Make iTunes more selective and moved iTunes folder

Hi
I would like to stop iTunes seeing some media on my computer system. (stored videos, sound clips etc)
Currently it finds and adds all media, even the smallest old video clip to its library and to the consolidated media folder.
This means it uses lots of space.
Is there a way to exclude files or folders from the scan to prevent this?
2)
I moved my iTunes folder following instructions found here. (hence consolidated media folder, still required?)
This worked but I would be happier if the associated library files can be moved to the same location.
Currently they must stay in the original location.
Is there a way to do this please.

1. There is no fine control over what gets added if you let iTunes scan your computer for media. My personal recomendation for this is to avoid the inital scan, change the default settings so that iTunes doesn't copy files to the iTunes Media folder, move existing content that wants to be in the library into the iTunes Media folder, then add the iTunes Media folder to the library. I prefer to organise my files & folders manually but usually recommend others to let iTunes do it as it is less effort.
2. By using the recommended method to move the media content you have created a split library. The library files are on one path and the media is at another. It is usually possible to move the library files to a new location provided the media stays put. Exact instructions depend on where you have moved the media folder to and what name you gave it. This post has further details but if you want to let me know where your media and library folders are now I can write something more specific.
N.b. if you don't get a response to a new topic within a day or two then it has probably been buried under new messages before being noticed by someone who might have a solution to offer. Once it is no longer within the first pew pages of topics it is unlikely to get spotted by anyone so your best option is to bump the thread.
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