Metadata

This section contains definitions, guidelines, and examples to help you enter metadata. The more everyone enters metadata consistently, the easier it will be to find items. There are also definitions and examples of metadata that is copied from other sources: Workfront, Rights Media System (RMS), and Product Planning (PPM).

Most of the drop-down lists are managed by the Nuxeo leads, some are managed by asset management partners (AMPs). If you need an item added to a drop-down list, contact your AMP. For AMPs, contact a Nuxeo lead.

Field Description Example
Alt Text Enter a word or brief phrase that describes the asset. This is used as the alt tag in html. Christ in America
Asset Type Select the category that identifies what type of asset this is from the drop-down list. You can select more than one (see "Asset Type" for details).  
Asset Usage Terms These are contracted usage guidelines from the Rights Management System (RMS).  
Audio Mix The number or type of channels for an audio clip. This is supplied when an asset is imported. Mono, Stereo
Background/Transition Color Select the background or transition color for an asset from the drop-down list. Black, Blue Screen, Green Screen, Transparent, White
Bit Depth per Channel An indication of the color information stored in an image. The higher the number, the greater the range of colors. This is supplied when an asset is imported. 8, 16, 24
Camera Name This is the name assigned to a camera.  
Campaign Enter and select the social media campaign this asset was used in from the drop-down list. Easter , Light the World, RootsTech
Card Name This is the number assigned to a camera card. A1, A2
Certification Number, Certificate Number Click Add to enter the certification number, when applicable, assigned by VIO or Correlation during approval for a final deliverable. Get this number from a Publishing Support Specialist (PSS), a producer, or look it up in RMS. You can add more than one. 32495-2010-00001
Character Enter and select the character being portrayed in a creative work from the drop-down list. This can be either a historical person or a fictional character. You can add more than one. Nephi, Joseph Smith
Color Enter the GVSG style guide color used for a template asset. In the metadata view, you can click the blue underlined color to see metadata details. Blue 30, Blue 40
Color Profile This is the color space for an image, part of the EXIF data. This is supplied when an asset is imported. SR6B
Contract Number The number assigned to a contract in the Rights Management System (RMS).  
Contributor (also Last Contributor) Click Add to enter who contributed to the creation of this asset. This can be a person or an organization, such as cinematographer, director, etc. You can add more than one.  
  • Contributor Name
Enter the name of the person, group, organization, or vendor who contributed to the creation of this asset. Make sure you are spelling it correctly. In the future, this will act like tags, so as you type, names others have entered will be shown so you can select the name. Mack Wilburg, Bonneville Communications
  • Contributor Role
Enter and select the role of the contributor from the drop-down list. Actor, Camera Operator, Conductor, Creator, Interviewee, Make-up Artist, Narrator, Performer, Photographer, Recording Engineer, Speaker, Vendor
Contributors Lists anyone who worked on this asset in Nuxeo. This is supplied by Nuxeo.  
Copyright Year The year (and month) an asset was created or assigned copyright. This is copied from RMS based on the certification number. Jan 2020
Created by Lists the Nuxeo username of the person who input this asset. This is supplied by Nuxeo.  
Created in Nuxeo The date an asset was added to a workspace. This is supplied by Nuxeo. July 15, 2019
Creative Application The tool used to create or edit an asset, such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Premier, etc. This is supplied by Nuxeo based on the file type. InDesign, Final Cut Pro, Photoshop
Credit Line The text that must be posted if a credit line is required. This is copied from RMS based on the contract number. CCA Christensen, Courtesy Church History Museum
Date Released Enter or select the date the asset was released, published, or presented. 12/3/2019
Derivative Parent The original asset for this derivative version. This is automatically added when you create a derivative version. In the metadata view, you can click the blue underlined parent item to view it. (path to file)
Description Enter a short description of the asset describing the subject matter, such as who and what. It is recommended that the description start with a statement of the resource type (e.g., “Video of” or “Painting of”). Be descriptive but only include details that would be helpful to users. Use complete sentences with proper grammar and punctuation. Avoid any commentary on or interpretation of the resource being described. Provide a basic description for level 1 or 2 assets, and a more detailed description for level 3 or 4 assets. Note: This is used on web or social media as the description of the asset. Video of President Russell M. Nelson’s talk at Women’s Session of October 2019 General Conference Painting by Del Parson of Christ standing with his arms outstretched before the Nephites in America
Dimensions The length and width of an image, usually measured in pixels. This is supplied when an asset is imported. 1200x630, 1024x768
Document Type The type of Nuxeo document, such as Asset or Folder. This is supplied by Nuxeo during import. Asset
DRPS or DRPS Flag An indication of whether an asset has been approved or not approved for acquisition to the Church Archives (DRPS system). "True" indicates an asset that is approved. "False" indicates an asset that is not approved. Null or blank indicates that the asset has not been reviewed. Only master assets or those of historical value are reviewed.

