# YouTube Content Management System

This document outlines the YouTube Content Management System, a framework built around Google Workspace and Trello. This system will help you manage the video production and release process more effectively.

## 1. Google Drive

Google Drive is our centralized storage system for all files.

### Main Folder

- **Name:** `YouTube Projects`
- **Purpose:** Main repository for all YouTube-related files.

### Project Folders

- **Name:** `[Video Title or Topic]`
- **Purpose:** Each video project has its own folder.
- **Location:** Inside the `YouTube Projects` folder.

### Subfolders

- **Name:** `Scripts`, `Footage`, `Final Videos`, `Graphics`, `Miscellaneous`
- **Purpose:** These subfolders categorize different types of files.
- **Location:** Inside each project folder.

### File Naming

- **Name:** `[Descriptive Title] + [Version Number or Date (if necessary)]`
- **Purpose:** Make contents easily identifiable.

## 2. Google Sheets

Google Sheets is used for tracking video planning, performance, and budgeting.

### Video Planning Sheet

Columns:

```
"Video Title","Category/Type","Script Due Date","Filming Date","Editing Date","Publishing Date"
"","","","","",""
```

### Performance Tracking Sheet

Columns:

```
"Video Title","Publishing Date","Views","Likes","Comments","Revenue"
"","","","","",""
```

### Budgeting Sheet

Columns (if necessary):

```
"Video Title","Equipment Costs","Editing Software Costs","Other Costs"
"","","",""
```

## 3. Google Docs

Google Docs is used for writing video scripts and brainstorming.

### Video Script Document

Template:

```
Title: [Your Video Title Here]
Date: [Date]

Introduction:
[This is where you set the stage. Capture your viewer's interest and briefly outline what they can expect from the video.]

Main Content:
[This is the bulk of your script. Break down your topic into subtopics and describe each in detail. If applicable, include cues for visual aids or clips.]

Conclusion:
[Wrap up your content. Review key points and give your viewer a sense of closure.]

Call-to-Action:
[Encourage viewers to interact with your video/channel. This could be asking them to like, comment, subscribe, share, or check out related videos.]
```

### Brainstorming Document

Template:

```
Title: YouTube Video Ideas
Last Updated: [Date]

Idea #1:
[Video Title or Topic]
[Short Description of Idea]

Idea #2:
[Video Title or Topic]
[Short Description of Idea]

...

Note: Once an idea is used, you may want to strike it through and add a note with the video's publish date and performance (views, likes, etc.).
```

## 4. Trello

Trello is our project management tool.

### Trello Board

- **Name:** `YouTube Channel`
- **Purpose:** Dedicated board for managing video production.

### Lists

- **Name:** `Idea Pool`, `Scripting`, `Filming`, `Editing`, `Ready to Publish`, `Published`
- **Purpose:** Represent each stage of the production process.

### Cards

- **Name:** `[Video Title]`
- **Purpose:** Each video gets a card. The card moves from list to list as it progresses.

Components of a Card:

- Title
- Description
- Checklist
- Due Date
- Attachments (linking to relevant Google Docs, Sheets, and Drive files)

Regular updates and maintenance are essential for this system to function efficiently. Consistency is key in this framework. Establish a system that works for you!
