Here is an overview on the information you can enter into your metadata fields for your Elements:
Video and animation metadata fields
After Effects and Motion template metadata fields
A sample metadata file can be downloaded at Metadata Import.
Acceptable formats are .csv [Recommended], .xlsx, .xls
Video and Animation Metadata Fields
Fields | Explanation | Examples |
Uploaded Filename (Required) |
Type in your filename in each row. This must be the same filename as the file you have uploaded to us. If the filenames are incorrect, our system will not be able to match your file. Include any subdirectory you have created in your HDD or FTP. |
highway-travel-night-3-15.mov /hdd1/videoB.zip |
Element Code | FOR UPDATING EXISTING ELEMENTS Each uploaded Element will have an Element Code. Enter it here to match by Element Code instead of Filename. In this instance, you can leave “Uploaded Filename” blank. |
6891531 |
Title (Required) |
Title will be displayed, instead of filename. | 4k Ultra HD Time Lapse Video |
Description (Required) |
Describe your file. | |
Keywords (Required) |
Separate each keyword with a comma. | green, leaf, garden |
Price (Required) |
Price in US Dollars. | 48 |
Contract | Default is: non-exclusive Exclusive: Artist receives 70% royalties. Non-Exclusive: Artist receives 50% royalties. |
non-exclusive exclusive |
Category 1, Category 2, Category 3 | Enter Categories to increase chances of sales. Up to 3 Categories. |
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Source | Name of camera or software used to shoot / create clip. | HVX Canon EOS 5D MarkII |
Date Created | Date clip was shot / created in yyyy-mm-dd. | 2015-12-31 2015 |
Creator | Enter the name of the creator. | Annie Prasad |
Rendering | Final rendering used: Interlace, Progressive, or any special final rendering. | Interlace Progressive |
Has Alpha / Matte | Does project file have Alpha embedded, or Matte attached? | yes no |
Framing | Type of shot? Choose among extreme close up, close up, medium shot, long shot, extreme long shot. | ecu cu ms ls els |
Speed | Select between “slow motion” or “timelapse” | timelapse slow motion |
Model Release | Enter your Model Release Filenames here. Accepted formats are in .jpg or .pdf Upload the Releases first before you import your metadata at https://www.motionelements.com/artist/release/list 1 Release per column in your Excel sheet |
model_release_1.jpg michaelportman.pdf |
Property Release | Enter your Property Release Filenames here. Accepted formats are in .jpg or .pdf Upload the Releases first before you import your metadata at https://www.motionelements.com/artist/release/list 1 release per column in your Excel sheet |
property release 2.pdf fortune_cente.jpg |
Is Animation | Default is “no” | no yes |
Is Loopable | Default is “no” | no yes |
Place | Place where the clip is shot, not where you are from. | Tokyo |
Country | Country where the clip is shot, not where you are from. | Japan |
External ID | Your own custom ID to track this Element | |
Comment | Your own comment, hidden from public | |
Collection Name | If you would like this file to be part of a Collection. You can do so in this column You can enter a new Collection name Or Enter the name of an existing Collection you already have on MotionElements. In this case, you can leave “Collection ID” column blank |
4k series |
Collection ID | FOR ADDING TO EXISTING COLLECTIONS Existing Collections will already have a Collection ID. Enter the Collection ID here if you would like to add this file to an existing Collection. In this case, you can leave the “Collection Name” column blank |
C-7890 |
Publish | Default is “no” | no yes |
License | Default is: “royalty-free” Select between “royalty-free” or “editorial use only” Any clip that has a recognizable face or landmark will need model and property releases. If the releases are unavailable, please label the clip as “editorial use only” |
royalty-free editorial use only |
After Effects and Motion Template metadata fields
Fields | Explanation | Examples |
Uploaded Filename (Required) |
Type in your filename in each row. This must be the same filename as the file you have uploaded to us. If the filenames are incorrect, our system will not be able to match your file. Include any subdirectory you have created in your HDD or FTP. |
/batch1/logo.zip |
Element Code | FOR UPDATING EXISTING ELEMENTS Each Element uploaded will have an Element Code. Enter it here to match by Element Code instead of Filename. In this instance, you can leave “Uploaded Filename” blank. |
6515793 |
Title (Required) |
Title will be displayed, instead of filename | Logo Title |
Description (Required) |
Describe your file | |
Keywords | Separate each keyword with a comma | paint, splatter |
Price (Required) |
Price in US Dollars | 80 |
Contract | Default is: “non-exclusive” Exclusive: Artist receives 70% royalties Non-Exclusive: Artist receives 50% royalties |
non-exclusive exclusive |
Category 1, Category 2, Category 3 | Enter up to 3 Categories. | |
Source | Name of camera or software used to shoot/ create clip | After Effects |