True

False

Duration The total length of time for a video or audio clip (hours:minutes:seconds). This is supplied when an asset is imported. 1:30:00, 00:16:05
Event Enter or select the event associated with this asset, such as general conference.  
Event Date Enter or select the date the asset was created. This is typically the shoot date for an image or video. 10/6/2019
EXIF Exchangeable Image File (Exif) metadata embedded within all images captured with a digital camera. This information is automatically copied from the camera data or data the photographer or cinematographer added while editing the images or video.  
External Identifier Click Add to enter the identification number for an asset acquired from another database. You can add more than one.  
  • Identifier Source
Enter the source or name of the other database.

Church History Archives

Adobe Stock

  • Identifier Value
Enter the alphanumeric string which can be used to find the asset in another database. 230612-MUSM PH5087 folder2 item7 ADS12345678
  • External Source URL
URL to the website where this asset was acquired.  
Format The file type or extension. This is supplied when an asset is imported. .jpg, .mp4, .pdf, .wav
Frame Rate The frequency at which frames in a video are displayed (frames per second, fps). 25, 30
Genre Select the genre from the drop-down list. A genre is a category of artistic composition, characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter. You can add more than one. Animation, Biography, Conference, Devotional, Documentary, Family, Fireside, History, Holiday, Inspirational Message, Instructional, Interview, Lecture, Music, Music Video, News, Promotional, Talk
Has Cover Image Enter part of the file name (or copy and paste the file name) or other metadata and select the path to the cover image for an audio album from the drop-down list. This uses full-text search (see "Using the Search Tab"). In the metadata view, you can click the blue underlined cover image item to view it.  
Has Part Enter part of the file name (or copy and paste the file name) or other metadata and select the path to the image or video that was used in this asset from the drop-down list. This uses full-text search (see "Using the Search Tab"). In the metadata view, you can click the blue underlined part item to view it.Note: IP will want a list of all images or video clips used as part of a final image or video.  
Has Thumbnail Image Enter part of the file name (or copy and paste the file name) or other metadata and select the path to the thumbnail image for a video or other asset from the drop-down list. This uses full-text search (see "Using the Search Tab"). In the metadata view, you can click the blue underlined thumbnail image item to view it.  
Height The height of a video, in pixels. This is supplied when an asset is imported. 720
Historic Use to indicate historic assets, such as temples, historic sites, general conference, and general authorities.  
Ingest Date The date an asset was added to Nuxeo. This is supplied by Nuxeo. August 28, 2019
IP Code The intellectual Property code used to quickly identify rights. This is copied from RMS based on the contract, reporting statement, or certification number (see "IP Codes" for a list with definitions). IP code-0
IP Code Cleared An indication that an IP Code has been assigned.  
IP Code Override An administrator can check this item to override and assign a different IP code for an asset.  
IPTC International Press Telecommunications Council (IPTC) metadata copied from the camera data or data the photographer or cinematographer added while editing the images or video.  
Job or Job ID

The Workfront reference number for a project or task. Enter the project (PRJ) title, reference number (in Workfront, this is located on the Project Details tab, Overview sub-tab and labeled "Reference number"), or owner and select the project. You can also add a Workfront task reference number and select it from the list. You can add more than one. For example, for a photography shoot, add the Workfront project and the Workfront task. In the metadata view, you can click the blue underlined job to see metadata details.

