How to do metadata?

[Greg]

I am at a bit of a loss understanding metadata, and haven’t been able to find an easy-to-understand tutorial online. If any of you can shed some light on this, that would be awesome.

When uploading tracks to libraries, is there typically a step for filling out descriptions and keywords? Or do you have metadata embedded in the file itself before uploading? In which of those two (or any other) ways do libraries actually place your music in their catalog and decide when it shows up in the search?

[Art Munson]

Hey Greg, search for metadata in the search box and you will find lots of info.

[Greg]

Thanks for the reply Art!

I have searched and found lots of info on keywording techniques and even how to embed info into particular file types, but I can’t find an answer to this particular question. But I’ll take a closer look again.

[Art Munson]

When uploading tracks to libraries, is there typically a step for filling out descriptions and keywords?

Yes, most libraries will ask you to fill out the metadata.

[Greg]

Alright, so then from what I understand the libraries are indifferent to if there is metadata embedded or not. Embedding it is more for the composers sake, which I imagine is essential when you have hundreds of tunes to keep track of.

Thanks again Art.

[GaryW]

Check out this page. Very helpful for keywords etc. http://tags.agsoundtrax.com/

[Pat]

Bookmarked! Thanks Gary. Very useful.

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