Date Created | Date clip was shot/ created in yyyy-mm-dd | 2015-31-12 2015 |
Creator | Enter the name of the creator | Wendy Hill |
Rendering | Final rendering used: Interlace, Progressive, or any special final rendering | Progressive Interlace |
Has Alpha / Matte | Does project file have Alpha embedded, or Matte attached? | yes no |
Framing | Type of shot? Choose among extreme close up, close up, medium shot, long shot, extreme long shot | ecu cu ms ls els |
Speed | Select between “slow motion” or “timelapse” | slow motion timelapse |
Model Release | Enter your Model Release Filenames here. Upload at Release page first. |
model_name.pdf |
Property Release | Enter your Property Release Filenames here. Upload at Release page first. |
building_name.pdf |
Is Animation | Default is “no” | no yes |
Is Loopable | Default is “no” | no yes |
Place | Place where the clip is shot, not where you are from. | New York |
Country | Country where the clip is shot, not where you are from. | United States |
External ID | Your own custom ID to track this Element | |
Comment | Your own comment, hidden from public | |
Collection Name | If you would like this file to be part of a Collection. You can do so in this column You can enter a new Collection name Or Enter the name of an existing Collection you already have on MotionElements. In this case, you can leave “Collection ID” column blank |
Logo Reveal Collections |
Collection ID | FOR ADDING TO EXISTING COLLECTIONS Existing Collections will have a Collection ID Enter the Collection ID here if you would like to add this file to an existing Collection. In this case, you can leave the “Collection Name” column blank |
C-7890 |
Publish | Default is: “no” Yes: It will be published immediately No: It will not be published |
No Yes |
Music metadata fields
Fields | Explanation | Examples |
Uploaded Filename (Required) |
Type in your filename in each row. This must be the same filename as the file you have uploaded to us. If the filenames are incorrect, our system will not be able to match your file. Include any subdirectory you have created in your HDD or FTP. |
/batch1/Caribbean Paradise.wav |
Element Code |
FOR UPDATING EXISTING ELEMENTS Each Element uploaded will have an Element Code. |
6817981 |
Title (Required) |
Title will be displayed, instead of filename | Caribbean Paradise |
Description (Required) |
Describe your file | Music for a sunny beach scene or travel vacation promotion. |
Keywords (Required) |
Separate each keyword with a comma | beach, vacation, activities, excursion |
Price (Required) |
Price in US Dollars | 23 |
Contract |
Default is: “non-exclusive” |
non-exclusive exclusive |
Category 1, Category 2, Category 3 | Enter up to 3 Categories. | |
Genre 1, Genre 2, Genre 3 | Enter up to 3 Genres. | |
Mood 1, Mood 2 | Enter up to 2 Moods. | |
Instrument | What type of instruments are used in this piece of music? Separate each instrument with a comma. |
jazz guitar, harp, organ |
Edit Type | Is this track a full track or a cut down verson? | full track instrumental stinger bumper narrative underscore vocal bass drum guitar loop bed no drum no bass no vocal no guitar |
BPM | Enter beats per minute | 100 |
Musical Key | Enter your flats, majors or minors of the music track | B major Db major A Minor |
Composer/Arranger |
Enter the name of the person who compose or arrange this music Enter Performing Rights Organization and IPI/CAE# number If you have one If not PRO affiliated, enter name of creator if it is not you |
Django (ASCAP IPI:123456789) Alexander Phatik |
Publisher | Enter the publisher name of this music. Enter Performing Rights Organization and IPI/CAE# number If you have one If not PRO affiliated, enter name of publisher if it is not you |
Abbas Pyjamas (BMI IPI:123456789) XYZ Records |
Loopable | Default is “no” | no yes |
Year | Music created in yyyy-mm-dd | 2015 2015-12-31 |
Source | Tools used to create the music | audiocity Protools |
Available For Musical Works | Default is “no” | no yes |
External ID | Your own custom ID to track this Element | |
Comment | Your own comment, hidden from public | |
Collection Name | If you would like this file to be part of a Collection. You can do so in this column You can enter a new Collection name Or Enter the name of an existing Collection you already have on MotionElements. In this case, you can leave “Collection ID” column blank |
Halloween Music |
Collection ID | FOR ADDING TO EXISTING COLLECTIONS Existing Collections will have a Collection ID Enter the Collection ID here if you would like to add this file to an existing Collection. In this case, you can leave the “Collection Name” column blank |
C-7890 |
Publish | Default is: “no” Yes: It will be published No: It will not be published |
no yes |
Collections metadata fields
Fields | Explanation | Examples |
Collection ID | Collection ID is given by default | C-5781 |
Title | Title will be displayed, instead of filename | New York Scenes |
Price | Price in US Dollars | 153 |
Description | Describe your Collection | Scenes of New York |
Publish |
Default is: “no” Yes: It will be published |
no yes |
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