Note: Nuxeo automatically adds active Workfront projects to the Project Data in Master Data so they appear in the Job list. However, it does not automatically add Workfront tasks. To have other job types show up in the list, first add the job item (such as a Workfront task) in the Project Data list (see Working with Project Data). It will then become searchable and appear in the Job list. You can click the blue job name to view project metadata.

Note: When searching for a Job, you can enter either the Workfront project title or PRJ reference number.

5473289, 1043268
Job Owner The Workfront project owner. Tom Jones
Job Type

In Project Data, select the type of number entered (as Workfront Reference number) from the drop-down list. Note: This list corresponds with the Workfront Project type.

  • Billing Project: A high-level project used to group expenses for smaller related projects, usually deliverable projects or job tickets.
  • Deliverable Project: A project that has a specific deliverable and a fixed bid.
  • Job Ticket: A Production House project with a fixed bid.
  • Project: Any standard project in Workfront.
  • Shoot: A Workfront task (reference number), usually used to identify photography, film, or video camera shoots.
  • Standard fixed bid: A project with an upfront agreed upon budget based on participants' bids on costs or time, etc.
  • Standard time and material: A project with a bucket of budget money used to pay for a person's time or materials used for a specific business purpose (no upfront bids).
Billing Project, Deliverable Project, Job Ticket, Project, Shoot, Standard Fixed-Bid, Standard Time & Material
Language

Enter and select the language for the audio or text in this asset from the drop-down list. You can search by the ISO code (spa), Church code (002), or name of the language (Spanish). You can add more than one. For a list of language codes, see "Language List." In the metadata view, you can click the blue underlined language to see metadata details.

For Romanized languages, select the one with "-LATN" in the Language Book path. For example, "English" has "ENG-LATN" in the Language Book path and "Portuguese" has "POR-LATN." For scripted languages, use the one with the country name. For example, "Japanese" has " JPN-JAPN " in the Language Book path.

English, spa, 059
Last Modified (also Modified) The date this asset or its metadata was changed. This is supplied by Nuxeo. August 28, 2019
Location This shows the storage location for this asset and includes: 1) Status: Online, Near-line (in Qumulo or S3), Archived (Far-line or Off-line), or Deleted, 2) date asset was added or last moved, and 3) file path to asset.  
Location Shot Enter and select the area or place where the video or image was originally created or shot from the drop-down list. In the metadata view, you can click the blue underlined location to see metadata details. Conference Center Palmyra, New York
Location Shown Enter and select the area or place shown in the video or image from the drop-down list. This can be either the literal location or the implied location. In the metadata view, you can click the blue underlined location to see metadata details. Jerusalem, Israel Goshen, Utah
Media Types The type of media, such as video, image, audio, or document. This is supplied by Nuxeo based on the file type during import. Video, Audio, Image, Document, Template
Mime Type MIME stands for Multipurpose Internet Mail Extensions. It's a way of identifying files on the Internet according to their nature and format. This is the file type or extension of the imported file. .jpg, .mp4, .pdf, .tiff, .wav
Modified or Modified Date The date this asset or its metadata was changed. This is supplied by Nuxeo. August 28, 2019
Nuxeo Published An indication that an asset is published. If it is blank, the asset is not published. Published
PD Number Enter the product or PD number assigned to a deliverable.  
Product Enter and select the PD number assigned to this deliverable from the drop-down list. You can add more than one. In the metadata view, you can click the blue product name to see product metadata.  
Production Channel Select the original use for the asset from the drop-down list. You can add more than one. Business Communication, eLearning, Environmental, Mobile, Print, Social, Video/Broadcast, Web
Public Access The amount of access for public users. Download, Share, Unspecified, Use in Entirety, View
Publications Displays the number of times this item has been published. 1, 2
Records Class

The system automatically classifies an asset for a record retention policy based on the asset type. Records class is used to determine how long to keep an asset and whether it is kept online or off-line using tape back-up.

