Thoughts[edit]
I agree that there should be some sort of convention. However, a few questions arise:
- How do we go about changing the names of the ones already on the server? Since images can't be renamed like articles, a "rename" would include deleting and reuploading the image -- thus losing all history information (i.e. who uploaded it, changed it, etc.)
- Do we even bother changing the names of images and content already uploaded?
As for conventions, here are some that come to mind:
- Episode Name - Description.jpg
- Episode Abbreviation - Description.jpg
- i.e. Kobol's Last Gleaming, Part I would have the abbreviation of KLGI.
In the case of images of one shot characters (for example), we could use the following naming convention:
- Character Name - ##.jpg
The # denotes a two digit number; we should need no more than that.
Or, if we only have one image, then a simpler convention could be used:
- Character Name.jpg
Thoughts? -- Joe Beaudoin So say we all - Donate 13:16, 22 October 2006 (CDT)
- I like the idea. The episode abbreviation matches with our shortcuts with policy pages (like BW:SAC). Makes it quick to know what pictures go with an episode at a glance, too. Central characters could have an abbrevation, too, instead of full name for brevity. For instance, WADAMA, LADAMA, ROSLIN.
- The renaming of the existing photos, given the purpose and objectives of Battlestar Wiki Media, is probably a good reason to strike up this project all in itself. Standardization is a very good idea. We got the Original Series fitted in, we can do this. More concise, easier to manage. --Spencerian 17:45, 22 October 2006 (CDT)
- I've been doing something like that with the pictures I've been uploading. Here is some examples of how I've done it:
- boomerraincoat_Colonialday.jpg (character, distinguishing element of pic, episode)
- 4267_HoG.jpg (Viper number, episode)
- Greenleafcorridor_Sacrifice.jpg
- Tyrol_LDYBII.jpg
- The basic crux of the way I name them is subject, a space, episode name or abbreviation. Just my two cubits. --Talos 17:52, 22 October 2006 (CDT)