timecode, audio channels, synchronization, and proxy relationship.
3. Watch at sufficient attention and record exact in and out time ranges.
4. Describe action, speaker, location, subject, and spoken topic neutrally.
5. Mark focus, exposure, stability, audio, continuity, and technical problems.
6. Flag standout moments, alternate takes, coverage gaps, rights, and sensitivity limits.
7. Link the log to transcripts, releases, shot lists, and source files.
8. Spot-check timecodes and save a versioned footage log.

Guardrails

• Do not rename or alter camera originals while logging.
• Never infer identity, motive, or factual truth from appearance alone.
• Keep restricted participant and location information out of broad logs.

Done

• A footage log records source, timecode, content, quality, rights, and notes
• Sampled entries are verified against originals and proxies
• Missing, damaged, restricted, and unsynchronized material is recorded