  • Business Records: Reports, Script, Table Tents, Tickets, Transcript
  • Consumables: Distribution (Titled) Master, Motion Picture, Titled Master
  • Historic: Video News Release
  • Intermediates: B-roll Newsreel, Full Mix, International Master, Sound on Tape, Stem, Track
  • Masters: Banner, Book, Booklet, Brochure/Pamphlet, Cards, Certificates, eLearning, Exhibit, Explainer Video, Fact Sheet, Flyer/Newsletter, Form, Guidebook, Handbooks, Handout, Infographic, Invitation, Job Aids, Lesson, Letterhead, Manual, Meme, Org Chart, Packaging, Podcast, Portrait, Poster, Presentation, Programs, Promo, StyleGuide, Trailer
  • Production Assets: A-roll, Audio Project, B-roll Shot, Broadcast, Color Project, Edit Proxy, Graphics Project, Logo, Music Cue, Photograph, Product Shot, Short Film, Stock, VFX Project, (and if related to a correlated Product: ISO Cam, Line Cut, NLE Project, Page Layout, Raw Media; else put in Business Records)
  • Templates: Slate

If more than one asset type is assigned, the Records Class is assigned based on this priority:

1) Historic, 2) Masters, 3 )Production Assets, 4) Intermediates, 5) Business Records, 6) Templates, 7) Consumables.

Business Records, Consumables, Historic, Intermediates, Masters, Production Assets, Templates
Records Class Override An administrator can override the automatic records class designation and change it. True, False
Reference number This is a number from Workfront, such as the project number or task number. 5473289, 1043268
Related Enter part of the file name (or copy and paste the file name) or other metadata and select the path to a related asset from the drop-down list (other than cover image, thumbnail image, derivative image, translated version, or part of). This uses full-text search (see "Using the Search Tab"). You can add more than one. In the metadata view, you can click the blue underlined related item to view it.  
Reporting Statement Select the approved Church policy rights statement, when applicable, from the drop-down list (see "Reporting Statements" for a list of statements and definitions). You can add more than one. RS-FTE, RS-News
Resolution This is the number of pixels in an image or horizontal lines in a video. 360p, 480p, 1080p, etc.
Restriction Click Add to enter a restriction, when applicable for an asset. A restriction usually indicates that an asset may only be used for a specific purpose or for a limited time. For any restrictions, the department must contact Devin Larry Smith. He forwards the requests to Mike Card in correlation to approve. You can add more than one.  
  • Description
Enter a description of the restriction. These photos are restricted to Family History use only. Please contact xxx for permission to use.
  • End Date
Enter the date the restriction ends, when applicable. This can be a specific date or a year.

May 2010

After June 5, 2019

  • Type
Select the type of restriction from the drop-down list. For definitions of the restrictions, see "Internal Restrictions" in the Product Manager DAM Executive Summary. Context Restricted, Department Restricted, Right of First Publication, SPC (sacred, private, confidential)
Rights Doc Name The name of a rights management item.  
Rights Status The status of a rights management item. The status varies depending on whether it is a contract, reporting statement, submission (deliverable) or VIO certification.
  • Contract: Dept Review, Draft, In Review, On Hold, Pending, Signed, Submitted, Void
  • Reporting Statement: Active, Not Active
  • Submission: Certified, Certified Pending Audit, Certified Pending IP, Certified with Limits, Declined, Dept Review, Draft, Not Certified, Submitted
  • VIO Certification: Active, Not Active
Certified, Signed
Rights VIO Certification Enter the VIO certification number for a product.  
RMS Number (Contract number or reporting statement [RS]) Enter the number assigned to signed contracts in RMS or the reporting statement (RS). Either get this number from a PSS, the person who added the contract to RMS, or look it up in RMS (see "Contract Numbers" for common ones; see "Reporting Statements" for a list of statements and definitions). You can add more than one. In the metadata view, you can click the blue RMS number to see contract details.

