Project File

What is a project file?

The project file is where all the assets (like video and audio files) and editing data (like transitions, timelines, and applied effects) are saved.

For instance, for a podcast, the project file would include all the recorded tracks, edits, and overlays used. 

Why is a project file used?

A project file makes it easier for editors to organize their work and return to videos without losing track of their progress.

How do I run a project file?

• Open your video editing software.
• Go to the File menu and select Open Project.
• Find the project file on your computer and click Open.

How do I organize my video project files?

Create a dedicated folder. Inside the project folder, create subfolders for different assets. Save your project file in the main project folder, along with all necessary media assets. Don’t forget to use a consistent naming convention for all assets.

How to manage your project files on Riverside

Riverside organizes your recordings into projects in two ways:

• Recordings before August 2024: Riverside migrated these by grouping recordings made within a 3-hour window in the same studio and with the same participants.
• Recordings after August 2024: Projects are now automatically created based on real-time recording sessions in the studio.

Start a new Project:

• Log in to your Riverside account.
• In the ☰ menu on the left, click the relevant studio.
• Click +New project to the right of the Projects section.
• Name your project in the top-left corner.
• Choose how you want to start:some text
  • Record to begin recording a new session.
  • Upload to upload external video or audio files for editing.
  • Edit to upload a file and go directly to the editor.
  • AI Voice to generate an audio project using AI-generated voice.
• Your new project will appear on the Projects dashboard​.

Rename a Project:

• Log in and go to the relevant studio.
• Click on the project you want to rename.
• In the top-right corner, click the three dots menu.
• Select Rename and enter the new project name​.

Rename a Recording within a Project:

• Hover over the recording in the Projects tab.
• Click the three dots menu next to the recording.
• Choose Rename and input the new name​.

Move a Recording to another Project:

• In the Projects tab, hover over the recording you wish to move.
• Click the three dots menu next to the recording.
• Select Move to another project, and choose the destination project​

Remove a Project and its Recordings:

• Navigate to the Projects tab.
• Find the project you want to delete.
• Click the three dots menu next to the project.

Select Remove project, and confirm the deletion​.