Applications this article relates to:
- Curator Clip Link
- Curator Logger
Curator version supported from this article: 3.0
Asset metadata provides descriptive or structural information about assets in Curator. This helps in searching, organising, understanding, and managing assets in Curator. This section will explain how to use and manage the default created metadata made available to you, how to search the metadata for an asset and filter asset metadata.
What is Metadata?
Descriptive Information: Metadata often includes descriptive information about the primary data it represents. This could include details such as author, date created, file size, keywords, and other attributes that describe the content.
Structural Information: In addition to describing the content, metadata can also provide structural information. For example, in the case of a video file, metadata might specify the duration of the video, resolution, frame rate, and other technical details.
Contextual Information: Metadata can offer context to the data it represents. For instance, in a library catalog, metadata for a book might include the title, author, publication date, genre, and other details to help users understand and locate the book.
Administrative Information: Metadata may contain administrative details related to the data, such as access permissions, version history, or information about ownership and rights.
Search and Retrieval: Metadata plays a crucial role in the organization and retrieval of data. It allows users to search for and locate specific pieces of information efficiently.
Data Management: Metadata is essential for managing data over time. It aids in tracking changes, understanding the history of data, and ensuring proper governance.
Interoperability: In data exchange between different systems, metadata helps ensure interoperability by providing a standardised way to understand and interpret the associated data.
Examples of metadata in different contexts include:
Digital Media: Metadata for an image file may include information about the camera settings, date taken, and location.
Documents: Metadata for a document may include the author's name, creation date, and last modified date.
Understanding and managing metadata is crucial for effective data organisation, retrieval, and utilisation of Curator assets.