Standardized Timeline Layout

critical organizational discipline where the editing team agrees on a strict, consistent layout of audio and video tracks in the timeline. This 'track discipline' assigns specific purposes to each track (e.g., A1-3 for production dialogue, A4 for dialogue stem, A14 for stereo music, V1-5 for edit layers, V6 for 2D grade). This system ensures clarity, prevents errors, and dramatically improves collaboration and efficiency, especially during turnovers to sound, VFX, and finishing departments.