managing an image library with digital asset management
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Webinar: Managing an Image Library
Give me six hours to chop down a tree, and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe-Abraham Lincoln
Webinar: Managing an Image Library
Webinar Presenters
Benedict MarckDAM Implementation Expert
Canto Cumulus
Ian RayDirector of Marketing
Flight by Canto
Webinar: Managing an Image Library
4 Steps to Create an Organized Image Library
1. Plan First, Upload Second2. Organizing Folders and Albums3. Tagging Images using Metadata4. Find and Retrieve Images
STEP 1
Plan First, Upload Second
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Step 1: Planning
LocationHow many files do you own and where do you need to store your images?
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Step 1: Planning
AccessWho has ownership or needs to access these images?
STEP 2
Organizing Folders and Albums
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Step 2: Organization
Folders and AlbumsCreate a structure that is clear and consistent
GroupingsGrouping images into a single collection, or multiple collections
Step 2: Organization
Folders vs Albums● Folders are the most basic level of organization● Albums introduce an additional layer to the
familiar folder tree system● Similar to iTunes, where one song file can be
assigned to multiple groupings (playlists) without requiring additional storage
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STEP 3
Tagging Images using Metadata
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Step 3: Tagging Images
What is Metadata?● Metadata is data that describes
your data● Metadata is a hidden/embedded
file saved on all of your files
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Step 3: Tagging Images
Metadata Magic● Metadata makes it easy to find
files by these hidden attributes● Create custom metadata in your
library to automate when importing images
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Step 3: Tagging Images
Keywords● Keywords are broad groupings,
like categories or genres● This creates a taxonomy to store
images by common attributesKEYWORD
Buildings
KEYWORD
People
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Step 3: Tagging Images
Descriptive Tags● More specific elements to add
definitions within your images● Tags allow you to easily narrow
search resultsKEYWORD
Buildings
TAGS
New York, Sunset
KEYWORD
People
TAGS
Business, Conference
STEP 4
Find and Retrieve Images
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Step 4: Finding and Retrieving
Browsing● Your folder and album structure● Distribution portals with password
protection
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Step 4: Finding and Retrieving
Filtering and Search● Drill down by multiple file attributes● Search within your file metadata● Combining search and filters
Step 4: Finding and Retrieving
Downloading and Sharing● On-the-Fly File Conversions● Share Directly by Email or Social● Set Expiration Dates on Links● Add Watermark or Restrictions
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