Pro:
1. Easier file search capabilities
2. Eliminates a need for preview of audio sometimes
3. The name can contain actual useful information
Con:
1. Some programs will not allow the file to be re-written with a long
name.
2. The file may need to be renamed inorder to have universal access.
3. ISP web space often does not allow long file names.
4. Some people simply object to the concept.
Since I keep my names under one line long I don't ever hit the
current limitations. I do keep the proper file suffix as I need that
to organize as well. I only use .wav .mp3 .fla in audio. And I
still will not listen to anything sent as a .ra and will not allow it
near my computer.
Rich Peet
Back to the field for a couple days.
--- In Lang Elliott <>
wrote:
> To All:
>
> Can someone on the group explain to me the pros and cons of using
long
> filenames? What are practical limits these days? I notice some
restrictions
> depending on software used. For instance, PEAK for Mac only allows
for a
> maximum of 32 characters in a filename. ProTools is limited to 31
> characters, I believe.
>
> I suppose it's always a good idea to include the file type
designation, such
> as .aif, .wav, etc. Right?
>
> Lang
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