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+# 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!