What fields, separators and padding does Netflix's VFX Shot and Version Naming page recommend, and which fields are required?
Netflix recommends building shot and version names from underscore-joined fields (showID_episode_seq_scene_shotID#_task_vendorID_version). The shot ID is 3-4 digits assigned in steps of 10 so inserts fit, and the version is a required 'v' plus 3-4 digits. Episode is required for series, and the fields used must not vary by vendor or shot within a project. The page's own examples mix 3- and 4-digit shot IDs and name the approved shot inconsistently.
Netflix recommends building shot and version names from underscore-joined fields (showID_episode_seq_scene_shotID#_task_vendorID_version). The shot ID is 3-4 digits assigned in steps of 10 so inserts fit, and the version is a required 'v' plus 3-4 digits. Episode is required for series, and the fields used must not vary by vendor or shot within a project. The page's own examples mix 3- and 4-digit shot IDs and name the approved shot inconsistently.
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