Grass Valley Aurora Edit LD v.6.3 - Manual (Page 39)

September 14, 2007 Aurora Edit LD User Guide 39
Using Metadata
Using Metadata
Adding metadata to a sequence allows you and other editors to find media faster using
searches and filters.
Adding General Information
You can add information about an asset to make it easier to find:
NOTE: You cannot change the asset duration.
1. To view metadata, click the Source Tool and then click Source Properties .
2. Change the name of the asset if you wish:
a. Click in the name field; the field turns pink.
b. Edit the text to change the name of the asset.
c. Tab to the next field (or click in another field with the mouse).
3. Change the source ID if you wish.
4. Enter an expiration date or check the hold box if you don’t want the asset to expire:
a. Click in the exp date field; the Pick Date window opens.
b. Select the expiration date in the window and click OK ; the new expiration date
appears with a pink background.
5. Enter a description for the asset if you wish.
6. Click Accept Changes ; the pink fields disappear.
NOTE: Two users can modify the same metadata field at the same time, though only
the last-accepted changes are saved.