Dinosaur Model Version Management Strategy

Version control for 3D assets is more complex than code due to the difficulty of diffing and merging binary files. This article outlines version control strategies tailored for a dinosaur model project. Perforce Helix Core is the industry standard, offering large file locking, visual diffs, and robust branching. Lightweight alternatives include Git LFS with the Git Flow workflow. Use semantic versioning: v{Major}.{Minor}.{Variant}, such as v2.3.T-Rex_Juvenile. Every commit must include a description of changes and their impact. Tag key milestones (concept approval, high-poly completion, final delivery). Branching strategies separate mainlines, feature branches, and release branches to prevent incomplete work from contaminating stable versions. The backup strategy follows the 3-2-1 rule: three copies, two media types, one offsite location. Conduct disaster recovery drills quarterly to ensure backups are functional.