4578231

RS-FTE

RS-News

RMS Type The type of rights management item. IPRA (Assessment), Non-Standard Contract, Reporting Statement, Standard contract, Submission (Deliverable), VIO Certificate
Scene Enter the scene, generally thought of as the action in a single location and continuous time. Scenes are generally numbered, but can also be alphanumeric, titles, or phrases.  
Scripture Reference Click Add to enter the scripture reference for an asset that contains or displays visually that scripture. You can add more than one.  
  • Volume and Book
Required. Select the volume and book from the drop-down list. Isaiah, 1 Nephi, 2 Nephi
  • Chapter or Section
Enter the chapter or section number or select it using the up and down arrows. Note: At this time, if there is more than one chapter or section, you will need to add it separately. 128, 10
  • Verse
Enter the verse or select it using the up and down arrows. Note: At this time, if there is more than one verse, you will need to add each verse separately. 3, 6
Season Enter the associated season for this asset, all aired in the same broadcast period. 1, 2
Security Classification Select the security classification for the asset from the drop-down list. For example, temple dedication videos are “Restricted.” Note: Default on import is "Internal." Public, Internal, Confidential, Restricted
Selects In Indicates whether this image or video clip is a “selected” image in a set. This is supplied when an asset is imported.  
Series Enter and select the series this asset belongs to from the drop-down list. In the metadata view, you can click the blue underlined series to see metadata details. Mission President's Seminar, Tabernacle Choir on Temple Square broadcast
Shoot ID Currently, this is the Workfront task Reference Number, used to identify a photo or video shoot (located on the right, below who the task is assigned to). Historically this was called the Photo Work Order (PWO) number. 6763545
Sponsoring Department Required for a project bundle. Select the Church department or entity who sponsored or paid for this asset’s creation from the drop-down list. You can search by the 3-letter abbreviation (PSD) or the full name. Asia North, Brigham Young University-Idaho, Family History Department
Status (Nuxeo)

The lifecycle status of an asset. You can change the status (see "Changing Asset Status: Overview").

  • In Progress: The status given to a new item when it is added to a workspace. An individual or team can finish edits or metadata until the asset is approved and moved into production. No one else sees the asset except those with permissions to the workspace.
  • Approved: The status given to an item that has received IP, Correlation, and VIO approval.
  • Published: The status given to an item that is published to a section in “Approved Content.” When you publish an asset, you select where to store it (what section in the approved content), what version to list, and what renditions to include. Published items may be searched and viewed by everyone.
  • Retired: The status given to an obsolete item. It will be archived, retained, or deleted according the department’s records management plan.
In Progess, Approved, Published, Retired
Status (Workfront Job) The status of a Workfront project. Approved, Asset Delivered, Canceled, Complete, Current, Dead, Idea, On Hold, Planning, Pre-Close, Rejected, Requested
Storyline Enter and select the scriptural storyline this asset belongs to from the drop-down list. This is primarily used for scripture videos and images, such as Book of Mormon or Bible. In the metadata view, you can click the blue underlined storyline to see metadata details. Nephi Gets the Plates, Lehi’s Faithful Departure
Style Guide Enter and select the style guide this asset is a template or graphic for. You can add more than one. Global Visual Library, RootsTech
Take Enter the take, or "version" of a particular shot. Takes of each shot are generally numbered but can be alphanumerical.  
Technical Duration Same as "Duration." The total length of time for a video or audio clip.  
Title

Required. When an item is imported to a workspace, the file name is placed in the Title field. Enter or change the title to a short name for the asset. Use title case. Titles for assets and folders have a 128-character limit.

  • For art, use the title of the painting.
  • For a portrait, list the name of the individual.
  • For an event, list the name of the event.
  • For a product, list the official title of the product.
Christ in the Americas, Russell M Nelson Official Portrait
Title (Workfront Job) The title of a Workfront project. In the Workfront Job Information panel, click the title to view the project metadata. CYD Children and Youth Development Social Media Marketing
Translation Parent The original asset for this translation version. This is automatically added when you create a translation version. In the metadata view, you can click the blue underlined parent item to view it. (path to file)
Version Create or change the version. Major versions are for published items, such as 1.0. If an item is revised and republished, it becomes version 2.0. Minor versions accumulate as you edit and replace an item. They increment, such as 0.2, 0.3, and so forth. You can set the version (see "Changing the Version"). 1.2
Visual Orientation The orientation of the asset. This is displayed by Nuxeo based on the dimensions during import. Portrait/Vertical, Landscape/Horizontal, Square
Weight This is the file size or a measure of how much data a file contains. This is supplied when an asset is imported. 3MB, 10GB
WF Type Enter the type of Workfront number entered (as Reference number) when creating a job in Project metadata. PROJ, TASK
Width The width of a video, in pixels. This is displayed by Nuxeo when an asset is imported. 1280