Common Terms

Asset

Video or Photos in the database (Webdam).

Logging/Coding

Information that will allow assets to be searchable for use in products: keywords and description.

Metadata

Information we use to describe an asset.

Multimedia Resource Glossary

A glossary of search terms also referred to as the taxonomy.

Produced Media

Produced media are videos, photos, and print resources that have been produced for distribution. Produced media often has a specific title and branding. Videos that are produced often include captioning/subtitles.

Produced media might include videos and photos that feature early learning program videos, child-child interactions, child-adult interactions, child or educator observations, coaching sessions, interviews, lectures, print resources, etc.

Produced media that needs to be annotated can be found in several different folders on Webdam including Videos, Interviews, Lectures, Web Series, Webinars, Podcasts, Photo Collection, and Professional Development Packages.

Source Media

Source media are videos and photos that have not been produced for distribution.

Source media might include videos and photos that feature early learning program videos, child-child interactions, child-adult interactions, child or educator observations, coaching sessions, interviews, etc.

Source media that needs to be annotated can be found in several different folders on Webdam including the DTL Media Lab, Events, and Program and Source Media.

Taxonomy

A glossary of search terms. Also referred to as the Multimedia Resource Glossary.